AI optical sorting equipment

Turn waste streams into high-value resources.

FDL SORT designs AI-powered optical sorting systems for plastic bottles, films, textiles and mixed municipal recyclables — built for clean, efficient and scalable recycling operations.

RGB + NIRmulti-sensor recognition
24/7industrial operation
5+product families
GlobalSEA · NA · EU ready
AI optical sorting machine in a modern recycling facility
From household waste to purified material streams

Life-adjacent recycling scenarios for municipal, commercial and plastic recovery operations.

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Plastic bottle sorting Film & flexible packaging Textile waste recovery
Target regions

Built for real recycling markets.

One equipment platform, different go-to-market stories: community recycling in Southeast Asia, high-throughput automation in North America, and high-purity circular economy requirements in Europe.

Southeast Asia recycling station with AI sorting machine

Southeast Asia

Compact deployment for local recycling stations, plastic bottle recovery, mixed packaging and film-heavy material streams.

Community recyclingPET bottlesFlexible setup
North American MRF recycling facility

North America

Automation for MRFs and recycling operators seeking labor reduction, stable throughput and cleaner output fractions.

MRF automationLabor savingThroughput
European modern sustainability center with AI sorter

Europe

High-purity sorting for regulated recycling systems, advanced plastics recovery and traceable circular material flows.

High purityCircular economyData-driven
Multi-market offer

Solutions by material stream.

Select the waste stream first, then match the sensing configuration, ejection method and line integration plan.

MRF / MSW / PRF
PET Bottles
Rigid Plastics
Plastic Film
Textile
Chemical Recycling
Configured around your input

From detection to clean output.

FDL SORT combines industrial cameras, AI models, high-speed conveyors and precision air ejection to identify target materials and separate contaminants at production speed.

RGB visionHyperspectral NIRAI classificationHigh-speed ejection
Municipal & mixed recyclables

Separate bottles, cans, cartons and daily packaging in cleaner community or MRF workflows.

Plastics recycling

Sort PET, PP, PE, PS and PVC by visible features and material signatures.

Film and flexible packaging

Stabilize lightweight films on the belt and identify PE/PP/PET/PVC even with wrinkles or printed surfaces.

Product portfolio

AI sorting machines for every recovery line.

A product matrix designed for B2B buyers: clear application, clear machine role, clear upgrade path.

AI Optical Sorter

AI Optical Sorter

For plastic bottles and visible-material sorting using industrial RGB vision and AI classification.

PET bottles
Color & shape
Air ejection
MRF ready
AI Hyperspectral Material Optical Sorter

AI Hyperspectral Material Sorter

Combines RGB and NIR/hyperspectral sensing for same-color, different-material plastic separation.

PE / PP / PET
NIR sensing
Material ID
High purity
AI Hyperspectral Plastic Film Sorter

Plastic Film AI Sorter

Designed for lightweight films, soft packaging and flexible polyolefin streams.

PE / PP film
AirLock flow
High speed
Film recovery
AI Textile Sorter

AI Textile Sorter

Uses high-definition vision and AI models to recognize textiles by appearance, color and pattern.

Used textiles
Multi-category
Low labor
Value recovery
AI High-Speed Parallel Robot Sorter

AI Parallel Robot Sorter

AI vision plus high-speed robotic picking for flexible line automation and precise item removal.

Robotic picking
AI vision
Flexible end tools
Line upgrade
FDL SORT full product series

Complete Sorting Line

Integrate optical sorters, robots, conveyors and control systems into a scalable recycling line.

Turnkey layout
Modular line
Training
Service plan
Technology & AI

Recognition, decision and ejection in one platform.

Make the technology understandable for purchasing teams, plant managers and investors — not just engineers.

Hyperspectral optical sorter product view
AI

AI Vision Models

Trained on real-world waste scenarios to recognize shape, color, texture, stains, labels and deformation.

NIR

Material-Level Sensing

Hyperspectral/NIR options identify plastics by material signature beyond visible appearance.

AIR

Precision Ejection

Millisecond-response pneumatic ejection separates target materials while maintaining throughput.

IO

Connected Operation

Digital monitoring, recipe management and upgrade-ready controls support long-term line performance.

How it works

A simple path from sample test to production line.

The buying journey is designed for B2B decision makers who need proof, layout support and reliable service before purchase.

Material test

Send sample materials or visit a demo line to verify purity targets, throughput and separation logic.

Solution design

Define feed size, belt width, sensor package, reject path and installation footprint.

Installation & training

On-site commissioning, recipe setup, operator training and safety procedures for daily operation.

Service & upgrades

Remote support, spare parts planning, AI model updates and long-term optimization.

Service support

Designed for uptime, not just purchase.

After-sales content should be visible on the independent site because B2B equipment buyers care about installation risk, parts supply and training just as much as price.

Test Center & Engineering

Prove the result before the order: sample testing, process simulation, line layout and customized configuration proposal.

Material sample sorting test
Line capacity and footprint assessment
Sorting recipe and sensor configuration

Connected Service Pack

Keep the line stable with commissioning, operator training, remote diagnostics, spare parts and periodic system updates.

Remote diagnostics and performance review
On-site installation and maintenance training
Upgrade-ready software and AI models
Start your sorting project

Request a material test or line proposal.

Tell us your target material, throughput, current line status and desired purity. Our engineering team will recommend the right AI optical sorting configuration.