Sorting device for silicone oil-coated, round molded parts made of silicone, in particular cable sealing elements

Abstract

Sorting device (100) for silicone oil-impregnated, round molded parts (1) made of silicone, in particular cable sealing elements, comprising at least: - a singulation device (30) for the sequential transfer of the molded parts (1) to at least one conveyor belt (40, 40'); - an inspection unit (50) with at least one electronic camera (51, 52) directed towards the conveyor belt (40, 40') and an evaluation unit (54) for tracking one or more quality characteristics on the basis of at least one electronic camera image; - a separating device controllable by the evaluation unit (54) for separating the inspected molded parts (1) lying on the conveyor belt (40, 40') into at least two fractions; wherein the conveyor belt (40, 40'): - extends at least between the singulation device (30) and the separating device; - is designed as an endless belt driven by at least one motor;- at least on its back side (41) facing the camera (51, 52) it has at least one groove (42) in which the molded parts (1) can be transported lying down.;

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