S+s Separation And Sorting Technology Gmbh 6u412

S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH

Separation of metals and foreign bodies ■ Separation of “out-of-spec” products ■ Sorting of materials ■

Product Purity. Greater Security. Added Value

Precision. Intelligence. Customer Focus

S+S systems are used by our customers for quality assurance, machine protection and to comply with industry-specific standards. In the food and pharmaceutical industries, in particular, consumers must be protected from the risks associated with metal and other contaminants found in consumer and healthcare products. S+S helps its customers avoid product recalls, liability claims and the resulting damage to their companies’ reputation. In plastics the top priority is the prevention of damage to machinery; production downtime has serious implications. S+S systems add value for our customers by rejecting poor quality product and accurately sorting mixed materials into highly pure fractions.

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S+S detectors identify contaminants, foreign bodies and out-of-specification products in production lines and recycling processes.

S+S separators remove contaminants, foreign bodies and out-of specification products from production lines and recycling processes.

S+S sorting systems sort mixed material flows into pure fractions.

S+S systems are used in process, packaging and production lines throughout industry and in the specialized preparation of materials for recycling. Our goal is to our customers in achieving their goals. We have developed a range of products unequalled in versatility and quality. We put the customer first; each project is given individual attention to ensure the best practicable solution. Precision, intelligence and customer focus: these three guiding principles govern the quality of the services we provide, and are key to the trust we have built up with our customers over the years. Our commitment is guaranteed for the long term. Our principle facility for design, development and manufacture and our commercial headquarters remain in . This offers a level of consistency, which continues through to our subsidiaries and encomes all our after-sales activities.

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Areas of application Food Plastics Pharmaceuticals Chemicals Textiles Wood and paper Recycling and many others

Precise. S+S systems have gained respect worldwide, in companies of all sizes and in a wide variety of business sectors. In the food industry S+S systems play a major part in compliance with stringent Food Safety and Hygiene standards. In plastics processing S+S metal separators have helped reduce moulding machine nozzle blockages by as much as 80%. In the manufacture of chipboard using S+S systems has enabled the level of recycled wood to increase from 10% to as much as 100%. In the glass industry S+S sorters help make the processing of recycled glass commercially viable; the use of pure, singlecoloured fraction cuts energy costs by up to 30% and produces a superior end-product.

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Versatile. Economical

S+S separating and sorting systems are used in a wide variety of applications: for loose and packaged goods, for fibrous and granular materials and for powders, pastes and liquids. S+S systems identify and separate metals of all kinds: ferro-magnetic, aluminium, lead, brass, copper and stainless steel. They sort materials and products according to type, colour or chemical composition. S+S inspection systems also identify and remove sub-standard products from the production process. S+S has a specific solution for practically every type of conveying system, including conveyor belts, gravity or air feed, bulk material columns and many others.

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S+S systems are immensely versatile and flexible. There are more than thirty product lines and over a thousand standard versions in the range. If none of these meet the customer’s needs then we will modify the standard or develop a specialised solution. S+S detection, separation and sorting systems are based on intelligent, standardised modules that can be configured and combined to create flexible, cost effective individual solutions. High precision is a vital quality feature of all S+S systems, solidly built for long-term use – an essential factor for the 24 hour operation demanded in today’s industrial environment. Low servicing requirements and a high degree of customer satisfaction prove their reliability.

The performance range. A whole world of S+S systems

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To detect contaminants S+S uses a number of specific identification characteristics: a material’s magnetic properties and electrical conductivity, its density, polymeric structure, chemical composition, colourintensity and transparency. Evaluating these, often unique, parameters enables us to identify, separate and sort a very wide range of materials. Our Separation and Sorting systems which remove impurities and sort good material into highly pure fractions are characterized by extremely short and precise response times. Product feed systems ensure material is continuously conveyed and we guarantee maximum separating and sorting accuracy even at high throughput rates.

The control unit processes signals from the sensors digitally and, depending on the version, not only controls the separating and sorting equipment but also maintains a full record of the entire process. S+S high specification systems are fully compliant with all relevant quality assurance standards. Data management capability and the use of standard interfaces facilitate integration into the customer’s own EDP systems.

