French Fry Defect Removal

In 1983, Key revolutionized sorter machines for potatoes worldwide with the first-generation Automatic Defect Removal (ADR®) system. Today, ADR® not only excise flaws including rot, hollow heart and sugar ends, but also ensure selective cutting to desired lengths without waste. ADR® sorters now process over 95% of the world’s frozen potato strips.

ADR® 4    
Combines high-resolution Vis/IR cameras, “smart cutting” and Iso-Flo® vibratory conveyors to align, singulate, scan, and trim with unparalleled speed and good product recovery.

ADR® 5    
Enables powerful, modular performance now and in the future. ADR® 5 identifies peel, good flesh and defects simultaneously at 4,000 scans/second, deploying air-actuated knives with single-knife-throw capability.

ADR® 5 Upgrade   
Extends life and value of existing ADR® french fry sorters with state-of-the-art, modular ADR® 5 power. Processors see boosted throughput and yield and an even better product.

ADR® 4 Nubbin Remover  
Combines Key vibratory and rotary size grading with ADR® 4. The systems together provide efficient removal of short pieces and optimum recovery of good product.