In research laboratories, small-scale equipment makes it possible to simulate real-world operating conditions of industrial plants and gather critical technical data before investing in full-scale machinery. Using a laboratory electrostatic separator, such as those in the StokkermilLab range, allows engineers to evaluate separation performance between materials, analyze the impact of particle size distribution, optimize process parameters, and reduce risks in industrial system design. These bench-scale tests help accurately predict how materials will behave in actual recycling facilities, making the research process more efficient and reliable.
Electrostatic separation is based on differences in electrical conductivity between materials. When particles are exposed to a controlled electrostatic field, conductive materials behave differently than non-conductive (insulating) ones. With the advanced control systems used in StokkermilLab separators, key process parameters—such as electrode angle, splitter position, and vibratory table frequency—can be precisely adjusted. This enables highly accurate separation, even between materials with very similar physical properties, such as plastic granules and metal fractions commonly found in industrial recycling streams.
StokkermilLab laboratory electrostatic separators are widely used in applications such as wire and cable recycling, copper recovery, e-scrap (WEEE) processing, separation of engineered plastics and composite materials, and recovery of metals from mixed streams. Testing with this equipment allows operators to evaluate the commercial viability of recycling processes and supports engineers and researchers in developing more efficient and sustainable material recovery solutions.
StokkermilLab laboratory electrostatic separators are essential tools for universities, R&D centers, and companies working in recycling technology development. Thanks to precise testing capabilities and the ability to simulate different operating scenarios, these systems help design more efficient and sustainable separation processes. Explore the full range of laboratory equipment and request a demo on the dedicated StokkermilLab lab machinery page.
