Abstract: Waste segregating apparatus for separating selected nonferromagnetic conductive metals from other nonferromagnetic materials in a commingled supply thereof, comprising means for forming a moving supply of shredded nonferromagnetic materials into a plurality of streams, a first separation stage comprising a plurality of adjustable ramps for receiving respective streams and including steady-state magnetic means for splitting each stream into at least three streamlets containing materials having different conductivity characteristics, and a second separation stage comprising additional ramps for receiving selected ones of said streamlets and separating them still further into additional streamlets.

Abstract: A rotary drum air classifier apparatus for separating light and heavy materials introduced into the drum by conveyor means, means for producing a flow of air at relatively high velocity through the drum for entraining light materials, heating means encircling the drum for radiatively heating the drum and drying materials therein during the separation process, and means at one end of the drum for heating air as it enters the drum for further assisting in the drying process.

Abstract: A screw conveyor for moving water-laden materials from one location to another comprising a feeder screw extending longitudinally within an enclosing duct or housing and a dewatering cylinder closely encircling the screw and comprised of closely spaced elements of substantially triangular or teardrop cross-sectional shape to remove water from the material as it is moved progressively along the duct by the flights of the screw.

Abstract: A rotary drum air classifier system which includes a side feed hopper by which mixed materials to be separated are fed to a screw feed which deposits the materials inside the drum for major separation into light and heavy materials, the screw feed being longitudinally adjustable and including air injection means for fluidizing the mixed materials as they are being transported to the drum and thus accomplishing a preliminary stage of air classification during the time the mixed materials are transiting the length of the feed screw.