The ADDAMS Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Separation Process is a critical step in seed, grain, herb, and leafy material processing. It detects and removes metal contaminants, ensuring product safety, machinery protection, and regulatory compliance—especially for food-grade or export-quality products.
How the ADDAMS Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metal Separation Works:
- This process involves the use of magnetic and metal detection equipment to identify and eliminate:
- Ferrous metals: Iron, steel (attracted by magnets)
- Non-ferrous metals: Aluminium, copper, brass, stainless steel (not magnetically attracted)
Stages of Separation:
- Magnetic Separation (Ferrous Removal):
- Permanent magnets or electromagnets are installed in chutes, conveyors, or feeders.
- These magnets attract and capture ferrous particles, such as:
- Bolts, nails, and wire fragments
- Iron flakes from the machinery wear
Types of ADDAMS Magnetic separators:
- Tubular Magnet Pipes
- Drawer magnets
- Drum magnets
- Magnetic grates or bars
- Metal Detection (Non-Ferrous and All-Metal Detection):
ADDAMS Magnetic Belt Separator
- ADDAMS Metal Detector scans product flow to detect all types of metal, including non-ferrous materials.
- Once detected, the system activates a rejection mechanism (air jet or mechanical diverter) to remove the contaminated portion.
Benefits of ADDAMS Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metal Separation:
- Ensures consumer and food safety
- Prevents damage to downstream equipment (like grinders, sorters, packagers)
- Removes tiny metal fragments invisible to the naked eye
- Meets international food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO, FDA)
Typical Applications of the ADDAMS Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metal Separators
- Metal Separation of Seeds: Vegetable seeds, oilseeds, hybrid seeds
- Metal Separation of Grains & Cereals: Wheat, rice, pulses, millet
- Metal Separation of Herbs & Leaves: Chamomile, basil, tea, thyme
- Metal Separation of Spices: Turmeric, coriander, cumin
Installation Points of ADDAMS Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metal Separation:
- At intake points (to remove hardware contaminants from transport)
- After grinding or crushing (to catch internal wear particles)
- Before final packing (last-line safety check)
Applicable Industries of an ADDAMS Color Sorter Separator
- Grain Food Processing Lines.
- Pulses Food Processing Lines.
- Oil Seed Food Processing Lines.
- Grain Malt Processing Lines.
- Field Seed Processing Lines.
- Forage Seed Processing Lines.
- Grass Seeds Processing Lines.
- Vegetable Seeds Processing Lines.
- Herbs & Medicinal Processing Lines.
- Nuts Processing Lines.
