Eddy Current Seperator

Aluminum is passed over the rotor which contains a rotating series of powerful rare earth magnets causing an eddy current reaction to the aluminum. Our eddy current separator ejects the aluminum with the same force as a magnet pulls steel. Eddy Current Separator easily separates aluminum cans from other materials in the material stream.

As aluminum cans or other non-ferrous metals pass over the drum, the alternating magnetic field creates eddy currents that repel the material away from the conveyor. While other materials drop off at the end of the conveyor, the non-ferrous metals are propelled over a splitter for separation. An Eddy Current Separator is fastest and most cost effective way to retain valuable aluminum from the recycling or waste stream.

Magnetic Rotor: The separator has a magnetic rotor that spins at high speed. This rotor generates a changing magnetic field.
Induced Eddy Currents: When non-ferrous metals pass through this magnetic field, eddy currents are induced in them. These eddy currents create their own magnetic fields.
Repulsion: The interaction between the magnetic fields of the eddy currents and the rotor causes the non-ferrous metals to be repelled and separated from the rest of the material stream

Eddy current separators are used in Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) for several important reasons:

Efficient Metal Separation: They are highly effective at separating non-ferrous metals (like aluminum and copper) from other materials. This is crucial for recovering valuable metals and ensuring the purity of recycled materials.
Increased Recycling Rates: By efficiently removing non-ferrous metals, eddy current separators help increase the overall recycling rates and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Cost Savings: Recovering valuable metals can generate additional revenue for recycling facilities. Additionally, removing metal contaminants helps protect other machinery from damage, reducing maintenance costs.
Environmental Benefits: Efficient metal recovery reduces the need for mining new raw materials, which has significant environmental benefits, including reduced energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Manufacturing Excellence

From initial design of your requirements through to the final installation of your machines KME Ltd will walk you through each step to make sure that we create your master piece. We offer full service and support after installation a helping hand all the way.

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KME Ltd have an impressive portfolio of both clients and products with worldwide influence. We pride ourselves on being able to provide industry leading machinery that outlasts our competitors and stands the test of time..

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With a full team of inhouse design engineers with over 50 years experience we can create tailor made solutions for any recycling or agricultural facility, the sky is the limit and if we can create it you can have it!

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Established in 1980 KME Ltd have been manufacturing and supplying to the recycling industry for over 40 years offering full turnkey installation from Initial Concept & design,manufacture and installation