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Optical Sorting Machine - SORTEX® A

SORTEX® A

Innovative Solution Dedicated to PET Recycling
A complete 4-in-1 sorting solution for PET recycling
SORTEX® GlowVision is a 4-in-1 sorting solution that excels in color sorting, foreign matter removal, polymer sorting, and label removal with up to 5 chutes. Utilizing smart eject technology and Bühler’s unique monitoring system, it ensures the product quality desired by customers during the sorting process by accurately selecting and removing only contaminants to achieve maximum yield.

Applications

  • Excellent color selection
  • Selection of different polymers (PVC, PS, PA, PC)
  • Removal of contaminants and labels, including metal and wood

Features & Advantages

  • Unrivaled Selection Quality through a customized inspection system
  • Artificial Intelligence-Based Screening Technology (SmartEject™) powered by proprietary software
  • Simultaneous Re-Screening Function guarantees a screening rate of up to 40%
  • Bühler Insight Standard SORTEX Monitoring System

Models and Specifications

Number of modules horizontal
(mm)
vertical
(when the door is closed)
(mm)
height
(mm)
weight
(kg)
air
Consumption (L/s)*
72-102psi(5-7bar)
normal power
Consumption (kW)**
220V, 50/60Hz single phase
3 modules 2387 1708 2088 1064 25 2.8
4 modules 1107 32 3.2
5 modules 1150 40 3.6

  • * Weight excluding packaging. Figures may vary depending on product specifications.
  • * Numbers may vary depending on pollution level
  • * Numbers may vary depending on product specifications.