efficient non-ferrous metals separation
IFE eddy current separators are used to separate non-ferrous metals (aluminium, copper, brass, etc.) from bulk material of all kinds.
The centric design IFE INP is used for the:
- removal of non-ferrous particles from bulk streams (biomass, waste wood, etc.)
- generation of non-ferrous concentrates (e.g. coarse material)
- separation of ubc (used beverage cans)

brush material dependent
brush material dependent
magnetic drum optional
magnetic drum optional
customized splitter
customized splitter
Conductive particles (aluminium, copper, etc.) are separated from insulators. The eddy currents are induced in conductive particles due to a time-varying magnetic field. This results in repulsive forces.
Owing to the particularly strong permanentmagnetic field and the high speed of the magnetic rotor, good separation results can be obtained even with small or difficult-to-separate materials.
The material to be separated is transported over the belt conveyor in a single-particle-layer and gets to the area of fast rotating magnetic fields of the head pulley at the discharge side. This induces eddy currents which build up a magnetic field in each particle of non-ferrous metal. The magnetic field opposes the permanentmagnetic field of the magnetic rotor. Therefore a strong impulse is exerted on the parts of non-ferrous metals, throwing these particles off the stream of the conveyed material.
Special functions
- Emptying of the belt in case of loss of voltage due to regenerative feed from the magnet rotor to supply the belt drive motor
- Separator with optional, automatic splitter adjustment
- Separation system: available as Fe-NF combination (with IFE magnetic drum in the feeding unit)
- Belt-changing apparatus
- Specially developed belt cleaning system (in-house, option)
- Automatic lubrication system (option)
- Control via touch panel
- Standard belt width up to 3
Includes municipal and commercial waste, building site remains, scraps, light packaging and landfill remediation
Choosing the right eddy current separator – your guide!
Selecting the right eddy current separator can be a key driver of value creation – but finding the perfect solution is anything but easy. Different technologies, providers, and requirements make the decision more complex.
Our guide helps you evaluate all crucial factors and optimize your non-ferrous separation.