Technology

How the ISS^® works:

The previously separated bulk material is transported by a fast conveyor belt to a sorting zone. Below the conveyor belt, immediately in front of the main coil of the ISS®, there is an arrangement of sensors. These sensors analyze the material over the whole width of the conveyor belt by means of magnetic induction.

As soon as metallic particles are detected, electronic signals are sent to the central computerized control unit. The compressed air jets, individually controlled by the programming, push the detected metals over the diverter gate.

Introducing Sorting Sensor Technology:

In addition to the ISS^® all-metals sensor, STEINERT offers the innovative, sensor technology. The latter not only detects metal but also distinguishes between ferrous, non-ferrous metals and stainless steel, and can even be set to separate big and small pieces or one metal from another! Possible adjustments: Adjustments may be made in order to optimize the results: the speed of the belt, the sensitivity of the sensors, the interval between detection and jetting, the pressure of the compressed air jets and the jetting time can be programmed individually. The position of the compressed air jets – either beyond or below the sorting zone – and their distance to the bulk material or their angle may also be adjusted. The closer the jets are situated to the product stream, the cleaner the product.

In order to fulfill the specific throughput conditions prevailing in the plant, STEINERT offers various working widths for the ISS^®.

Besides our successful eddy current separator, we also offer a rotating vertex to ensure that the discharge is reliable.