Equipment Report

Eriez Introduces CleanStream Process
Erie, Pa.-based Eriez has announced that its new CleanStream process combines the power of Eriez’ P-Rex Drum and its new Shred1 Separator. The P-Rex Drum is designed to improve ferrous recovery by 1 to 2 percent, while the Shred1 Separator is designed to produce a low-copper No. 1 shred.

According to Eriez, in the CleanStream process, material first passes through Eriez’ permanent rare-earth drum magnet, known as the P-Rex, to recover ferrous metal. Eriez says its P-Rex’ permanent magnetic circuit is up to 40 percent stronger than an electro drum, requires no “operating” power and is capable of recovering large spherical objects.

Next, material advances to the Shred1 Separator, which uses “ballistics” to automatically separate high-grade, iron-rich ferrous metals from mixed metals and waste. The unit uses a high-speed conveyor belt, subjecting the material to forces that push different materials into different trajectories. The smallest and purest items, according to Eriez, are pulled from the natural trajectory of the larger and less pure ferrous and ferrous composite items, such as meatballs, tires, etc. These purer ferrous items advance to the No. 1 shred chute and on to the stacking conveyor.

Material that is not collected into the No. 1 shred chute goes to one of two other collection chutes. The second fraction is made up of larger ferrous items and lower-grade ferrous material, including meatballs and wiring harnesses as well as some waste. This stream represents the remaining 10 to 30 percent of the original stream and proceeds to the hand-picking stations. Since the CleanStream Process has reduced the volume, these stations can be equipped with slower and narrower belts and require fewer picking personnel, Eriez says.

The third stream represents the non-value wastes. According to Eriez, the bulk of this material is shredded steel-belted rubber tires. More information is available at www.eriez.com.

Wendt/TITECH Improve Software
According to Tonawanda, N.Y., based Wendt Corp., Wendt and Titech have improved the capabilities of their Finder III software. SUPPIXX metal detection sensors also are more advanced and generate high-resolution digital mapping of shapes and images of each particle, according to Wendt. SUPPIXX image processing is designed to offer precise targeting and ejection while running at full sensitivity with minimal waste.

Finder III software is designed to enhance product quality by separating the recovered metals and can create an upgraded Zurik product while suppressing circuit boards. Using shape-recognition capabilities, a dedicated wire product can be created by extracting bare, black and insulated copper wires, according to Wendt.

Finder III technology is also available as an upgrade on existing Wendt/Titech Finders. More information is available at www.wendtcorp.com.

Cimco Upgrades its Auto Shredder System
The U.S. Shredder & Castings Group, Trussville, Ala., says it has landed the contract to provide a nonferrous recovery system at an auto shredder operated by Cimco Resources Inc. in Sterling, Ill.

According to a U.S. Shredder news release, the system was developed after detailed analysis by Cimco executives. The first stage in the process was working with U.S. Shredder engineers to determine the nonferrous metals that Cimco’s current nonferrous system was not recovering and the volumes of nonferrous metals.

The second stage developed by U.S. Shredder was designing the layout to incorporate the new nonferrous system in an existing building, while placing the remainder of the system in a new structure yet to be built. Finally, U.S. Shredder’s Installation Engineering Group designed the installation details.

Cimco’s new system will incorporate existing eddy currents with two new “fines” recovery eddy currents, plus stainless and copper wire recovery systems.

John Gralewski, Cimco Resources president says, “What we discovered was the system built by U.S. Shredder provided the most recovery of metals with only one pass.”

Construction engineering and facility layout will be provided by U.S. Shredder’s Installation Engineering Group., with the installation expected to begin in May of 2011.

More information is available at www.usshredder.com.

Oxford Instruments Inks Distributor Deal with Verichek to Market Analyzer
Oxford Instruments Inc., Concord, Mass., has signed a distribution agreement with Verichek Technical Services (VTS), Jefferson Hills, Pa., to sell Oxford’s X-MET handheld XRF analyzer to customers requiring scrap sorting and positive metals identification testing in the United States. Verichek presently offers Oxford Instruments’ optical-emission-spectroscopy products in the United States.

Under the agreement, in addition to selling and supporting the X-MET product, Verichek will install, train, service and calibrate instruments.

“We are excited to announce this new distributor agreement with Verichek Technical Services, who have been successfully supporting our OES customers for many years,” says Chris Horvath, director of sales and marketing – XRF Products – Americas.

More information is at www.oxford-instruments.com.

Ameri-Shred Expands E-Scrap Product Line
Ameri-Shred Corp.,Alpena, Mich., has expanded its e-scrap shredder line with the release of the AMS-300HD.

According to the company, the AMS-300HD offers the same rugged construction and value as its five counterparts, which includes the compact AMS-150HD model.

The AMS-300HD features casters and a compact size for maneuverability, according to Ameri-Shred. An optional discharge conveyor allows for stationary operation.

The shredder’s low-speed, high-torque design offers quiet operation and low energy consumption, according to Ameri-Shred. Other key features include safety interlocks, an hour meter to keep track of production and a lighted viewing widow that allows the operator to watch the destruction process in safety. A powder-coat finish is standard.

More information is available at www.ameri-shred.com or by phoning the company at 800-634-8981.