Citrus Optical Sorting Machine: Multi-Dimensional Grading

The GELGOOG citrus optical sorting machine represents the apex of post-harvest intelligence. Engineered for packing plants handling oranges, lemons, mandarins, limes, and grapefruits, our automatic multi-lane grading system flawlessly evaluates external rind defects, exact dimensions, weight, and internal Brix content at high industrial speeds.

What This Citrus Optical Sorting Machine Does

• Detects external defects: Identifies rot, sunburn, clipper cuts, long stems, and mechanical damage with high precision.
• Sorts by color and size: Grades citrus based on surface color, maturity level, and fruit diameter simultaneously.
• Removes foreign materials: Ejects leaves, stems, plastic, and other debris from the production line.
• Inspects internal quality: Optional hyperspectral technology measures Brix value and detects internal defects.
• Processes at high speed: Handles 10 to 15 fruits per second per lane for continuous operation.
• Works with all citrus varieties: Suitable for oranges, lemons, mandarins, limes, grapefruits, and clementines.

Choose GELGOOG’s Citrus Optical Sorting Machine

• Proven accuracy trusted by 500+ packhouses worldwide: Achieves 99%+ detection accuracy for common citrus defects
• Deep learning AI sees the whole fruit: Unlike traditional systems, our AI analyzes the entire fruit surface for context-based decisions
• Prevents good fruit rejection: Our system minimizes false rejects, saving up to 5% of premium-grade output.
• Works across seasons and varieties: Consistent sorting results regardless of operator skill or batch variation
• Easy integration with existing lines: Connects to washers, dryers, and packers without major modifications.

FAQ

Q: What defects can this citrus optical sorting machine detect?

A: It detects rot, sunburn, clipper cuts, long stems, hail damage, rust, silver ring, and mechanical damage.

Q: Can the machine sort different citrus varieties on the same line?

A: Yes. You can switch between oranges, lemons, mandarins, limes, and grapefruits easily.

Q: Does the machine sort by color and size at the same time?

A: Yes. It sorts by color, size, shape, surface defects, and optional weight simultaneously.

Q: Does the machine work for other fruits besides citrus?

A: Yes. It sorts apples, pears, peaches, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, and kiwis.

 

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