The new sorting system will combine Innov-X’s QXR-G – a high volume X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) system that sorts glass by highly specific material chemistry, and Binder’s novel REDWAVE technology – a high volume system offering optical sorting capabilities. The marriage will result in a high speed system that differentiates glass on the basis of chemical composition to identify and extract specific cullet contaminants.
Under the agreement, Binder will not only participate in the development, but will also provide sales and marketing support for the new glass sorter. “This is exciting news for the glass recycling industry,” says Don Sackett, president and chief executive officer of Innov-X Systems. “Our XRF expertise combined with Binder’s extensive experience in optical glass sorting and their proven mechanical equipment will allow us to bring this much needed technology to market in a time-frame that we could not achieve on our own.”
Gerhard Glawitsch, sales manager of BT-Wolfgang, says, “We are excited with the opportunity to work with Innov-X. This joint development represents an effective solution to the problem of glass ceramics separation and the limited allowed percentage of lead in recycled glass. This new sorting system will be the answer to current and new market demands in the near future.”
Innov-X Systems is a US based innovator of portable XRF technology.
BT-Wolfgang is an Austria based developer of optical sorters for the glass recycling industry.
