Metal Separation Technology at E-Waste World

Copper recovered from electronic waste

Maximising metal separation from electronics is the focus for Bunting Magnetics at the E-Waste World Conference & Expo 2025 (11-12 June, Messe Frankfurt, Germany).  On stand G65, the Bunting Magnetics team is available to discuss the separation and recovery of precious and valuable metals from e-waste. E-Waste World Conference & Expo is attended by all…

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Three ElectroStatic Separators for Universities

Laboratory-scale ElectroStatic Separator

Research into the separation and recovery of fine metals from waste materials, such as batteries and electronics, is driving a growth in orders for Bunting’s laboratory-scale ElectroStatic Separators.  In May 2025, Bunting Magnetics completed the manufacture of three laboratory-scale ElectroStatic Separators destined for research bodies in the UK, Finland and Morocco. An ElectroStatic Separator exploits…

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ElectroStatic Separators Destined for Australia

Two ElectroStatic Separators built by Bunting Magnetics destined for Australia

Bunting Magnetics has designed and built two ElectroStatic Separators for a metal recovery company based in Australia.  The metal separation technology will recover precious metals from shredded printed circuit boards. The electrostatic separator provides the only known method of removing or recovering metals from certain recycled materials.  Separation occurs by inducing an electrostatic charge into…

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Where to see Bunting-Redditch in 2024

Bunting’s magnetic separators, eddy current separators, metal detectors, and electrostatic separators are on tour again in 2024.  As of January 2024, Bunting-Redditch is exhibiting at the following shows and conferences: Ceramitec 2024 (9-12 April 2024 – Munich, Germany Ceramitec is the leading international trade fair for the ceramics industry. Ceramic engineers and specialists convene from…

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Physical Metal Separation at ICBR 2023

Applying physical metal separation technology, such as magnetic and electrostatic separation, is the focus for Bunting at the International Congress for Battery Recycling – ICBR (6-8 September, Valencia, Spain).  On booth 17, Bunting’s team of specialist engineers are highlighting technological advances to overcome the challenges of separating and recovering critical metals present in batteries. ICBR…

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Metal Recovery at IERC 2023

Waste Electrical and Electronic Waste (WEEE)

Technology enabling the separation and recovery of small and often fine metal is important when recycling electronics.  On stand 33 at the 21st International Electronics Recycling Congress IERC 2023 (January 18-20, Salzburg, Austria), Bunting’s technical team will highlight the rise in the use of specialist metal separators including the ElectroStatic Separator, Eddy Current Separator, and…

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The Plastic Waste Conundrum

Plastic Nurdles from a beach in Sri Lanka

The ever-increasing global concern about plastic pollution and the environmental impact of unrecycled plastic is forcing many industries to rethink their packaging.  Consumers are actively seeking more sustainable packaging for their groceries or personal care products.  Brands of all sizes are implementing strategies to reduce or replace plastic packaging, driven by the expectations of their…

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Fine Metal Recovery with Bunting at RWM & Letsrecycle Live

Bunting Metal Separation Module

Separating and recovering fine metals is Bunting’s focus at the RWM & Letsrecycle Live show (14-15 September 2022, NEC Birmingham, UK).  On stand R-N50, visitors will see metal separation equipment in operation recovering fine non-ferrous metals and stainless-steel.  On the stand is an Eddy Current Separator, SSSC Stainless Steel Separator, and an ElectroStatic Separator. With…

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Recovering Metal with Bunting at IFAT 2022

Recovering Metal with Bunting

Advanced separation technology enabling enhanced metal recovery is the focus of Bunting’s stand B6-452 at IFAT 2022 (Messe Munchen, Germany, May 30 – June 3).  Technology, such as the patented SSSC Stainless Steel Separator, uses ultra-high magnetic fields to recover metals previously lost to waste.  The new ElectroStatic Separator segregates conductive metals using electrostatic charges. …

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Metal Recovery from Aluminium Dross

Metal Recovery from aluminium dross

An aluminium dross processing plant in the Middle East has purchased an Eddy Current Separator, Drum Magnet and ElectroStatic Separator to recover the valuable metal.  The separation equipment was designed and built by Bunting at their Redditch manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom. Controlled Tests of Aluminium Dross Samples Aluminium dross is a byproduct of…

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