S+S Separation and

Sorting Technology GmbH

■ Separation of metals
and foreign bodies
■ Separation of

“out-of-spec” products
■ Sorting of materials

Product Purity.
Greater Security.
Added Value
 Precision. Intelligence. Customer Focus

S+S systems are used by our

customers for quality assurance,
machine protection and to comply
with industry-specific standards.
In the food and pharmaceutical
industries, in particular, consumers
must be protected from the risks
associated with metal and other
contaminants found in consumer
and healthcare products. S+S helps
its customers avoid product recalls,
liability claims and the resulting
damage to their companies’ repu-
tation. In plastics the top priority
is the prevention of damage to
machinery; production downtime has
serious implications.

S+S systems add value for our

customers by rejecting poor quality
product and accurately sorting mixed
materials into highly pure fractions.

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 S+S detectors identify
contaminants, foreign bodies
and out-of-specification
products in production lines and
recycling processes.
S+S separators remove
contaminants, foreign bodies and
out-of specification products
from production lines and recycling
processes.

S+S sorting systems sort

mixed material flows into
pure fractions.

S+S systems are used in process, packaging and pro-

duction lines throughout industry and in the specialized
preparation of materials for recycling. Our goal is to support
our customers in achieving their goals. We have developed
a range of products unequalled in versatility and quality.
We put the customer first; each project is given individual
attention to ensure the best practicable solution.

Precision, intelligence and customer focus: these three

guiding principles govern the quality of the services we
provide, and are key to the trust we have built up with our
customers over the years. Our commitment is guaranteed
for the long term. Our principle facility for design, develop-
ment and manufacture and our commercial headquarters
remain in Germany. This offers a level of consistency, which
continues through to our subsidiaries and encompasses all
our after-sales activities.

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 Areas of application

Food

Plastics

Pharmaceuticals

Chemicals

Textiles

Wood and paper

Recycling

and many others

Precise.
S+S systems have gained respect worldwide, in companies of all
sizes and in a wide variety of business sectors. In the food industry
S+S systems play a major part in compliance with stringent Food
Safety and Hygiene standards. In plastics processing S+S metal
separators have helped reduce moulding machine nozzle blockages
by as much as 80%.

In the manufacture of chipboard using S+S systems has enabled

the level of recycled wood to increase from 10% to as much as
100%. In the glass industry S+S sorters help make the processing
of recycled glass commercially viable; the use of pure, single-
coloured fraction cuts energy costs by up to 30% and produces
a superior end-product.

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Versatile. Economical

S+S separating and sorting systems

are used in a wide variety of appli-
cations: for loose and packaged goods,
for fibrous and granular materials
and for powders, pastes and liquids.
S+S systems identify and separate
metals of all kinds: ferro-magnetic,
aluminium, lead, brass, copper and
stainless steel.

They sort materials and products

according to type, colour or chemical
composition. S+S inspection systems
also identify and remove sub-standard
products from the production process.

S+S has a specific solution for

practically every type of conveying
system, including conveyor belts,
gravity or air feed, bulk material
columns and many others.

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 S+S systems are immensely versatile and flexible. There
are more than thirty product lines and over a thousand
standard versions in the range. If none of these meet the
customer’s needs then we will modify the standard or
develop a specialised solution. S+S detection, separation
and sorting systems are based on intelligent, standardised
modules that can be configured and combined to create
flexible, cost effective individual solutions.

High precision is a vital quality feature of all S+S systems,

solidly built for long-term use – an essential factor for the 24
hour operation demanded in today’s industrial environment.
Low servicing requirements and a high degree of customer
satisfaction prove their reliability.

The performance range.

