Correctly separate ferromagnetic and electrically conductive metals
For plant protection, process safety or product quality, it can be essential to use ferromagnetic or electrically conductive metals. separate, to achieve the desired results.
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Ferromagnetic metals - at a glance
| Definition: | Ferromagnetic metals can be picked up and separated using a magnet. |
|---|---|
| Quality improvement: | Separating metals prevents contamination and improves product quality. |
| System protection: | Separation protects machines from damage and reduces maintenance costs. |
| Recycling efficiency: | The targeted separation of metals increases recycling efficiency. |
| Areas of application: | Magnetic separator systems are used in a wide range of industries such as food production and plastics production. |
Overview of ferromagnetic metals
Ferromagnetic metals are defined as:
- Iron
- Cobalt
- Steel
- Nickel
- Manganese
- Gadolinium
- Lodestone
However, it is not only ferromagnetic metals that can cause problems in the product or process, Separate non-ferrous metals such as:
- Aluminium
- Copper
- brass
- Gold
- silver
- non-magnetisable steels such as stainless steel
Ferromagnetism in the context of magnets
Ferromagnetism is a form of magnetism that is particularly strong in certain materials such as Iron or cobalt occurs. This property enables a material to change its behaviour under the influence of an external magnetic field. to magnetise yourself and magnetism permanent even after the external magnetic field has been removed.
Although Pure iron is the most magnetisable material, it cannot usually be used for industrial applications. In order to achieve certain mechanical properties, there is a wide range of different alloys. The magnetisability of a metal depends on the type and quantity of alloy components added.
Why should ferromagnetic metals be separated?
Separating ferromagnetic metals from different material streams is a difficult task for important for several reasons:
- Improve product quality: In many industries, such as the food and plastics industries, the purity of the materials is crucial for the quality of the end product. By removing ferromagnetic metals, contamination is reduced, which increases the quality and safety of the products.
- Protection of machines and systems: Ferromagnetic metals can cause damage in production plants if they get into machines that are not designed for them. Removing them protects expensive system components from wear and failure, which in turn reduces maintenance costs and extends the service life of the systems.
- Recycling and material recovery: In the scrap industry, the separation of ferromagnetic metals enables more efficient recycling. The separated metals can be reutilised in a targeted manner, which increases the efficiency of the recycling process and helps to conserve resources.
With magnet.works separation systems and Pulsotronic brand metal detection systems optimise and safeguard your product quality and protect system components from unwanted foreign bodies.
Use of magnetic separator systems in the industry
magnet.works separation systems and metal detection systems are usually found in the following sectors:
- Food production
- Plastics production
- Plastic recycling
- Scrap industry
- Wood industry
- Recycling industry
System protection
Unwanted foreign bodies in mills, crushers or shredding plants can severe damage and as a result Long downtimes in the process. With adequate separation technology and metal detection system ensure the productivity of the machines and thus guarantee the best possible product quality.
Raw material extraction
It is particularly important for raw material recovery from the recycling process to have an unmixed end product. Here Maqnet separator and Separating magnets magnet.works offers customised solutions. Get in touch with us.
Product separation
Especially in the food industry avoid expensive recalls, the use of separation technology and metal detection systems is of great importance. Here too, magnet.works offers customised solutions. Just get in touch with us.
Quality improvement
The example of plastic granulate for injection moulding machines or extruders, for example, is a good illustration of how important it is to separate ferromagnetic materials, iron or non-ferrous metals such as nickel, copper or aluminium, from the starting product. On the one hand, this is important for the Product quality of crucial importance, on the other hand it improves the process and prevents expensive downtimes.