Cashew colour sorter: kernel grading machines and prices
A cashew colour sorter grades kernels by colour and removes scorched, spotted and shell-attached kernels, testa and shell pieces. Four-view chute sorters (such as AMD's LQ) see all sides of each kernel; belt AI sorters handle whole and broken kernels gently. In India a 4 t/hr AI cashew sorter is listed at ₹11.2 lakh and belt nut sorters at ₹37–48 lakh.
| Model | Capacity | Maker | What it checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD LQ Four-view Cashew Colour Sorter | Not stated | AMD (Anhui Zhongke Optic-electronic Color Sorter Machinery Co., Ltd) | four-view 360-degree detection; optional deep learning |
Price band in India
Questions people ask
Can a colour sorter grade cashew kernels into W180, W240, W320?
Those grades are by size (count per pound) and wholeness, which is a size grader's job. The colour sorter then separates white, scorched and spotted kernels within each size, and removes shell and testa.
Chute or belt for cashew?
Chute sorters are faster and cheaper; belt sorters treat kernels more gently and suit high-value whole kernels and mixed sizes.
Who makes cashew sorters in India?
Indian makers build cashew sorters, and Chinese brands such as Taiho, AMD, Meyer and Anysort are sold through Indian dealers. Indian makers are named here as they join the platform; ask for a shortlist for machines that fit.
Checked on Sat Oct 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). How we check