METRO SF metal separators remove magnetic and non-magnetic metal particles (steel, stainless steel, aluminium etc) from free-falling bulk materials. Metal contaminants (even those contained in granulate) are removed by means of a specially designed reject flap (“Quick Flap System”).
How does a metal separator work?
When a piece of nonferrous metal, such as aluminum, passes over the separator, the magnets inside the shell rotate past the aluminum at high speed. This forms eddy currents in the aluminum, which in turn create a magnetic field around the piece of aluminum.
How do you separate ferrous and nonferrous metals?
Powerful magnets separate the magnetic metals from nonferrous metals. Metals may be sorted further and are then shredded or sheared into smaller pieces. More magnets separate out any smaller pieces of ferrous metals. From there, the pieces may be melted and formed into new shapes, or baled into large blocks.Dec 12, 2017