2011 VistaSort 5 Chute Color Sorter
This reconditioned 5 Chute Color Sorter has full-color CCD cameras and rapid-response ejectors. Restored, tested, and calibrated by Vistasort technicians, with commissioning and training included.
I. A Reconditioned VistaSort, Ready to Run
This 2011 VistaSort 5 Chute Color Sorter is a high-performance optical sorter restored to Vistasort's quality standards. It gives processors a way to add color sorting to a grain or seed cleaning line without the cost of a new machine.
It sorts cereals, edible beans, pulses, oilseeds, specialty crops, and food-grade products, removing off-color kernels, foreign material, and defects in a single pass.
The unit was reconditioned, tested, and calibrated in-house. Commissioning and training are included, so your team runs it with confidence from day one.
- Full-color CCD camera array
- Multiple sorting modes for defect and impurity removal
- Rapid-response pneumatic ejectors
- Vibratory feeder for even flow to all five chutes
- Easy-access doors for cleaning and service
- Reconditioned, tested, and calibrated
- Commissioning and training included
II. How the 5 Chute Color Sorter Works
Every kernel is inspected and sorted in a fraction of a second, in four stages.
Even Feed
A vibratory feeder spreads product evenly across all five chutes, so each one runs at a steady, consistent flow.
Optical Inspection
Full-color CCD cameras inspect every kernel as it slides down the chute, checking its color to find small defects and impurities.
Ejection
When the cameras flag a defect, rapid-response pneumatic ejectors fire a short burst of air and knock it out of the product stream.
Accept and Reject
Good product continues to the accept outlet. Rejected material drops into a separate reject stream.
III. What Reconditioning Covered
Our technicians went through the machine before it was offered for sale.
Camera Accuracy
The full-color CCD camera array was verified for accurate detection.
Ejector Response
The pneumatic ejector system was tested for fast, reliable rejection.
Feed Distribution
The vibratory feeder was checked for even distribution across all five chutes.
Electrical and Mechanical
A full electrical and mechanical assessment was completed, then the unit was calibrated.
IV. Specifications
| Specification | 2011 VistaSort 5 Chute Color Sorter |
|---|---|
| Condition | Reconditioned by Vistasort |
| Year | 2011 |
| Chutes | 5 |
| Camera system | Full-color CCD camera array |
| Ejectors | Rapid-response pneumatic ejectors |
| Feed | Vibratory feeder |
| Rated capacity, wheat | 500 to 750 bushels per hour (VistaSort rating for the 5 Chute model) |
| Construction | Easy-access doors for cleaning and service |
| Applications | Cereals, edible beans, pulses, oilseeds, specialty crops, food-grade products |
| Included | Commissioning and training |
Rated capacity is VistaSort's published rating for the 5 Chute model. Actual capacity varies with the crop and the level of contamination. Contact us to confirm details for this unit, including infrared options.
V. Questions About This VistaSort
Where is this 5 Chute Color Sorter located?
It's at Vistasort's shop at 835-58th Street East in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Contact us to arrange a time to see it.
Can I see the color sorter running before I buy?
Yes. You're welcome to make an appointment to inspect it in person in Saskatoon before you buy. Commissioning and training are included once it's installed in your plant.
Do you deliver, and can you install it?
Yes, delivery is available if you need it, though most buyers pick up from our Saskatoon shop. Installation can be arranged.
What crops can the 5 Chute Color Sorter sort?
It sorts cereals, edible beans, pulses, oilseeds, specialty crops, and food-grade products, removing off-color kernels, foreign material, and defects.
Interested in This 5 Chute Color Sorter?
Reconditioned and priced at $18,500 CAD, with commissioning and training included. Ask us about the unit, arrange a viewing, or get help fitting it into your line.