A whole world of S+S systems

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To detect contaminants S+S uses
a number of specific identification
characteristics: a material’s magnetic
properties and electrical conducti-
vity, its density, polymeric structure,
chemical composition, colour-
intensity and transparency. Evaluating
these, often unique, parameters
enables us to identify, separate and
sort a very wide range of materials.
Our Separation and Sorting systems
which remove impurities and sort
good material into highly pure frac-
tions are characterized by extremely
short and precise response times.
Product feed systems ensure material
is continuously conveyed and we
guarantee maximum separating and
sorting accuracy even at high through-
put rates.
Detecting and separating
contaminants
Contaminants removed:
■ Metals
■ Plastics
■ Glass
■ Ceramics, porcelain, stones
■ and many others
Materials inspected:
■ Bulk product
■ Liquids and pastes
■ Packaged goods
■ Unpacked and loose product
■ Individual items
Products:
■ End-products (food,
textiles, plastics etc)
■ Industrial raw materials
■ Process material
■ Recycling materials
Sensors can be integrated into all
types of conveying systems
Typical projects:
Food industry:
Plastics industry:
Glass recycling:
The control unit processes
signals from the sensors digitally
and, depending on the version, not
only controls the separating and
sorting equipment but also maintains
a full record of the entire process.
S+S high specification systems are
fully compliant with all relevant
quality assurance standards.
Data management capability
and the use of standard interfaces
facilitate integration into the custo-
mer’s own EDP systems.
Detecting and separating Sorting mixed materials
out-of-specification into segregated fractions
products
Qualitative defects: Types of material:
■ Colour ■ Glass
■ Agglomerations ■ Plastics
■ Breakages/damage ■ Metals
■ Trapped air in product/packs ■ and many others
■ Incorrect placement /
Product:
distribution
■ Bulk materials
Quantitative defects: ■ Individual units
■ Incorrect weight
Sensors can be integrated into:
■ Count errors (incorrect
■ Conveyor systems
quantities)
■ Bulk material flows
Product:
■ End-products (food, textiles,
plastics etc)
■ Industrial raw materials
■ Recycling materials
Sensors can be integrated into all
types of conveying systems
Inspection of packaged chocolate for
■ Foreign bodies (metal, glass, stones etc)
■ Incorrect positioning and missing items
Recycling of PET flakes or PET bottles
■ Separating metal contaminants
■ Sorting by colour
■ Sorting by product
Product and material handling
■ Separating contaminants (metal, ceramic, porcelain etc)
■ Sorting by glass types
■ Sorting by colour
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 For S+S customer focus
is a practical reality.
From the initial fact-
finding stage onwards
S+S offers continuing
support throughout
the entire life cycle of
the system.

Customer Focus. Effective solutions

Project consultation

Feasibility studies

Product tests at the S+S Technical Centre

Trial installations

Training and seminars

Maintenance and spares

24-hour hotline

Worldwide after-sales service

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– worldwide
Whether detecting impurities, foreign bodies or out-of-
specification products, separating or sorting materials, we
always offer customers the most efficient solution for their
needs. From our wide range of equipment we select the
most suitable detection, separation or sorting for product
quality assurance or machine protection and locate it
where it will be most effective: goods inwards inspection,
prior to main processing, at final inspection or after packa-
ging. We supply complete, integrated quality assurance
systems consisting of a number of separating and sorting
stages, each creating a higher level of product quality.
Everything from a single source – a significant advantage
and a major benefit to our customers.
Whenever possible, we suggest the use of systems from our
standard range; they offer high performance, an excellent
price-performance ratio and are readily available.
However we are also happy to develop custom-made
solutions, using multi-disciplinary, highly qualified teams,
expert in the users’ particular industry, products and
applications.
Our customers have direct access
to technical service staff based in
over 50 sales offices and agencies
throughout Europe and the Rest
of the World. The customer can rely
on support at every stage of his
project. Working closely with the
customer’s own production experts
we help identify the critical factors
influencing the inspection or de-
tection process. Specific tests can
be undertaken at the S+S Technical
Centre. Our experts will advise on
the specific suitability of systems
and when required can make trial
systems available to simulate actual
operating conditions.
Before commissioning we make sure
customer’s staff are fully trained.
Follow-up seminars are held regularly
for users who wish to broaden their
knowledge of the equipment and
processes.
Customers are supported throughout
the entire life cycle of the system.
S+S systems are inherently reliable
but when a problem does occur
customers have access to experienced
staff and service engineers via our 24-
hour hotline.
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To identify impurities, material types
and their position in the material
flow, S+S uses high-frequency detec-
tor coils, line-scan cameras, laser
technology, X-ray scanners and close-
range infra-red spectral analysis.
The separation of contaminants
and sub-standard products and the
sorting of mixed materials into single
fractions are carried out by means
of precision mechanical and pneu-
matic devices, for instance reject
flaps, pneumatic pushers, extraction
systems and air blast units.
High-performance magnets are often
the most effective, low-cost solution
for the removal of ferrous metals.
In some applications, magnetic sepa-
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Product development.
Essential for
intelligent
precision products
rators are used at the preliminary
stage to reduce the load on down-
stream metal separators or sorting
systems.
For process control and monitoring
S+S uses the latest digital signal
processors (DSP), which are used to
provide not only fully-automatic,
self-monitoring devices but also
sophisticated self-calibration and
product effect compensation.
Innovation is fundamental to S+S’ success. S+S invests over
10% of its gross annual turnover in research and new product
development. Innovative products have been developed
throughout the company’s history. For example, the ‘Rapid’
range of equipment, first introduced in 1979, was instrumental
in establishing S+S’ position as a leading supplier to the
plastics industry. In 1987 S+S became the first manufacturer
to adopt digital electronics for its industrial detectors and
separators. Again in 2003 S+S led the market by fitting DSP
technology on all of its control units as a standard feature.
The company has always cultivated close ties with many
different industries and this has acted as a stimulus for
innovation.
In the development of new systems and technologies S+S
ensures that current and projected industrial standards and
regulations are taken into account (IFS, CSA / UL, ATEX etc).
The wide variety of demands, including maximum precision
at high flow rates, hygiene and the prevention of explosions,
have led to the development of new, innovative and high-
quality solutions.
Customers’ individual projects are often the springboard for
new product development. S+S has, to date, developed and
implemented over 20,000 individual solutions and the resulting
expertise and skills gained from such projects is what has
enabled the company to secure its position as a market leader.
S+S areas of expertise:

