Weber SilverEx: Advanced Silver Recovery

Setting the global standard for industrial silver extraction, the Weber SilverEx provides a fully automated, high-capacity solution for recovering silver from BX and CD chemicals. Drawing on nearly 50 years of industry expertise, our system is engineered to help photolabs transition to a high-efficiency circular economy. By maintaining real-time pH-optimization and utilizing precision filtering, we ensure near-total silver recovery while meeting the stringent 2026 EU wastewater directives regarding heavy metals. Designed for the modern era, the SilverEx process consumes less than 50% of the energy of legacy systems, providing a high-performance solution that is as economically profitable as it is ecologically responsible.

Precision Engineering

The primary objective of every modern photofinisher and professional lab is to maximize silver recovery while minimizing environmental impact. The Weber SilverEx is the professional choice for a circular economy, replacing legacy systems from Weinmann or CPAC with superior German-engineered efficiency.

Key Performance Specifications

  • High Yield: Recovers up to 99.9% of all silver; processes 400l every 3 hours.
  • Energy Efficient: Uses 50% less energy than any other industrial-scale silver extraction machine.
  • Smart Control: Features an integrated pH regulator and high-end Siemens touch panel.
  • Scalable: Available in 3 different sizes to suit any lab volume.
Weber SilverEx Machine - Industrial silver extraction and recovery for photofinishers, photo labs and waste management, recycling of photographic chemicals such as bleachfix

Unmatched Performance & Industrial Automation

The Weber SilverEx is a fully automated, "set-and-forget" solution. Equipped with intelligent pH probes and controllers, the system automatically adjusts the chemical environment to the optimal level for maximum extraction. To ensure total operational safety, the machine is digitally connected to all surrounding tanks, preventing any risk of chemical overflow.

With over 20 years of continuous engineering, the Weber SilverEx is capable of recovering silver down to <0.1g per liter.

The Professional Choice for a Circular Economy

When integrated with our Photographic Chemical Mixer, the entire process becomes a closed-loop system. Aside from a simple 1-minute probe cleaning every six months, the system manages every tank, pH level, and input automatically—allowing you to focus on delivering the highest quality photo products.

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