An ideal recycling solution of Windshifter

Windshifter Introduction:

The windshifter, also known as an air classifier or air separator, is a mechanical sorting device designed to separate materials based on their density and aerodynamic properties.  

It utilizes of air flow to segregate lighter materials (such as plastics, paper, and textiles) from heavier materials (such as glass, metals, and stones) within a stream of mixed waste.

A typical windshifter system consists of:

1. Feed Hopper: Where mixed waste materials are initially deposited.

2. Conveyor Belt: Transports the waste material evenly towards the air separation chamber.

3. Air Separation Chamber: Contains fans and air jets that create an airflow strong enough to lift lighter materials, while heavier materials fall downwards.

4. Discharge Chutes: Separate streams for different materials, directing them towards subsequent sorting processes or storage bins.

Principle of Operation: 

The airflow generated within the chamber is carefully calibrated to lift lightweight materials (lower density) upwards, while heavier materials(higher density) are unaffected and continue along the conveyor.

Material Stratification: As the waste material moves through the chamber, the airflow causes stratification based on material density, effectively segregating materials into different streams.

Adjustable Parameters: Variables such as air velocity, angle of the conveyor belt, and separation chamber configuration can be adjusted to optimize sorting efficiency based on the specific characteristics of the waste stream.

Applications in Municipal Solid Waste Management. Windshifter finds diverse applications in MSW management processes, contributing significantly to recycling efforts and waste diversion from landfills. 

Advantages of Windshifter:

1.High sorting efficiency: it can quickly separate materials and improve processing efficiency.

2.Wide range of application: can deal with a variety of types of materials or waste, such as chemical, graphite, rubber, pharmaceutical, dyes, oil, food, building materials and other industries related materials, as well as urban solid waste, building decoration waste, stale waste, etc.

3.Improve the purity of separation: The use of air as the separation medium can more accurately separate light substances, ensure that the purity of recycled aggregates, etc., is conducive to the subsequent reuse of resources.

4.High output: Large quantities of materials or waste can be processed quickly, reducing labor costs.

5.Good environmental performance: Dust is generally not generated during the work process, avoiding harm to the environment and human health, and will not produce secondary pollution, effectively protecting the environment.