Aluminium recycling with the sensor-based sorting machine STEINERT XSS-T with X-ray technology

Dive into the advanced technology of the STEINERT XSS-T, a sensor-based sorting machine that is transforming the landscape of aluminium recycling. This video illustrates how the XSS-T separates a mixture of light and heavy metals, known as the ZORBA fraction, into aluminium and a group fraction of copper, brass, zinc, and more. This is achieved using state-of-the-art X-ray technology, resulting in a maximum yield and purity of aluminium that can be marketed in a defined quality.

The STEINERT XSS-T X-ray sorting system is used for dry density sorting of bulk materials. A transmitting procedure detects material-dependent differences in the absorption of X-rays, then classifies and uses them for sorting into density classes. The XSS-T features an eccentrically mounted pole system, which ensures maximum efficiency by focusing the influence of the magnetic fields precisely where the material experiences the greatest force and is at the point of separation from the conveyor belt. This unique design minimises wear and tear on the belt and drum shell, ensuring long-lasting operation.

Learn more about the STEINERT XSS-T and its innovative features at https://steinertglobal.com/magnets-se..."

Chapters:
0:00 Material feeding and transport of ZORBA scrap metal
0:32 Sensor-based sorting by X-ray transmission according to the dual-energy principle
0:52 Separation of aluminium and heavy metals by atomic density measurement
01:04 Heavy metal fraction
01:16 Aluminium fraction