TOMRA 5A

Designed for potato processors, the TOMRA 5A is engineered to sort every potato according to specifications; at high capacity in an operator friendly way. This state-of-the-art optical sorter delivers the optimal combination of yield maximization, removal of foreign material and low total cost of ownership (TCO).

Available for potatoes, carrots, onions, and stonefruit.

With TOMRA, we've gained an additional three hours without personnel delays — enabling us to perform three processes: shipping, storing, and cleaning the product, all with minimal manual labor and no downtime waiting for personnel.

Luke Parr Farm Manager, Sackett Ranch

Key Benefits 

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    TOMRA 5A defects sorting

    Superior foreign material removal (up to 98% detection)

    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%. 
  • TOMRA 5A defects sorting
    TOMRA 5A defects sorting

    Maximum food safety

    The TOMRA 5A detects and ejects products that are misshapen or spoiled by rot, mold or discoloration.
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    TOMRA 5A sorting machine

    Consistent quality food output

    Achieve less than 1% good product loss even at up to 50/tons per hour. Sort across specific parameters, including size, shape, and defect. Plus, reduce collateral loss of usable product by separating ejection streams for further processing versus waste.  
  • TOMRA 5A usability
    TOMRA 5A usability

    Access data analytics and remote monitoring

    Connecting this sorter to your data management platform will deliver valuable performance information to enable analysis and operational improvements.
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    TOMRA 5A sorting machine

    Enhances peeling efficiencies 

    By connecting the TOMRA 5A to our Peel to Spec Module, optimal steam time calculations are automatically applied, reducing peel loss and food waste.

Explore the technologies on the TOMRA 5A

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Air

How do we separate potatoes (or carrots or onions) from foreign materials to see every defect? We do it ‘in-flight.' Air handling gives TOMRA sensors the ability to complete a very thorough and precise inspection of every potato, onion, or carrot while also detecting foreign material and unsafe produce.
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Artificial Intelligence

TOMRA Food has deployed everything from the simplest forms of artificial intelligence up to the most advanced deep learning in our products for over a decade. Explore the forms of AI available on your machine.
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Discover what our customers have to say

Luke Parr, Farm Manager at Sackett Ranch
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.
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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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