Mobius M9 Commercial Sorter

Manual sorting can quickly become one of the slowest and most expensive stages of commercial post-harvest processing. The Mobius M9 Commercial Sorter automates size grading with a continuous belt-driven system engineered to separate harvested botanical material quickly, consistently, and with minimal handling. Designed for professional agricultural facilities, the M9 helps streamline downstream drying, weighing, packaging, and quality-control workflows while reducing the labor required for repetitive hand sorting.

Capable of processing up to 440 pounds per hour, the M9 delivers the throughput needed for large commercial operations without sacrificing precision. Its extended 78-inch sorting zone gives material more time to settle into the correct grading channel, while nine parallel sorting belts create a continuous separation path that supports high-volume production. This combination of sorting distance and belt count allows the M9 to grade material significantly faster than manual sorting while maintaining repeatable results from batch to batch.

Unlike screen-based or vibratory sorters that rely on aggressive agitation, the M9 uses a controlled rotating-belt design to move material gradually through the sorting zone. Food-grade polyurethane belts provide gentle support while reducing unnecessary impact and handling. This makes the M9 especially valuable for operations processing delicate harvested material where appearance, structure, and surface integrity directly affect final product quality and market value.

The M9 offers five customizable sorting channels through adjustable partitions that can be repositioned or removed in seconds. Operators can create grading sizes that match their own packaging, processing, or quality standards rather than being limited to fixed factory settings. Belt spacing can be adjusted from 1/16 inch to 1-11/16 inches, allowing the machine to separate everything from fine botanical material to much larger finished pieces with a high degree of control.

A built-in 7-inch HMI color touchscreen provides simple access to operating controls, speed settings, machine status, and connected conveyor functions. Operators can select from 11 speed settings to match the machine to different material conditions, feed rates, or grading requirements. This allows facilities to prioritize maximum throughput during high-volume processing or slow the system for more controlled sorting when additional precision is required.

The M9 is designed to support both manual and automated workflows. Its configurable infeed system can be used with the included hopper or paired with an optional Autofeed Conveyor for continuous operation. Infeed and outfeed directions can also be configured to accommodate left-to-right or right-to-left facility layouts, making the machine easier to integrate into existing processing rooms without forcing a complete workflow redesign.

When paired with optional conveyor equipment, the M9 can become part of a fully automated material handling line. Integrated conveyor controls allow operators to power the Autofeed Conveyor directly through the sorter and operate it manually or in synchronized Auto Mode. In this configuration, the conveyor starts and stops alongside the M9 belts, helping maintain a consistent feed rate while reducing the need for constant operator supervision.

Automatic belt tensioning further simplifies daily operation. A built-in linear actuator applies the required belt tension when the machine starts and returns to the previous setting automatically. This eliminates repetitive manual tensioning, reduces setup time, and helps maintain consistent performance throughout long production shifts.

The M9 also uses two sets of V-shaped deflectors near the inlet to spread incoming material across the sorting belts. By reducing clumps before they enter the main sorting zone, the deflectors help create a more even material flow and improve grading accuracy. Better distribution across the belts means fewer overlapping pieces, more consistent separation, and less material requiring additional sorting after the initial pass.

Built from anodized aluminum and 304 stainless steel, the M9 is engineered for continuous commercial use and frequent sanitation. Smooth internal surfaces help prevent debris buildup, while removable belts, rollers, panels, and guards allow the machine to be fully disassembled for cleaning in five minutes or less without tools. This tool-free design eliminates loose hardware, reduces cleaning downtime, and supports facilities operating under GMP-focused sanitation procedures.

The M9 also includes a dedicated cleaning mode that allows the rollers to operate at a limited speed while access guards are removed. This controlled movement helps operators wash rotating surfaces more thoroughly while maintaining a safer cleaning process. Faster cleaning and reassembly allow facilities to change batches with less downtime and return the machine to production more quickly.

Operator safety is built into every access point. Integrated safety interlocks place the machine into fault mode whenever a maintenance panel or guard is removed. The system stops moving components automatically, while illuminated status indicators clearly communicate whether the machine is ready, operating, or requires attention. Once the issue has been corrected, the operator must restart the machine through the HMI controls before sorting can resume.

LED status lighting provides an immediate visual reference from across the processing room. The sorting tray illuminates blue when the machine is ready, white during normal operation, and red when the system enters fault mode. This makes it easier for production teams to monitor the M9 without constantly checking the touchscreen interface.

