SICON’s Wiretec system delivers high-yield ICW metal recovery

The processing of cables separated from shredder residue, whether from light or heavy fraction, can be challenging. Depending on the upstream separation technology, cables may be more or less contaminated with dirt and other metallic impurities. The impurities included after the separation process lead to unpredictable costs and potential damage during cutting-based shredding processes.

As well, a complete separation of copper and aluminum from the detached cable insulation is only successful after the metals have been formed into balls, through a process called nuggetizing, which typically requires an additional machine in most systems. Approaches using so-called turbo mills have also led many operators to frustration.

With almost 30 years of experience in the processing of (A)SR materials, SICON has developed an innovative and cost-effective solution for cable processing: the EcoShred Wiretec.

The EcoShred Wiretec shredder 

The EcoShred Wiretec is a vertical hammer mill that can be operated in a reversible mode. In a single pass, across five grinding levels, it enables: effective liberation of non-ferrous metals and insulation, nuggetizing of non-ferrous metals, and magnetization of stainless steel components for further separation.

With its non-cutting shredding principle, the Wiretec operates with extremely low wear and avoids the typical issues associated with conventional blade technologies.

In addition to cable material, the EcoShred Wiretec is ideally suited for processing fine Zorba fractions and other metal-containing material streams that were previously considered uneconomical to recycle.

Flexibly integrable for new and existing plants

The Wiretec is suitable as a more economical replacement for existing shredding and liberation technologies in older plants, as well as for new installations with advanced SICON separation technology.