Hammermills International, Tulsa, Oklahoma, has introduced a new classification system designed to streamline the specification and purchasing of nonferrous separation systems.

“The reality is that nonferrous systems have become more and more complex,” says Marlin Bills, managing member of Hammermills International. “Many scrap processors have invested in systems that do not meet their expectations or deliver sufficient ROI (return on investment). Smaller volume operators may not realize system costs involved to get the same level of product generation as a larger volume producer. We realize that and developed a system analysis to plainly and clearly define what the systems we offer will deliver.”

The classification system provides four levels of material delivery. Each system would still be designed specifically for a given installation’s throughput requirements and material flow, according to the company. The levels are:

Class I (Basic) generates clean zorba and low-grade zurik and fines;

Class II generates clean end products of zorba, zurik and fines;

Class III generates an additional separate product of insulated copper wire (ICW); and

Class IV adds another product stream of various chopped copper grades from the ICW stream.

Tim Csendom, managing member of Hammermills International, says, “In today’s marketplace, getting maximum recovery from all your materials is critical. Doing that in a way that delivers a return on your investment is essential. Our new classification system will help buyers better understand the deliverables in terms of marketable commodities and whether or not an equipment investment can meet that customer’s requirements.”

Hammermills International provides turnkey solutions for the recycling industry, offering a full range of equipment, troubleshooting and emergency repair services.