Despite its industrial throughput, the M9 maintains a practical footprint for commercial facilities. At 30 inches wide, it fits through a standard 32-inch doorway, allowing the machine to be moved between rooms or repositioned as production layouts change. Its mobile frame and reversible workflow design make it adaptable to both permanent processing lines and flexible seasonal setups.

For operations struggling with inconsistent manual grading, rising labor costs, and production bottlenecks, the Mobius M9 provides a scalable path toward faster, more repeatable sorting. Backed by a 1-Year or 1,000 Operating Hour Manufacturer Warranty, it is built to improve efficiency, reduce manual handling, and support professional processing workflows season after season.

High-Volume Sorting Capacity

The M9 is designed for facilities where hand sorting can no longer keep pace with production.

With throughput of up to 440 pounds per hour, the machine can process large volumes of harvested botanical material while requiring minimal operator oversight. This allows businesses to shorten processing timelines, reduce labor requirements, and keep downstream drying, weighing, and packaging equipment supplied with consistently graded material.

Rather than adding more sorting staff each harvest season, facilities can standardize this stage of production with repeatable mechanical grading.

78-Inch Sorting Zone

Sorting accuracy depends on giving material enough time and distance to settle into the correct grading channel.

The M9 provides an industry-leading 78 inches of total sorting distance, creating an extended separation zone that allows material to move gradually across the belts before entering the appropriate collection section.

This longer sorting path improves precision while supporting high feed rates, helping the machine maintain consistent grading performance even during demanding commercial production.

Nine-Belt Sorting System

The M9 uses nine parallel sorting belts to create a continuous, high-capacity grading surface.

As material moves through the machine, the spacing between the belts gradually changes, allowing smaller pieces to separate earlier while larger material continues farther down the sorting zone.

The nine-belt design creates more separation opportunities than compact systems with fewer belts, improving both speed and grading consistency across the full length of the machine.

Five Customizable Sorting Sizes

Commercial operations rarely use identical grading standards.

The M9 includes five adjustable sorting partitions that can be repositioned or removed to create custom size ranges based on each facility's processing, packaging, or product specifications.

Operators can quickly change sorting configurations between batches without tools, allowing the same machine to support multiple product grades and changing production requirements.

Adjustable Belt Spacing

The M9 provides belt spacing from 1/16 inch to 1-11/16 inches, giving operators precise control over how material is separated.

This wide adjustment range allows the sorter to handle fine botanical material, intermediate grades, and larger finished pieces using the same platform.

By adapting belt spacing to the desired final classification, facilities can create more consistent downstream batches while reducing the need for secondary hand sorting.

Gentle Material Handling

High throughput is only valuable when finished quality is maintained.

The M9 uses food-grade polyurethane belts and a gradual rotating motion rather than aggressive vibration or screen agitation. This controlled handling helps preserve natural structure, appearance, and surface integrity as material moves through the sorting process.

The result is a cleaner, more consistent grade with less unnecessary impact during processing.

Variable Speed Control

Different materials and grading goals require different operating speeds.

The M9 provides 11 speed settings, allowing operators to adjust belt movement according to feed rate, moisture condition, material density, and desired sorting accuracy.

Higher settings maximize throughput during large production runs, while lower speeds allow additional settling time when more precise grading is required.

HMI Touchscreen Control

A 7-inch color HMI touchscreen gives operators a clear, centralized interface for controlling the sorter.

The display provides access to speed settings, operational status, fault notifications, and conveyor functions in one place. Its intuitive layout reduces training time while making it easier for operators to monitor performance throughout long production shifts.

The controller is also SCADA compatible, supporting integration into larger facility automation and monitoring systems.

Automatic Belt Tensioning

Consistent belt tension is essential for accurate sorting and dependable long-term performance.

The M9 uses a built-in linear actuator to automatically tension the belts when the machine starts. Once configured, the system returns to the previous tension setting automatically, eliminating repeated manual adjustments and reducing setup time at the beginning of each production run.

Automatic tensioning also helps maintain consistent belt spacing and movement throughout the sorting zone, supporting more repeatable grading results while reducing operator error.

Dual V-Deflector System

Material that enters the sorter in clumps can reduce grading accuracy and create uneven flow across the belts.

The M9 addresses this with two sets of V-shaped deflectors positioned near the inlet. These deflectors gently spread incoming material before it reaches the main sorting zone, helping distribute the load more evenly across all nine belts.

Better distribution improves separation accuracy, reduces overlapping pieces, and minimizes the amount of material that may require a second pass.

