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Gondor Color Sorter Machine
Color Sorter Machine modles
Color Sorter Machine
Color Sorter Machine
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Color Sorter Machine

Color Sorter Machine

The Gondor color sorter machine uses high-resolution cameras and precision air flow systems to automatically identify and separate materials by color, achieving over 99% screening accuracy with minimal material loss.

Brand : Gondor
Voltage: 220V
Power (W): 0.5 kW
Dimensions (L×W×H): 42×110×132 cm
Machine Capacity: 0.2–0.4 t/h
Sorting Accuracy (%): ≥99.99%
Air Pressure (MPa): 0.6–0.8 MPa
Air Consumption: 100–300 L/min
Light Source : All LED Lamps
Chutes : 0.5、1、2、3、4、5、6、7、8、9、10、11、12
Warranty: 1 Year
Certification : ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CE, BSCI, ETL
OEM/ODM : Service Acceptable
Operation : Wirelss tablet PC to control

Gondor Color Sorter Machine Introduction

Gondor offers two distinct colour sorting machine series engineered for different material handling requirements. The chute-type color sorter machine uses gravity-fed channels for high-speed processing of granular materials, while the belt-type color sorter machine features a conveyor-based feeding system optimized for fragile, irregularly shaped, or sticky products. Both series are powered by the same industry-leading CCD imaging and intelligent sorting technology.

Belt Type Color Sorter

Belt Type Colour Sorting Machine

Chute Type Color Sorter

Chute Type Colour Sorting Machine

Color Sorter Machine Models and Specifications

Every Gondor rice colour sorting machine is built around a precision-engineered optical sorting core. From top to bottom, the machine integrates seven critical modules — a vibrator for even material distribution, the unloading channel for controlled flow, an intuitive operation panel with wireless tablet PC control, signal indicator lights for real-time status monitoring, the sealed sorting room housing the imaging system, an observation window for process visibility, and dual discharge ports separating accepted and rejected materials.

Model power Voltage Air source pressure Gas consumption size weight Throughput Packing size
0.5chute 0.5kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 0.1-0.3m3/min 42*110*132cm 100kg 0.2-0.4t/h 125*62*150cm
1chute 0.8kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 0.3-0.8m3/min 88*150*176cm 300kg 0.8-1.5t/h 110*168*210cm
2chutes 1.3kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 0.5-1.0m3/min 131*150*176cm 400kg 1.2-2.5t/h 165*167*210cm
3chutes 1.9kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 0.8-1.5m3/min 165*150*176cm 500kg 2.5-4t/h 195*167*210cm
4chutes 2.4kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 1.0-2.0m3/min 198*150*176cm 650kg 3-3.5t/h 230*167*210cm
5chutes 3kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 1.3-2.1m3/min 232*150*176cm 800kg 4.0-8t/h 260*167*210cm
6chutes 3.6kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 2.0-3.5m3/min 266*150*176cm 1000kg 5.0-10t/h 300*167*210cm
7chutes 4.1kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 2.5-4.3m3/min 300*150*176cm 1200kg 6.0-12t/h 322*167*210cm
8chutes 4.7kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 3.0-4.5m3/min 333*150*176cm 1400kg 7.0-14t/h 350*167*210cm
9chutes 5.2kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 5.0-6.5m3/min 367*150*176cm 1800kg 8.0-15t/h 415*167*210cm
10chutes 5.7kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 6.0-7.0m3/min 400*150*176cm 2200kg 9.0-16t/h 450*167*211cm
11chutes 6.2kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 6.5-7.5m3/min 433*150*176cm 2600kg 10.0-17t/h 485*167*212cm
12chutes 6.7kw 220v 0.6-0.8mpa 7.0-8.0m3/min 466*150*176cm 3000kg 11.0-18t/h 500*167*213cm

Color Sorter modles

Key Component Breakdown

  • CCD Camera System
    Dual high-resolution CCD cameras capture real-time images of every particle passing through the sorting chamber. Engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, the cameras maintain stable recognition performance without degradation over extended production runs, achieving rapid identification even at high throughput rates.
  • High-Precision Filter
    The integrated filtration system ensures consistent compressed air quality entering the pneumatic circuit. Built with industrial-grade durable media, it removes moisture and particulates at high precision, protecting downstream solenoid valves and nozzles from contamination that could compromise ejection accuracy.
  • Adjustable LED Light Source
    All-LED illumination with an adjustable color spectrum eliminates the need to swap light sources when switching between material types. The configurable wavelength output ensures optimal contrast for each product — from dark coffee beans to translucent rice grains — maximizing detection accuracy across diverse sorting applications.
  • Engineered Chute Design
    The chute profile is aerodynamically optimized to maintain a continuous, single-layer flow of materials at controlled velocity. This unique geometry prevents material bridging, bouncing, or clustering, ensuring that every particle enters the camera’s field of view with consistent orientation and spacing.

