Gherkin sorting: catching the defects that matter before they reach the accept line
Manual gherkin inspection misses what optical sorting catches consistently, every batch, every shift.
Here’s what automated gherkin sorting filters out:
🥒 Curvature — remove gherkins that are too curved or too straight for spec, without relying on manual eyeballing.
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🥒 Shape defects — filter out broken pieces and misshapen or oversized chunks before they reach packaging.
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🥒 Size deviation — separate gherkins that are too narrow, too thick, too long, or too short for the target grade.
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🥒 Stems — remove loose stems and gherkins with stems still attached, automatically.
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🥒 Color defects — separate rot and discoloration from healthy product, catching what’s easy to miss at line speed.
One system, multiple defect types, consistent results shift after shift.
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