Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS) makes aluminum scrap and dust collection systems designed specifically for beverage can and closure manufacturing. From the moment aluminum coil enters production, every stage generates trim, slugs, and fine dust that must be captured with precision.

Cupping presses cut and shape coil into cups, producing edge trim and offcuts. Bodymakers form container walls at high speed, creating fine aluminum dust and occasional mis‑drawn pieces. Trimmers remove excess material from formed bodies, producing continuous ribbons of scrap. Washers and decorators add coatings and graphics, releasing overspray and airborne particulates. Necking and seaming operations generate small amounts of trim and dust during forming and closing. End‑making lines stamp and curl closures, including bottle caps and can ends, producing slugs, trim, and fine particles.

Without a dedicated aluminum scrap and dust collection system, this byproduct accumulates quickly, reducing efficiency, complicating compliance, and creating housekeeping challenges. Aluminum dust in particular requires careful control to protect workers, equipment, and air quality.

ERS systems capture scrap and dust at the source, consolidate flow, and move material seamlessly out of the production environment. Our pneumatic scrap conveyance solutions transport trim ribbons and slugs efficiently through enclosed ducting, while dust collectors control fine particulates from bodymakers, washers, and decorators. Integrated scrap handling ensures clean aluminum recovery for recycling. Energy‑efficient designs lower operating costs while maintaining compliance with environmental standards.

Competing with Innoveyance, Impact Air Systems, IntegratedAIR, AT Industrial, and RGS Vacuum Systems, ERS builds complete engineered solutions tailored for aluminum can and closure production. We don’t adapt equipment from other industries — we design for the speed, precision, and compliance requirements of modern container plants.

By turning aluminum scrap and dust into a recoverable resource, manufacturers improve margins, support sustainability commitments, and maintain safer, cleaner production environments. With ERS systems in place, high‑speed lines remain efficient, profitable, and environmentally responsible.

Engineered Recycling Systems delivers high‑efficiency dust collection systems for tissue converting, hygiene product manufacturing, and paper packaging. Our solutions ensure OSHA and NFPA compliance, clean air, and energy‑efficient dust filtration.

At Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS), we design advanced dust collection systems for tissue converting and hygiene production facilities. Airborne fibers and dust are captured directly at the source, protecting operators, stabilizing production, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and NFPA dust safety standards. Our technology integrates seamlessly into high‑speed converting lines, providing tissue dust filtration that maintains air quality and reduces fiber buildup, hygiene product dust control for diaper and personal care manufacturing, energy‑efficient dust filtration that lowers operating costs while maintaining performance, workplace safety in tissue industry through improved visibility and reduced fire risk, and tissue converting dust extraction that keeps production lines clean and compliant.

Dust is compacted into recyclable pucks, simplifying disposal and supporting clean air manufacturing practices. Trusted by leading manufacturers in tissue converting, hygiene products, corrugated board, and paper packaging, ERS systems deliver reliability and efficiency across the industry.

Clean air isn’t optional—it’s operational. Let ERS engineer your solution.

The U.S. recycling industry in 2025 is shaped by rising e‑waste volumes, volatile commodity markets, and growing sustainability mandates. Copper demand continues to surge as electrification expands across energy, automotive, and infrastructure sectors. At the same time, recyclers face pressure to deliver cleaner material streams and higher recovery rates while managing cost and labor challenges.

Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS) provides solutions designed for this environment. Our copper recovery systems maximize yield from electric motors, wire, cable, and shredder scrap, producing high‑purity copper that supports profitability even when market conditions shift. Built with mechanical precision and engineered durability, ERS technology reduces downtime and ensures recyclers can operate efficiently under demanding conditions.

By transforming discarded motors and cables into valuable resources, ERS systems contribute directly to the circular economy. This approach helps recyclers align with sustainability goals while securing consistent output in a competitive market.

Discover how ERS recycling solutions can strengthen your operation. Learn more about our full range of copper recovery systems today.

Maximize Yield from ASR Fines with ERS Retrofitting and Recovery Systems

Scrap yards across North America are unlocking new value from their automotive shredder residue (ASR), especially the fines stream that’s often landfilled or overlooked. At Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS), we design and deliver ASR fines recovery systems that isolate high-purity copper, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals from 1-inch-minus car fluff. Our technology combines calibrated airflow, magnetic and eddy current separation, and advanced filtration to achieve clean separation, high resale value, and reduced landfill volume.

