Technology to recover ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless-steel metal from waste and secondary materials is the focus on stand A2 008 at the green technology expo Ecomondo 2019 (Rimini, Italy 5-8 November 2019).
“Reusing
waste material is only possible after segregation and separation,” explained
Simon Ayling, Bunting’s European Managing Director. “Our focus is designing, developing and
manufacturing equipment that efficiently separates and recovers metals.”
The
Bunting product portfolio is extensive, providing separation solutions for a
wide range of applications. Ferrous
metals are separated and recovered using one of a number of designs of Magnetic
Separator.
Magnetic Separation Technology in Recycling
“Magnetic
separation technology is present in most recycling operations,” explained
Simon. “However, understanding the
separation objective enables selection of the most effective design. Maximising recovery may be the objective for
one recycling operation, whereas the purity of the recovered metal may be key
for another.”
The extensive Magnetic Separator portfolio means that Bunting is able to provide unique ferrous metal separation solutions. This includes, but is not limited to, Drum Magnets, Overband Magnets (both electro and permanent) and Pulley Magnets.
Non-ferrous
metals, such as aluminium and copper, are recovered using Eddy
Current Separators. The Bunting range
of Eddy Current Separators include both concentric and eccentric rotor
designs. With an increasing interest in
reworking old waste tips, the Mobile Eddy Current Separator is particularly
popular.
“Bunting
has Eddy Current Separator designs that date back to the early 1990s,” said
Simon. “Over nearly three decades, we
have been able to modify the design to maximise separation performance and
minimise maintenance.”
The
separation of stainless-steel is a common problem and at Ecomondo Bunting will
show new magnetic technology that enables recovery. The Stainless
Steel Separation Conveyor (SSSC) and the High Intensity Separation Conveyor
(HISC)
handle different size fractions of material.
“This is
the first time that we have introduced the Stainless-Steel Separators into
Italy,” said Simon. “The technology uses
patented high-intensity magnetic circuits to attract and deflect fragmented and
work-hardened stainless steel away from non-metallic materials.”
Experienced
Bunting engineers, including Italy-based Stefano Maiaroli, will be available on
the stand to discuss specific recycling projects and separation
objectives. Following the exhibition,
Bunting expects many customers to send samples to their Recycling Test Facility
near Birmingham, UK. Controlled tests
will confirm separation capabilities.
“With Stefano we are now in a position to provide excellent support our customers in Italy,” explained Simon. “Ecomondo is the perfect exhibition to introduce our proven metal separation technology to the local market.”
For additional information on equipment used to separate and recover metal, please contact us on:
Email: press@buntingeurope.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 1527 65858
Photographs taken by Paul Fears Photography
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