by MARY M. COX
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Effective metal recovery is critical in optimizing the bottom line, when it comes to auto and metal recycling. Magnet products are used in a variety of ways toward that end, in many metal recycling operations. Magnet configurations are varied and the type of work involved will naturally dictate the type of magnet that will be most effective.
The Stainless Steel Separator Conveyor (SSSC) is manufactured by Bunting Magnetics. Recently introduced to the market, “this conveyor is unique because it can hold and extract irregular-shaped, work-hardened 300 series stainless steel fragments up to 5” in size. The unique design of the conveyor’s magnetic pulley produces a magnetic field with an extremely high gauss level. So, even slightly magnetically receptive metals that typically do not react to magnetic fields, like 300 series stainless steel and even nickel, are held to the pulley until removed at the sorter. This one of a kind magnetic conveyor has multiple patents in place,” said Don Suderman, material handling product manager.
Conveyors are available in widths up to 78” wide and up to 12’ in length. With belt speeds of 40 to 100 feet per minute, the SSSC is able to process 1,000 to 2,000 lbs. per hr. per foot of belt width of small and large fraction stainless steel and ICW pre-chop wire purification. If larger fractions are involved, the machine can handle 1,000 to 2,000 lbs. per hr. per foot of belt width. The patented, optional air knife on the SSSC provides excellent purification from undesirable contaminates like foam, dust and cloth.
Designed for maximum uptime, the SSSC is built on a 3/16” stainless steel frame with forklift slots for quick and easy installation. Heavy duty sideguards are built over the edges of a 2 ply urethane belt featuring a 30mm high flexwall on the sides to contain the product flow. The splitter chute is adjustable while the conveyor is in operation, allowing an operator to maximize efficiency.
“As the value of scrap metals begins to increase, recyclers simply can’t afford not to separate every type of metal possible. The SSSC can bring operators a level of separation previously unavailable, which translates to higher profits. The payback period on the SSSC is very fast, due to the high amount of stainless steel that can now be recovered and sold domestically for higher value,” Suderman concluded.
Moley Magnetics’ ESA 2-in-1 hydraulic sorting claw magnets are designed to be easy to install, and also to dig, push and pull with extended scraping claws. The magnet’s design also allows users to save the time that would typically be spent switching between attachments like a magnet, grapple or bucket. When it is necessary to change attachments, the design also makes that process simple.
“The claw magnet is designed to be very easy to move on or off an excavator. It’s quick coupler-compatible, which makes for easy changes, and eliminates the need for using hammers to drive out and insert mounting pins for attachments,” said Ron Slaby, vice president, sales. “Years of experience and dependable manufacturing have led us to create a product that is optimized for our customers, including many in the auto recycling field.”
He explained that the claw extensions of the magnet are important components and especially useful for auto recycling. Due to the variation of materials that make up an automobile, it is important to have the ability to sort through materials effectively. “Our product erases some of the difficulty of sorting because the claws can push, pull and unearth things in situations that a regular magnet can’t. The fixed, wrist action of the attachment also increases the effectiveness of moving and sorting scrap material. And with magnets ranging from 32 to 60” in diameter, you have a variety of choices available to figure out which claw magnet is the right one for your job,” Slaby added.
Walker Magnetics produces and repairs magnetic separation equipment such as magnetic drums, cross belt magnets, magnetic head pulleys and eddy current separators for the auto shredding, scrap and recycling markets. “We offer industry leading Scrap Master magnets for auto recycling settings and magnetic drums from 30 to 72” diameter, to service even the largest mega shredder. We also supply suspended self-cleaning and manual cleaning magnets to the automotive recycling market,” said Neal Strong, separation product manager.
He noted how the auto industry largely depends on fluctuating scrap pricing and that while the magnet industry can be uncertain at times, believes this has been a very strong year for the auto shredding market and the magnet manufacturing and repair industry. He anticipates that will continue.
“Our company has supplied the auto recycling and steel industries for well over 100 years and we’ve developed customer loyalty along the way. Walker works together with customers to provide specific engineered solutions for their companies. At Walker, we pride ourselves on producing the best possible product for the best possible value in the marketplace,” Strong stated.
Walker is a 123 year old company and one of the top magnetic product manufacturers in the world. All manufacturing is performed in the U.S. with facilities in Windsor, Connecticut and Columbus, Ohio.
Published in the June 2019 Edition