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FD-448

The FD-448 color sorter is a chute-type optical sorting machine for separating grains and other materials by color and quality. It is suitable for rice, glutinous rice, colored rice, coffee beans, and similar products. The CCD color camera and LED lighting detect differences in the incoming material, while ejector nozzles remove particles outside the selected quality standard. It provides a stated capacity of the specified value, sorting efficiency of ≥ 99%, the specified value, and power consumption of the specified value. Specifications include the specified value dimensions, the specified value weight, and compressed-air demand of the specified value. Confirm the actual material, installation space, electrical supply, and air system before ordering, and test samples to verify the result for your production line.

Warranty | Installed with the conveyor line and supported by on-site service technicians.
FD-448
3.5 – 7 T/h.
4 Kw
7 rail 448 nozzles
275 x150x188 Cm.
1,410 Kg.
Chute Type
FD-448
CCD Color Camera 5400 Pixel 14
7 rail 448 nozzles
Advance LED light
4 Kw
3.5 – 7 T/h.
275 x150x188 Cm.
1,410 Kg.
1800-2200liters/minute
Chute Type

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a color sorter?

A color sorter is a machine designed to separate objects that differ in color or characteristics from the desired product—such as discolored grains, foreign impurities, or defective items—thereby enhancing the product’s cleanliness and purity. It is suitable for applications involving food products, grains, and recyclable materials, among others.

What can color sorters remove from products?

The key principle involves detecting and separating impurities or items that differ in color from the main product—such as discolored seeds or those with various defects—thereby enhancing the quality and purity of the final sorted product.

Which industries are color sorters suitable for?

It can be applied across various industries, including the food, grain, and recycled materials sectors, as well as to agricultural products such as rice, green coffee beans, legumes, and cereal seeds.

How does a color sorter work?
Raw materials are fed into the machine via a feeding system. Sensors then detect color differences, and the processing system analyzes the data, automatically commanding an ejector—or high-speed air valve—to blast unwanted objects away from the main product stream.
Where is the FD Color Sorter manufactured?

FD Color Sorter is a Thai brand; the machines are manufactured in China based on FD Color Sorter’s specific designs and requirements. The design approach, component selection, and operational settings were developed by Thai engineers with over 20 years of experience in color sorting technology.

Why did FD Color Sorter choose to manufacture its machines in China?

As China possesses a comprehensive supply chain for the color sorter manufacturing industry, assembly costs can be better controlled there compared to assembling the machines in Thailand. Consequently, FD Color Sorter has its machines manufactured in China according to specified designs.

The machine is manufactured in China—is the quality reliable?

According to FD Color Sorter, although the machines are manufactured in China, their design and the selection of components are handled by Thai engineers with over 20 years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and setup of color sorters. Priority is placed on components that are proven in real-world operation, durable, and stable.

How does the FD Color Sorter differ from conventional color sorters?

The concept behind the FD Color Sorter is to leverage over 20 years of experience in servicing various brands of color sorters to inform the machine’s design. Additionally, real-world usage data from customers is shared between Thai engineers and the manufacturing plant to refine assembly and optimize performance for actual operational needs.

How long does the FD Color Sorter last?

The documentation states that the FD Color Sorter prioritizes the selection of tested and stable components for long-term use, citing the first FD Color Sorter unit—which has been in operation for over eight years—as evidence of its continued functionality.

Is the installation of a color sorter important?

This is crucial, as proper installation and configuration—tailored to the customer’s needs and environmental conditions—directly impact the machine’s long-term stability and durability. Therefore, installation involves far more than simply placing the unit and turning it on.

Does the purchase include installation and setup services?

Based on the information provided, FD Color Sorter prioritizes correct installation and machine configuration tailored to customer requirements, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing factors that could impact long-term operation.

Is there after-sales service available if the machine encounters a problem?

FD Color Sorter offers after-sales service backed by a dedicated technical team, prioritizing rapid customer response, effective problem resolution, and the minimization of machine downtime.

Can a color sorter help reduce labor requirements?

It serves as a tool for rapidly separating impurities or unwanted objects from products, thereby reducing the labor burden associated with manual sorting—particularly when handling large quantities of raw materials.

Why choose the FD Color Sorter?

Key highlights of the FD Color Sorter include high sorting accuracy, ease of use, and stability and durability for long-term operation, backed by a technical team and after-sales service. Furthermore, the machine’s design draws upon over 20 years of experience in the maintenance and management of color sorting equipment.

How should you choose a color sorter before buying one?

Based on the information in the file, machine performance depends on design, spare parts, installation, settings, and operational usage. Therefore, the machine should be selected based on its suitability for the raw materials and the business’s sorting requirements, rather than focusing solely on the price.

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