Magnetic separators

Choose a separator for the installation

Start with how the material moves through the process. Dimensions or a gauss value alone cannot establish separation performance.

Insert inside an installation

For a separating element installed inside the process. Check the cross-section, mounting and access for cleaning.

Magnetic rods
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Hopper or gravity chute

For arranging rods across the material flow. Consider flow restriction and the material's tendency to bridge.

Magnetic grates
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Above a conveyor belt

For material moving on a belt. Specify belt width, layer depth and the distance from the separator.

Magnetic beams
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Manual sample inspection

For checking accessible material or a sample. A sample result does not guarantee the performance of the whole line.

Separators with a handle
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Magnetic grippers move steel parts; they do not clean material. View magnetic grippers.

Compare separator models

Choose one type and 2 to 4 different models. A comparison does not replace a trial with your actual material.

Gauss measures induction at the measuring point, not capture distance or performance in your line. Missing data is not zero. Check availability on the product page.

Include material, throughput, temperature and installation dimensions. You can attach one drawing or photo.

Separator construction and field — DHIT materials

Materials from the existing guide show the magnet arrangement and where filings collect. They illustrate operation, not measured performance in your process. View the technical guide.

Choose a separator for its place in the process

The types in this category serve different places in a production line, not simply different levels of performance. Built-in magnetic rods work inside a chute or pipe; grates and hopper filters catch contamination at a vessel inlet and can be removed for cleaning. Hand-held separators are used for spot checks rather than installed as a continuous process stage. Overband beams work above a conveyor without touching the material. Magnetic lifters serve a different purpose: moving steel parts, not separating contaminants. Start with the task before comparing specifications.

Specifications to compare

Compare the magnetic flux density at the working surface, the reach of the field, rod length and product weight. In a hand-held separator, weight affects comfort during repeated use. Match rod length to the depth of the material layer. Check the magnet grade and the steel used for the housing on the chosen product card; neither the grade nor one quoted field reading describes performance in every installation.

Where magnetic separators are used

Rods and grates can catch ferromagnetic fragments before processing equipment. Overband beams are used where a stream of bulk material passes beneath the separator. Hand-held models can help inspect a sample or an incoming batch. The right design depends on flow speed, material depth and the contaminant being sought. Check the selected model's construction and cleaning requirements before use.

What a magnetic separator cannot do

A magnetic separator captures ferromagnetic material; it will not reliably remove aluminium, copper, brass or non-magnetic stainless steel. This category does not include powered electromagnets or pressurised liquid filters. A useful recommendation requires the installation's flow rate, material depth and expected contaminant size. Ask about unusual applications before ordering rather than assuming one separator fits every process.