MSS sorting system delivers high-speed solution for meatball removal in auto shredding

MSS, Inc., a division of CP Group, released its patented Meatball Magnet sorting system to automate the separation of non-steel contaminants such as motors, transformers, and alternators, otherwise known as meatballs, from shredded steel in auto-shredder facilities, which has traditionally been a challenge requiring manual labour. 

The system employs AI detection algorithms to trigger electromagnets that sort the material as it travels at conveyor speeds of 250 feet per minute (FPM). The system's deep learning neural networks consistently outperform manual sorting, both in identification accuracy as well as in handling individual items up to 25 pounds, even multiple items at one time.

The Meatball Magnet is available in 32-inch, 48-inch, and 64-inch machine widths and is protected under multiple US Patents. 

"The Meatball Magnet represents a significant advancement in automated sorting technology for our scrap metal clients," said Felix Hottenstein, sales director at MSS. "By leveraging similar technical approaches to other well-proven MSS sortation solutions, we are excited to help eliminate a difficult and dangerous manual sorting process while substantially improving Steel #1 quality and consistency."