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NEXT LEVEL SORTING at STENA

Optimize XRF sorting with the ActiveFEED

The metal recycling expert Stena was able to specifically optimize the material feed in front of three XRF sorters by using the ActiveFEED. The aim was to solve the problems of the old material feed, make optimum use of the high-quality sensor technology and raise the sorting quality and throughput to the absolute optimum.

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Throughput

Precisely controllable

Sorting quality

At the highest level

Manual sorting

Significantly reduced

PROJECT PROFILE

Stena Nordic Recycling Center at a glance

A highly automated sorting plants for non-ferrous metals – with sensor-based sorting and high quality and throughput requirements.

Customer

Stena Nordic Recycling Center, Halmstad (Sweden)

Industry

Metal & recycling industry

MATERIAL

Non-ferrous metal fractions, including Zorba, Zurik, copper, brass

Process

Feeding of three XRF sorting devices

REFERENCE TOPICS

Optimization of sorting results, throughput control, retrofit

SPALECK SOLUTIONS

IN USE

Stena uses these SPALECK machines.

The ActiveFEED replaces the previous material feed.

The OUTPUT SITUATION

Fluctuating material supply as a bottleneck for sensor sorting

Despite modern sensor technology, the existing feed technology was slowing down the entire line. Material flow was anything but constant – with noticeable consequences for quality, effort and system availability. It became clear that the performance of the sensor sorting system was directly dependent on the material feed. Daily attempts were made to manually control the throughput and prevent Blockages, underfeeding and overfeeding.

The feeder thus became the limiting factor for the entire sorting line.

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Industrial XRF sorting system with ActiveFEED for optimizing material feed.

Project objective

Uniform feeding for better sorting results

The sensor sorting system should be operated as it is designed – with a defined material quantity and even distribution.

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Fast and successful optimization

Old feeder out, ActiveFEED in

The video shows how Stena came across the ActiveFEED through internet research. After a test in the SPALECK TestCenter with Stena’s materials, it was clear: the ActiveFEED is the simple technical solution to achieve NEXT LEVEL SORTING.

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The spaleck solution

ActiveFEED as an intelligent clock generator

The SPALECK ActiveFEED takes on the task of keeping the target throughput stable once it has been defined – even under changing material conditions. As a result, the sensor sorting system receives exactly the material flow for which it is designed.

Fast & successful IMPLEMENTATION

From the SPALECK TestCenter trial to the best practice solution for sensor sorting

Before the ActiveFEED was installed at Stena, SPALECK tested the solution in its own TestCenter – with original material from Halmstad. This allowed the performance and parameters to be precisely assessed in advance.

01

Analysis

Inventory of the line,
Material flows and targets.

02

Tests

Tests in the SPALECK TestCenter with original material.

03

Engineering

Project-specific design and construction of the ActiveFEED.

04

Integration

Installation in the existing line and connection of the control system.

05

Optimization

Commissioning, fine-tuning & handover to the Stena team.

Customer benefits

What the Stena recycling experts say about sensor sorting with ActiveFEED

TRANSFERABILITY for your preparation

Controlled material feed as the key to sensor sorting

The project at Stena shows how important an optimal material feed is for sensor-based Sorting plants. This is precisely where the ActiveFEED comes in as a clock generator.

Uniform and defined feeding improves sorting quality, increases usable throughput and reduces manual intervention.

The solution is transferable to, among other things:

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Discuss XRF optimization with ActiveFEED now

Would you like to find out more about optimized material feeding for your XRF sorting systems? Or do you already have a specific project in mind? Then let’s talk about your material and your XRF sorting needs. I’d be happy to show you more case studies and examples of how our systems are used.

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Your contacts for XRF sorting with ActiveFEED

We would be happy to advise you in detail on how you can easily optimize your XRF sorting process with the help of ActiveFEED.

Everything you need to know

FAQs

Here you’ll find important questions and answers about ActiveFEED, the sorting quality and performance optimizer.

ActiveFEED 進料料斗從第一天起便能帶來回報,因為它能顯著提高非鐵金屬的回收量,例如在金屬回收領域。 在許多情況下,投資回收期不到半年。 我們很樂意親自為您提供相關諮詢。 透過STENA Recycling或 KMR Recycling 等案例,您可以了解其運作原理。

改用 SPALECK ActiveFEED 進料料斗,可優化回收廠的物料輸送流程。 透過恆定的供料,能有效防止分揀設備出現供料過量或供料不足的情況。 這有助於提升回收過程中的分揀品質,進而增加資源再利用的可能性。 許多回收業者表示,藉此他們得以將分類工作提升至更高層次。 例如,STENA Recycling在這支回饋影片中的表現。

是的,SPALECK ActiveFEED 進料斗非常容易進行加裝。 許多客戶更換了標準進紙單元,從而獲得了更佳且更具成本效益的分類效果。 請在此查看我們的客戶 STENA 對更換流程有多麼簡單的回饋

是的,ActiveFEED 非常適合用作 X 光分選技術(例如 XRF 或 XRT 分選技術)的供料系統。 在 XRF 和 XRT 分選設備中,它能實現全自動、連續的物料輸送。 藉此,回收企業可透過 ActiveFEED,以全自動方式將最適量(針對特定分揀設備及回收物料)的物料送入分揀設備中。 這不僅提高了分揀效率,也增加了分揀量。 此外,透過最佳化的進料方式,可顯著提升分揀品質。 關於此議題,您亦可參閱STENA Recycling以及回收專家 Skrotfrag 的經驗分享。

The ActiveFEED infeed unit is available in sizes ranging from 2 to 50 m³. We would be happy to advise you on the optimal size for your recycling application.

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