ASR (Auto Shredder Residue) fines, as referred to in the US or “Shredder-heavy fraction/shredder-light fraction”, in Europe, is the starting material thanks to which previously unattainable recovery rates can be achieved. The success story of the recovery of non-ferrous metals (<12 mm) in the treatment of shredded cars and white goods is remarkable.
What emerged in late 2015 from the cooperation of the leading manufacturer of recycling technologies JOEST GmbH + Co. KG and its American partner Best Process Solutions, Inc. (BPS), continues with the production of complete treatment plants at many other locations in North America.
A key factor here was the systematic, worldwide patent- pending interaction of the system components for the JOEST long-particle separators, flip-flow screens, sifters and separation tables. This is optimally combined with the RecoverMax® Separator from BPS for the separation of mineral components.

Efficient system design which manages with confined space.
From feed stock to final product incl. optical sorting

Feed Stock
ASR fines < 12 mm

3 – 12 mm
Non-ferrous metals (after throughput optical sorting < optional)

3 – 12 mm
Other metals (after throughput optical sorting < optional)

0 – 3 mm
Heavy metal concentration
Compact system concept with modular design
2 tons
RecoverMax® System
5 tons
RecoverMax® System
10 tons
RecoverMax® System
Success has many reasons
„Less wear and tear with high energy efficiency, best metal recovery rate with 98% purity — the result of a partnership with long-term experience and application know-how between JOEST and BPS in scrapped car recycling.“
Dr. Marcus Wirtz, Managing Director

5 tons RecoverMax® System

10 tons RecoverMax® System

10 tons RecoverMax® System

5 tons RecoverMax® System
Best rates in recycling, energy consumption and wear
maximum metal recovery with a purity of > 98%
lower operating and investment costs than previous systems
compact system concept with modular design
three systems 2, 5 and 10 tons per hour

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