Insort to unveil Sherlock Belt Compact sorting platform at SNACKEX 2026

Insort will present an exclusive preview of its new Sherlock Belt Compact sorting platform at SNACKEX 2026. Developed for the inspection of potato chips, snacks and other small-sized food products, the system combines high-resolution imaging, artificial intelligence and precision ejection technology to support sorting accuracy and production efficiency. 

Sherlock Belt Compact inspects products in free flight rather than on the belt itself. This unique background-free inspection architecture enables cleaner image acquisition, more precise sorting decisions and higher removal efficiency.
 

In-flight inspection for greater sorting precision

Combining high-resolution 4K RGB imaging, AI-powered deep learning and precise air ejection, the system helps processors reduce false rejects, minimize maintenance and maximize uptime. By inspecting products in free flight rather than on the belt, Sherlock Belt Compact enables cleaner image acquisition, more precise sorting decisions and higher removal efficiency. 

Most importantly, sorting decisions are made closer to the ejection point, resulting in more precise reject removal, reduced good-product loss and higher overall efficiency. In-flight inspection. Because the best sorting decisions are made when nothing gets in the way.

 

Sherlock Belt Compact inspects products in free flight rather than on the belt, enabling background-free image acquisition and more precise sorting decisions

Built for Real Production Conditions

Sherlock Belt Compact was engineered specifically for processors seeking advanced sorting performance within existing production environments.

A transparent view of the Sherlock Belt Compact highlights the integrated inspection and ejection architecture designed to support accurate sorting and high operational efficiency

Key benefits include:

• High-resolution in-flight inspection
• Background-free camera architecture
• AI-supported deep learning
• High-speed air ejection
• Compact, retrofit-friendly footprint
• Higher removal efficiency
• Lower yield loss
• Reduced maintenance requirements

By removing background-related interference and minimizing the distance between inspection and ejection, the system delivers stable performance under real production conditions. 
 

Designed for efficiency and operational uptime

The Sherlock Belt Compact was developed to maximize removal efficiency while minimizing the loss of good product. Precise inspection combined with targeted air ejection helps ensure that only defective material is removed from the production stream. The compact design is intended for food processors where space, efficiency and uptime are critical operational factors. The system also aims to reduce maintenance requirements while supporting stable performance in demanding production environments. 
 

Part of the Sherlock sorting portfolio

Sherlock Belt Compact is designed for a wide range of food processing applications. Its compact design makes it particularly attractive for processors where footprint, efficiency and uptime are critical. From potatoes and nuts to fresh, dried, and frozen fruits and vegetables, grains, meat, and beyond, company technology ensures precision, safety, and quality across diverse industries.

Sherlock Belt Compact is designed for a wide range of food processing applications, including potato chips, French fries, nuts, dried products, frozen foods, gummies, seeds and fresh produce

While Sherlock Belt Compact is the newest development in the portfolio, Insort offers a broad range of specialized solutions across applications and processing stages. From raw intake to final product inspection, the Sherlock machine series covers different requirements in terms of product type, defect profile and performance targets.

The Sherlock machine series includes specialized sorting solutions for different product types, defect profiles and processing requirements across the food industry

Visitors to SNACKEX 2026 will have the opportunity to learn more about the new platform and discuss sorting requirements with Insort specialists.