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Five tips to maintain suspended electromagnets

Published Jun 1, 2022

To get the most out of suspended electromagnets and reduce downtime, plant operators must develop a proper maintenance routine. Keep Reading

Metal menace

Published Feb 28, 2014

Suspended magnets and industrial metal detectors play a vital role in eliminating tramp metal and protecting downstream equipment. Removing damaging tramp metal from aggregate processing is one of the most important procedures to not only enhance product purity but also protect expensive operating equipment. While there are multiple ways to search for and remove both ferrous and nonferrous tramp metals from the product stream, one of the most efficient methods is the use of industrial metal detectors. Today’s metal detectors are designed to fit within a range of belt widths and can be field-adjusted to fit most conveyor configurations. Manufacturers also offer a variety of options that help personnel quickly and efficiently locate and remove the tramp metal once the offending material passes through the detector. How does tramp metal enter the production stream? Any place where heavy machinery is involved is a potential source for wayward metal. Examples are loading equipment where pieces of bucket wear liners or cheek plates break off and fall into the product stream. Front… Keep Reading