Industrial Metal Intelligent Sorting Machine｜Precise Sorting, Value Multiplied

Utilizing Spectral Sensing and AI Recognition Technology to Achieve High-Speed, High-Precision Separation of Non-Ferrous Metals and Non-Metallics

Product Overview

This Industrial Metal Sorting Machine (also known as a Metal Color Sorter) is high-tech intelligent equipment specifically designed for industries such as renewable resource recovery, scrap metal processing, electronic waste dismantling, and mineral sorting. Integrating multi-spectral sensing, X-ray transmission, and artificial intelligence analysis technologies, the equipment can automatically identify and perform high-speed sorting of non-ferrous metals (such as copper, aluminum, zinc, stainless steel, etc.) from mixed materials, separating them from non-metallic impurities or different metal types. This enables high-purity recovery of resources and maximizes their value.

Core Value: Increases recovered metal purity, improves sorting efficiency, replaces manual sorting, reduces overall costs.

Core Technical Principle

The equipment employs an intelligent sorting logic of "Sense - Judge - Execute":

1. Sense: High-precision sensor arrays (including visible light, near-infrared, laser, and optional X-ray sensors) perform multi-dimensional scans of the material, collecting characteristic data such as color, luster, density, and atomic number.

2. Judge: Built-in AI algorithm models analyze the data in real-time, accurately determining the metal type of each particle (e.g., distinguishing copper from brass, aluminum from stainless steel) or its metal/non-metal properties.

3. Execute: The system drives high-frequency electromagnetic ejection valve arrays to precisely blow target metal particles or impurity particles into corresponding collection chutes, achieving separation.

Core Advantages

1. Multi-Technology Fusion for Precise Recognition

• Multi-Spectral Recognition: Effectively distinguishes metals and coatings of different colors and lusters based on the spectral reflection characteristics of the material surface.

• Optional X-ray Transmission (XRT) Recognition: Based on differences in material density and atomic number, it can effectively sort metals with similar densities (e.g., copper and zinc), or identify metal parts enclosed in plastic.

• AI Deep Learning: The algorithms continuously learn the characteristics of metals from different sources and oxidation states, becoming more accurate with use.

2. High Processing Capacity, Wide Adaptability

• Wide Particle Size Range: Can process shredded metal material with a particle size range from 3mm to 150mm.

• High Throughput: Single-machine processing capacity can reach up to 10 tons/hour (depending on material density and particle size).

• Strong Anti-Interference: Dust-proof and shock-proof design, suitable for harsh operating conditions in the recycling industry.

3. Intelligent, Efficient, Stable, and Durable

• One-Touch Operation: Pre-set multiple metal sorting programs (copper-aluminum separation, stainless steel sorting, non-metal removal, etc.) for easy switching.

• Data-Driven Management: Records sorting purity, yield, and equipment status in real-time, supporting data export and analysis.

• Industrial-Grade Durability: Key contact parts use wear-resistant materials; ejection valve life exceeds hundreds of millions of cycles; low maintenance cost.

Detailed Technical Specifications

Application Scenarios & Sorting Results

Typical Application 1: Waste Wire & Cable Recovery

• Feedstock: Mixture of copper/aluminum granules and plastic after shredding and stripping.

• Challenge: Plastic and metal granules have similar size and color; density-based sorting (water separation) causes pollution and has limited purity.

• Solution: Use this equipment to sort based on the spectral reflection differences between metal and plastic.

• Result: Obtain copper/aluminum granules with purity >99%; metal residue in plastic <1%; significant value increase.

Typical Application 2: Electronic Waste (PCB) Shredded Material Sorting

• Feedstock: Mixture of metal and non-metal powder from shredded waste circuit boards.

• Challenge: Complex material composition, containing epoxy resin, fiberglass, and various metals.

• Solution: Activate the XRT module for precise sorting based on density differences of different materials.

• Result: Efficiently enriches precious metal particles, improving subsequent metallurgical efficiency and profitability.

Typical Application 3: Non-Ferrous Metal Recovery from Automotive Shredder Residue (ASR)

• Feedstock: Mixture of non-ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, zinc, stainless steel, etc.) after shredding and magnetic separation of automobile bodies.

• Challenge: Multiple metal types, irregular shapes, surfaces may have stains or coatings.

• Solution: Employ multi-spectral + AI models to learn the surface characteristics of different metals.

• Result: Achieves high-purity separation of copper, aluminum, stainless steel, etc., enhancing resource recovery value.

Economic Benefit Analysis (Example: Waste Wire & Cable Sorting)

Service & Support

• Free Material Analysis: Provides laboratory-grade material testing and sorting feasibility assessment.

• Customized Solution Design: Offers personalized sorting line configuration based on your raw material characteristics, capacity requirements, and target product specifications.

• Turnkey Project: Responsible for equipment installation, commissioning, operator training, and production process optimization guidance.

• Full Lifecycle Service: Provides genuine spare parts, remote technical support, regular maintenance, and technical upgrade services.