SGM Magnetics and Cleansort Forge Strategic Partnership for Advanced Metal Sorting

Partnership to Enhance Global Metal Sorting Capabilities

SGM Magnetics, a leader in metal separation technologies, has partnered with Cleansort GmbH. This alliance aims to expand global metal sorting capabilities. The partnership focuses on promoting Cleansort’s laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) technology. SGM will market and service this technology in regions including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, North America, and parts of Asia. This collaboration will boost Cleansort’s presence worldwide, leveraging SGM’s established customer base and advanced metal separation portfolio.

Cleansort’s LIBS Technology: A Breakthrough in Metal Sorting

Cleansort’s LIBS technology offers a highly accurate solution for sorting metals. It uses high-intensity laser beams to vaporize small amounts of material from metal surfaces. This creates a plasma light spectrum that helps identify alloying elements. LIBS is effective at detecting light alloying elements in materials like aluminum, crucial for efficient recycling. The technology is also highly efficient with challenging materials, such as heavily coated or soiled metals. LIBS ensures high throughput and precision in the metal recycling process.

SGM Magnetics: Strengthening its Portfolio

SGM Magnetics, celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2024, is a known leader in metal separation solutions. Its portfolio includes technologies like magnetic ferrous separation, eddy current separators, and X-ray fluorescence. By partnering with Cleansort, SGM will add LIBS technology to its offerings. This will provide customers with a more complete suite of solutions for efficient material separation. The collaboration will meet the growing demand for high-quality, clean recycled metals.

Implications for the Recycling and Sustainability Sectors

This partnership represents a significant step forward for the recycling and sustainability sectors. Integrating LIBS technology into the metal sorting process will improve sorting accuracy and enhance the quality of recycled metals. As industries shift toward cleaner production and increased use of recycled materials, this collaboration will help accelerate these efforts. It will particularly impact the recycling of aluminum and other alloys. As a result, this will contribute significantly to the global transition toward a circular economy.