High-Volume Seed and Grain Plants

VistaSort 7-Chute Color Sorter Seven chutes for high-volume commercial plants

The VistaSort 7-Chute color sorter is built for high-volume commercial seed and grain processing. Seven 300 mm chutes give co-op seed cleaning plants, commercial seed companies and grain processors the capacity to keep pace with a large line. Based in Saskatoon and supported across Canada, the United States and worldwide.

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VistaSort 7-Chute color sorter for high-volume commercial seed and grain processing
VistaSort 7-Chute optical color sorter
7
Chutes, 300 mm Each
200+
VistaSort Systems Installed Worldwide
40+
Years Serving Processors
Free
Color Sorting Test

Where the 7-Chute Color Sorter Fits

The VistaSort 7-Chute color sorter is for plants that move large volumes and need the sorter to keep pace with the rest of the line. Co-op seed cleaning plants serving many growers, commercial seed companies and grain processors are a natural fit.

Cereals like wheat, barley and oats can carry discolored kernels, wild oats, hulls and other grains that cleaners miss. The 7-Chute can help remove them at volume, depending on crop and setup.

Model
VistaSort 7-Chute
Chutes
Seven 300 mm anodized chutes
Cameras
High-resolution 4K CCD imported from Japan
Ejectors
Italian electromagnetic solenoid
Throughput
On request
Best for
High-volume seed cleaning and grain plants
Based in
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
VistaSort 7-Chute optical color sorter in operation at Westlock Seed Cleaning Co-op in Westlock, Alberta
VistaSort 7-Chute in operation at Westlock Seed Cleaning Co-op, Westlock, Alberta

A Strong Fit When

  • You run a co-op or commercial seed cleaning plant
  • Seed from many growers moves through your plant each season
  • The sorter has to keep pace with a large line
  • You sort wheat, barley, oats, pulses and more

Look at Another Size When

  • A larger plant with less volume: the 6-Chute may be enough
  • Even higher volume: compare the 8-Chute and 10-Chute

Not Sure It’s the Right Size?

Ship us a sample for a free color sorting test. We will show you the results and recommend one size for your volume.

Request a Free Test

Inside the 7-Chute Color Sorter

The VistaSort 7-Chute uses the same core components as every full-size VistaSort. Here is what finds the defects and what takes them out.

High-resolution 4K CCD camera used in the VistaSort 7-Chute color sorterStandard

4K CCD Cameras

High-resolution 4K CCD cameras imported from Japan inspect the product stream under advanced LED lighting. Visible camera resolution is 0.02 mm².

Italian electromagnetic ejectors used in VistaSort optical color sortersStandard

Italian Ejectors

Italian electromagnetic solenoid ejectors fire a short burst of air to remove each reject. They carry an ejection rating of about 10 billion.

VistaSort image processing identifying color defects and foreign materialStandard

Real-Time Processing

DSP and FPGA processing on USA control boards makes each accept or reject decision in real time, picking out color defects, foreign material, splits and damaged kernels.

VistaSort multilingual touchscreen control systemStandard

Touchscreen Control

Operators set up products, adjust sorting and check results on a multilingual touchscreen.

Lighting
Advanced LED
Chutes
Seven 300 mm anodized
Dust
Dust extraction
Sorting accuracy
99.99%

Italian Ejectors · Japanese Cameras · USA Control Boards

7-Chute Color Sorter Specifications

Weight, compressed air, power and size for planning your installation.

SpecificationVistaSort 7-Chute
ThroughputOn request
Accuracy99.99%
Weight (lb)3,318
Compressed air (CFM)140
Max power (kW)4.2
Length (in)112
Width (in)62
Height (in)78
Power supply (V/Hz)240/60

Infrared versions are available only on the 1 to 6-Chute. Throughput is approximate, and throughput and sorting accuracy vary depending on product type, initial condition, impurity level and processing parameters. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Vistasort for application-specific recommendations.

Rejects Out. Accepts Kept.

These photos come from color sorting tests on VistaSort optical color sorters. Pick a crop to see what came out and what stayed in. Want to know what the 7-Chute color sorter could do with your product? Ship us a sample.

✗ Rejects removed
✓ Accepts kept

Cereal grainWheat. Rejects: dark and discolored kernels, wild oats, weed seeds, other grains and stones. More on cereals

See All 18 Crops

Results depend on the product and machine setup. Click a photo to enlarge it. Don’t see your product? Please reach out.

