Conveyor-based, optical, and robotic sorting equipment for automated classification of recyclable materials by type, colour, and density.
Automated systems that reduce manual sorting labour and improve material purity at the output stage of material recovery operations.
Available as standalone units or integrated into a complete material recovery facility (MRF) line layout.
Manual-assist flat belt conveyor sorting lines with adjustable belt speed, overhead lighting, and ergonomic picking stations.
| Belt Width | 800–1,600 mm |
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| Belt Speed | 0.2–0.8 m/s |
| Line Length | 6–40 m |
| Stations | 4–20 picking positions |
Near-infrared (NIR) and visible-spectrum sensors identify PET, HDPE, PP, PS, and PVC. Air-jet ejection to multiple fraction bins.
| Belt Width | 1,000–2,000 mm |
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| Throughput | 2–12 t/h |
| Particle Size | 20–300 mm |
| Fractions | Up to 6 simultaneous |
AI-vision picking robots mounted over conveyor lines. Configurable for multiple material fractions. Scalable 1–8 robot arm configuration.
| Picks/Hour | Up to 3,600 per arm |
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| Recognition | AI vision + NIR |
| Fractions | Up to 12 |
| Integration | PLC / SCADA |
Technical design elements that ensure sorting accuracy and operational efficiency in continuous-duty environments.
Near-infrared sensor heads identify polymer type regardless of object colour, shape, or surface printing at belt speed.
High-speed solenoid-actuated nozzle arrays direct compressed air pulses to eject identified items to target fraction chutes.
Touchscreen interface displays real-time sorting throughput, fraction purity estimates, and system alarm status.
Onboard logging of throughput, ejection counts, and material ratios for production reporting and process optimisation.
Industrial Recycling Equipment — Fukuoka, Japan