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Foreign Substance Separation Equipment for Food

Are there sufficient countermeasures against foreign matter contamination and measures for sorting?
Consumers are highly conscious of food safety and security.
In particular, a high level of food hygiene control is required for foreign substances mixed in food.

For more than 35 years, Hitachi Zosen has been involved mainly in the manufacture of equipment for sorting foreign matter contained in foods. We provide equipment for dry foods and wet products.

  • Delivery record: More than approx. 500 companies / More than approx. 2,000 machines

Major products

Foreign matter sorting device for cut products

Effect of introduction
  • Uniform sorting accuracy
  • Product accuracy can be maintained
  • Reduction of the number of visually sorted people (example: 6⇒2 people)
Feature
  • Color selection on both sides is possible
  • Can be incorporated into existing lines
  • Washable and hygienic
  • Pinpoint removal of foreign matter with an air gun
  • Remote support
Specification
Model HG-Veg
Inspection type double-sided inspection (up and down camera)
Belt effective width 400mm
Required power 200V-2.5Amp.
Required air volume 0.75-3.7kw
Dimensions Length 1,350 mm x Depth 1,150 mm x Height 1,800 mm (excluding protrusions)
選別例
  • Cabbage (julienne / diced)

    Target to be removed

    • Insect
    • Plastic piece
    • Browning etc.
  • Bean sprouts

    Target to be removed

    • Discoloration
    • Cardboard piece
    • Resin piece
    • Styrofoam pieces
    • Plastic piece
  • Other
    We will propose the selection method and equipment selection according to your request.
    Please feel free to contact us!
lettuce
Enoki mushroom
Chinese cabbage
Green leaf
Mixed vegetables

foreign matter sorting device for dry foods

Introducing a foreign matter sorting device for dry foods (products that do not contain water).

Image-type sorting device for dry foods (HG-Pro)

Benefits of introduction
  • Reduces the burden of visual sorting
  • Achieves uniform sorting accuracy
  • Reduces sorting time
Features
  • Double-sided inspection is possible
  • Color selection and shape selection can be used together
  • Customized machines can also be proposed

We also perform sample tests as necessary. Please start by contacting us with any questions that you may have.

Compact image-type sorting device for dry foods (HG-mini)

Benefits of introduction
  • Reduces the burden of visual sorting
  • Achieves uniform sorting accuracy
  • Reduces sorting time
Features
  • Ultra-compact device that can be incorporated into existing lines
  • Specializes in color selection
  • Low price
  • Belt can be replaced without tools
  • Simple! Touch panel operation

We also perform sample tests as necessary. Please start by contacting us with any questions that you may have.

Other special equipment
  • Total-circumference image-type foreign matter sorting device: Inspection of spherical confectionery; total-circumference inspection of 7,500 pieces per minute

Vibration wind sorting device

Automatically removes foreign matter from the product using the force of vibration and the force of wind!
The mechanical sorting device can automatically remove foreign substances from the product through size sorting using the force of vibration and specific gravity sorting using the force of wind.

Vibration wind sorting device (N-SJT/LVSJ/KVSJ)

N-SJT
LVSJ
KVSJ
Features
  • Optimal for sorting by size, sorting by specific density, and classifying products.
  • We offer a lineup of vibration sorting according to the product size.
    Example)
    • Powders and small products (small whitefish, spices, FD vegetables, etc.): Electromagnetic vibration
    • Larger products (dried baby sardines, sweets, dried shiitake mushrooms, etc.): Crank vibration
  • Optimal for removing hair, vinyl pieces, stones, etc., in specific density sorting.

Vibration sorter (LVS/LVS-T/KVS/AVS)

LVS
LVS-T
KVS
AVS
Features
  • A device specializing in sorting by size and classifying products.
  • We can propose vibration sorting that corresponds to various product sizes. (Electromagnetic vibration, crank vibration, air vibration)
  • Foreign matter sorters using electromagnetic vibration and crank vibration can only be used for dried foods.
  • The foreign matter sorter using air vibration is compatible with products that contain moisture.
Example of sorting
  • Seafood: Small whitefish, dried baby sardines, seaweed, wakame seaweed, kelp, etc.
  • FD vegetables: FD vegetables (carrots, onions, green onions), etc.
  • Spices: Pepper, chili peppers, etc.
  • Sweets: Mochi rice crackers, dry sausage, gummies, etc.
  • Industrial products: Industrial powder, pellets
Example of substances targeted for removal
  • Different fish species such as squid, octopus, and shrimp
  • Plastic pieces
  • Wood pieces
  • Vinyl pieces
  • Contamination
  • Hair, fiber pieces (specific gravity selection)
  • Stone (specific gravity selection)

We also perform sample tests as necessary. Please start by contacting us with any questions that you may have.

Introduction example of production line of foreign substance separation equipment

Hitachi Zosen boasts extensive experience and expertise in manufacturing machinery, including both stand-alone machinery and production lines. Machines are available at demonstration rooms for performing sample tests.

A set of foreign matter sorting equipment for cut vegetables

Line configuration
  1. 1Fixed-quantity supply device
  2. 2Acceleration conveyor (with handling rotor)
  3. 3Image-type foreign matter sorting device
  • Recommended for use as a set
  • Also possible to automate input to the fixed-quantity supply device (in combination with the previous stage device)
  • Line configuration, height, etc., can be customized

A set of foreign matter sorting equipment for dried foods

Line configuration
  1. 1Fixed-quantity supply device
  2. 2Vibration leveling device
  3. 3Vibration wind sorting device
  4. 4Vibration leveling device
  5. 5Image-type foreign matter sorting device
  6. 6Inspection conveyor
  7. 7Electrostatic charge sorting device
  • A compact line can be proposed
  • Connection to existing lines is also possible
  • Line configuration, height, etc., can be customized

Other sorting equipment / peripheral equipment

Electrostatic charge foreign matter sorter (SEG)

Features
  • A sorting device for light foreign substances that utilizes the adsorption action of static electricity.
  • Effective for removing light foreign substances (hair, lint, vinyl pieces) contained in dried foods.
  • The adsorbed foreign matter sticks to the adhesive tape and is held steadily.

Fixed-quantity supply device (F-1)

Features
  • Fixed-quantity supply device using a variable conveyor.
  • The processing amount of the sorting line can be set by adjusting the speed.
  • The hopper capacity can be selected.
  • Optimal for transporting products that are easily entangled, fragile, or dry poorly.

Fixed-quantity supply device (F-HS)

Features
  • Hopper-type fixed-quantity supply device with electromagnetic feeder.
  • Products can be supplied in fixed quantities using electromagnetic vibration.
  • The hopper capacity can be selected.
  • Optimal for transporting products with a high degree of dryness.

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