TOMRA Sorting, Norway, which manufactures sensor based sorting equipment for the recycling industry, has launched its next generation AUTOSORT FLAKE for sorting plastic flakes by both polymer and colour. According to the company, the AUTOSORTFLAKE’s next-generation sensor technology also detects metal, while its twin-processing mode offers customers a high waste throughput together with a constant high quality output from one single machine.
“Compared to our first generation flake sorter introduced in 2010, the new generation is able to do the job of two separate units and with a much higher degree of precision reducing the loss of good material. The latest advance is a clear example of partnering with our customers to develop optimal results. Our new AUTOSORT FLAKE has combined a field-proven mechanical setup with experienced in-house R&D to deliver another industry milestone,” said Valerio Sama, at TOMRA Sorting.
The AUTOSORT FLAKE deploys TOMRA’s patented FLYING BEAM® technology combined with the newly developed FOURLINE 2mm optic module. This feature is said to provide customers with continuous calibration to eliminate errors leading to costly downtime and providing output. It was also claimed to contribute to low maintenance requirements and low energy consumption.