Innov-X Introduces High-Volume Metal Sorting, Separating System

Innov-X Systems Inc., Woburn, Mass., has announced the introduction of its new QXR-M automated, high-volume sorting and separating system, which will be on display at the 2007 Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. (ISRI) Conference & Exhibition in April.

According to a press release from Innov-X, the QXR-M “identifies and sorts mixed metal scrap into product-specific categories based on highly specific material chemistry—improving recoveries and increasing asset value for metal recyclers.”

Applications for the QXR-M include extracting copper or copper alloys from heavies, sorting aluminum by alloy content, cleaning and grading stainless steel, extracting meatballs (shredded electric motors), extracting coins and precious metals and removing plastics and glass.

The device uses X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology and allows accurate sorting and separation, according to Innov-X, at capacities ranging from one ton per hour to 10 tons per hour.

The units are available as individual components or as complete turnkey systems and can integrate with existing technologies or replace them, according to the company.

Innov-X will be offering live demonstrations of the QXR-M at the top of each hour at booth No. 601 during the 2007 ISRI Convention & Exhibition, which is April 18-21 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

Additional information is available online at www.innov-xsys.com.