Magnetic separator mounted above a conveyor belt in an industrial environment

Processing

Separation

Mechanical and magnetic separation in waste and recycling plants — screens, magnets and more advanced separators. The right sequence gives cleaner fractions and less strain on downstream equipment.

Metal out early

Overbands and drum magnets reduce wear on shredders and enable safer downstream handling of non-ferrous metals
Fractions that match

Screening and coarse separation before finer steps — less overloading and better quality on saleable products
Air and density

Air classifiers and related equipment can complement when mechanical size separation alone is not sufficient
On to precision

Once fractions are roughly correct, optical sorting and robotics can take over further down the line

Correct separation in the right sequence

Here you get an overview of mechanical and magnetic separation — screens, magnets, air classifiers and other principles — so that fractions are ready before you apply effort to more expensive downstream steps.

A fuller explanation of line sequence, magnetics, air classification and the link to precision sorting is found in the combined technical guide Waste plants — everything you need to know — including how separation steps connect with conveyors, optical sorting and robotics.

Our suppliers

Felemamg

Spain

Magnetic separation and lifting — including overband, drums, high-intensity solutions and equipment for non-ferrous metals. Typically positioned at or above conveyors; does not replace the need for proper feeding and transport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between this page and sorting plants?

Here we describe broadly physical and magnetically separating equipment — screens, magnets, air classifiers and induction separators — which often appear early or mid-line. The sorting plants page mainly covers sensor-based and advanced sorting (optics, AI, robotics) for precision sorting of material types and qualities. Many plants use both in sequence.

Why focus on sequence in the line?

If too much fines enter a stage designed for coarser material, or too much metal enters a shredder, you get unnecessary stoppages, wear and poor product quality. Good separation is about placing the right technology in the right place.

What about magnetic separation only?

Drum magnets and overbands are often part of a broader metal extraction strategy. The choice of intensity, placement and maintenance depends on the material stream — we help clarify this on a project basis.

Do you offer separators other than magnets?

Yes — we build complete plants and can combine mechanical screening, air separation, magnetics and more advanced steps. Contact us with material samples and targets for output fractions and we will lay out the approach.