FOTON-Sort

System Overview

FOTON-Sort P2021 is a next-generation optical chicken feet sorting system that automates the classification, grading and defect rejection process that manual sorting cannot perform at scale. It combines 360° multi-angle optical imaging with precision weight measurement at ±2g accuracy — simultaneously classifying every unit by weight, detecting surface defects, identifying quality anomalies and rejecting non-conforming product.

At 30,000 units per hour, the system replaces the labour, inconsistency and fatigue of manual grading with a repeatable, documented automated process. Developed through direct collaboration with Turkey's leading poultry producers — including Beypiliç, Şenpiliç and Erpiliç — the classification criteria are grounded in real export and retail grading requirements.

With ≥5 configurable grade classes and adaptable output count, FOTON-Sort is set up to match your specific weight bands, defect tolerances and export destination standards — not a generic off-the-shelf configuration.

30,000 Units/Hour Capacity

±2g Weight Accuracy

360° Camera Systems

≥5 Classification Classes

AI Defect Detection

Adaptable Output Count

IP65 — Washdown Safe

Hygienic Food-Grade Design

ISO 9001:2015

What Gets Classified

Seven Classification Criteria — Simultaneously

Every unit inspected and classified against all seven criteria in a single automated pass. No second-pass re-inspection required.

Weight & Size

Different sizes, shapes and weights analysed and sorted by AI — ±2g precision grade bands

Ammonia Burn

AI detects ammonia burn discolouration — a primary export rejection reason in Asian markets

Red Spot

Surface haemorrhage detection — colour anomaly classified by severity and position

Regional Purple

Gray spot and regional purple discolouration identified by AI optical analysis

Purple Speck

Spot-level colour defects identified across full 360° surface — invisible to manual inspection

Skin Integrity

Skin tears, surface contamination and integrity failures identified in the optical pass

Incorrect Cut

Cut failures, bruises and physically damaged areas identified by AI-assisted imaging

All 7 simultaneously

One pass. One verdict. Automatic sort to correct output channel.

Technical Specifications

FOTON-Sort P2021 Engineering Data

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Imaging Technology

360° Camera Systems — full surface inspectionAll angles

Classification Capacity

30,000 units per hour

Weight Sensitivity

± 2g precision weight measurement

Number of Classes

≥ 5 configurable grade classes

Output Count

Adaptable to customer requirements

AI Processing

AI-supported simultaneous multi-criteria classification

Design Standard

Hygienic design — compliant with food processing standards

Weight & Size

Precision weighing ±2g — simultaneous with optical inspection

Ammonia Burn

AI colour analysis — primary export rejection criterion

Red Spot

AI surface haemorrhage detection — severity and position classified

Regional Purple / Gray Spot

AI optical colour discrimination across 360° surface

Purple Speck

Spot-level defects detected across full surface in single pass

Skin Integrity

Surface tear, contamination and integrity failure detection

Incorrect Cut / Damage

Cut failures, bruises and physical damage — AI-assisted imaging

Grade Classes

≥ 5 — configurable to customer weight bands and market requirements

Weight Bands

Fully configurable to export or retail specification requirements

Defect Tolerance

Customer-defined per grade — adjustable without hardware change

Output Channels

Adaptable — set to match number of grade destinations in your facility

Reject Handling

Automatic — defective units directed to reject channel without manual intervention

Integration

Flexible integration to existing production lines — developed with major Turkish processors

IP Rating

IP65 — dustproof, water jet protection from all angles

Enclosure Design

Hygienic stainless steel — food standards compliant construction

Cleaning

Washdown-compatible — designed for routine wet cleaning cycles

Quality Standard

ISO 9001:2015

System Operation

How FOTON-Sort Works

Product loads in bulk, the system weighs and images simultaneously, AI classifies against all seven criteria, automatic sorting routes each unit to the correct output channel.

Bulk Product Loads — Individual Units Separated

Chicken feet are loaded in bulk into the system's feed hopper. The mechanical feed system separates and singulates individual units — presenting each one individually to the weighing and imaging stations. No manual placement or orientation is required.

The system handles the full size and weight distribution of a production batch without operator adjustment — from the smallest to the largest units in the same load.

Bulk feed input Auto singulation No manual placement

FOTON-Sort P2021 — full system view showing feed and sort conveyors

Bulk loading — mechanical singulation presents each unit for inspection

Weight Measured and 360° Imaging Captured Simultaneously

Each unit passes over the precision weighing sensor — capturing weight at ±2g accuracy. Simultaneously, 360° camera systems capture complete surface images from all angles in a single pass. Every visible surface — top, sides, bottom — is imaged without the unit being repositioned.

The AI classification engine processes weight data and all camera views simultaneously against the seven classification criteria: weight/size, ammonia burn, red spot, regional purple/gray spot, purple speck, skin integrity and incorrect cut. The verdict for all criteria is issued in the time it takes for the unit to travel through the imaging zone.

±2g precision 360° simultaneous imaging 7 criteria in one pass AI classification

FOTON-Sort optical imaging head — 360° cameras around conveyor

360° cameras and weighing sensor fire simultaneously — full inspection in one pass

Automatic Sort to Correct Output Channel

Each unit is automatically routed to its assigned output channel based on the classification result. Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 and reject channels receive product simultaneously at full 30,000 unit/hour throughput — no bottleneck at the sort stage.

Output channel count and grade boundaries are configurable to match your specific export destination requirements or retail grade specifications. The system adapts to different market standards without hardware changes — weight bands and defect tolerances are set in software.

30,000 units/hr ≥5 output channels Configurable grade bands Adaptable output count

Poultry processing facility — graded product on export line

Automatic routing — each unit sorted to correct grade channel at full line speed

Applications

Where FOTON-Sort Operates

Built for any poultry processor producing chicken feet for export markets — where grade consistency is a commercial requirement, not a target.

Export Grade Sorting

Asian markets demand precise weight grading with documented certification. FOTON-Sort delivers consistent grade assignment with complete per-batch grade records.

±2g weight accuracyGrade cert per batch

Defect Rejection

Ammonia burn, red spot, purple discolouration and skin defects automatically rejected without slowing the line or requiring trained inspectors at the sort table.

7 defect criteriaAuto rejection

High-Volume Processing

30,000 units per hour replaces the sorting capacity of multiple manual grading stations — with consistent accuracy that doesn't degrade across shifts.

30,000 units/hrConsistent across shifts

Retail & Market Compliance

Configurable grade classes and defect tolerances enable FOTON-Sort to meet different buyer specifications from the same production line — software reconfiguration only.

≥5 configurable gradesMarket-specific setup