What is the MEYER KS Series and what makes it different from single-layer sorters?
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The KS Series is a double-layer multi-usage belt color sorter. Its key advantage is the double-layer re-sorting structure — material passes through two separate sorting stages within the same machine. This significantly improves final product purity compared to single-layer sorters, while keeping material loss very low. It is especially effective for fragile, watery, large-size, or irregular agricultural products.
What materials and products can the KS Series sort?
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The KS Series is suitable for a wide range of products including seeds and grains (wheat, mustard, millet), pulses, nuts (almonds, cashews), fruits and vegetables, and polymer recycling materials including PET, HDPE, and PVC. Its multi-usage design means one machine can handle diverse product streams across food, agriculture, and recycling applications.
What defects and contaminants can the KS Series detect and remove?
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The KS Series removes discolored particles, physically damaged pieces, moldy grains, insect-damaged products, and foreign materials including glass fragments, plastic pieces, and sand. The UHD AI Deep Learning system analyzes both color and shape simultaneously to detect even 1–2 pixel-level defects with high accuracy.
How does the double-layer re-sorting structure improve sorting quality?
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In a double-layer sorter, the material is sorted on the first belt layer where primary defects and contaminants are removed. The output then passes through a second sorting layer for re-inspection and further cleaning. This two-pass process within a single machine dramatically increases output purity without requiring a second separate machine, saving space, cost, and energy.
What models are available in the KS Series and what are their specifications?
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The KS Series comes in two models: 240KS5 (code 6SXZ-240KS5, power 7.8 kW, air consumption 6.0 m³/min, dimensions 3560×2200×2615 mm, weight 1,650 kg) and 480KS5 (code 6SXZ-480KS5, power 12.6 kW, air consumption 9.0 m³/min, dimensions 3560×2800×2615 mm, weight 2,250 kg). Both operate at 180–240V / 50Hz and 0.6–0.8 MPa air pressure.
What is the Maglev Ejector 3.0 and how does it reduce product loss?
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The Maglev Ejector 3.0 is a patented MEYER magnetic levitation ejection system that operates at over 1,200 Hz. Its millisecond-level flap opening and closing ensures fast, precise rejection of defective particles while minimizing accidental ejection of good product. The non-contact levitating design also extends service life and reduces maintenance requirements.
Is the KS Series suitable for PET and polymer recycling?
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Yes. The KS Series is fully suitable for polymer sorting including PET (sorted by color fractions — transparent, green, blue, white), HDPE, and PVC. Its multispectral vision system and AI Deep Learning make it effective at separating polymer types and colors, making it a versatile choice for food processors and recycling facilities alike.
What pre-sale and after-sale services are available with the KS Series?
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NICPL provides comprehensive support including pre-sale consultation for machine selection, production line integration assistance, material testing at the MEYER Test Center https://nicplmeyer.com/support/trial-centre/, remote troubleshooting and real-time monitoring, on-site commissioning and inspections, warranty with free maintenance, spare parts supply, operator training, and long-term service level agreements (SLA).