ERS systems are modular, scalable, and built to integrate into existing ASR lines with minimal disruption. Whether you’re retrofitting an established flow or adding fines recovery for the first time, we tailor each system to your layout, throughput goals, and material mix. Our field teams provide diagnostics, training, and performance tuning to ensure long-term reliability and maximum yield.

ERS installations are already helping scrap yards boost recovery rates, reduce waste, and strengthen their competitive position. If you’re ready to retrofit or reinvent your ASR fines recovery process, talk to ERS today and discover what your fines stream is really worth.

ERS black mass recovery systems are engineered to separate copper, aluminum, and other metal fractions from black mass—a fine granular material derived from shredded lithium-ion batteries. These systems are designed for recyclers and processors seeking high-throughput performance, consistent recovery rates, and low impurity output.

Each system is tailored to the customer’s feedstock and operational requirements, with a focus on scalable throughput and precise separation. ERS does not offer tolling or material processing services. Instead, we provide complete engineered solutions that enable clients to operate independently with full control over their recovery process.

Black mass recovery presents unique challenges in terms of material variability, metal purity, and system integration. ERS addresses these through modular design, robust separation technology, and proven installation workflows. Our systems are already supporting battery recycling and metals recovery operations across multiple sectors.

For organizations evaluating black mass processing options, ERS offers technical consultation and system engineering to match specific material profiles and facility layouts. Our goal is to deliver reliable, high-performance recovery systems that meet the demands of modern recycling and circular materials management.

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ERS designs and delivers engineered solutions for recovering copper and aluminum from insulated wire, multi-conductor cable, auto harnesses, and radiator scrap. Our systems combine heavy-duty shredders, precision granulators, and advanced magnetic and eddy current separators to maximize purity and throughput.

Whether you're a scrap processor, wire manufacturer, or industrial recycler, ERS systems help you reduce outsourcing, retain control over material flow, and increase ROI. Each installation is tailored to your facility layout and scrap profile, with options for dust collection, filtration, and automated discharge.

✔️ High-purity copper and aluminum recovery

✔️ Reduced landfill volume and material loss

✔️ Scalable systems for compact or high-volume operations

ERS copper recovery systems are built for long-term performance, environmental compliance, and seamless integration into existing workflows. From compact setups to full-scale lines, we help you take back the metal—and take back the margin.

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High-speed tissue and hygiene production generates airborne dust and trim waste that threaten product quality, equipment uptime, and workplace safety. ERS delivers engineered dust collection and air filtration systems designed to meet the demands of modern converting lines.

Our solutions integrate vacuum transfer, cyclone separation, and multi-stage filtration to capture fine particulates and trim waste at the source. Whether you're running embossing, perforation, rewinding, or packaging stations, ERS systems maintain clean airflow and reduce fire risk.

Each installation is tailored to your facility layout and production volume, with options for automated bin emptying, filter monitoring, and CCM® OCT filtration for enhanced compliance.

✔️ Reduce airborne contamination and fire hazards

✔️ Support OSHA and workplace safety standards

✔️ Improve long-term equipment performance and uptime

From retrofit upgrades to turnkey installations, ERS helps hygiene manufacturers protect product integrity, meet air quality regulations, and keep converting lines running clean.

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Electric motor recycling systems from ERS are engineered for high-efficiency scrap processing across industrial, appliance, and vehicle motor streams. Whether you're handling mixed motor scrap or specialized recovery applications, ERS delivers precision-engineered solutions tailored to your throughput and recovery goals.

At Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS), we specialize in turnkey electric motor recycling systems that streamline operations and maximize yield. Our advanced motor processing technology is designed for consistent uptime, clean separation, and scalable performance—ideal for industrial recycling facilities seeking reliable automation.

ERS systems are built to handle motor scrap from appliances, vehicles, and industrial equipment. This includes the processing of meatballs—a common industry term for dense motor cores typically found in alternators and starters. These units contain tightly wound copper and steel components that require specialized separation systems to recover valuable materials efficiently.

From initial evaluation and design to installation, service, and support, we provide complete solutions for motor recycling operations of all sizes. With our expertise in high-performance recycling, we help businesses optimize their scrap recovery while contributing to sustainable resource utilization.

Whether you're upgrading an existing line or launching a new facility, ERS delivers the automation and efficiency your operation demands.

