Eddy Current Separator Automatic Plastic and Non-Ferrous Metal Sorting Machine

In modern waste recycling factories, mixed plastic scraps mixed with copper, aluminum and other non-ferrous metals have long troubled production managers. Manual sorting consumes massive labor resources, brings unstable sorting purity and low daily output. Our Eddy Current Separator delivers a fully automated physical separation solution, perfectly separating conductive non-ferrous metals from plastic waste, greatly cutting labor input and boosting recycling plant profit margins.

The working principle of our eddy current separator relies on high-speed rotating rare-earth permanent magnet rotors to generate high-frequency alternating magnetic fields. When mixed plastic and metal materials pass through the conveyor belt, conductive metals like aluminum, copper and zinc induce strong eddy currents inside, forming reverse magnetic repulsion force to eject metal particles forward. Non-conductive plastic fragments, rubber and other waste carry no eddy current, falling vertically by gravity. An adjustable splitter plate divides two material streams into separate bins, realizing continuous automatic sorting without manual intervention.

Tailored for plastic recycling production lines, this plastic metal separator solves core pain points of recycling plants. Before feeding materials, a pre-magnetic drum removes iron and steel impurities to avoid rotor damage and sorting efficiency decline. Equipped with frequency conversion control system, users can adjust rotor rotation speed and belt conveying speed according to plastic flake particle size, from 5mm to 50mm mixed plastic scrap. Compared with manual sorting, one set of automatic eddy current sorter replaces 8–12 sorting workers, slashing monthly labor expenditure by over 70%, and eliminating human error caused by long-hour repetitive work.

Our equipment adopts heavy-duty all-steel frame and wear-resistant rubber conveyor belt, adapting to 24-hour continuous operation in dusty recycling workshops. The eccentric multi-pole magnetic rotor uses high-grade neodymium iron boron magnets, maintaining stable magnetic field strength for over 8 years without frequent replacement. The fully enclosed dust cover reduces workshop pollution, matching environmental protection standards for waste recycling enterprises. The split type housing design simplifies daily maintenance; operators can complete belt replacement and rotor inspection within 30 minutes, minimizing production downtime.

For plastic recycling factories processing waste packaging plastic, broken household plastic, shredded plastic profiles and waste cable plastic skin, this non-ferrous metal sorting machine achieves metal recovery rate above 95%, and plastic purity after sorting reaches over 98%. Clean plastic materials gain higher resale prices, while separated aluminum and copper metals become extra revenue sources for the plant. Small, medium and large models with processing capacity from 1t/h to 30t/h are available, supporting customized belt width and rotor parameters to match your existing crushing and screening production line.

Traditional manual sorting faces multiple drawbacks: high labor cost, slow processing speed, unstable sorting quality and potential safety risks from long-time material contact. Investing in our labor-saving eddy current separator forms a fully automatic closed-loop sorting system together with shredders, vibrating screens and magnetic separators. The whole line runs with only 1–2 patrol operators, realizing unmanned continuous sorting and greatly improving the overall automation level of your recycling plant.

This recycling sorting equipment has been exported to Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa and Middle East recycling factories, with stable operating feedback from thousands of plastic waste treatment projects. Whether you build a new plastic recycling production line or upgrade old manual sorting workshops, our professional technical team provides free layout design, parameter matching and on-site installation guidance services.

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