Test Your Product Before You Buy

Before you choose the 7-Chute color sorter, see what a VistaSort does with your own product. Our free color sorting test runs in our Saskatoon lab, and samples are welcome from anywhere in Canada, the United States and around the world.

1

Contact Us

Call 1-800-667-6924 or email info@vistasort.com. We will tell you how much sample to send.

2

Ship Your Sample

Ship it to our lab at 835 58th Street East, Saskatoon. Shipping from outside Canada? Contact us first about import paperwork.

3

We Sort It

We run your product through a VistaSort optical color sorter and separate the accepts from the rejects.

4

We Size It

We walk you through the results and recommend the VistaSort size that fits your volume, whether that is the 7-Chute or another model.

Free Color Sorting TestNo charge and no obligation. See the bad sorted out of the good on your own product.

Prefer to see it on site? Ask about our Mobile Testing Unit, available by arrangement.

Supported From Saskatoon

Vistasort is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and has served seed and grain processors since 1986. Buy a VistaSort 7-Chute color sorter and you deal with one team, from sizing through long-term support.

01

Sizing and Layout

We match the VistaSort to your product, volume and building, and plan where it sits in your line. See our plant design work.

02

Installation and Commissioning

Our team installs the sorter, starts it up and sets it for your products.

03

Operator Training

Your operators learn setup, product changes and daily checks, so the sorter keeps doing its job after we leave.

04

Parts in Saskatoon

VistaSort parts are stocked in Saskatoon. Call or email with your model and serial number and we will get you what you need.

05

Service and Support

Color sorting technicians help with setup, troubleshooting and service, by phone or on site. See our services.

06

The Complete Line

Optical sorting works best after good cleaning and density separation. We supply the whole line, from the combine to the bag. See all equipment.

VistaSort 7-Chute FAQ

The VistaSort 7-Chute color sorter is a seven-chute optical color sorter for high-volume commercial seed and grain plants. It uses high-resolution 4K CCD cameras imported from Japan, Italian electromagnetic ejectors and seven 300 mm anodized chutes.
Throughput for the VistaSort 7-Chute is available on request, because it depends on your product, how much needs to come out and its starting condition. Like every VistaSort, it is rated for 99.99% sorting accuracy. Ship a sample to our Saskatoon lab for a free color sorting test and we will tell you what to expect from the 7-Chute.
The VistaSort 7-Chute uses 140 CFM of compressed air and draws up to 4.2 kW on a 240 V, 60 Hz power supply. It weighs 3,318 lb and measures 112 x 62 x 78 inches (length x width x height). Specifications are subject to change, so contact us for application-specific recommendations.
Choose the 7-Chute for a high-volume seed cleaning or grain plant. Choose the 8-Chute when the sorter is a core part of a larger processing or export line. Share your volumes and we will recommend one size.
A VistaSort 7-Chute is in operation at Westlock Seed Cleaning Co-op in Westlock, Alberta. Across the lineup, there are 200+ VistaSort systems installed worldwide.
No. Infrared (IR) versions are available only on the VistaSort 1-Chute through 6-Chute. The 7-Chute sorts with high-resolution 4K CCD cameras imported from Japan. If your product may need infrared, for example to find ergot, stones or glass that look like good product, ship us a sample for a free color sorting test and we will recommend the right setup.
The VistaSort lineup sorts cereals like wheat, durum, barley, oats and corn; pulses and beans like lentils, peas, chickpeas, and black, navy and fava beans; oilseeds and specialty crops like mustard, canola, sunflower, canary seed, quinoa and hemp hearts; and forage and grass seed. It also sorts peanuts and other nuts, salt, bee pollen and recycled plastics. Don't see your product? Please reach out.
Yes. Ship a sample to our lab at 835 58th Street East in Saskatoon from anywhere in Canada, the United States or around the world. We run it on a VistaSort and walk you through the accepts and the rejects, free and with no obligation. Shipping from outside Canada? Contact us first, since some seed, grain and food products need import paperwork.
Vistasort does. We are based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and have served seed and grain processors since 1986, with 200+ VistaSort systems installed worldwide. We handle installation, commissioning, operator training, parts and service for VistaSort owners across Canada, the United States and around the world.

Get Your 7-Chute Color Sorter Quote

Tell us your product, your volume and what needs to come out. We will confirm the 7-Chute is the right size and send you a quote.

info@vistasort.com · 306-242-9292 · 835 58th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 6X5