This story appeared in the Spring 2018 edition of Plastics Recycling magazine.
Autosort Laser: Tomra has two versions of a sorting machine that uses laser and near-infrared (NIR) sensors to detect more material types at the same point simultaneously. Sorting through input materials as small as 8 millimeters, the machines can differentiate between glass and transparent polymers while also separating ceramics, stones and metals from household and commercial waste. The machines are available in two sizes, with electromagnetic sensors as an option.
What's new? Simultaneous single-point detection, which allows for more efficient detection and sorting of material fractions.
Benefits: Reduced weight sent to landfill and added revenue from reclaimed valuable products. The Autosort Laser's NIR sensors allow a resolution of within 2 millimeters, and the machines are capable of handling as much as 9 tons per hour. Its compact footprint allows for easy integration.
Tomra Sorting Inc., West Sacramento, California, 916-388-3949, www.tomra.com/en/sorting/recycling
