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The UV Flake Sorter by Lauffer Vision UK & Europe is a highly advanced AI-powered sensor-based optical sorting solution specifically designed to identify and remove aged, degraded, and contaminated plastic flakes from high-value recycling streams.
Using advanced UV spectral analysis technology combined with intelligent image processing systems, the UV Sorter accurately detects subtle differences in fluorescence, material aging, polymer degradation, and contamination levels that traditional NIR or colour sorting systems cannot easily identify. This enables recyclers to significantly improve the quality and consistency of recycled PET flakes for food-grade and premium-grade applications.
The system is particularly effective for removing:
✅ Improves melt quality and IV consistency
✅ Reduces fines, yellowing, and contamination issues
✅ Enhances end-product appearance and performance
✅ Increases the value of recycled materials
✅ Helps achieve food-grade recycling standards
✅ Reduces customer complaints and rejected batches
✅ Maximises recovery while maintaining high purity
At Lauffer Vision UK & Europe, our UV sorting technology is helping recyclers overcome one of the biggest challenges in PET recycling — identifying invisible degradation and contamination before it affects the final product quality.
By integrating UV sorting into the recycling process, recyclers can produce cleaner, more consistent, and higher-value recycled plastic materials while improving operational efficiency and profitability.