Detecting and separating contaminants

Detecting and separating out-of-specification products

Sorting mixed materials into segregated fractions

Contaminants removed: ■ Metals ■ Plastics ■ Glass ■ Ceramics, porcelain, stones ■ and many others

Qualitative defects: ■ Colour ■ Agglomerations ■ Breakages/damage ■ Trapped air in product/packs ■ Incorrect placement / distribution

Types of material: ■ Glass ■ Plastics ■ Metals ■ and many others

Materials inspected: ■ Bulk product ■ Liquids and pastes ■ Packaged goods ■ Unpacked and loose product ■ Individual items Products: ■ End-products (food, textiles, plastics etc) ■ Industrial raw materials ■ Process material ■ Recycling materials Sensors can be integrated into all types of conveying systems

Quantitative defects: Incorrect weight Count errors (incorrect quantities)

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Product: Bulk materials Individual units

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Sensors can be integrated into: Conveyor systems Bulk material flows

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Product: End-products (food, textiles, plastics etc) ■ Industrial raw materials ■ Recycling materials ■

Sensors can be integrated into all types of conveying systems

Typical projects: Food industry:

Plastics industry:

Inspection of packaged chocolate for ■ Foreign bodies (metal, glass, stones etc) ■ Incorrect positioning and missing items Recycling of PET flakes or PET bottles Separating metal contaminants Sorting by colour Sorting by product

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Glass recycling:

Product and material handling Separating contaminants (metal, ceramic, porcelain etc) Sorting by glass types Sorting by colour

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For S+S customer focus is a practical reality. From the initial factfinding stage onwards S+S offers continuing throughout the entire life cycle of the system.

Customer Focus. Effective solutions Project consultation Feasibility studies Product tests at the S+S Technical Centre Trial installations Training and seminars Maintenance and spares 24-hour hotline Worldwide after-sales service

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– worldwide Whether detecting impurities, foreign bodies or out-ofspecification products, separating or sorting materials, we always offer customers the most efficient solution for their needs. From our wide range of equipment we select the most suitable detection, separation or sorting for product quality assurance or machine protection and locate it where it will be most effective: goods inwards inspection, prior to main processing, at final inspection or after packaging. We supply complete, integrated quality assurance systems consisting of a number of separating and sorting stages, each creating a higher level of product quality. Everything from a single source – a significant advantage and a major benefit to our customers. Whenever possible, we suggest the use of systems from our standard range; they offer high performance, an excellent price-performance ratio and are readily available.

Our customers have direct access to technical service staff based in over 50 sales offices and agencies throughout Europe and the Rest of the World. The customer can rely on at every stage of his project. Working closely with the customer’s own production experts we help identify the critical factors influencing the inspection or detection process. Specific tests can be undertaken at the S+S Technical Centre. Our experts will advise on

the specific suitability of systems and when required can make trial systems available to simulate actual operating conditions. Before commissioning we make sure customer’s staff are fully trained. Follow-up seminars are held regularly for s who wish to broaden their knowledge of the equipment and processes. Customers are ed throughout the entire life cycle of the system. S+S systems are inherently reliable but when a problem does occur customers have access to experienced staff and service engineers via our 24hour hotline.

However we are also happy to develop custom-made solutions, using multi-disciplinary, highly qualified teams, expert in the s’ particular industry, products and applications.

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Product development. Essential for intelligent precision products

To identify impurities, material types and their position in the material flow, S+S uses high-frequency detector coils, line-scan cameras, laser technology, X-ray scanners and closerange infra-red spectral analysis. The separation of contaminants and sub-standard products and the sorting of mixed materials into single fractions are carried out by means of precision mechanical and pneumatic devices, for instance reject flaps, pneumatic pushers, extraction systems and air blast units. High-performance magnets are often the most effective, low-cost solution for the removal of ferrous metals. In some applications, magnetic sepa-

rators are used at the preliminary stage to reduce the load on downstream metal separators or sorting systems. For process control and monitoring S+S uses the latest digital signal processors (DSP), which are used to provide not only fully-automatic, self-monitoring devices but also sophisticated self-calibration and product effect compensation.

