Design and Development of Egg Sorter with Integrated Conveyer System

Abstract

One of the essential operations in the poultry supply chain, egg sorting ensures uniform grading and quality before packaging. The limitations of manual sorting, such as slow speed, inconsistent accuracy, and higher breakage rates, remain a major challenge for small and medium-scale farms. Automated systems used in large industries provide high precision but are often expensive, bulky, and inaccessible to smaller producers. Integrating load cell–based weighing, microcontroller processing, and conveyor-driven movement enables accurate, continuous, and non-destructive sorting suitable for low-cost applications. By combining mechanical components, sensor-based detection, and automated diverter mechanisms, the proposed system enhances productivity, reduces labour dependence, and provides a compact, scalable solution for efficient egg grading. This summarises the operating principles, operational benefits, and potential applications of a multiple-egg sorting system, while highlighting opportunities for future improvements and technological integration. With IoT integration, the system can wirelessly transmit sorting data to cloud servers, where it is processed and displayed on mobile devices. This supports real-time monitoring, data logging, analytics, and traceability for smarter poultry farm management.