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Automated Metal Sorting System Using Magnetic Separation and Eddy Current Roller Technology
Abstract
Efficient separation of metallic components from mixed waste streams remains a significant challenge in modern recycling systems, particularly due to the heterogeneous nature of industrial and municipal waste. This work presents the design, development, and performance evaluation of an automated metal sorting system integrating magnetic separation and eddy current roller technology. The proposed system operates through a sequential separation mechanism. Initially, ferrous materials are extracted using a permanent magnetic separator based on magnetic attraction principles. The remaining stream is then processed through a high-speed eddy current separator, where time-varying magnetic fields induce circulating currents in conductive non-ferrous metals, generating repulsive forces that enable their separation. Non-metallic materials continue along the conveyor path without significant interaction. A prototype system was developed consisting of a controlled feeding mechanism, conveyor belt assembly, magnetic separation unit, eddy current rotor, and collection bins. Key operational parameters such as conveyor speed, rotor speed, and material feed rate were analyzed to evaluate their influence on separation efficiency and recovery rate. Experimental observations indicate that proper tuning of these parameters significantly enhances sorting accuracy and throughput.
Keywords
Automated Metal Sorting, Magnetic Separation, Eddy Current Separator, Non-Ferrous Metal Recovery, Recycling Technology, Waste Management, Conveyor-Based Sorting, Material Recovery Efficiency
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IRE Journals:
Sachin Anil Ramteke, Sahil Kevalram Bagde, Ajay Vijay Raut, Himanshu Bhashkar Thote, Prof. Sharad. S. Pawar "Automated Metal Sorting System Using Magnetic Separation and Eddy Current Roller Technology" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 12 2026 Page 2153-2160 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719087
IEEE:
Sachin Anil Ramteke, Sahil Kevalram Bagde, Ajay Vijay Raut, Himanshu Bhashkar Thote, Prof. Sharad. S. Pawar
"Automated Metal Sorting System Using Magnetic Separation and Eddy Current Roller Technology" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(12) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1719087
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