Walnut sorting machines

For walnut processing, TOMRA's optical sorting machines provide superior detection capabilities with high throughputs. Our walnut sorters are unrivaled in their ability to remove foreign materials and product defects, whatever the variety of walnut products, and they gently handle these fragile nuts.
TOMRA walnuts sorting

Every Walnut Counts™

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    Sorting different walnut product types

    Even though walnuts are famously challenging to sort, we offer effective processing solutions for different sizes, halves, pieces, and colors.
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    A choice of solution

    TOMRA offers multiple high-resolution detection technologies so that walnut processors can remove even the most difficult defects.
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    Remove product defects

    Our walnut sorting machines detect and remove rancidity, mold, shells, septa, and red, black and shriveled walnuts, as well as unwanted shades of amber. 
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    Gentle handling from our walnut processing machines

    As well as being noted for gentle product handling, our walnuts sorters mimimize handling by achieving very low false reject rates.

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Customer story

Morada Nut, United States

Morada Produce (Morada Nut) are third generation family farmers from Linden, California. They pack walnuts using TOMRA Nimbus BSI technology to ensure only a safe and quality product makes it to the end consumer.
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Our walnut sorting solutions

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TOMRA 3C

The TOMRA 3C sorts with unrivaled accuracy, detecting the subtlest color and shape imperfections, empty shells, and all manner of foreign materials, including glass and transparent plastic.
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TOMRA 5C

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. 
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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.
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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.
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