An apparatus for providing free wire reclamation from a granulated stream
of mixed metallic and nonmetallic material comprises a vibratory conveyor
having a trough assembly mounted on a suspension system and coupled to a
motor for causing the suspension system to vibrate. The trough assembly
includes upper and lower vibrating troughs extending parallel to one
another, the upper trough including at least one gap of a predetermined
width. Each trough is arranged so as to feed a different output
collection point, and at least one declumping zone comprising at least
one perforated deck is situated in-line with the upper and lower troughs.
A magnetic separator is arranged above the gap in the upper trough so as
to pick up free metal. Rubber granules fall through the gap and are
deposited in a receptacle, while metal is deposited on the upper trough
which feeds a separate receptacle.