Chili optical sorting machineSorting equipment
Chili Optical Sorting Machine
AI-powered belt chili optical sorter with high-resolution industrial vision, FPGA processing and deep learning — ≥98% sorting accuracy across whole fresh chili, dried chili, segments, flakes and seeds.
Configurations
One series, two structures, each with six capacity-based models. The shared sorting principle below applies to both; the structure comparison explains the difference.
- Single-Layer Belt Chili Optical Sorter
- Double-Layer Belt Chili Optical Sorter
Applications
- Whole fresh and dried chilies
- Chili flakes and segments
- Thread/line chilies
- Machine-harvested chilies
Features
- 3-step sorting processVibratory feeding presents material to the belt; industrial cameras photograph continuously; high-speed pneumatic nozzles eject reject targets in milliseconds.
- Multi-dimensional AI analysisDeep learning algorithms evaluate colour, shape, size and surface texture simultaneously to distinguish premium chili from defects and foreign material.
- Comprehensive foreign-object removalReliably removes stems, caps/calyxes, spotted and discolored skins, dried leaves, ropes, wood chips, snails and similar contaminants — including items with colors close to chili.
- Real-time visual controlAn industrial cantilever computer displays dynamic live picture acquisition for instant feedback.
Technical Specifications
- Vision system
- 8 AI industrial cameras
- Ejection system
- 256 high-speed pneumatic nozzles
- Processing unit
- FPGA image processing, real-time dynamic software
- Feeder
- Enhanced vibratory feeder
- Operating interface
- Industrial cantilever computer
- Required air pressure
- 0.6–0.8 MPa
- Frame
- Stainless steel construction
- Power supply
- AC220/50 Hz (3-phase 220V/380V customizable)
Structures
Single-layer vs double-layer
Single-Layer Belt Chili Optical Sorter
Single-Layer Belt Chili Optical SorterThe single-layer machine sorts the main product stream in one pass. Note: in the first air-blast rejection, neighbouring good chili can be carried into the reject stream together with true rejects.
All models: sorting accuracy ≥ 99.9%, optimized carryover ≥ 10 : 1, power supply AC220/50 Hz. Model number = belt width in mm.
| Model | Belt width | Capacity | Weight | Power | Dimensions (L×W×H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS-300 | 300 mm | 0.5–1.5 t/h | 650 kg | 2.0 kW | 3480 × 1120 × 1800 mm |
| CS-600 | 600 mm | 1.0–3.0 t/h | 850 kg | 2.5 kW | 3480 × 1440 × 1800 mm |
| CS-900 | 900 mm | 1.5–4.5 t/h | 1050 kg | 3.0 kW | 4200 × 1750 × 1800 mm |
| CS-1200 | 1200 mm | 2.0–6.0 t/h | 1250 kg | 4.0 kW | 4200 × 2100 × 1800 mm |
| CS-1500 | 1500 mm | 2.5–7.5 t/h | 1450 kg | 4.5 kW | 4200 × 2410 × 1800 mm |
| CS-1800 | 1800 mm | 3.0–9.0 t/h | 1650 kg | 5.0 kW | 3480 × 2660 × 1800 mm |
Double-Layer Belt Chili Optical Sorter
Double-Layer Belt Chili Optical SorterThe double-layer machine does not simply filter the main stream twice: it re-sorts the first reject stream with a second optical pass, recovering the good chili that was carried out and discharging the true rejects — secondary reject sorting / good-product recovery from the rejected stream.
All models: sorting accuracy ≥ 99.9%, optimized carryover ≥ 30 : 1 (second-pass recovery), power supply AC220/50 Hz. Model number = belt width in mm.
| Model | Belt width | Capacity | Weight | Power | Dimensions (L×W×H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD-300 | 300 mm | 0.5–1.5 t/h | 1300 kg | 4.0 kW | 3480 × 1120 × 2690 mm |
| CD-600 | 600 mm | 1.0–3.0 t/h | 1700 kg | 5.0 kW | 3480 × 1440 × 2690 mm |
| CD-900 | 900 mm | 1.5–4.5 t/h | 2100 kg | 6.0 kW | 3480 × 1750 × 2690 mm |
| CD-1200 | 1200 mm | 2.0–6.0 t/h | 2500 kg | 7.5 kW | 4200 × 2100 × 2690 mm |
| CD-1500 | 1500 mm | 2.5–7.5 t/h | 2900 kg | 8.5 kW | 4200 × 2410 × 2690 mm |
Working Process
Perception — high-speed vision
Raw chili is evenly distributed onto the high-speed belt by the enhanced vibratory feeder; high-resolution industrial cameras photograph the material continuously under stable lighting, capturing color, contour, size and surface details.
Analysis — AI deep learning recognition
Captured images are transmitted in real time to the vision system; AI algorithms analyze multi-dimensional features to instantly distinguish premium chili from defective pieces (spotted, green, black or white discolorations) and foreign debris.
Ejection — precision pneumatic separation
The control unit calculates exact ejection timing from target positions and belt speed; high-speed nozzles release compressed-air bursts in milliseconds, pushing rejected targets into the waste chute while qualified chilies continue on their trajectory.
Working Video
Project References
Projects built with this machine — country, capacity and configuration only.
FAQ
Single-layer or double-layer — which do I need?
The single-layer machine sorts the main stream; note that its first air blast can carry neighbouring good fruit into the reject stream. Choose the double-layer machine when recovering that good product justifies it.
Does the capacity figure apply to dried chili or flakes?
The 1–1.5 t/h figure is for whole fresh chili. Capacity for dried chili, segments, flakes or seeds differs and is confirmed with your material.
What foreign materials can it remove?
Chili stems, caps, chili beards, dried leaves, cigarette butts, hemp ropes, plastic strings, wood chips and snails — including foreign items whose color is close to chili.
Is the electrical configuration customizable?
Yes — 3-phase 220V or 380V according to your local power grid.