Austin AI LIBS QLR-MnF Sensor Sorter

Hickman Shearer is offering an Austin AI LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) QLR-MnF Sensor Sorter for sale via negotiated sale by private treaty on the instructions of a major finance company. Installed in 2021 and maintained to full OEM guidelines, this is an opportunity to acquire a specialist, chemistry-based sorting system at a fraction of its original invoice value. Using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, the QLR-MnF identifies scrap metal by elemental composition rather than conventional sensor methods alone, enabling separation of alloys that are otherwise indistinguishable on the sort line. This delivers high-purity output streams suited to direct remelt and recycling applications, making the system particularly effective in aluminium recycling, scrap processing, and secondary smelting operations where precise alloy separation drives value recovery and process efficiency. The unit is available in-situ, with removal and relocation to be arranged by the buyer. Key Specifications: Austin AI LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) QLR-MnF Sensor Sorter Installed 2021 (used) Chemistry-based elemental composition sorting Delivers high-purity, furnace-ready output streams Suited to aluminium recycling, scrap processing & secondary smelting Maintained to full OEM guidelines Available in-situ; Buyer-managed removal/relocation