Smart Recycling Starts with Precision: Introducing the Matics Magnetic Separation System

Presented by MECBIO

As global industries shift toward sustainability and circular economy goals, the importance of efficient material recovery has never been greater. Today, recyclers must not only separate waste effectively but also recover high-value metals with precision to remain competitive and compliant.

Our Matics magnetic separation system is designed to optimise the recovery of ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless-steel materials through intelligent, efficient sorting technology. Whether you’re handling municipal solid waste, scrap metal, electronic scrap, or industrial byproducts, our machines help you capture more value—faster and cleaner.

Why Magnetic Separation Matters in Recycling

Magnetic separation systems are foundational to modern recycling operations. These technologies use magnetic fields to automatically sort and remove metals based on their magnetic properties—making the process faster, more accurate, and less labor-intensive than manual or visual inspection.

Benefits of Magnetic Separation in Recycling:

• Reduces equipment wear by removing metals that could damage shredders or conveyors
• Improves product purity by eliminating metal contaminants early in the process
• Maximises metal recovery by targeting both strongly and weakly magnetic materials
• Enhances safety and efficiency through automation

From ferrous metals like iron and steel to non-ferrous and even weakly magnetic metals like stainless steel, magnetic separation is essential for maximising the value of every waste stream.

The Matics Magnetic Separation Lineup

The Matics magnetic separation system integrates four core machines, each engineered to work together to maximise material recovery.

1. Suspended Magnetic Separator

The First Line of Defense Against Ferrous Metals

The Matics EBS Suspended Magnetic Separator is positioned above conveyor belts to extract large ferrous materials like iron and steel. Its strong magnetic field lifts metal contaminants out of the waste stream before they can damage downstream equipment or compromise material purity.

Features:

• Non-intrusive over-belt installation
• High-performance ferrite or rare-earth magnets
• Ideal for pre-sorting in high-volume recycling operations

2. Magnetic Drum Separator

Continuous, High-Volume Ferrous Separation

The PD Magnetic Drum Separator provides continuous extraction of ferrous contaminants in shredded or granular waste streams. Its rotating magnetic drum pulls ferrous metals away from other materials with minimal operator input.

Features:

• Handles bulk materials
• 360° coverage with strong magnet arrays
• Durable and low-maintenance

3. Eddy Current Separator

Powerful Non-Ferrous Metal Recovery 

Designed for high-value recovery, Matics Eddy Current Separator targets non-ferrous metals like aluminum, copper, and brass. A rapidly rotating eccentric magnetic rotor creates an eddy current that repels non-ferrous particles, launching them away from the main stream for separate collection.

Why It’s Unique:

• Eccentric-type rotor for greater efficiency
• Separates metals as small as 5mm
• Width options from 200mm to 2000mm

4. Stainless Steel Separator

Capturing the Hard-to-Detect Metals

Standard magnetic separator often overlook stainless steel and other weakly magnetic metals. The Matics HIM Stainless Steel Separator uses highly sensitive detection and separation technology to extract metals with low magnetic permeability—boosting your overall recovery rate and product purity.

Features:

• Targets stainless steel and low-magnetic alloys
• Increases overall metal yield
• Reduces contamination in recycled outputs

A Smarter, Integrated Recycling System

This integrated approach ensures that every material—ferrous or non-ferrous—is effectively sorted, resulting in higher metal recovery rates, cleaner recycled outputs, increased profitability for recyclers, and lower operational downtime and maintenance costs

See the System in Action

Want to understand how these systems work together? Watch our demo video to see how Matics separate complex materials.

Invest in Better Recovery with Matics

Whether you’re retrofitting your facility or building a new line, the Matics magnetic separation system offers the scalability, durability, and performance your operation needs. Contact us today or visit our website to discuss how we can tailor a solution for your processing requirements. (www.mecbio.com.au)