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Magnetic separation for the Recycling Industry

Our magnetic separators meet the demanding standards of the recycling and waste management industry in terms of efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. They ensure effective separation and sorting of metallic materials from recycling streams and waste.

ISO 9001 certified
Up to 12,000 Gauss
Custom-built
Robust design
Magnetic separator for the recycling industry

Solutions for typical recycling challenges

Our magnetic solutions address the most common issues in recycling and waste management, providing sustainable and efficient results.

Use cases & applications

Our magnetic separators and filtration systems are used at critical control points in recycling and waste management to separate ferromagnetic materials from recycling streams, shredded waste, and residual materials. Typical applications include processing lines for e-waste, scrap metal, shredding operations, sorting facilities for material separation, recycling pre-treatment systems, and decentralized or central media processing. Other uses include filtering coolants in recycling operations, cleaning hydraulic and lubricating oils, and removing metal particles from process fluids. These systems protect sensitive processing equipment from metal contamination, ensure consistent material purity, and significantly reduce maintenance. By removing steel chips, iron particles, and other ferromagnetic contaminants, equipment life is extended, material quality is improved, and downtime is minimized. They integrate seamlessly into existing recycling processes and can be flexibly configured—from small batch processing to continuous large-scale operations—to meet different throughput and quality requirements. Our magnetic filters handle flow rates from a few liters up to several thousand liters per minute and can operate in both full-flow and bypass modes.

How we solve it

Our magnetic systems remove foreign bodies, protect sensitive components, and operate virtually maintenance-free thanks to robust permanent magnet technology.

Solution

Foreign bodies and contaminants in recycling processes

Our magnetic separators reliably remove ferromagnetic particles from liquids and solids without interrupting production. Systems can be designed for full-flow or bypass operation, with capacities from a few liters up to several thousand liters per minute.
Solution

Damage to recycling equipment caused by metal particles

Targeted magnetic separation reduces particle inclusions. Permanent magnetic systems protect downstream processing equipment effectively without performance loss.
Solution

High maintenance effort and downtime in recycling operations

Permanent magnetic systems offer consistent performance and reliability with virtually no additional maintenance. Available for manual or automatic cleaning operation.

Technical details

Detailed technical information about our magnetic separators for the recycling industry.

ParameterValue
ConstructionDurable stainless-steel housing (V2A or higher grade), magnetically neutral
Magnetic rollerHigh-quality permanent magnets (hard ferrite or neodymium)
Hard ferrite magnetic rollersIdeal for most applications, extremely durable and long-lasting
Neodymium magnetic rollersRemanence approx. 12,000 Gauss, highly effective for viscous materials and particle sizes ≤ 70 μm
Flow ratesFrom a few liters up to several thousand liters per minute (depending on application)
MaterialStainless steel (V2A or higher grade), magnetically neutral
Scraper plateWear-resistant design made of V2A, optimized for long service life
Operating modeFull-flow or bypass operation, suitable for direct machine integration

What we offer the recycling industry

Maximum efficiency and performance for sustainable recycling processes.

Premium magnetic separation

Up to 12,000 Gauss with neodymium magnetic rollers for the most efficient separation of even the smallest ferromagnetic particles from recycling material streams.

Micron-precise separation

Detection and removal of metal particles with a primary grain size ≤ 70 μm, ideal for fine recycled materials and shredded scrap.

Robust stainless-steel construction

Stainless steel housings (V2A or higher grade), magnetically neutral, built for demanding recycling environments and high wear resistance.

ISO 9001 certification

Annually certified since 2003 according to DIN ISO 9001, ensuring premium quality and reliability.

Flexible system integration

Full-flow or bypass operation, suitable for direct machine integration or installation on collection tanks and reservoirs.

Customizable systems

Individually configurable custom solutions developed according to customer requirements with multiple optional features.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers to the most common questions about our magnetic solutions for the recycling industry.

Need a magnetic solution for the recycling industry?

Our experts will work with you to develop the ideal magnetic solution for your recycling processes. Since 1989, we have offered more than 30 years of international experience in magnet technology.