Powerful X-ray sorting for recovering valuable residues

X-ray sorting systems (XSS) have revolutionised the sorting of mixed materials. Detect light metals from heavy metals, ore-bearing mineral blocks from rock, aluminium castings from wrought alloys, PVC from plastics and scrap wood from stone. X-ray transmission technology can penetrate materials to identify different material densities, such as organic components and those containing halogens. These advanced sorting systems can even detect composite materials and internal adhesions. Innovative X-ray fluorescence analysis can differentiate alloys, metals, and ores based on their surfaces. Well-established and extensively tested x-ray detectors that combine multiple components in single equipment.

Detect alloys, metals and ores from mixed materials

Particle separation is achieved by x-ray sorting systems through the use of a highly efficient process. A long, high-speed conveyor belt ensures the reliable separation of particles. As the particles pass the x-ray source and camera, they are identified and classified based on pre-programmed settings in the flexible software. The selected particles are then efficiently discharged using reliable, fast-acting compressed air valves. The system’s blow-out unit typically has a resolution of 12.5mm, but the sensitivity of the X-ray recognition can be adjusted to detect particles as small as a few square millimetres.

  • Safe, innovative x-ray technologies for sorting raw materials, including non-ferrous, light and heavy metal scrap.
  • X-ray fluorescence composition analysis can detect and distinguish copper from brass and zinc in heavily soiled or incinerated waste.
  • Applications include mixed metals, metal slag, ores, coal, refuse incinerator ash, plastics and wood.
  • Dry density sorting equipment using x-ray transmission technology.
  • Fine grain x-ray sorting for diamonds and gemstones.
  • STEINERT XXS® T EVO 5.0

    • Dry density x-ray sorting system for bulk materials using dual-energy principle.
    • Multilayer data evaluation for magnesium detection.
    • Automatic x-ray monitoring, calibration and cleaning.
  • STEINERT KSS® | XT CLI

    • All-in-one, combination x-ray sorting system with lasers for complex tasks.
    • Optical and inductive sensors for metals, colour and 3D detection.
    • Multi-sensor data using x-ray transmission technologies.
  • STEINERT XTS

    • Specialist x-ray transmission sorting system for diamonds and gemstones.
    • Powerful, dual-energy process identifies inclusions within rocks or clumps.
    • Fine grain range 4mm – 100mm and working width 1mm.
  • STEINERT KSS® | XF L

    • Combination x-ray fluorescence sorting system for copper, nickel and zinc.
    • Laser triangulation and 3D detection for improved extraction of metals.
    • Grain range 10mm – 120mm and working widths 1,000mm – 2,000mm.
  • STEINERT KSS® | XF CLI

    • All-in-one, combination x-ray fluorescence sorting system for highly complex tasks.
    • Object-specific elemental composition analysis for metals, colour and 3D detection.
    • Multi-sensor sorting of heavy metals with customisable sorting programmes.
  • STEINERT CHUTE®

    • Efficient x-ray fluorescence sorting system for recycling heavy non-ferrous metals.
    • 3D detection of metal concentrates from shredder scrap and incineration waste.
    • Chute sorter; grain size starting at 5mm, working widths 1,000mm – 1,400mm.
  • STEINERT LSS® | XF

    • Line sorting system using x-ray fluorescence (XRF) for separating heavy metals.
    • One-step XRF and 3D detection to separate copper from brass and zinc.
    • Identify elemental composition to sort non-ferrous metals by type.

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Do you want to optimise the accuracy and efficiency of your recycling or waste processes? Turn valuable materials into a high level of purity for resale and maximise your outturns. We can design and deliver solutions for your plant or facility, including process concept development. Our expertise covers magnetic separations, sensors, analysers and system technologies for the primary and secondary raw materials sector. We supply parts and services, and we will help you with the installation and optimisation of your equipment.

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