Optical sorting solutions for potato chips (crisps)

Growing demand for potato chips is bringing producers new opportunities, but also challenges - from sorting the right potatoes just after harvesting to detecting and removing complex defects such as wet centers or doubles. The good news is that TOMRA offers a full range of potato chips manufacturing machines to meet all these operational requirements, following food safety regulations.

With this sorter, we are seeing our best-ever results. With 15-20% input defect levels, we are achieving efficiency greater than 95%. The rejection rate with French fries is also very good: just one-in-eight on 10x10 cut sizes, with a capacity of more than 6.5 tons per hour.
J M PatelCEO Bizz Corp

TOMRA chips sorting

Every Potato Chip Counts™

Sorting solutions for the whole line

Our chip sorting machines remove foreign materials and product defects on all parts of the line and for all types of products: unwashed, washed, and cut.

Optical sorters for all kinds of potato chips

To ensure top quality in all kinds of chip products, we use an automated sorting system by color, shape, size, and biological characteristics.

Removing hard-to-find defects from your potato chips production

By seeing water content, our Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) sorting technology can eject those unwanted chips with wet centers or doubles.

Potato chips processing: Peeling solutions too

TOMRA also offers industry-leading, energy-efficient, waste- reducing solutions for potato steam peeling and dry peel separation.

Our chips/crisps sorting solutions

TOMRA 3A

Capable of unrivaled foreign material removal, this highly efficient machine is powerful and robust, easy to use and maintain, reduces storage needs, is easily movable, and saves on labor. Applications: Field Potatoes, Fresh Pack Potatoes, Onions, Beets

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TOMRA 5A

The TOMRA 5A is a premium bulk sorting and size grader. This heavy-duty, high capacity, high-performance sorter improves yields every minute it is running. Applications: Fresh Pack Potatoes, Beets, Brussel Sprouts, Peppers, Gherkins, Radishes, Peaches

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TOMRA 5B

Coupling the latest sensor technology with advanced algorithms, the TOMRA 5B belt sorter enables you to reach the most challenging quality targets and yields. Applications: Berries, Cherries, Mangoes, Pineapple, Stonefruit, Dried Fruit, Diced Peaches, Pears and Tomatoes, Diced Peaches, Pears and Tomatoes, Almonds, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Raisins, Walnuts, French fries, Potato Crisps, Beans, Bell Peppers, Broccoli Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Garlic, Green Beans, Leafy Greens, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Gherkins, Radishes, Spinach

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Operational costs continue to increase, and every little saving makes a difference.
Our automation works smarter, wastes less, and optimizes your lines to ensure quality is consistent and potential recalls are thing of the past.

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Service and support

With service centers and support located across the globe, TOMRA Food provides a comprehensive service offering to our customers, ensuring you have the proper support at the right time, empowering your business to succeed.