Applicable Materials: Prepared mixed scrap containing conductive non-ferrous metals and non-conductive residues, including suitable aluminum recycling residue, UBC processing material, appliance recycling residue, automotive recycling fractions, prepared radiator material, motor recycling residue, aluminum profile processing material and selected electronic waste fractions.
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The non ferrous metal sorting line is a configurable recycling system used to recover conductive non-ferrous metals from prepared mixed scrap, processing residues and suitable non-metallic material streams.
Depending on the incoming material, the process may begin with primary size reduction by a twin shaft shredder or further material liberation by a scrap metal crusher. Properly sized material may enter the screening and separation stages directly when additional crushing is not required.
A magnetic separator removes exposed iron, steel and other ferrous components before the remaining non-magnetic material enters subsequent sorting stages. Screening and material spreading equipment may be used to control particle size and provide a more uniform material layer.
After ferrous metal removal and suitable material preparation, an eddy current separator can recover aluminum, copper-containing particles and other conductive non-ferrous metals from appropriate non-conductive residues such as plastic, rubber or glass.
An eddy current separator does not normally separate mixed aluminum, copper, zinc and other non-ferrous metals into individual high-purity products. When separate metal fractions are required, density separation, sensor-based sorting, color sorting, X-ray sorting, manual sorting or other specialized equipment may be needed.
Airflow sorting can be added when the processed material contains plastic film, foam, rubber, dust or other lightweight impurities. The suitability of each sorting stage depends on particle size, density difference, moisture, material shape and feeding condition.
The final line configuration depends on the feed material, composition, maximum dimensions, particle-size distribution, required capacity, target recovered materials, product requirements and available installation space.
The feed material should be evaluated before processing. Material composition, maximum dimensions, particle-size distribution, moisture, contamination and target recovered fractions determine the required equipment configuration.
Bulky or tangled material may require primary shredding. Material requiring further liberation or smaller output may be processed by a suitable crusher.
Size reduction is optional. Material that already meets the required particle-size and liberation conditions may enter the screening and separation stages directly.
Screening separates oversized, undersized and fine material fractions. A vibrating feeder or material spreading unit distributes the feed into a more uniform layer before magnetic and non-ferrous separation.
The prepared material passes through magnetic separation to remove iron, steel and other exposed ferrous components. Effective ferrous removal helps protect downstream sorting equipment and improves the stability of subsequent separation.
The remaining non-magnetic material passes through an eddy current separator. Conductive non-ferrous metals follow a different discharge trajectory from non-conductive materials such as plastic, rubber and glass.
Separation performance depends on conductivity, density, particle size, shape, moisture, feeding thickness, belt speed, magnetic rotor configuration and splitter adjustment.
Airflow sorting may be used to remove plastic film, foam, dust and other lightweight impurities when sufficient density and aerodynamic differences exist between the materials.
When aluminum, copper, zinc, brass or stainless steel must be collected as separate products, additional density separation, sensor-based sorting, color sorting, X-ray sorting or manual sorting may be required.
The recovered fractions are transferred to separate collection areas. A PLC control system coordinates the feeding, conveying, screening and sorting equipment and helps reduce material accumulation between processing stages.
Designed specifically for aluminum, copper and mixed non-ferrous metal recovery.
Suitable for aluminum castings, aluminum profiles, motor rotors, radiators and mixed recycled metals.
Improves the recovery rate of valuable non-ferrous metals.
Reduces manual sorting work and labor costs.
Supports continuous industrial operation.
High separation efficiency and stable product quality.
Flexible equipment configuration according to material characteristics.
Easy integration with shredders, crushers, conveyors and dust collection systems.
Reduces transportation and processing costs by separating materials at the source.
Increases the market value of recycled aluminum and copper products.
Parameter description diagram for Non Ferrous Metal Sorting Line Manufacturer and Recycling Plant | Haoxing Machinery:
Equipment configuration can be customized according to material type, production capacity, required purity and plant layout.
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To recommend a suitable solution, we suggest providing material photos, videos, material composition, hourly capacity, desired final products and available installation space. Based on this information, our engineers can design a customized non-ferrous metal sorting system.
The required installation area depends on capacity and equipment configuration. Compact systems may require less than 100 square meters, while complete industrial recycling plants typically require larger installation areas.
Depending on the raw material, the final products may include aluminum scrap, copper-rich material, ferrous metals, stainless steel fractions, plastic materials and residual waste streams.
Yes. The sorting line can be integrated with existing shredders, crushers, conveyors, magnetic separators and dust collection systems to upgrade current recycling operations.
Production capacity can be customized according to project requirements. Small systems may process 1-3 tons per hour, while larger industrial plants can exceed 20 tons per hour.
Recovery rates depend on material composition, particle size and system configuration. After proper crushing and separation, high recovery rates and high-purity metal fractions can be achieved.
Yes. Mixed scrap containing steel, aluminum, copper, plastics and other materials can be processed. Ferrous metals are typically removed first by magnetic separation before non-ferrous metal sorting.
For bulky, tangled or irregular materials, a shredder is usually recommended before the sorting stage. Proper size reduction helps release different materials and improves separation efficiency.
Yes. Depending on material composition, the system can be equipped with eddy current separators, airflow separators and additional sorting equipment to improve the separation efficiency of aluminum, copper and other valuable non-ferrous metals.
The line is suitable for aluminum castings, aluminum engine blocks, aluminum profiles, copper aluminum radiators, motor rotors, waste motors, UBC cans, mixed non-ferrous scrap and other recyclable materials containing aluminum, copper and non-ferrous metals.
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