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Magnetic Separation Resources
Read before choosing a separator. A wrong model can still miss iron. Wet feed changes everything.
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Start With Your Material
Do not start with machine names. Start with what runs on your line.
| Material Problem | What To Check | Likely Resource |
|---|---|---|
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Dry Powder Separation Guide | |
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Magnetic Separator for Plastic Flakes | |
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Magnetic Separation for Glass Cullet | |
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Slag Metal Recovery Guide | |
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Mineral Processing Resources | |
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Wet Material Separation Guide | |
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Overband Magnet Selection Guide | |
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Can Magnets Remove Stainless Steel? |
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Check My Material FitSeparator Comparison Notes
Compare machines before asking for price. Price means nothing if the model misses metal.
| Separator Type | Best For | Typical Gauss Range | Working Distance | Feed Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Drum Separator | Dry fines to medium | 1,500 - 10,000 | Contact | Dry / Semi-wet | Continuous cleaning |
| Suspended Magnet * | Tramp iron removal | 1,000 - 6,000 | 300 - 2,000 mm | Dry / Wet | Simple, effective |
| Overband Magnet * | Conveyor protection | 1,000 - 6,500 | 200 - 600 mm | Dry / Wet | Auto cleaning helps |
| Magnetic Pulley | Head pulley option | 800 - 2,000 | Contact | Dry / Wet | Compact solution |
| Magnetic Grate | Large lump / trash | 3,000 - 12,000 | Contact | Dry / Wet | High intensity |
| Magnetic Drawer | Fine metal capture | 3,000 - 12,000 | Contact | Dry | Manual or auto clean |
| Wet Drum Separator | Wet slurries | 1,500 - 8,000 | Contact | Wet | Counter-current wash |
| Eddy Current Separator | Non-ferrous recovery | - | 50 - 300 mm | Dry | Not a magnet |
* Most common for general purpose lines.
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