{"id":11828,"date":"2024-03-07T16:01:16","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/?p=11828"},"modified":"2024-03-07T16:02:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:02:03","slug":"key-technology-introduces-optical-sorters-for-processed-protein-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/key-technology-introduces-optical-sorters-for-processed-protein-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Technology introduces optical sorters for processed protein products"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   container_wrap fullsize' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-11828'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\"><div id=\"ads-slider-28\" class=\"custom-slider ads-slider-1230065060 ads-slider\"><ul><li><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/goto\/?308404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/308404.jpg\" alt=\"Free from food\" title=\"Free from food\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/li><li><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/click.php?banner=302805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/302805.jpg\" alt=\"LUBRIPLATE\" title=\"LUBRIPLATE\" border=\"0\" width=\"120\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/li><li><div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"ads-1568896846\"><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/click.php?banner=297426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/297426.jpg\" alt=\"Click here for more information!\" title=\"Click here for more information!\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $adsslider1230065060 = jQuery( \".ads-slider-1230065060\" );$adsslider1230065060.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$adsslider1230065060.unslider({ delay:5000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$adsslider1230065060.on(\"mouseover\", function(){$adsslider1230065060.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$adsslider1230065060.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h1 class=\"post-title entry-title\" itemprop=\"headline\">Key Technology introduces optical sorters for processed protein products<\/h1><span class=\"post-meta-infos\">\/ <span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/category\/product-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">Product news<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/header>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Key Technology, a member of Duravant\u2019s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, has introduced optical sorters for processed protein products, such as frozen chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, fish sticks, plant-based meat alternatives and more. Key\u2019s optical sorters including COMPASS and VERYX help optimize product quality while improving yield and reducing labour by automatically removing product defects and foreign material.<\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cProcessors of protein products worldwide have relied on Key\u2019s vibratory conveyors for more than 25 years. However, when it comes to sorting, historically they\u2019ve been satisfied with manual inspection. Now, with a tight labour market and consumers\u2019 product quality expectations higher than ever, automating inspection makes more sense,\u201d said Jack Lee, Duravant Group President &#8211; Food Sorting and Handling Solutions. \u201cDrawing on our application expertise in material handling, we\u2019ve developed optical sorting systems that automate a process that previously required several workers per shift, while simultaneously achieving more consistent product quality.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap avia-buttonrow-left   avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr '>\n<a href='www.key.net\/en\/our-products\/sorting\/' class='avia-button  avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-color-theme-color avia-size-small ' target=\"_blank\" style='margin-bottom:5px; margin-right:5px; ' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Request for information<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='height:50px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_buttonrow  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='website_supplier' class='avia_image' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/fei-online.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/03\/key_technology.jpg' alt='' title='key_technology'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='height:50px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Key\u2019s COMPASS and VERYX optical sorters detect the colour, size, shape and\/or structural properties of every object to identify and remove a variety of product defects including clumps of product, clumps of breading\/batter and product that hasn\u2019t been formed, cooked or coated correctly. Foreign material, such as plastic, metal, glass and paper, that may have been accidentally introduced to the production line is also removed. For processed protein applications, optical sorting is most often utilized immediately prior to packaging for final inspection but may also be utilized upstream to inspect incoming ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Each sorting system is customized by Key in the ideal size and configuration to address the processor\u2019s unique product characteristics and line requirements. Key infeed and collection conveyors can be integrated with the sorter to gently move product and preserve its integrity while maximizing sort accuracy. Optional conveyor screens are available to remove fines prior to sorting, if needed. Engineered to satisfy the high sanitary standards required for protein processing, Key\u2019s optical sorters feature open designs, sloped surfaces and more to maximize equipment hygiene and ease cleaning. Every COMPASS and VERYX sorter is equipped with Key Discovery, a powerful data analytics and reporting software that enables the sorter to collect and analyze data about objects flowing through the sorter to reveal patterns that can help improve upstream and downstream processes.<\/p>\n<p>Key\u2019s optical sorters for frozen protein products virtually eliminate the need for manual inspection, which decreases labour costs and achieves more consistent foreign material and defect removal.<br \/>\nFast and accurate recipe-driven changeovers maximize production versatility and uptime while ensuring repeatable results. Operator qualification requirements allow a minimally-skilled individual to become a proficient user of the system in less than one hour.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.key.net\/en\/our-products\/sorting\/\">www.key.net\/en\/our-products\/sorting\/<\/a><br \/>\nDigital issue: Please click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.key.net\/en\/our-products\/sorting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for more information<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap avia-buttonrow-left   avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_social_share '>\n<a href='www.key.net\/en\/our-products\/sorting\/' class='avia-button  avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-color-theme-color avia-size-small ' target=\"_blank\" style='margin-bottom:5px; margin-right:5px; ' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Request for information<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av-social-sharing-box  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_buttonrow  avia-builder-el-last  av-social-sharing-box-minimal '><div class='av-share-box'><h5 class='av-share-link-description av-no-toc '>Share this<\/h5><ul class='av-share-box-list noLightbox'><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-facebook' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/key-technology-introduces-optical-sorters-for-processed-protein-products\/&#038;t=Key%20Technology%20introduces%20optical%20sorters%20for%20processed%20protein%20products' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f3' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Facebook' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-twitter' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Twitter\" href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Key%20Technology%20introduces%20optical%20sorters%20for%20processed%20protein%20products&#038;url=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/?p=11828' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f1' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Twitter' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-whatsapp' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on WhatsApp\" href='https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/key-technology-introduces-optical-sorters-for-processed-protein-products\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\uf232' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on WhatsApp' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-linkedin' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on LinkedIn\" href='https:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;title=Key%20Technology%20introduces%20optical%20sorters%20for%20processed%20protein%20products&#038;url=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/key-technology-introduces-optical-sorters-for-processed-protein-products\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8fc' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on LinkedIn' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-mail' ><a  aria-label=\"Share by Mail\" href='mailto:?subject=Key%20Technology%20introduces%20optical%20sorters%20for%20processed%20protein%20products&#038;body=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/key-technology-introduces-optical-sorters-for-processed-protein-products\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue805' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share by Mail'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share by Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; 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