7 Pro Tips to Reduce Color Sorter Downtime

Ore color sorting

Counterintuitive Insights

Myth Buster:

  • ❌ “Daily lens cleaning ensures clarity”→ ✅ Ultra-fine cleaning is only required once a month (excessive wiping will damage the coating)
  • ❌ “Lower humidity = better performance”→ ✅ Maintaining 55-65% humidity can prevent static electricity from adsorbing dust

Action Checklist

<5 tons/hour: amplitude 2.0-2.5 mm

5-10 tons/hour: amplitude 3.0-3.8 mm
Measured case: Brazil nut factory increased processing capacity by 22% through calibration

 

Color sorter maintenance Color sorter maintenance

Cost Comparison

Maintenance TypeAnnual CostDowntime
Preventive$8,0004 days
Emergency Repair$41,00021 days

Keywords

color sorter troubleshooting, vibration feeder adjustment, preventive maintenance

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