Industrial metal detection

Absolute colour identification

Close-range infra-red

X-ray technology

Laser technology

Digital signal processing

Development projects at S+S

are geared to the demands of our customers
and their applications.
In-house experts work in close knit
multi-disciplinary teams
to achieve the best possible solutions
to the challenges of
New Product Design (NPD)

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 S+S manufacturing
has all the equipment
and facilities
needed for fast,
low-cost production of
Production. high-quality systems
specifically tailored to

Key to maximum flexibility customer’s individual

requirements.

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S+S internal
production capabilities:
Development work
for customer orders
Laser cutting
CNC machine tools
Mechanical assembly
Surface treatment
Pre- and final assembly
Electronic testing facilities
Quality management
Access to external
testing laboratories
All core mechanical and electronic
assemblies are developed and
manufactured in-house by S+S and
we have all the necessary equipment
and facilities from laser cutting
of critical mechanical components
to our own surface finishing.
Specific high-technology components
and larger quantities of standard
elements are sourced from specialist,
high-quality suppliers who meet our
quality and cost effectiveness objec-
tives. This supplier network has been
developed over many years, and our
close relationship with suppliers
enables us to accommodate peaks in
order levels and urgent delivery
requirements without the need for
compromise.
As a matter of principle, S+S carries
out 100% final assembly and pro-
duct testing, key to absolute quality
assurance, within our own premises.
The internal S+S organisation is geared to versatility, from
purchasing through to production, and can respond quickly
and flexibly to meet customer requirements. Approximately
80% of the systems supplied by S+S are modified or specially
developed to meet customers’ individual needs.
Special solutions are allocated to dedicated project teams.
The technical sales representative for the customer is an
integral part of the project team to ensure that the solution is
engineered precisely in accordance with the customer’s
requirements.
Design and production are closely linked with short lines of
communication; this ensures that even complex designs are
handled efficiently.
Over 80 technically qualified staff, highly experienced in
dealing with challenging projects, regardless of complexity,
are directly involved in the production process.
All production stages are monitored by a complete quality
management system, using high-precision testing equipment.
On the rare occasion that no suitable testing apparatus
is available on the market then S+S develops its own, for
example our opto-electronic test equipment was designed
and built in-house.
This all-embracing quality control process ensures that S+S
systems operate continuously to the high standards our
customers expect.
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The S+S Corporate philosophy.
Skill, dedication and trust
Purity – in the sense of removing contaminants,
foreign bodies or below spec products from
production processes is a matter of economic
sense and a shared responsibility.
It is a responsibility we accept and share with
our customers by solving the tasks they set us
with skill, dedication and enthusiasm. We are
committed to the task. From every project we
undertake we seek to further develop our core
areas of expertise.
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We monitor technical progress care-
fully and work to bring our own inno-
vations to maturity as soon as the
technology has proved its reliability.
S+S seeks to find effective, simple
yet often sophisticated methods of
satisfying complex demands. Techno-
logy is used in the most appropriate
way and not just for its own sake.
Everything we do is inspired by our
collective enthusiasm and commit-
ment. We welcome the challenges
presented by difficult, seemingly
insurmountable problems and the
motivation of finding a successful
solution – one that will produce
precision results, reliable operation
and requires minimal maintenance.
We expect our systems, once installed
and commissioned, to simply get on
with the job, operating quietly and
efficiently – confirmation that we
have solved another problem in the
best interests of our customer.
Company data:

Customers in over 60 countries

More than 50 agencies and

sales offices worldwide

Export rate: over 50%

130 employees

Company founded in 1976

General managers:
Dipl.-Bw. (FH) Karl Eibl,
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Helmuth Frisch

We would be delighted to
welcome you to our
head office in Schönberg

85
Nürnberg
Regensburg

A3

Deggendorf Grafenau
533
Degggendorf
‘autobahn’ junction 533 Schönberg
Hengersberg
exit
A92 85

München
Landshut A3

Passau

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S+S
Separation and
Sorting Technology
GmbH

Regener Str. 130

D-94513 Schönberg
Germany
Tel. +49 8554 308-0
Fax +49 8554 2606
info@se-so-tec.com
www.se-so-tec.com

www.se-so-tec.com

Concept: Habich CI, Designgruppe Flath & Frank