TOMRA 5A
Sorting solution for whole, processed, and fresh foods
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Premium bulk sorting
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High-performance
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2- or 3- way
The TOMRA 5A is a premium bulk sorting and size grader that is very popular with potato processors and great for other food products.
This heavy-duty, high capacity, and high-performance sorter improves yields every minute it is running.
Key benefits
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Ensures consistent product quality
The TOMRA 5A detects and ejects products that are misshapen or spoiled by rot, mold, or discoloration. -
Food safety and quality as a top priority
This machine sorts out a wide range of FM, including stones, corn cobs, roots, wood, glass, plastics, golf balls, and metal, with a removal rate greater than 98%. -
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Enhances peeling efficiencies
By connecting the TOMRA 5A to our Peel Control Module (PCM), optimal steam time calculations are automatically applied, reducing peel loss and food waste. -
Data analytics and remote monitoring
Connecting this sorter to the TOMRA Insight data platform renders valuable product information and leads to efficiency gains on your line.
Discover what our customers have to say
customer story
Sackett Ranch - Potato Chips - USA
Sackett Ranch, a partner to a prominent potato chip producer since the 1960s, placed their trust in TOMRA sorters to help meet strict quality guidelines for potatoes. Since its investment in the TOMRA 3A and the TOMRA 5A potato sorting technology, Sackett Ranch has increased the quality of the potatoes delivered to the potato chip processing plant.
Customer story
Jersey Royal - Potatoes - United Kingdom
Located just north of France, the beautiful British isle of Jersey is home to Britain’s most celebrated potato – the Jersey Royal. The first to harvest every year, this tiny spud heralds the beginning of a new potato season and is famous for its distinctive flavour and nutty taste.
Customer story
Parmentine - Potatoes - France
SA PARMENTINE processes 180,000 tons of potatoes per year, selling three-quarters of these in France and the remainder in other European nations. By operating an integrated upstream-downstream business model, PARMENTINE contracts supplies from farmers who are mostly shareholders in the business.
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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 a 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.
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