MSA Magnetics supplied an Electromagnetic Inline Self-Cleaning Overbelt Magnet to a large Australian slag processing client. The installation of this overbelt magnetic separator has saved the client $180,000 in jaw crusher repairs and downtime since it was installed 2 years ago! That’s some serious ROI!
The client contacted us and explained that they were processing by-product from a nearby steelworks and was splitting the strain using a very large drum magnet. The non-magnetic line after the drum magnet was still contaminated by 30kg+ tramps that were too large to be captured by the drum magnet. This was causing costly damage to the jaw crusher downstream.
The Electromagnetic Inline Self-Cleaning Overbelt Magnet installed
Due to the size of the tramps, we had to use a larger-than-usual motor and gearbox to prevent tramps pinning the belt to the underside of the powerful electromagnet. We also provided a cushioning plate to lessen the possibility of this occurring.
Due to the high duty cycle needed for this application, this magnet is oil-cooled and has an aluminium coil to help control the heat.
Two years down the track, we know that the magnet is capturing materials up to 60kg in weight and has paid for itself and then some!
It was amazing to see just how many large magnetic rocks the magnet picked up and removed from the process, which could have caused a lot of damage to the jaw crusher.
All MSA Electromagnets are designed and manufactured in Australia using the best quality components available.
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