About
STEINERT delivers cutting-edge sorting and separation technology to the recycling, waste management, and mining sectors. Their product portfolio spans magnetic separation equipment—including overband magnets, eddy current separators, magnetic head pulleys, and wet drum magnetic separators—alongside a full range of sensor-based sorting systems such as X-ray, NIR, LIBS, induction, and colour sorting machines. These systems enable precise, automated material identification and recovery across shredder scrap, e-scrap, incineration bottom ash, plastics, glass, gemstones, and ore, among many other material streams. STEINERT.digital extends this hardware expertise into the digital realm with AI-powered tools: the Intelligent Object Identifier (IOI) for automated material recognition, Intelligent Declustering for separating clustered objects, Intelligent Condition Monitoring for predictive maintenance, Intelligent Remote Update for software deployment, and Intelligent Plant Commissioning for streamlined startup. With a global network of subsidiaries and service centres across the USA, Australia, and Latin America, STEINERT supports operations from initial commissioning through ongoing optimisation and value protection programmes. The company serves metal recyclers, waste processors, construction and demolition operators, mining companies, and industrial mineral processors seeking to maximise material recovery and operational efficiency.
Key Features
- Magnetic Separation Equipment: A comprehensive range of magnetic separators—including overband magnets, eddy current separators, magnetic drums, and wet drum separators—for reliable ferrous and non-ferrous metal recovery.
- Multi-Sensor Sorting Systems: X-ray, NIR, LIBS, induction, and colour sorting technologies enable precise automated identification and separation of complex material streams across recycling and mining applications.
- STEINERT.digital AI Platform: An intelligent digital suite offering AI-driven object identification (IOI), predictive condition monitoring, remote software updates, and automated plant commissioning tools.
- Broad Application Coverage: Solutions tailored to metal recycling, waste recycling (household, commercial, construction), packaging, plastics, glass, mining, and industrial minerals.
- Global Service Network: Worldwide subsidiaries and service centres provide start-up support, availability optimisation, and value protection programmes across the equipment lifecycle.
Use Cases
- Recovering ferrous and non-ferrous metals from automotive shredder residue (ASR) and shredder scrap in metal recycling facilities.
- Separating plastics, paper, glass, and packaging materials in single-stream and municipal solid waste recycling plants.
- Sorting ore and removing tramp metals in mining operations to increase grade and throughput.
- Identifying and extracting valuable gemstones, including diamonds, from ore bodies using X-ray and sensor sorting.
- Monitoring the health and performance of sorting lines in real time using STEINERT.digital's Intelligent Condition Monitoring to reduce unplanned downtime.
Pros
- 135+ Years of Industry Experience: A long-established track record in sorting and separation technology gives STEINERT deep domain expertise and proven reliability.
- Integrated Digital & Physical Solutions: The STEINERT.digital platform bridges physical equipment with AI-powered analytics, enabling predictive maintenance and remote management.
- Extensive Application Range: Covers virtually every major recycling and mining material stream, reducing the need to source equipment from multiple vendors.
- Global Support Infrastructure: Dedicated subsidiaries and service teams across multiple continents ensure responsive local support for large industrial operations.
Cons
- Enterprise-Scale Pricing: As a capital-equipment manufacturer, STEINERT systems represent significant upfront investment, making them inaccessible for small operations.
- Not a Software-Only Solution: The digital platform is tightly coupled to STEINERT's physical hardware; standalone software adoption is not an option for operators using third-party equipment.
- Complex Integration Requirements: Deploying and commissioning sensor sorting lines in existing facilities can require substantial engineering effort and downtime planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What industries does STEINERT serve?
STEINERT primarily serves the metal recycling, waste recycling, mining, and industrial minerals industries, offering sorting and separation systems tailored to each sector's specific material streams.
What is STEINERT.digital?
STEINERT.digital is an AI-powered software platform that adds intelligent capabilities to STEINERT's physical equipment, including automated object identification, condition monitoring, remote updates, declustering, and digital plant commissioning.
What types of sensor sorting does STEINERT offer?
STEINERT offers X-ray, near-infrared (NIR), laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), induction-based, and colour sorting systems, as well as combined multi-sensor solutions for complex material identification.
Does STEINERT provide after-sales service?
Yes. STEINERT offers a full service portfolio covering start-up, availability optimisation, value protection programmes, and test centres, supported by a global network of subsidiaries.
Can STEINERT systems handle both ferrous and non-ferrous metals?
Yes. Magnetic separators handle ferrous metal extraction, while eddy current separators and induction sorting systems are designed specifically for non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, copper, and others found in shredder and e-scrap streams.
