AI-Powered Sorting of UBC | Aluminum Can Recycling | TOMRA GAINnext™

Recovering used beverage cans (UBC) represents a massive opportunity for aluminum recyclers, but maintaining high purity levels has traditionally relied on manual quality control, leading to higher labor costs and inefficiencies.

With TOMRA GAINnext™, recyclers can now achieve an impressive 98% purity in UBC sorting – fully automated and without manual sorting.

What is GAINnext™?

GAINnext™ is a cutting-edge sorting technology uses deep learning algorithms to visually classify and separate aluminum UBCs from contaminants with extreme accuracy.

Unlike traditional sorting systems that struggle to differentiate between aluminum UBCs and other aluminum fractions, GAINnext™ automatically removes non-UBC aluminum such as:

  • Aerosol cans
  • Food cans and trays

  • Other metals and plastics

By leveraging deep learning technology, GAINnext™ can detect even the most challenging materials and remove them with unparalleled precision. The system enables up to 2,000 ejections per minute, ensuring high-speed, cost-effective, and accurate sorting—all without manual quality control.

Advantages for Aluminum UBC Recycling

  • Achieve up to 98% aluminum UBC purity for high-value recycling
  • Reduce manual sorting and increase operational efficiency
  • Enhance recovery rates and maximize profitability
  • Reduce contamination in aluminum recycling streams
  • Tap into the high-value UBC recycling market

With TOMRA GAINnext™, recyclers can significantly boost the efficiency and profitability of their aluminum sorting processes. This groundbreaking AI-powered system allows you to recover more high-quality aluminum, supporting a circular economy and reducing waste.

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