Largest Standard VistaSort

VistaSort 10-Chute Color Sorter Ten chutes for the highest-volume plants

The VistaSort 10-Chute color sorter is the largest standard VistaSort. Ten 300 mm chutes are built for the highest-volume commercial seed, pulse and grain plants. Need more? The 11-Chute and 12-Chute are available on request. Based in Saskatoon and supported across Canada, the United States and worldwide.

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VistaSort 10-Chute color sorter, the largest standard VistaSort for the highest-volume plants
VistaSort 10-Chute optical color sorter
10
Chutes, 300 mm Each
200+
VistaSort Systems Installed Worldwide
40+
Years Serving Processors
Free
Color Sorting Test

Where the 10-Chute Color Sorter Fits

The VistaSort 10-Chute color sorter is for plants where volume comes first: large grain processors, pulse exporters and commercial seed operations running long seasons.

Beyond the 10-Chute, the VistaSort 11-Chute and 12-Chute are available on request. Contact us and we will work through the right size with you.

Model
VistaSort 10-Chute
Chutes
Ten 300 mm anodized chutes
Cameras
High-resolution 4K CCD imported from Japan
Ejectors
Italian electromagnetic solenoid
Throughput
On request
Best for
The highest-volume plants
Based in
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

A Strong Fit When

  • Volume is the priority in your plant
  • You run large grain, pulse or seed lines through long seasons
  • You want one sorter sized for your full line
  • You sort oats, wheat, peas and other high-volume crops

Look at Another Size When

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 10-Chute Color Sorter

The VistaSort 10-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 10-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
Ten 300 mm anodized
Dust
Dust extraction
Sorting accuracy
99.99%

Italian Ejectors · Japanese Cameras · USA Control Boards

10-Chute Color Sorter Specifications

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

SpecificationVistaSort 10-Chute
ThroughputOn request
Accuracy99.99%
Weight (lb)4,520
Compressed air (CFM)200
Max power (kW)6.0
Length (in)149
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 10-Chute color sorter could do with your product? Ship us a sample.

✗ Rejects removed
✓ Accepts kept

Cereal grainOats. Rejects: dark and discolored oats and hulls. 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 10-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 10-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 10-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 10-Chute FAQ

The VistaSort 10-Chute color sorter is the largest standard VistaSort, with ten 300 mm anodized chutes for the highest-volume seed, pulse and grain plants. It uses high-resolution 4K CCD cameras imported from Japan and Italian electromagnetic ejectors.
Throughput for the VistaSort 10-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 10-Chute.
The VistaSort 10-Chute uses 200 CFM of compressed air and draws up to 6.0 kW on a 240 V, 60 Hz power supply. It weighs 4,520 lb and measures 149 x 62 x 78 inches (length x width x height). Specifications are subject to change, so contact us for application-specific recommendations.
Yes. The VistaSort 11-Chute and 12-Chute are available on request. Contact Vistasort at 1-800-667-6924 or info@vistasort.com and we will work through the size with you.
Large grain processors, pulse exporters and commercial seed operations where volume comes first and the sorter has to keep pace with the full line.
No. Infrared (IR) versions are available only on the VistaSort 1-Chute through 6-Chute. The 10-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 10-Chute Color Sorter Quote

Tell us your product, your volume and what needs to come out. We will confirm the 10-Chute is the right size, or talk through the 11 and 12-Chute with you.

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