The ADDAMS Optical Sorter Separation Process is a high-precision, automated sorting technique used in seed and grain processing to identify and remove defective seeds and foreign materials based on color, shape, size, and texture differences. This method is particularly valuable in the final processing stages to ensure premium quality output, especially for export-grade or certified seeds.
How the ADDAMS Optical Sorter Separation Works:
- Feeding System: Seeds or grains are uniformly fed onto a chute or conveyor.
- Imaging & Detection: High-speed cameras or sensors (optical, infrared, or multi-spectral) scan each seed in real time. The system detects color, shape, or surface defects like discoloration, mold, insect damage, or off-type seeds.
- Decision & Ejection: A built-in computer processes the image and identifies unacceptable items. Air jets or mechanical ejectors instantly remove defective particles from the stream, allowing only good seeds to pass through.
Key Features:
- Multispectral and RGB Cameras – for detecting subtle differences.
- AI or Machine Learning Algorithms – improve sorting accuracy over time.
- Touchscreen Control Panel – for operator-friendly adjustments.
- Multiple Sorting Channels – for high capacity and throughput.
Benefits of the ADDAMS Optical Sorter :
- Extremely high accuracy (up to 99% in defect removal).
- Non-contact sorting, preserving seed integrity.
Detects and removes:
- Discolored, immature, or diseased seeds
- Foreign seeds and contaminants
- Glass, plastics, or insect-infested kernels
- Consistent quality assurance with minimal human intervention.
Typical Applications of the ADDAMS Color Sorter Separator:
- Color Sorter Separation of Cereals: Wheat, rice, barley
- Color Sorter Separation of Pulses (lentils, chickpeas, peas)
- Color Sorter Separation of Hybrid Vegetable Seeds
- Color Sorter Separation of Grasses and Forage Seeds
- Color Sorter Separation of Herbs & Leaves
Applicable Industries of an ADDAMS Color Sorter Separator
- Grain Food Processing Lines.
- Pulses Food Processing Lines.
- Oil Seed Food Processing Lines.
- Grain Feed Processing Lines.
- Grain Malt Processing Lines.
- Field Seed Processing Lines.
- Forage Seed Processing Lines.
- Grass Seeds Processing Lines.
- Vegetable Seeds Processing Lines.
- Nuts Processing Lines.
