Removal of unwanted metal impurities, such as nails, nuts, bolts and other ferrous substances from the mother feed in various process industries, like coal handling plants, cement manufacturing, food grains processing and in other similar industries, is very critical. This is so because the impurities can cause harm to the substance if it is meant for human consumption. They can even damage the machinery, such as roller surfaces, while the grinding process is underway. So a magnetic-field arrangement is usually provided on the conveyor belt to pull away and remove these ferrous tramps. Plate Magnets offer one of the most convenient and effective methods of removal of ferrous particles on conveyors or chutes.
Types and Specifications
These magnets are of two types; a) where the plates are encased in a box arrangement normally termed as flush face separator and b) where the plates are directly exposed in the arrangement. In fixing the magnetic separator arrangement, you can opt for any angle, in the same direction as the material is flowing, in the direction opposite to the angle in which the material is flowing or in a directly vertical angle where the material flows vertically down, and the magnet will pull the ferrous contaminants onto its surface and retain it on the surface, to be cleaned periodically.
The next specification the buyer must turn his or her attention to is the application for which the Plate Magnet is being ordered and whether it is a light duty or a heavy-duty application. This will be decided by the width of the conveyor and how much material is flowing through the conveyors and at what speed. The light-duty magnets might not be very effective if the distance to be covered to attract the iron particles is over 2 inches. On the other hand, the heavy-duty magnets can be powerful enough up to even 5 inches. The material of construction, such as rare earth or ceramic materials, also determines whether the application is for light or heavy duty.
Applications and Advantages
Typically, industries such as food processing, chemicals and plastics and other manufacturing industries find magnetic separators as an integral part of their raw material preparation for removal of impurities. The manufacturers and suppliers of permanent magnets work closely with their customer industries, in designing better and more efficient magnetic separators. The design of the magnet has to be properly integrated with the design of the customer’s plant and equipments. The great advantage of these magnets is that they do not need electricity to operate and are easy to clean and maintain and also last for long, keeping the costs under control. The end user has to select the best in the business so that they get the magnetic separator that does the perfect job for them.
Types and Specifications
These magnets are of two types; a) where the plates are encased in a box arrangement normally termed as flush face separator and b) where the plates are directly exposed in the arrangement. In fixing the magnetic separator arrangement, you can opt for any angle, in the same direction as the material is flowing, in the direction opposite to the angle in which the material is flowing or in a directly vertical angle where the material flows vertically down, and the magnet will pull the ferrous contaminants onto its surface and retain it on the surface, to be cleaned periodically.
The next specification the buyer must turn his or her attention to is the application for which the Plate Magnet is being ordered and whether it is a light duty or a heavy-duty application. This will be decided by the width of the conveyor and how much material is flowing through the conveyors and at what speed. The light-duty magnets might not be very effective if the distance to be covered to attract the iron particles is over 2 inches. On the other hand, the heavy-duty magnets can be powerful enough up to even 5 inches. The material of construction, such as rare earth or ceramic materials, also determines whether the application is for light or heavy duty.
Applications and Advantages
Typically, industries such as food processing, chemicals and plastics and other manufacturing industries find magnetic separators as an integral part of their raw material preparation for removal of impurities. The manufacturers and suppliers of permanent magnets work closely with their customer industries, in designing better and more efficient magnetic separators. The design of the magnet has to be properly integrated with the design of the customer’s plant and equipments. The great advantage of these magnets is that they do not need electricity to operate and are easy to clean and maintain and also last for long, keeping the costs under control. The end user has to select the best in the business so that they get the magnetic separator that does the perfect job for them.
