Eriez Highlights FineSort Metal Recovery System Benefits

Erie, Pa.-based Eriez says its FinesSort Metal Recovery System (MRS) is a series of magnetic components designed to process discarded “fines” that have passed through the initial screening stage.

“This system is a perfect solution for any scrap yard operators looking to be more environmentally friendly and profitable,” says Mike Shattuck—Eriez’ heavy-industry project manager. According to Shattuck, FinesSort can offer payback on the investment in as little as six months.

“Scrap yard operators often only focus on reclaiming larger sized nonferrous metals, ignoring smaller material referred to as ‘fines,’ which represents roughly 15 percent of the original total flow,” Shattuck continues. “When you consider that within the fines, generally less than 5 percent is recyclable metal, the stream may seem insignificant. However, reclaiming these valuable metals can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.”

FinesSort MRS is available in a 60-inch width, which can typically process 15 tons per hour of fines.
The system includes a series of magnetic separators to recover ferrous metals. The initial separation consists of a rare-earth dynamic head pulley, where weakly magnetic material is removed from the material stream. This ferrous material is presented to a cleanup drum.

Nonferrous materials are presented to a high frequency eddy current to recover smaller pieces of nonferrous metals. Recovery of nonferrous metals is typically greater than 90 percent, according to the company.

An animation of the FinesSort MRS at work is available at www.eriez.com/Products/FineSort/.