TOMRA 3A Vegetable Optical Sorter

Boasting the highest capacity on the market, the TOMRA 3A is the most reliable and cost-effective optical sorter available for growers. Built to last, it is a durable, powerful, and highly efficient labour-saving solution specifically developed to provide unrivalled foreign material removal and exceed harvest demands. The machine is easy to use, simple to maintain, its smooth install makes for an easy fit into the harvest cleaning and grading line, or out-of-storage sorting.

The TOMRA 3A utilizes NIR (Near Infra-Red) multi-spectral sensors for an unobstructed assessment of every object, seamlessly identifying between a good product and foreign material. Colour sensors also enable the detection of unwanted green potatoes. Positioned at the end of the conveyor belt, intelligent finger ejectors achieve superior foreign material and green potato removal with minimum loss of good product.

The strategic combination of multi-spectral pulsed LED technology, high-resolution cameras, and TOMRA analysis software ensures the accurate and consistent removal of stones, soil clods, rocks, wood, bone, plastic, glass, metal, and rubber.

Enclosed in a fully sealed box, the camera is tolerant of most environmental conditions such as rain, wind, dust, and heat, and the optical system has no moving parts, making the TOMRA 3A the most mobile, dependable, and stable sorter available.

Quick and easy installation

Up to 100tph capacity

Significant labour reduction

TOMRA 3A Vegetable Optical Sorter

Product Features

Standard features

Infeed conveyor

TOMRA VIS/NIR high res vision sensor unit

One finger ejector bank for 2-way sorting

Accept PVC conveyor for gentle landing and conveying away product and transferring to cross conveyor

Electrical control panel with touch screen control

Heavy duty support frame

Optional features

Green sort module

Sorter canopy

Mobile or static systems

Our story began when Geoff Haith, at just 18 years old, started carrying out repairs for local farmers. Through this work, he recognised a need for more efficient, mechanised solutions for washing and grading root vegetables. Combining his engineering expertise with a strong farming background, Geoff went on to design and manufacture innovative machinery for handling carrots, potatoes, and beetroot.

Until recently, the business was led by Geoff’s five sons and daughter, supported by a talented and forward-thinking management team dedicated to ensuring the company’s continued success. Today, Haith employs over 120 people at our UK factory and works with a network of agents worldwide, promoting the Haith brand globally and delivering high-quality installations and satisfied customers across the world.

Over the years, Haith has continued to grow in both size and capability, relocating three times to accommodate expanding operations. This growth has culminated in our current ultra-modern, wholly owned facility in South Yorkshire, featuring approximately 6,000 m² of production space on a six-acre site. The factory is equipped with the latest CNC laser, waterjet, and bending technology, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of precision and quality.

Haith has received numerous awards for machine design and innovation. We are especially proud to have been honoured twice with the UK’s highest business accolade, The Queen’s Award for Enterprise, both in the Innovation category. As the only company in our field to hold this prestigious award, our commitment to continuous innovation and development—helping to keep the UK vegetable industry at the forefront of technology—has been clearly recognised.