This story appeared in the Fall 2017 edition of Plastics Recycling magazine.
EddyC Fines: Steinert's new metals separator is specially designed to recover fine nonferrous metals, such as aluminum, copper and brass. It can be used by recyclers to perform many tasks, including processing scrapped vehicles and for PET flake recovery. Three sizes of machines are available: 3.3 feet, 4.9 feet and 6.7 feet. The machine combines tried and tested Steinert features, such as the eccentric magnetic pole drum and high-frequency pole changes, with specially developed features for the fine-grain segment, according to the manufacturer.
What's new? The design, which features a self-supporting frame, lower height and modified edges for easier cleaning and maintenance. It also has a new splitter with precise and reliable settings for extremely fine materials.
Benefits: Efficient sorting. Operating at up to 4,000 revolutions per minute (rpm), the system can sort materials measuring 10 millimeters and smaller and achieve 20 to 30 percent greater outputs than 2,600-rpm separators. Two employees can change the machine's belt with only a few tools and no lifting equipment in 10 minutes.
Steinert US, Walton, Kentucky, 800-595-4014, www.steinertglobal.com/us/en
