Key Technology announces upgrade program for non-Key sorters

Key Technology has introduced its new G6 Upgrade Program for select non-Key brand sorters to help companies modernize their sorters’ vision engine, cameras and lighting. The designer and manufacturer of process automation systems aims to improve product quality and yield, while minimizing capital costs.

Manufacturers can now replace aging monochromatic cameras, vision engines, sorters and fluorescent lights to improve the detection and removal of defective products.

Key Technology says the installation of the G6 upgrade does not require any changes to the current product conveying and distribution systems and the existing sorter footprint is unchanged; total-installed-project cost is only a fraction of a new system. Key can reportedly upgrade the sorter in the field in less than two days from line stop to startup.

Key says it will assume full responsibility for supporting G6 upgraded non-Key brand sorters, including supplying all parts and technical service that cover both the upgraded G6 components and those that are original to the sorter.