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\ud83e\udd52\u00a0Curvature<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 remove gherkins that are too curved or too straight for spec, without relying on manual eyeballing.<\/p>

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\ud83e\udd52\u00a0Shape defects<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 filter out broken pieces and misshapen or oversized chunks before they reach packaging.<\/p>

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\ud83e\udd52\u00a0Size deviation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 separate gherkins that are too narrow, too thick, too long, or too short for the target grade.<\/p>

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\ud83e\udd52\u00a0Stems<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 remove loose stems and gherkins with stems still attached, automatically.<\/p>

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\ud83e\udd52\u00a0Color defects<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 separate rot and discoloration from healthy product, catching what’s easy to miss at line speed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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One system, multiple defect types, consistent results shift after shift.<\/p>

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