OSENC Magnetic Separation Gauss and pull force are not interchangeable. A Gauss measurement describes magnetic flux density at a defined probe position. A pull-force test measures the force required to separate a defined ferrous test piece from a magnetic
OSENC Magnetic Separation Ordinary permanent magnetic separators are most effective on ferromagnetic contaminants such as iron and many carbon steels. Aluminum, copper, brass, bronze and most other non-ferrous metals are not removed by an ordinary static magnet. Stainless steel
OSENC Magnetic Separation Sometimes—but not reliably from the words “stainless steel” alone. Ferritic and martensitic stainless steels are generally more magnetic, while annealed austenitic grades such as many 304 and 316 products may respond weakly. Cutting, cold working, wear
OSENC Magnetic Separation Magnetic separator efficiency is determined by the entire separation system: target properties, liberation, working distance, feed presentation, speed, magnetic circuit, retention, cleaning and discharge. Increasing one surface-Gauss number cannot correct a buried target, unstable feed or
OSENC Magnetic Separation Validate performance by defining the target and acceptance metric, using representative material, controlling the separator and feed settings, measuring feed and output fractions, repeating the trial and documenting limitations. A Gauss reading or empty-machine run confirms
OSENC Magnetic Separation Select a suspended magnet from the conveyor geometry, burden depth, belt speed, target iron, rated suspension height and cleaning duty. Belt width alone is not a sufficient sizing method. First decide whether manual cleaning is acceptable
