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Magnetic Separation Equipment
Industrial magnetic separators that remove ferrous and tramp metal contaminants from bulk materials, protecting downstream equipment and product purity.
Magnetic separation systems are used to extract ferrous and weakly magnetic contaminants from bulk materials during processing. Their main role is to protect downstream equipment from damage, reduce wear, and maintain product purity in industries such as food processing, plastics, recycling and grain handling.
The technology is based on the use of high-strength permanent magnets (ferrite or neodymium) integrated into different types of equipment, including magnetic grids, plates, drums and inline separators. As the material passes through the magnetic field, metallic particles are attracted and retained on the magnetic surface, while the cleaned material continues its flow without interruption.
These systems can be installed at various points within the process, such as free-fall chutes, pneumatic conveying lines or discharge points. Depending on operational requirements, solutions range from manually cleaned units to automatic, self-cleaning separators designed for continuous operation.
How to select a magnetic separator
Correct selection depends on the required magnet strength and the choice between ferrite and neodymium (rare earth), together with particle size, material flow characteristics and flow rate. These factors determine how effectively contaminants can be captured and the separation efficiency achieved, helping ensure reliable, consistent performance within the overall handling system.
Types of industrial magnetic separators
Grate/grid magnets, plate & hump magnets, tube & bar magnets, inline & bullet magnets, drum & pulley magnets , suspension & overband magnets, liquid trap magnets, free fall gravity chutes. Some of these types can be featured with self-cleaning (automatic), while others are manually cleaned.
Applications
Installation points & feed methods, free-fall / gravity chutes, pneumatic conveying lines, discharge & transfer points.
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Industries we serve
- Food & Dairy
- Grains, Feed & Petfood
- Plastic & Rubber
- Chemicals & Fertilizers
- Recycling
- Building Materials
Frequently Asked Questions
What is magnetic separation?
Magnetic separation is the process of removing ferrous and weakly magnetic (tramp metal) contaminants from bulk materials using high-strength magnets, protecting downstream equipment and ensuring product purity. ROCOM supplies grids, plates, drums and inline magnetic separators for this purpose.
What is tramp metal and why is it removed?
Tramp metal is any unwanted metal particle — usually ferrous, sometimes weakly magnetic stainless or wear fragments — that enters the line through raw materials or machinery wear. Removing it protects crushers, mills and other downstream equipment from damage and prevents product contamination and costly recalls.
What types of magnetic separators are there?
Common types include magnetic grids (grate magnets), plate and hump magnets, tube and bar magnets, drum and pulley magnets, inline/pneumatic (bullet) magnets, and suspension/overband magnets — available as manually cleaned or automatic self-cleaning units. The right type depends on the feed method and material.
What is the difference between ferrite and neodymium magnets?
Ferrite (ceramic) magnets offer reliable, cost-effective separation for larger ferrous particles, while neodymium (rare-earth) magnets generate much higher field strength (gauss) to capture fine or weakly magnetic contaminants. ROCOM specifies the grade based on the contamination and product.
Where should a magnetic separator be installed?
Magnetic separators are typically installed at free-fall/gravity chutes, in pneumatic conveying lines, or at discharge and transfer points. The correct position and unit are selected by particle size, flow rate and the required separation efficiency.
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