TOMRA Recycling, the global leader in sensor-based sorting solutions, is going to launch its latest generation X-TRACT™ unit at LIGNA 2025 in Hannover, Germany (May 26-30). Visitors to the company’s stand (Hall 026, Stand D24/1) can explore the advanced precision X-Ray sorting capabilities of the new X-TRACT™ for waste wood, along with TOMRA’s leading AI-based sorting solutions for the wood industry.
Advanced XRT technology for unrivalled wood waste separation
Delivering high-performance results, even in the most challenging environments, the new X-TRACT™ harnesses the power of X-Ray Transmission (XRT) technology to detect and separate wood waste from impurities like inert materials, metals, heavy plastic and glass based on atomic density.
The innovative sorting system is capable of processing up to 30 metric tons of wood chips per hour, depending on material conditions like moisture content and grain size. It delivers exceptional speed and accuracy in removing contaminants, thereby producing high purity recycled wood content to meet industrial production standards. The unit comes with a 16,000-hour warranty on critical components like the X-Ray source and sensor, demonstrating TOMRA’s confidence in the robustness and longevity of the X-TRACT™.
TOMRA’s continuous investment in the global wood segment, combined with the expertise of its skilled in-house engineers and wood processing specialists, has resulted in the latest generation X-TRACT™ boasting numerous value-add features and capabilities. Many of these are as a direct result of the field-proven and unrivalled success of the X-TRACT™ in the global mining and metals recycling markets.
Innovative features of the new X-TRACT™ include:
• Up to 25% reduction in air consumption: X-TRACT™ now comes with a new standard ejection module which not only delivers greater precision but also reduces the amount of compressed air needed by up to 25% depending on application and infeed material. As a result, customers can benefit from significant energy cost savings without compromising throughput rates.
• Unrivalled sorting accuracy: TOMRA’s latest innovation delivers high ejection rates, consistently exceeding 98% for metals (excluding foil), 98% for inerts and 97% for heavy plastics. This superior performance is the result of robust mechanical hardware, the new standard ejection module, carefully selected X-Ray components and TOMRA’s core technologies, ensuring consistently high throughput and exceptional sorting results.
• Enhanced reliability and stability: Engineered for high sorting accuracy and minimal downtime, the new X-TRACT™ delivers long-term sorting stability, improved machine reliability and lower operational costs. For improved safety, a dust-resistant design prevents blockages and dust build-up. The unit’s sensor also comes with a reinforced design that enables the extended component warranty of 16,000 hours. A redesigned catcher hood enables safer and faster maintenance, minimizing disruptions and maximizing uptime.
Achieving next-level purity with GAINnext™
At TOMRA’s stand, visitors will also learn about the company’s advanced GAINnext™ technology, which uses deep learning to sort wood by material type. While X-TRACT™ excels at separating contaminants from waste wood, GAINnext™ enhances sorting precision by analyzing shape, size, and visual characteristics, allowing for the differentiation of various wood types and composites.
Jose Matas, Head of Waste Emerging Segments at TOMRA Recycling, comments: “We are looking forward to showcasing the future of wood recycling at LIGNA 2025. We understand the critical importance of uninterrupted 24/7 operations for our customers, and with the latest advancements in our X-TRACT™, we are now even better equipped to support the industry. Furthermore, the combination of X-TRACT™ and GAINnext™ delivers an unprecedented level of purity, resulting in recycled waste wood of near-virgin quality and, ultimately, opening up new profitable revenue streams for our valued customers.”
In 2021, TOMRA pioneered the use of deep learning sorting technology for waste wood recycling, starting with a high-throughput system designed to sort woodchips by type. Since then, TOMRA’s GAINnext™ technology, developed and refined by its experts using thousands of photos, has evolved to meet the growing demand for advanced wood sorting solutions.
Today, GAINnext™ supports a wide range of wood recycling applications, enabling precise sorting of various wood types and composites. It can differentiate between non-processed wood (Wood A) and processed materials like OSB, chipboard, and coated wood (Wood B). The technology also recovers high-purity MDF for MDF-to-MDF recycling and enhances the purity of recycled wood from complex construction and demolition (C&D) waste by identifying and removing large objects up to 400mm.
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