Luca Moretti, Technical Director at EcoMetals Ltd., a materials recycling company based in Milan, Italy, was looking for an efficient solution to separate the fine mixed metal and plastic particles generated by its growing volumes of e-waste and cable processing.

“We had a complete primary shredding and granulation line, but the fine separation of metals from plastics was still a bottleneck, especially when dealing with powdered particles,” Luca recalls.

After careful research, EcoMetals chose Sure Origin’s electrostatic separators, a decision that quickly became a turning point for its production line.

Why Sure Origin was the right choice?

1. Superior sorting accuracy
Sure Origin’s electrostatic separators use high-voltage electrostatic technology to separate conductive and non-conductive materials with over 99% accuracy.

“Now even the smallest copper and aluminum particles are captured with minimal losses,” says Luca.

2. Dry, environmentally friendly operation
Unlike traditional methods that use water or chemicals, this machine requires no secondary pollution control, making it an ideal choice for environmentally conscious companies.
“It fits perfectly with our goal of zero-waste processing,” he says.

3. Compact and efficient design
Despite its high output, the machine has a small footprint and can be seamlessly integrated into existing production lines.
“Installation took only two days, and our staff learned to operate it in an afternoon,” adds Luca.

4. Low maintenance costs and high uptime
The system is well designed with minimal wear parts and is durable, which reduces downtime and maintenance costs.
“We have been running it every day for several months without any problems,” he confirms.

5. Improved profitability
By improving metal recovery efficiency, EcoMetals has significantly increased the value of its processed products.
“The purity of the metals we recover has increased, and the resale value has increased by more than 15%,” shares Luca.