Tray Inspector
Giordano Tray Inspector separates your broken trays. With its introduction over 25 years ago, our EggsCargoSystem® sets the standard for egg handling worldwide. A vital part of our egg handling infrastructure consists of our durable egg trays, which are available for various types and sizes of eggs.
These trays are built to last, but they are often used for a long period of time and may eventually develop small cracks or other deficiencies. We have introduced the ECS Tray Inspector to identify, separate and remove the broken trays from your production line.
How does the Tray Inspector work?
The Giordano Tray Inspector is modular and can be integrated into existing set-ups like graders, processing and hatchery automation. The heart of the device is a cooperation between Vision technology and A.I. Both technologies grant even the smallest of cracks are recognized and detected. Through deep learning the Giordano Tray Inspector is also able to differentiate colours and other marks like the plastic clock and possible inscriptions.
Software to match the job
The Giordano Tray Inspector is controlled by a PLC, a programmable logic controller. This PLC is connected to a computer that runs specially designed software. The software analyses every tray and sees any sort of crack or malfunction.
The Tray Inspector: an indispensable part of your egg production process
Even though our trays are designed to last for a long time, there comes a point where a tray can break. This malfunction can vary from a small crack in one of the corners to a larger crack on one of the sides. Broken trays may cause broken eggs, a disrupted production process leading to downtimes and even severe damage to your machines. Implementing the Giordano Tray Inspector as a part of your production process ensures that broken trays are separated and removed from your production chain.
Get in touch with us
Would you like to receive more information about the ECS Tray Inspector? Please get in touch with our team of specialists. We can help you create the ideal solution that matches your requirements and your production processes. Our engineers can help you implement the Tray Inspector in your production line and tweak it to your needs.
Facts & figures
| Capacity | 2.000 trays per hour |
| Weight | 500 kgs |
| Materials | Construction stainless steel, finished with polyamide |
| Measurements | 2250 x 1750 x 1500 mm |
| Max. operating temperature | 45°C |
| Pneumatic pressure | 6 to 8 bar |
| Pneumatic volume | 2500 L per hour |
| Connectivity | Internet connection through ethernet cables or Wi-Fi |
| Type number | G-2103-41 |
Modular design of the machine
Modular design of the machine
The ECS Tray Inspector is controlled by a PLC, a programmable logic controller. This PLC is connected to a computer that runs specially designed software. The software analyses every tray and sees any sort of crack or malfunction. The PLC then decides to which stack the tray is transported: broken trays or correct trays. The Tray Inspector can be equipped with an extra camera to scan the age of the trays. This gives you a real-time overview of the average age of the trays.
Optional modules
The following optional modules may be selected:
- Denester: A denester can be supplied to handle trays delivered in stacks.
- Bad-tray stacker: This module can be supplied to stack broken trays.
- Good-tray stacker: This module can be supplied to stack good trays.
- Extra camera: An extra camera can also be added in order to read the age of the trays.
- Connection to or from existing machines within the process: Since the machine often has to operate within an existing process, it is important to ensure a proper transition from the already existing machines within the process to the tray detection machine.