The small parts separator is used for continuous and gentle sorting of small carrotparts. It is suitable in particular for relatively high throughput rates. The main elementis the rotating sorting drum made of stainless steel, the sorting elements being madeof foodstuff-compatible plastic. The sorting elements are equipped with pockets. Theaxle- and spokeless sorting drum is suspended on several belts from the two driveshafts arranged along the machine. Each drive shaft is equipped with a direct drive withgear motor for minimising wear.