A paper converting manufacturer recently reached out to ERS after expanding their production lines and facing a familiar challenge: scrap and dust accumulation was becoming too much to handle manually. With no automated systems in place, the operation needed a long-term solution to keep pace with growth.

ERS is the go-to partner for manufacturers facing these exact problems. Our trim removal and dust collection systems are engineered to handle high-volume scrap, airborne fiber, and production waste—automatically and efficiently. Whether you're producing paper-based foodware like cups and plates, tissue rolls, or corrugated boxes, ERS delivers turnkey solutions that integrate directly into your process.

From trim extraction to dust containment, our systems help converting facilities reduce labor, improve air quality, and maintain clean, uninterrupted production. We support paper converting, tissue converting, and corrugated packaging operations with scalable solutions that grow alongside your output—no matter the format, speed, or material.

If you're scaling up and scrap is slowing you down, ERS is ready to help. Let’s build your solution.

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A major U.S. wire manufacturer has recently installed a complete wire chopping and recycling system from ERS. The system was designed to process the company’s own production scrap—material that naturally accumulates during wire manufacturing. Every production run generates copper scrap from trimming, changeovers, and off-spec cuts. In the past, this material was sold to external scrap yards, a common practice across the industry. But after evaluating the economics, the manufacturer realized that recycling in-house with an ERS system delivers significantly higher returns.

By recovering copper directly from their own wire scrap, the company now retains full control over material flow and value. The ERS system integrates seamlessly into their production environment, turning a predictable byproduct into a profitable resource. This shift not only improves margins but also supports sustainability and long-term operational efficiency.

ERS systems are engineered specifically for wire and cable producers who want to capture more value from their own process. Whether you're manufacturing THHN, bare copper, or multi-conductor cable, our turnkey solutions help you recover metals, reduce waste, and close the loop on production scrap.

If you're a wire or cable manufacturer looking to capture more value from your own scrap, ERS delivers the system that makes it possible. Let’s talk about how in-house wire recycling can boost your margins and streamline your operation. Contact us today to start building your solution.

Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS) supports recyclers and logistics partners who handle bulk returns of small electronics from major retailers. These returns—classified as e-waste or e-scrap—include chargers, headphones, tablets, and accessories that are no longer sellable but still contain recoverable copper, aluminum, and trace metals.

ERS systems are designed to process pre-sorted or bulk-fed material streams, isolating valuable metal fractions through calibrated airflow, magnetic and eddy current separation, and advanced filtration. Dust control and trace metal recovery are built into every system, with optional CCM® OCT filters available for enhanced compliance and workplace safety.

Whether you're handling retail returns, liquidation lots, or mixed e-waste, ERS systems deliver consistent performance and maximize ROI. Each system is tailored to fit your layout, throughput goals, and material mix—helping reduce landfill volume and strengthen your competitive position in the electronics recycling market.

With demand for copper, aluminum, and rare metals rising across EV, consumer tech, and renewable sectors, recovering metals from retail e-waste and e-scrap is a strategic advantage. ERS helps recyclers turn complexity into opportunity.

If your operation handles electronics returns and wants to recover more from every device, ERS is ready to deliver a solution engineered for results.

Engineered Recycling Systems (ERS) is helping scrap yards across North America unlock more value from their automotive shredder residue (ASR) by upgrading fines recovery systems or integrating new ones into existing ASR lines. As demand for copper, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals continues to rise, maximizing recovery from ASR fines is no longer optional—it’s essential.

ERS systems are engineered to extract high-purity metals from the fines stream, which often contains overlooked fractions of valuable material. Whether a facility is already running fines recovery or only processing coarse ASR, ERS can design and install a tailored solution that fits the current layout and boosts overall yield. This includes complete fines recovery integration for operations that have not yet tapped into the potential of their ASR fines.

The recovery process uses calibrated airflow, magnetic and eddy current separation, and advanced filtration to isolate copper, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals from car fluff and mixed shredder residue. Dust control and compliance are built into every system, with optional CCM® OCT filters available to capture airborne particles and recover trace metal fines.

ERS works directly with scrap yards to assess existing performance, identify recovery gaps, and configure systems that meet throughput goals while reducing waste. With proven results in demanding applications, ERS equipment helps facilities recover more metal, reduce landfill volume, and strengthen their competitive position in the recycling market.

If your operation is ready to upgrade its ASR fines recovery—or add fines recovery to an existing ASR line—ERS is ready to deliver a solution engineered for results.