Goudsmit Magnetics Group, Waalre, the Netherlands, has introduced a new generation of magnetic separators. They are designed to remove metal particles (<30µm) from powders in the food, chemical, ceramic and similar industries. The Easy Clean flow magnet is said to stand out from the competition thanks to its user-friendly cleaning, improved flow and the high Gauss values of the bars. In contrast to previous designs, in which such magnets were fitted with two layers of thin (Ø25mm) bars, the new design contains a single row of Ø50mm thick bars. New measurement techniques, including simulations of magnetic fields and tests in the company's own test centre, have shown that this results in a higher separation yield. This is because the thicker bars remain in contact with the magnetic particles longer. An additional benefit is the reduced height of the magnet as a whole, which means it requires less installation height. Moreover, a single row of bars results in improved product flow, which is particularly beneficial when it comes to poorly flowing powders. 

 

The pneumatic magnetic bars simplify the cleaning process. The magnetic bars are slid out along a guide and, once outside the housing, the magnets are exposed by blowing them out of the bars. A plate then retains the captured metal particles, after which they fall into a collection tray. With its enormous magnetic holding power of 13,000 Gauss at the rods, the Easy Clean flow magnet is also perfectly suited for the separation of small (>2mm) stainless steel particles. www.goudsmitmagnets.com 

 

 

Goudsmit’s latest Easy Clean magnet; and shown (below) opened for cleaning