Materials  Suitable for Color Sorting

Assorted vegetables
Assorted nuts
Assorted grains
Assorted glass
Grains & Seeds
Rice, wheat, corn, soybeans, quinoa, sorghum, and other cereals. The rice colour sorting machine removes discolored kernels, foreign grains, and organic impurities with exceptional precision.
Dried Fruits & Nuts
Walnuts, almonds, peanuts, raisins, and dehydrated fruits. Detects and eliminates mold-affected, color-deviated, or damaged pieces that compromise batch quality.
Legumes & Beans
Red beans, mung beans, black beans, and lentils. Separates different colored varieties and removes defective beans with shape irregularities.
Food & Confectionery Ingredients
Candy, chocolate, and snack ingredients. Ensures uniform appearance and eliminates discolored or misshapen products before packaging.
Ores & Minerals
Copper ore, quartz, and industrial minerals. Removes waste rock and substandard particles, significantly increasing ore grade before downstream processing.
Plastic Granules
PET flakes, HDPE, PP, and mixed plastic streams. Sorts by color to improve recycling purity and material recovery value in circular economy applications.
Textile Raw Materials
Cotton fibers, synthetic fabrics, and blended textiles. Detects and removes dyed contaminants or foreign fibers from raw material batches.
Tea Leaves
Green tea, black tea, oolong, and herbal teas. Removes

Materials Not Suitable for Color Sorting

Ultra-fine powders and microscopic particles
Materials below the camera’s minimum resolution threshold cannot be accurately identified or may be dispersed by the pneumatic ejection airflow.
Near-identical color materials
When spectral absorption and environmental lighting variations make color differences indistinguishable, sorting accuracy decreases proportionally.
High-moisture or sticky materials
Wet grain, fresh produce with surface moisture, or viscous substances tend to clump, adhere to the chute, and disrupt uniform material flow.
Metal fragments and shavings
Extremely fine metal debris is not reliably detectable by optical color sorting alone — dedicated metal detection equipment is recommended.
Transparent or highly reflective materials
Clear glass, polished metals, or mirror-finish surfaces prevent accurate color capture by the optical sensors.
Extremely irregular shapes
Materials with severe shape distortions may tumble unpredictably within the camera’s focal zone, reducing classification consistency.

Sorting Accuracy by Industry

Gondor color sorting machines are calibrated for industry-specific accuracy targets. Actual performance depends on material characteristics, machine configuration, and operational conditions.

  • Agriculture & Food Processing
    For grains, nuts, and dried fruits, sorting accuracy typically ranges from 0.5% to 2% error rate. High-end models configured with optimized spectrum settings can narrow this to as low as 0.1%–0.5%, effectively matching the ≤99.99% accuracy ceiling of our flagship systems.
  • Industrial Mineral Sorting
    Due to the inherent complexity and variability of raw ore feed, sorting accuracy in mining applications ranges from 1% to 3% error rate. Pre-screening and consistent particle sizing are recommended to optimize performance.
  • Plastic Recycling
    For mixed plastic flake sorting, error rates typically range from 1% to 5%, influenced by contamination levels, material blend complexity, and flake size uniformity. Multi-pass configurations can further improve purity ratios.

After-Sales Service & Warranty

  • 1-Year Comprehensive Warranty
    All Gondor color sorting machines come with a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects and component failures under normal operating conditions.
  • Lifetime Technical Support
    Our engineering team provides ongoing remote technical support via online diagnostics, video guidance, and software updates for the entire service life of your equipment.
  • Rapid Response Commitment
    24-hour communication availability ensures that your production downtime is minimized. Spare parts are dispatched from our central warehouse within 48 hours for in-stock items.
  • Installation & Commissioning
    Professional installation and initial calibration are recommended through our certified technical personnel or authorized local partners to guarantee optimal sorting performance from day one.
  • OEM/ODM Services
    Custom branding, specification modifications, and application-specific engineering are available to align the machine with your production line and market requirements.

Tailored Solutions

Customize Your color sorting machine

We offer comprehensive customization services to meet your specific processing needs. From capacity and facility layout to product types and the level of automation required, we can tailor an exclusive solution that aligns with your production goals. Contact Gondor today to receive your customized technical proposal and formal quotation.

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