Innovation is fundamental to S+S’ success. S+S invests over 10% of its gross annual turnover in research and new product development. Innovative products have been developed throughout the company’s history. For example, the ‘Rapid’ range of equipment, first introduced in 1979, was instrumental in establishing S+S’ position as a leading supplier to the plastics industry. In 1987 S+S became the first manufacturer to adopt digital electronics for its industrial detectors and separators. Again in 2003 S+S led the market by fitting DSP technology on all of its control units as a standard feature. The company has always cultivated close ties with many different industries and this has acted as a stimulus for innovation. In the development of new systems and technologies S+S ensures that current and projected industrial standards and regulations are taken into (IFS, CSA / UL, ATEX etc). The wide variety of demands, including maximum precision at high flow rates, hygiene and the prevention of explosions, have led to the development of new, innovative and highquality solutions. Customers’ individual projects are often the springboard for new product development. S+S has, to date, developed and implemented over 20,000 individual solutions and the resulting expertise and skills gained from such projects is what has enabled the company to secure its position as a market leader.

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S+S areas of expertise: Industrial metal detection Absolute colour identification Close-range infra-red X-ray technology Laser technology Digital signal processing

Development projects at S+S are geared to the demands of our customers and their applications. In-house experts work in close knit multi-disciplinary teams to achieve the best possible solutions to the challenges of New Product Design (NPD)

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Production. Key to maximum flexibility

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S+S manufacturing has all the equipment and facilities needed for fast, low-cost production of high-quality systems specifically tailored to customer’s individual requirements.

The internal S+S organisation is geared to versatility, from purchasing through to production, and can respond quickly and flexibly to meet customer requirements. Approximately 80% of the systems supplied by S+S are modified or specially developed to meet customers’ individual needs.

S+S internal production capabilities: Development work for customer orders Laser cutting CNC machine tools Mechanical assembly Surface treatment Pre- and final assembly Electronic testing facilities Quality management Access to external testing laboratories

All core mechanical and electronic assemblies are developed and manufactured in-house by S+S and we have all the necessary equipment and facilities from laser cutting of critical mechanical components to our own surface finishing. Specific high-technology components and larger quantities of standard elements are sourced from specialist, high-quality suppliers who meet our quality and cost effectiveness objectives. This supplier network has been developed over many years, and our close relationship with suppliers enables us to accommodate peaks in order levels and urgent delivery requirements without the need for compromise. As a matter of principle, S+S carries out 100% final assembly and product testing, key to absolute quality assurance, within our own premises.

Special solutions are allocated to dedicated project teams. The technical sales representative for the customer is an integral part of the project team to ensure that the solution is engineered precisely in accordance with the customer’s requirements. Design and production are closely linked with short lines of communication; this ensures that even complex designs are handled efficiently. Over 80 technically qualified staff, highly experienced in dealing with challenging projects, regardless of complexity, are directly involved in the production process. All production stages are monitored by a complete quality management system, using high-precision testing equipment. On the rare occasion that no suitable testing apparatus is available on the market then S+S develops its own, for example our opto-electronic test equipment was designed and built in-house. This all-embracing quality control process ensures that S+S systems operate continuously to the high standards our customers expect. 13

The S+S Corporate philosophy. Skill, dedication and trust

Purity – in the sense of removing contaminants, foreign bodies or below spec products from production processes is a matter of economic sense and a shared responsibility. It is a responsibility we accept and share with our customers by solving the tasks they set us with skill, dedication and enthusiasm. We are committed to the task. From every project we undertake we seek to further develop our core areas of expertise.

We monitor technical progress carefully and work to bring our own innovations to maturity as soon as the technology has proved its reliability. S+S seeks to find effective, simple yet often sophisticated methods of satisfying complex demands. Technology is used in the most appropriate way and not just for its own sake. Everything we do is inspired by our collective enthusiasm and commitment. We welcome the challenges presented by difficult, seemingly insurmountable problems and the motivation of finding a successful solution – one that will produce precision results, reliable operation and requires minimal maintenance. We expect our systems, once installed and commissioned, to simply get on with the job, operating quietly and efficiently – confirmation that we have solved another problem in the best interests of our customer.

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Company data: Customers in over 60 countries More than 50 agencies and sales offices worldwide Export rate: over 50% 130 employees Company founded in 1976 General managers: Dipl.-Bw. (FH) Karl Eibl, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Helmuth Frisch

We would be delighted to welcome you to our head office in Schönberg

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Nürnberg Regensburg A3

Deggendorf

Grafenau 533

Degggendorf ‘autobahn’ junction

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Schönberg

Hengersberg exit 85

A92 München Landshut

A3

au

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S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH Regener Str. 130 D-94513 Schönberg Tel. +49 8554 308-0 Fax +49 8554 2606 [email protected] www.se-so-tec.com

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