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INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS Sorting Excellence

Processing Knowledge

Conveying Efficiency

Technology Leadership Key Technology’s team of experienced research and development engineers is dedicated to creating innovative automated processing solutions for you. We are constantly striving to improve the functionality and performance of our equipment and your operations, by advancing our technology through creative thinking. Digital Sorting Technology Key provides processors with the most highly advanced sorting and quality control technology available today. Sophisticated vision technologies are integrated into our sorters allowing processors to improve product quality and increase productivity. The keys to digital sorting include singulating, stabilizing, analyzing, separating and collecting the product. Our expertise in product handling and sorting ensures the optimal system for your application. Motion Technology Key’s engineers apply advanced design principles and a wealth of experience to develop the best vibratory solutions in the industry for hundreds of different products. Each Key Technology Smart Shaker® is built to the highest performance and sanitation standards to minimize lifecycle cost and maximize food safety. A Long History of Innovation With a long history of inventions, Key continues to invest in the research and development of revolutionary new process automation solutions. We have developed thousands of unique and innovative solutions for our customers and have more than 50 US and international patents. Advancing Technology Together Over 100 highly educated engineering professionals worldwide work closely with customers to solve their daily processing challenges. We invite customers to visit our state-of-the-art Innovations and Solutions Centers in the USA, Australia, Europe and Mexico to see our equipment in action, running their product.

Sorting Excellence Processors around the world depend on Key Technology for sorting excellence. Our experience in product handling, imaging, sorting intelligence and process engineering ensures your products are of the highest quality.

Uncompromised Sorting Experience Increased yields, improved quality and enhanced productivity are the result of Key’s technical expertise and years of experience solving sorting challenges. Key sorters provide superior sorting results as they detect and remove defects and foreign material (FM) based on color, structure, shape, size or biochemical characteristic differences in a single sorting pass.

Cayman® BioPrint® Sorter

Taurys™ Advanced Laser Sorter

Optimized Product Handling A broad range of both belt-fed and proprietary Chycane® chute-fed sorters ensures the right sorter is specified for gentle product handling, optimized product control and the highest sorting efficiency. Application-Specific Sorting Solutions Whether you are processing potatoes, freshcut, processed fruits and vegetables, snacks, nuts or dried fruit, a Key sorter will eliminate FM and defects from your final product.

Optyx® Camera/Laser Sorter

Powerful Technologies Key’s innovative software solutions allow you to track FM events, monitor quality data and trends, proactively monitor your sorter through web-based diagnostics, and access advanced controls through real-time, full line flow data.

Manta® Camera/Laser Sorter

• Sanitary design, low maintenance & easy to use

• On-belt, in-air & chute-fed sorters

• Multiple sorter configurations for different products

• FM removal with multiple sensors

• Color, shape, size, texture & biochemical sorting

• Optional three-way sorting

• Capacities up to 20 metric tons per hour

• HID, UV and LED lighting

Processing Knowledge Key Technology is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of process automation systems including digital sorters, conveyors and processing equipment.  Our industry experience, processing knowledge and application expertise make for robust capabilities to help food processors improve quality, increase yield and reduce cost.  Value-Added Engineered Solutions Key Technology embodies more than 65 years of food industry experience. Processors worldwide depend on Key’s deep knowledge of processing and unmatched application expertise to provide solutions to their difficult challenges. Extensive Product Portfolio In addition to sorting and conveying systems, our broad product line includes advanced process systems such as rotary sizing and grading systems, air cleaners, froth flotation cleaners, tote dumps, veg-mix systems and many more. Integrated Solutions Our applications expertise applied through our complete product portfolio creates industry leading solutions that optimize yield, quality and productivity from a single source. Creating Powerful Alliances We partner with food processing and agricultural companies of all sizes by offering an integrated product portfolio to meet their needs. Continuous collaboration with our customers makes us the ultimate partner of choice.

• Innovative products provide data, information & knowledge • More than 65 years of experience in food processing • Advancing together with our customers as partners • Best-of-breed technology & turnkey solutions

Conveying Efficiency Decades of engineering experience combined with continued R&D has made Key Technology the global reference in vibratory conveying. Our Smart Shaker® intelligence and reliability is built into every system.

Easy Cleaning and Low Maintenance Sealed isolation springs, continuous welding and a smooth surface finish discourage bacteria growth and promote food safety. Stainless steel pans and frames are built to strict sanitation standards including USDA, FDA and HACCP. Low Total Cost of Ownership Key’s patented Iso-Drive®, Impulse® electromagnetic drives and Horizon™ drives efficiently move product with low energy demand. Combined with StrongArm™, our Smart Shakers require the least maintenance and deliver increased productivity.

Horizon™ Horizontal Motion Conveyors

Impulse® Electromagnetic Conveyors

High Value Process more product with more efficiency and greater profit. Key’s design and engineering experience in the food industry is extensive and we build it into every machine improving the operation of the entire factory. Use a Smart Shaker® to:

Iso-Flo® Multi-functional Vibratory Conveyors

Grade • Distribute • Convey • Feed • Dewater Meter • Align • Size • Scalp • Transfer • Wash … and your application. Use a Smart Shaker® for: Potatoes • Vegetables • Fruits Nuts • Snacks • Cereal • Bakery Coated and Seasoned Product Meat • Pharmaceuticals … and your application.

Marathon™ Long Distance Conveyors

Advancing Together • Flexible installation - support from floor, mezzanine or overhead • Custom engineered - from simple to complex • Quiet operation with no external vibration • Precise, energy-efficient conveying

Key Technology is the leader in developing technology solutions to sort, convey and process food.

Australia

Belgium

Mexico

Helping food processors all over the world increase yield, improve quality and optimize productivity, Key Technology builds more than equipment... delivering world-class integrated processing solutions.

The Netherlands

United States

Key Technology is at customers’ plants, building on over 65 years of engineering expertise and application knowledge so its customers can be more profitable and consumers have safe quality products.

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