Conveyor Integration

The M9 is designed to function as either a standalone sorter or part of a larger automated processing line.

When paired with the optional Autofeed Conveyor, material can be delivered to the sorter at a consistent rate with minimal operator handling. The conveyor can be powered directly through the M9 and controlled manually from the interface or placed in Auto Mode so it starts and stops in sync with the sorting belts.

This synchronized operation helps prevent overfeeding, maintains steady material flow, and supports continuous commercial processing.

Configurable Workflow Direction

Every facility has a different floor plan.

The M9 can be configured for left-hand or right-hand outfeed, allowing the machine to match existing production flow instead of forcing operators to redesign the entire workspace.

This flexibility makes it easier to integrate the sorter with upstream and downstream equipment, including conveyors, de-stemming machines, trimming equipment, weighing systems, and packaging stations.

Tool-Free Disassembly

Commercial cleaning should not require a toolbox or create the risk of misplaced hardware.

The M9 is engineered so that all major belts, rollers, panels, and guards can be removed without tools. The machine can be disassembled for comprehensive cleaning in five minutes or less, helping facilities reduce downtime between batches.

The tool-free design also eliminates loose bolts and fasteners that can be misplaced during maintenance, simplifying reassembly and making daily sanitation more efficient.

Cleaning Mode

The M9 includes a dedicated cleaning mode designed to improve access to rotating components.

When activated, the machine operates at a limited speed setting while the appropriate guarding is removed. This controlled movement allows operators to clean belts and rollers more thoroughly as they rotate slowly.

The result is a faster, more complete sanitation process while maintaining greater control during cleaning.

GMP-Ready Construction

The M9 combines anodized aluminum with 304 stainless steel to create a durable, cleanable platform for professional agricultural processing environments.

Smooth product-contact surfaces, tool-free access, removable components, and simplified cleaning procedures help support facilities operating under documented sanitation programs and Good Manufacturing Practice workflows.

Its construction is designed to reduce areas where debris can accumulate while making routine inspection easier.

Safety Interlocks

Integrated safety interlocks are installed on the M9 access panels and guarding.

If a panel is opened or removed during operation, the machine automatically enters fault mode and stops moving components. This limits operator exposure to the belt and roller system during cleaning, inspection, or maintenance.

Once the panel has been properly reinstalled and the fault condition has been corrected, the operator must intentionally restart the machine through the HMI controls before normal operation resumes.

LED Status Indicators

Built-in LED lighting provides immediate visual feedback on machine status.

The sorting tray illuminates:

• Blue when the system is ready
• White during normal operation
• Red when the machine enters fault mode

These clear status indicators help operators monitor equipment from across the processing room and quickly identify when attention is required.

Continuous Commercial Operation

The M9 is engineered for demanding production schedules where uptime directly affects profitability.

Its industrial motor, stainless construction, automated belt tensioning, safety systems, and simplified maintenance design support long operating shifts while minimizing interruptions.

For facilities processing large harvest volumes, the M9 provides a dependable sorting platform that can remain part of the workflow as production continues to grow.

Compact Facility Integration

Despite its 78-inch sorting zone, the M9 measures only 30 inches wide and fits through a standard 32-inch doorway.

This allows the machine to be moved between rooms and installed inside existing commercial facilities without major structural changes.

The mobile frame also makes it easier to reposition the sorter as seasonal workflows or production layouts change.

Built for Scalable Automation

The M9 can serve as the central sorting stage within a larger automated material handling system.

Paired with compatible conveyors and upstream Mobius equipment, the sorter helps create a continuous workflow from de-stemming through grading and downstream packaging.

This modular approach allows facilities to automate gradually while preserving flexibility for future expansion.

Why Choose the Mobius M9?

The Mobius M9 combines high throughput, customizable grading, gentle material handling, advanced controls, and rapid tool-free cleaning in one commercial sorting platform.

Its nine-belt design and 78-inch sorting zone deliver the capacity needed for large-scale production, while adjustable partitions and variable speed controls give operators the precision required for consistent finished grades.

For businesses looking to reduce manual sorting, improve packaging consistency, and build a scalable automated workflow, the M9 delivers the performance and flexibility required for professional production.

What's Included

• Mobius M9 Commercial Sorter
• Infeed Hopper
• Outfeed Shelf
• Nine Sorting Belts
• Five Adjustable Sorting Partitions
• Integrated HMI Controller
• Mobile Frame with Casters
• Safety Guarding
• User Documentation