In modern metal recycling, purity is profit. Our high-frequency eddy current metal separator is the ultimate solution for automatically sorting non-ferrous metals (like aluminum and copper) from non-metallic materials (like plastic and rubber). This machine is an essential component in any advanced Scrap Metal Recycling Plant, placed after the primary crushing and magnetic separation stages.
Whether you’re processing shredded thermal break aluminum, Zorba, or incinerator bottom ash, installing an eddy current metal separator guarantees a cleaner, higher-value final product.
How Does an Eddy Current Separator Work?
The technology is based on a simple principle of physics. The machine uses a high-speed magnetic rotor housed within a non-metallic drum. Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Conveying Material: A mix of materials from the [Internal Link: Metal Crushing Machine] is fed onto the machine’s conveyor belt in an even layer.
- Inducing Eddy Currents: As the belt moves over the rapidly spinning magnetic rotor, it induces powerful electrical fields, known as “eddy currents,” within the conductive non-ferrous metal pieces.
- Repelling Force: These eddy currents create their own magnetic fields that oppose the rotor’s magnetic field. This powerful repelling force “kicks” or “throws” the non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass) forward, off the main material stream.
- Gravity Separation: Meanwhile, non-conductive materials like plastic, rubber, and glass are unaffected by the magnetic field and simply fall off the end of the conveyor belt due to gravity.
- Clean Separation: A precisely positioned splitter plate ensures the two streams—valuable non-ferrous metals and worthless waste—fall into separate collection bins.
This entire process is instantaneous and fully automated, making our eddy current metal separator a highly efficient aluminum sorting machine.
Key Features & Advantages
- High-Frequency Magnetic Rotor: Our core component is a powerful, high-frequency magnetic rotor, ensuring maximum repulsion force and the ability to sort even small metal fragments.
- Adjustable Splitter: A fine-tunable splitter allows you to precisely adjust the separation point to match your specific material stream, maximizing recovery rates.
- Durable Conveyor Belt: Equipped with a wear-resistant, heavy-duty belt designed for continuous operation with abrasive materials.
- Variable Speed Control: Both the conveyor belt and the magnetic rotor speeds are adjustable, allowing for perfect optimization based on material type and particle size.
- Robust Construction: Built on a heavy-duty frame with easy access panels for maintenance, our eddy current metal separator is designed for 24/7 industrial operation.
Common Applications
This non-ferrous metal separator is critical for a wide range of recycling industries:
- Scrap Metal Yards: Cleaning shredded scrap (Zorba) by separating aluminum from plastic and rubber.
- Thermal Break Aluminum Recycling: Automatically separating valuable aluminum profiles from the polyamide plastic insulation strips.
- Municipal Solid Waste (MSW): Recovering aluminum cans from waste streams.
- E-Waste Recycling: Sorting non-ferrous metals from shredded electronic components.
- Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA): Reclaiming valuable metals from ash residue.
Technical Specifications
| Modell | Belt Width (mm) | Max. Capacity (T/H) | Magnetic Rotor Speed (rpm) | Motor Power (kW) | Separation Size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL-600 | 650 | 1 – 2.5 | 3000 | 5.5 | > 5 |
| SL-800 | 850 | 2 – 4 | 3000 | 7.5 | > 5 |
| SL-1000 | 1050 | 3 – 6 | 3000 | 11 | > 5 |
| SL-1200 | 1250 | 5 – 8 | 3000 | 15 | > 5 |
By integrating an eddy current metal separator into your facility, you transform a mixed, low-value material stream into two high-value, purified commodities, significantly boosting your profitability.
Unlock the Hidden Value in Your Scrap Stream
Ready to stop leaving money on the table? An eddy current separator is one of the highest-return investments in metal recycling. Our specialists are here to analyze your specific material stream—whether it’s Zorba, ASR, or shredded aluminum profiles—and configure the perfect eddy current metal separator to maximize your recovery rates.
