PREMIERE FOR POTATO GROWERS/PACKERS:
3 COMPANIES STARTED TO OPTICAL SORT THEIR POTATOES
Three large potato packers step into the future of potato sorting with an Ellips – Elisam optical sorting system. The sorting systems are now fully operational in the USA, Germany and Australia.
FOLLOW THEIR STORIES AND EXPERIENCES HERE
Potato grading: make every potato count and leave nothing to waste
Grading technology and sorting machinery that will optimize your packhouse performance
Why choose TrueSort™ for potato grading?
TrueSort™ software is fast and accurate and enables you to sort potatoes at high speed. While yielding high productivity and accuracy, it will allow you to open new markets and get premium prices for your product. Our technology is designed to reduce packing costs and making your packhouse more efficient. Choose Ellips, and we will revolutionize your business.
- Perfect colour & size accuracy
- Accurate defect detection
- Labour cost reduction
- Significant capacity improvement
- Increased process efficiency
Download the brochure: this is how you achieve next level potato grading
- You gain insights which defects can be graded
- You will learn about the possibilities of Ellips optical grading software
- You better understand the capabilities of the Elisam GranTorino Potato Grader
Potato grading technology
Internal quality
The Ellips TrueSort™ Internal Quality system is the only grading solution on the market today that can accurately detect internal defects. With this technology, you are able to see completely through the product (instead of just underneath the skin). By virtually ‘slicing potatoes’ into pieces, you can examine the internal quality and recognize various defects at lightning speed. The software detects internal browning, flecking, glazing, freeze damage, dry matter, hollow hearts and other internal defects.
Potato Internal Quality Grading with Ellips Grading Technology
Potato External Quality Grading with Ellips Grading Technology
External quality
One of the biggest challenges in grading potatoes at higher volumes is that each potato comes in a different size and shape. No matter if it’s a round red potato or an oblong yellow potato, the Elisam GranTorino handles each variation perfectly. With it’s unique rotating carrier you get a 360° view of each potato, allowing you to analyze the entire surface. TrueSort™ accurately recognizes the potatoes’ characteristics and successfully detects the most prevalent external defects.
Colour separation
Based on live feedback from the cameras we can determine the color of the potato in order to grade the product. Ultrafine color separations are obtained through the TrueSort™ software that enables operators to quickly create or modify color profiles for red, white or yellow potatoes.
Potato Colour Grading with Ellips Grading Technology
Potato Size Grading with Ellips Grading Technology
Size separation
To measure the entire surface, the potato is rotated under the camera and 40 images are taken of each product. This permits you to calculate the diameter, length and surface area. Shape related defects or doubles (2 potatoes in 1 cup) can also be detected.
Weight
Accurate weighing is possible, even at high speed. The weight of each potato is calculated volumetrically via images from high tech cameras. The TrueSort™ software monitors the average product weight and capacity per hour.
Potato Weight Grading with Ellips Grading Technology
Are you ready for next level grading?
Would you like to know more about our grading solutions for potatoes or would you like to book a demonstration? Please fill in the contact form and one of our experts will reach out to you.