Fstsort tomato optical sorter: 1–4 lanes (custom), custom exits, 200 pcs/min per lane, 20 images per fruit. Sorts by color, weight/diameter, shape, and surface defects (bruises, cracks, rot, sunscald, bacterial spot, etc.). Advanced camera technology. Get quote.
Product Overview – Intelligent Optical Sorting for Tomatoes
The Fstsort tomato optical sorter is a high-precision visual sorting system that integrates color, weight/diameter, shape, and blemish detection into one machine. It uses high-speed cameras and visual recognition technology to sort tomatoes according to your preset quality standards.
✅ Why optical sorting for tomatoes? Tomatoes have delicate skin and variable color during ripening. Our optical sorter detects subtle differences in color, size, and surface defects that traditional weight or diameter graders cannot see.
Sorting Parameters – Fully User-Defined
You can set and adjust all sorting parameters through the intuitive touch screen interface. The system can store multiple profiles for different tomato varieties or market requirements.
Parameter | What It Controls |
|---|---|
Color | Redness percentage, uniformity, greenback detection, yellow shoulder |
Weight / Diameter | Size-based sorting (can integrate with weight sensors) |
Shape | Roundness, deformation, irregular shapes |
Blemish / Defect | Scars, cracks, rot, sunscald, bacterial spot, fruitworm holes, mechanical damage, canker |
Technical Specifications – Flexible Configuration
Parameter | Standard Range | Customizable |
|---|---|---|
Number of lanes | 1 – 4 | ✅ You choose |
Number of exits | Custom (e.g., 6, 10, 16+1) | ✅ You choose |
Sorting speed | Up to 200 pcs/min per lane | ✅ Scales with lane count |
Images per fruit | Up to 20 (multi-angle) | ✅ Yes |
Camera type | High-resolution industrial cameras | ✅ Yes |
Color recognition | High-resolution cameras + visual recognition algorithms | ✅ Yes |
Weight integration | Can be integrated with electronic weight sorter (±2g accuracy) | ✅ Optional |
Fruit cups | Special design for tomatoes – also compatible with avocados | ✅ Customizable |
Defect prevention | Buffer brush rollers at each exit | ✅ Yes |
Material | Stainless steel (food-grade) | ✅ Yes |
Power supply | 380V / 50Hz | 220V, 415V, 60Hz available |
Need a different sorting technology? From drum graders to weight sorters and complete washing-packing lines – we have all solutions for tomatoes. See our tomato processing machines →
Key Features
Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
Visual recognition technology | High-resolution cameras – consistent sorting |
Multi-angle imaging | Complete surface coverage – no blind spots |
User-defined sorting parameters | Set your own grades for color, size, shape, and defects |
High-precision color detection | Accurate color sorting – greenback, red uniformity, yellow shoulder |
High speed | Up to 200 pcs/min per lane |
Flexible exits | Custom number of outlets – fine grading for export markets |
Gentle handling | Special fruit cups + buffer brush rollers prevent drop damage |
Data recording | Track sorting results, yield percentages, and defect rates |
Easy operation | Intuitive touch screen interface – quick profile switching |
Flexible lane count | 1 to 4 lanes – scale to your volume |
Advantages for Tomato Packers
Advantage | How It Helps Your Business |
|---|---|
Meet different market needs | Sort by shape, diameter, color, maturity, and defects – create grades for retail, export, and processing |
Ensure consistency & high quality | Uniform appearance quality and size – improve market competitiveness |
Reduce manual labor | One machine replaces multiple manual sorters – lower labor costs |
Flexibility | Build different databases for different fruits – the same machine can process apples, peppers, avocados, etc. |
Data tracking | Record sorting process and results – important production data for quality control |
Complete Line Integration
Optional upstream components:
Bin tipper
Bubble washing tank
Brushing machine with sprays
Air dryer
Optional downstream components:
Packing tables or automatic box filler
Complete tomato processing line we customized for European client
Bubble washer → Brushing → Air drying → Optical sorter → Packing tables/automatic box filler
Frequently Asked Questions
Key questions customers usually ask before choosing this solution.
How does the system prevent damage to delicate "Export-Grade" tomatoes?+
We use specialized fruit cups to keep tomatoes stable during rotation and buffer brush rollers at each exit to absorb impact, ensuring zero drop damage.
Can the machine handle different tomato varieties or seasonal changes?+
Yes. Through an intuitive touch screen, operators can switch between multiple pre-stored profiles，or adjust tolerances for color and surface scars.
Why This Line is Ideal for the European Market+
Exporting to regions like the EU requires strict adherence to uniformity and safety. This system directly addresses these needs: Detect Critical Defects: Identify radial cracking, bacterial spots, rot, and zippering to prevent spoilage during long-distance transport. Consistent Export Grading: Automatically separate fruits into Grade 1 (uniform red, round), Grade 2, and Discard categories based on international market requirements. Labor Efficiency: Replace dozens of manual sorters with a single, high-speed automated system that tracks data in real-time. Versatile Fruit Handling: While optimized for tomatoes, the system is easily adjustable for peppers, apples, or avocados using stored profiles.