Eddy current separator PELICAN

Fields of application

The eddy current separator PELICAN is designed for the automatic recovery of aluminum, copper, and brass from bulk dry waste streams. It is intended for sorting centers, recycling operators, and municipalities seeking to recover value from their waste streams using reliable, safe, and cost-effective equipment.

Unlike standard eddy current separators, the PELICAN features a thermal camera that continuously monitors the eddy current drum area and triggers an automatic shutdown of the system in the event of an abnormal temperature rise. The PELICAN effectively separates aluminum (cans, profiles, sheets), copper, and brass from inert fractions (plastic, glass, wood, paper) in dry recycling streams.

Typical Applications

  • Household and industrial waste sorting centers
  • Incineration bottom ash (IBA) reprocessing
  • Electronic waste (WEEE) recycling
  • Aluminum recovery from mixed plastics
  • Recovery of automotive shredder residue (ASR)
  • Purification of output streams

Operating principles

The PELICAN is based on the physical principle of eddy currents: a high-speed magnetic rotor, composed of permanent magnets, rotates at 5,000 rpm at the end of the conveyor belt and generates a powerful alternating magnetic field. When aluminum, copper, or brass parts pass through this field, eddy currents are induced in them. These currents, in turn, generate a magnetic field opposite to that of the rotor, creating a repulsive force that ejects the non-ferrous metals onto a separate path from the inert materials. Plastics, glass, and wood follow their natural path and are collected separately.

Thermal Monitoring: Unique Integrated Safety

The PELICAN is equipped as standard with a thermal camera that continuously monitors the polar wheel area. In the event of an abnormal temperature rise or detection of a fire, the system automatically shuts down. This active safety feature protects both the operator and the equipment.

Directions for use

  • Feed the PELICAN in a thin, even layer across the entire width of the belt. A vibrating feeder (available as an option) ensures this distribution and significantly improves the purity of the recovered aluminum, copper, and brass fractions.
  • Position the PELICAN after an overband magnet or magnetic drum to remove ferrous materials first. Processing a flow that has already been de-ironed improves the purity of the recovered non-ferrous metals, reduces belt wear, and extends the rotor’s service life.
  • Perform preventive maintenance: Maintain the performance of the rotor and drive system through periodic maintenance.
  • The self-supporting frame allows for quick replacement without structural disassembly, minimizing downtime.
  • Do not exceed the rated throughput per product passage width. Overloading reduces the separation quality of aluminum and copper and increases belt wear.

General features

The PELICAN is a PVC belt-type eddy current separator, available in four product passage widths ranging from 650 to 1,200 mm to accommodate the processing capacities of medium- to large-scale sorting centers.

The high-performance 5,000 rpm pole wheel ensures optimal ejection force for non-ferrous metals. The 400 mm high sidewalls keep the product on the belt and enhance operator safety. The trough-shaped base ensures watertightness and precise guidance of the PVC conveyor belt. The self-supporting frame facilitates quick disassembly and replacement of the belt, reducing downtime.

The equipment is delivered with CE marking in compliance with the Machinery Directive. The Lenoir-Mec service network guarantees rapid response and maintains a dedicated stock of spare parts to minimize downtime on your sorting line.

Performance and Options of the PELICAN Eddy Current Separator

The magnetic separator can be equipped with an AED-RX power and control cabinet, a vibrating feeder with frame, a touchscreen control panel, a polyurethane (PU) belt, and a customizable RAL color.

Concentric or eccentric? Available in concentric or 0-30° eccentric versions for improved ejection.

Fields of application

The eddy current separator PELICAN is designed for the automatic recovery of aluminum, copper, and brass from bulk dry waste streams. It is intended for sorting centers, recycling operators, and municipalities seeking to recover value from their waste streams using reliable, safe, and cost-effective equipment.

Unlike standard eddy current separators, the PELICAN features a thermal camera that continuously monitors the eddy current drum area and triggers an automatic shutdown of the system in the event of an abnormal temperature rise. The PELICAN effectively separates aluminum (cans, profiles, sheets), copper, and brass from inert fractions (plastic, glass, wood, paper) in dry recycling streams.

Typical Applications

  • Household and industrial waste sorting centers
  • Incineration bottom ash (IBA) reprocessing
  • Electronic waste (WEEE) recycling
  • Aluminum recovery from mixed plastics
  • Recovery of automotive shredder residue (ASR)
  • Purification of output streams

Operating principles

The PELICAN is based on the physical principle of eddy currents: a high-speed magnetic rotor, composed of permanent magnets, rotates at 5,000 rpm at the end of the conveyor belt and generates a powerful alternating magnetic field. When aluminum, copper, or brass parts pass through this field, eddy currents are induced in them. These currents, in turn, generate a magnetic field opposite to that of the rotor, creating a repulsive force that ejects the non-ferrous metals onto a separate path from the inert materials. Plastics, glass, and wood follow their natural path and are collected separately.

Thermal Monitoring: Unique Integrated Safety

The PELICAN is equipped as standard with a thermal camera that continuously monitors the polar wheel area. In the event of an abnormal temperature rise or detection of a fire, the system automatically shuts down. This active safety feature protects both the operator and the equipment.

Directions for use

  • Feed the PELICAN in a thin, even layer across the entire width of the belt. A vibrating feeder (available as an option) ensures this distribution and significantly improves the purity of the recovered aluminum, copper, and brass fractions.
  • Position the PELICAN after an overband magnet or magnetic drum to remove ferrous materials first. Processing a flow that has already been de-ironed improves the purity of the recovered non-ferrous metals, reduces belt wear, and extends the rotor’s service life.
  • Perform preventive maintenance: Maintain the performance of the rotor and drive system through periodic maintenance.
  • The self-supporting frame allows for quick replacement without structural disassembly, minimizing downtime.
  • Do not exceed the rated throughput per product passage width. Overloading reduces the separation quality of aluminum and copper and increases belt wear.

General features

The PELICAN is a PVC belt-type eddy current separator, available in four product passage widths ranging from 650 to 1,200 mm to accommodate the processing capacities of medium- to large-scale sorting centers.

The high-performance 5,000 rpm pole wheel ensures optimal ejection force for non-ferrous metals. The 400 mm high sidewalls keep the product on the belt and enhance operator safety. The trough-shaped base ensures watertightness and precise guidance of the PVC conveyor belt. The self-supporting frame facilitates quick disassembly and replacement of the belt, reducing downtime.

The equipment is delivered with CE marking in compliance with the Machinery Directive. The Lenoir-Mec service network guarantees rapid response and maintains a dedicated stock of spare parts to minimize downtime on your sorting line.

Performance and Options of the PELICAN Eddy Current Separator

The magnetic separator can be equipped with an AED-RX power and control cabinet, a vibrating feeder with frame, a touchscreen control panel, a polyurethane (PU) belt, and a customizable RAL color.

Concentric or eccentric? Available in concentric or 0-30° eccentric versions for improved ejection.

Benefits

1
Enhanced operator safety (automatic shutdown in case of malfunction)
2
Optimal performance at a controlled cost
3
Quick maintenance: replaceable belt without disassembly

Services

Assistance with industrial commissioning

Spare parts stock

Fast response
from the after-sales service

Fleet monitoring and periodic performance checks

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