Metal Separators

Basic Type Metal Separators

Basic metal separators remove unwanted metals from existing static or moving equipment by replacing or adding components. The most common are magnetic plates, used to remove unwanted ferromagnetic pieces up to 200 mm at short distance from continuously fed belts and conveyors. Plates are mounted at optimal distance to the conveyor where metal is unwanted. High-strength plates are particularly preferred in mining, cement and food crushing industries. Permanent drum types are produced to suit the desired working conditions, diameter and dimensions, installable at conveyor ends or hopper inlets in any size. Magnetic bars are used to remove unwanted ferromagnetic particles of 0.001–50 mm diameter from a maximum distance of 20 mm during production. They are mounted directly on machines or production lines where metal is undesired and are widely used in hygienic food, pharmaceutical and plastic industries; available in various field strengths, diameters and lengths, individually or in bundles. With high-magnetism neodymium magnets up to 12,000 Gauss is achievable. AISI 316 stainless steel tubes with perforated or closed-end designs are available; standard magnetic bars operate up to 80–150 °C.