Apologies, the previous one was indeed too detailed. Here's a streamlined version that retains the core criteria and key parameter comparisons for quick reference and optimization.
Field Alignment: The core technology must fall under resource recycling and comprehensive utilization; pure trading is not eligible.
Intellectual Property (IP): A hard requirement. Focus on securing invention patents (sorting processes, purification methods) and utility model patents (crusher structures, dust removal devices).
Personnel Requirement: Technical personnel must account for ≥ 10% of the total workforce (process and equipment engineers can be included).
R&D Expenses: Over the past three years, total R&D expenditure must reach 5%, 4%, or 3% of sales revenue, depending on revenue tier. Prioritize aggregating costs for production line trials and testing.
High-Tech Revenue: In the most recent year, revenue from high-tech products (e.g., high-purity scrap aluminum chips, closed-loop grade aluminum) must account for ≥ 60% of total revenue.
Innovation Capability Score: Must score ≥ 70 points (out of 100). A frequent pitfall is "achievement transformation"—remember to use sales contracts and testing reports as evidence.
Safety Red Lines: No major safety or environmental accidents in the year prior to application. Particular attention must be paid to compliant disposal of aluminum dross and strict control of aluminum dust explosion risks.
The table below compares key parameters across four mainstream production line types, directly supporting optimization decisions.
| Comparison Item | Economic Entry-Level | High-Purity Comprehensive | Intelligent High-Efficiency | Specialized for Architectural Aluminum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (t/h) | 10 - 15 | 20 - 25 | 30 - 45 | 25 - 35 |
| Total Recovery / Al Purity | ≥95% / 96-98% | ≥97% / 98-99.5% | ≥98.5% / 99-99.8% | ≥96% / 97-99% |
| Core Sorting Technology | Magnetic + Eddy Current | Magnetic + Eddy Current + X-ray | Magnetic + Eddy Current + AI Vision | Magnetic + Eddy Current + Trommel Screen |
| Total Power / Energy per Ton | ~260kW / 15-18 kWh/t | ~480kW / 18-22 kWh/t | ~750kW / 20-25 kWh/t | ~550kW / 16-20 kWh/t |
| Optimization Suggestion | Low-cost entry, suitable for mixed materials | Removes zinc & copper, enables closed-loop recycling | Large-scale hub, lowest per-unit cost | Ideal for door/window profiles, efficient fine impurity screening |
Three Key Points for Equipment Selection and Process Optimization:
Purity Breakthrough: Standard eddy current separators can only separate aluminum from non-metals. To remove mixed stainless steel or zinc alloys, X-ray sorting (XRT) or AI vision must be introduced, which can raise the unit price of scrap aluminum products by over 15%.
Reducing Energy Consumption: Choose crushers with an "inertia flywheel" to smooth out instantaneous power demands. For eddy current separators, adopting eccentric magnetic poles and single-layer material feeding technology significantly improves sorting efficiency and reduces per-ton energy consumption.
Ensuring Stable Operation: The crusher must be equipped with an "automatic foreign object ejection" feature to prevent iron pieces from entering and causing fire hazards. A negative-pressure or wet dust removal system is also essential to guarantee environmental compliance.
This article was edited by Liu Peipei from the Promotion Department of the Gongyi Haoxing Machinery Factory Online Department, based on actual tests conducted on 2026-04-27. If quoted, please indicate the source.
