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Detect, prevent and protect against dangerous objects

Detect, prevent and protect against dangerous objects

A complete solution for protection within sorting centers.

Types of dangerous objects

We detect and manage a variety of dangerous objects commonly found in sorting centers.

Based on your specific needs, our solution can be adapted to identify and manage other types of dangerous objects.

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Photograph of a pile of nitrous oxide (N2O) cartridges extracted in a sorting center

Nitrous oxide (N2O) cartridges

Photograph of a pile of gas cylinders on a conveyor in a sorting center

Gas cylinders

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Lithium-ion batteries

Incompressible cylinders

Nitrous oxide cartridges, also known as "laughing gas cartridges," are increasingly found in sorting centers due to their misuse as a recreational product. Legally sold for culinary use, these canisters are often discarded after use in recycling bins instead of being taken to proper disposal facilities.

  • Cylinders rejected in collection
  • Incompressible, they damage sorting equipment
  • Potential explosion in presses or furnaces
Photograph of a nitrous oxide (N2O) cartridge
10

nitrous oxide (N2O) cartridges extracted per day *

* Depending on the sorting center size and volume of waste processed. Statistics based on real data from the SMET 71 - Torcy center.

Flammable cylinders

Gas cylinders end up in selective collection sorting centers mainly due to sorting errors by users. Many individuals are unaware that these cylinders — whether camping cartridges, butane or propane canisters — are hazardous waste that must never be disposed of with recyclable household packaging.

  • Fire outbreaks in presses
  • Risk of fire and explosion
  • Endangers personnel and facilities
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+ 99 %

gas and nitrous oxide cylinders extracted per day **

** Detection rate certified by Elcimaï.

Lithium-ion batteries and fire outbreaks

Found in many everyday objects — phones, e-cigarettes, toys, cordless tools, scooters, etc. — they are often discarded with household waste or recyclable packaging when the device no longer works.

  • Heat up rapidly during the sorting process
  • Frequent sources of fire at undetermined points
  • Require rigorous management for safety
Photograph of a lithium-ion battery
5

batteries detected per day by our systems ***

*** Statistics based on real data from the SMET 71 - Torcy center.

Automating dangerous objects management

Our dangerous objects management solution enables rapid and effective intervention, minimizing risks to personnel and facilities.

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Real-time detection

Automatic identification of dangerous objects on conveyors using AI

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Instant alert

Immediate notification of operations staff via dashboard

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Safe extraction

Removal, when possible, of dangerous objects before they reach risk zones

Photograph of equipment extracting a nitrous oxide cartridge on a sorting line in a sorting center
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Complete traceability

Recording and reporting for analysis and continuous improvement

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A response to the critical challenges of sorting centers

Certain situations require immediate attention and action to ensure the safety and efficiency of sorting operations.

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Critical detection alert

Immediate mobile notification to personnel in case of incidents.

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PLC transmission

Integration with existing systems to automate responses based on the situation.

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Discover how our dangerous objects management solution can transform the safety and efficiency of your sorting center.