Released on: April 3, 2008, 7:17 am

Press Release Author: S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH

Industry: Industrial

Press Release Summary: Schönberg, March 2008
At the IFAT 2008, at trade-fair stand 313 in hall B3, S+S Separation and Sorting
Technology presents the modular VARISORT COMPACT sorting system for use with loose
bulk materials. This sorting system provides a number of special features that allow
a flexible and easy adaptation to changing sorting jobs - for example in the
recycling of electronic waste.

Press Release Body: In the VARISORT COMPACT different sensor technologies
(inductive, optical, near-infrared) can be combined. The material to be examined is
fed in by way of specifically adapted vibration chutes that guarantee a homogeneous
material distribution over the complete width of the high-speed conveyor belt. At
the end of the belt the material is classified by the corresponding sensors. Upon
evaluation of the relevant information, high-speed valves are activated with a
corresponding time delay to blow out the material. By way of exactly controlled
compressed-air blasts the particles to be separated are deflected from their
original fall parabola into a separate duct.

Compared to conventional belt sorting systems the VARISORT COMPACT sorting system is
characterised by its compact design with little required space and corresponding
mobility. The use of high-resolution sensors and state-of-the-art signal evaluation
technologies allow a high detection accuracy and an analysis of up to 500,000 parts
per second. The multi-sensor technology that is employed in this system makes it
possible to perform sorting tasks and sorting depths that were impossible until now.
In free-fall inspection a highly accurate blow-out process can be realised even with
high reject rates due to the large number of high-speed valves that can process up
to 500 switching cycles per second.

The modular design allows economically priced upgrades, for example from gray-scale
evaluation to true-colour evaluation, and updates to the latest state of the art.
Maintenance, the exchanging of components, and cleaning of the system - e.g. in case
of a batch change - are much easier.

Peter Mayer, Sorting Technology Sales Manager at S+S: \"Because of its outstanding
flexibility the VARISORT COMPACT system is ideal for sorting electronic waste.
Irrespective of the type of electronic waste that just needs to be sorted, the
VARISORT COMPACT can always optimally perform the sorting task by employing
different sensors. Since the markets for recycled material are quickly changing
especially in the field of electronic waste, the VARISORT COMPACT sorting system
with its outstanding flexibility is a future-proof investment here.\"


S+S - an overview

S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH of Schönberg, Bavaria, manufactures
machines and systems for the detection/separation of contaminants, for product
inspection, and for the sorting of material flows. Product sales primarily focus on
the food, plastics, chemical, pharmaceutical, wood, textile, and recycling
industries. S+S is one of the world's leading suppliers with subsidiaries in Great
Britain, China, Singapore, and in the USA, representative offices in France and
India, and more than 40 agencies all over the world. The main factory in Schönberg
employs 200 people, and 2007 turnover exceeded 22 million Euros.

Web Site: http://www.se-so-tec.com

Contact Details: Further information can be obtained from
S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH
Brigitte Rothkopf
Regener Straße 130
D-94513 Schönberg
Tel. +49-(0)8554-308 274
Fax +49-(0)8554-2606
e-mail: brigitte.rothkopf@se-so-tec.com
www.se-so-tec.com