Sorting Non-Ferrous Metals and Creating Top Qualities – Right Down to a 5 mm Grain Size March 25, 2020 Separation and Sorting Technology The new STEINERT CHUTEC chute sorter rounds off the portfolio of sensor-based sorting equipment for non-ferrous metals and allows heavy metals right down to a size of 5 mm to be sorted. This makes STEINERT the only provider to offer its customers both eddy current separators and high-resolution X-ray sorters for the highest possible level of recovery and cleaning from one source. Recover fine non-ferrous metals The recovery of non-ferrous metals using the STEINERT EddyC and the sorting of light and heavy metals in small grain sizes using the STEINERT XSS-T is nothing new. But what is new is the option of using X-ray fluorescence to economically separate ultra-pure products down to a fine grain of 5 mm and recover zinc, brass and copper in their purest form at this grain size. After separation, the qualities are pure enough to be ready to smelt. Developed for the operators of ASR and IBA plants The operators of plants for sorting heavy non-ferrous metals (ZEBRA) from incineration bottom ash (IBA) or automotive shredder residues (ASR) will welcome this innovation. The objective of sorting remains the same, namely to separate and upgrade non-ferrous heavy metals into metal types such as aluminium, copper, zinc, brass or stainless steel. But now the fine-grain fraction can be processed too. X-ray fluorescence delivers purity In metal analysis, X-ray fluorescence analysis (RFA) is a standard method for determining the elemental composition. With STEINERT CHUTEC, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is also used as a technology in sorting of metals. The chute sorting system combines the signals from the XRF unit with 3D information in order to achieve a precise level of classification and separation. For larger and heterogeneous material, the option of sorting with the STEINERT KSS | XF belt-based machine has proven its reliability in practice. The sorting produces concentrates of different types of metal, which display a quality suitable for immediate use in reprocessing smelting plants. This refinement level thus makes an important contribution to returning metals to the raw material cycle. With STEINERT, customers are able to procure sorting solutions, including non-ferrous metal separators and X-ray sorting equipment, from one source. Business owners very much appreciate minimising coordination work to free up more time for developing metal recycling concepts. “My production staff have complete confidence in STEINERT. The plants are easy to operate and all technical components are easy to understand and simple to use,” is how one opinion leader in the recycling industry puts it. Click here for more information on metal recyclingClick here for related articles and news This article is published by STEINERT GmbH As a leader in several Global markets, STEINERT offers an extensive product range to enhance the operations of leading international recycle and mining projects. We provide comprehensive services in customised design, application and commissioning in a variety of industries for sorting, separation and tramp removal systems. STEINERT PROVIDES REAL ...View company page MORE from STEINERT GmbH Related articles Online Seminar on STEINERT’s Experience and Developments in the Digitalization of the Waste Recycling Industry Separation and Sorting Technology New: Steinert’s E-book On Sorting Non-Ferrous Metals And Separating Heavy Metals Separation and Sorting Technology STEINERT presents UniSort Unibot Sorting Sobot for Highest Purities Separation and Sorting Technology Customers From 55 Countries Witnessed a Live Stream Of The Test Center Opening Company News Separation of Non-Ferrous Metals with Absolute Purity Separation and Sorting Technology What is the Shaking Table? Separation and Sorting Technology Fast and High Precision Sorting of Metals with MopaLIBS Separation and Sorting Technology Tecam has been Awarded a new Emissions Treatment Project for the Metal Sector in Russia Recycle Metals