The Eddy Current Separator (ECS) is an advanced non-ferrous separator that is capable of separating domestic and industrial waste into two individual containers, separating non-ferrous metals such as aluminium and copper from non-metallic materials such as wood and plastics.

Non-ferrous separators are very common in the fast growing market of can sorting, where they can separate aluminium cans. Dependent on the application there are two types of ECS rotors available, there is a high strength rotor for delicate or specialised separations, and a standard rotor for less complex separations such as cans. Please click here to view our 'Can Sorter' Eddy Current Separator product page.

The rotor revolves at a high speed within a slower rotating non-metallic drum. Around the drum, a conveyor belt carries the product to the end of the conveyor, where the high-speed rotor induces an opposing magnetic field. This opposing field repels the non-ferrous from the other materials.

Master Magnets recommend that clients purchase   a ferrous separator such as a Drum, pulley or overband separator to separate ferrous material (e.g. steel). This will give the belt a longer operating life and ensure a complete separation of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Common non-ferrous metals that can be separated using an Eddy Current Separator are Aluminium, Copper and Magnesium.