Metal Recycling and Separation FAQs

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Both machines rely on the material having been processed through a shredder. The best results are achieved when the material size is regular. For example, material shredded and screened to between 10mm and 30mm will have a much higher success rate than material between 5mm and 50mm.

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MagThro is engineered to deliver reliable and consistent performance in demanding metal recovery environments.

It features high-strength Neodymium magnets that generate a powerful magnetic field, enabling precise separation of non-ferrous metals, such as aluminium, copper, and other non-magnetic materials, commonly found in WEEE, automotive shred, and municipal waste streams.

Built for durability, MagThro has a robust frame and a low-maintenance design, making it ideal for industrial settings where reliability, uptime, and ease of operation are critical.

Neodymium magnets are rare-earth magnets renowned for their exceptionally strong magnetic fields. In eddy current separation, they are incorporated into the rotor to generate the high-intensity fields necessary to separate non-ferrous metals from mixed material streams.

As materials pass over the rotor, electrical currents are induced in non-magnetic metals such as aluminium and copper. These currents create a repelling force that separates the metals from the rest of the material stream.

The MagThro system includes a three-way splitter that directs output into separate streams for waste, fine non-ferrous metals, and larger non-ferrous metals. The strength of the Neodymium magnets allows effective separation of small particles, even those under 5 mm, providing a clear performance advantage over ferrite-based systems, which can struggle with smaller items such as aluminium fragments or shredded foil.

A vibratory feeder is essential for optimising the performance of the MagThro eddy current separator. It ensures that incoming material is evenly distributed across the belt in a single-layer, or monolayer, flow.

This consistent feed allows the Neodymium magnet rotor to apply separation forces uniformly, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of non-ferrous metal recovery. Uneven material distribution can reduce separation performance, particularly when processing mixed or high-volume streams.

Yes, the MagThro is purpose-built for high-throughput environments where consistency and reliability are critical. It is ideally suited for material recovery facilities (MRFs), scrap metal yards, and e-waste processing centres, providing efficient non-ferrous metal separation.

When paired with a suitable feed system, MagThro can operate for extended periods with minimal downtime. Some customers run their equipment up to 20 hours a day, seven days a week, demonstrating its robust construction and dependable performance in demanding industrial settings.

Neodymium magnets are exceptionally strong and compact, allowing precise separation of even small or low-mass non-ferrous metals. Their high strength also reduces the need for moving parts, lowering energy consumption and maintenance requirements.

• Non‑ferrous metals from mixed waste streams: MagThro uses a high-energy eddy current rotor with Neodymium magnets to separate non-magnetic metals like aluminium, copper, and brass from shredded or mixed material.
• Fine fractions and small particles: Thanks to its powerful rotor and precise three-way splitter, MagThro can recover very small non-ferrous fragments, even under 5 mm, making it ideal for processing shred residue or fines.
• Complex waste streams: The system is particularly effective in handling difficult materials such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), as shown in case studies where non-ferrous metals embedded in mixed plastics and electronics are extracted.
• Automotive shred and ASR (Automotive Shredder Residue): MagThro helps unlock value from ASR, separating metals from plastics, rubber, glass, and other non-metals commonly found in ELV (end-of-life vehicle) processing.