Standard
A starting point for general iron removal.
5, 7, 10, 12, 15 and 20 mm intervals.
ELECTROMAGNETIC SEPARATION EQUIPMENT
Capture fine iron.
Protect your powder.
High-intensity magnetic separation removes fine ferrous contamination from powders using an energized screen matrix and vibration-assisted flow.
SEPARATE BY MAGNETIC RESPONSE
Capture contamination.
Keep material moving.
Powder travels through a stack of magnetized screens. The concentrated field attracts fine iron particles to the matrix; vibration helps material pass through the assembly.
- Feed the material
Establish a controlled flow through the separation zone.
- Capture fine iron
Energized screens retain magnetically responsive contamination, including particles below 10 microns in suitable applications.
- Discharge and clean
Automatic contaminant discharge and removable screen assemblies support cleaning and product changeover.
INTERCHANGEABLE CAPTURE MATRICES
The screen shapes
the separation.
Balance magnetic contact area, powder flow and contaminant loading. These capture screens serve a different purpose from a test sieve used to measure particle size.
Micro-pitch
Fine capture geometry for anode materials and demanding battery applications.
Evaluate capture efficiency alongside powder flow.
Honeycomb
More magnetic surface area for difficult contamination.
Match the matrix and stack to the material.
Ring
An option for powders with a lower contamination load.
Review loading and cleaning frequency.
CONFIGURATION GUIDE
Field strength is one
part of the specification.
Available configurations reach up to 19,500 Gauss on the screen. Screen geometry, feed behavior and operating conditions determine separation performance.
| Configuration* | Magnet power | Screen flux density | Screen count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 150 | 6.11 kW | 15,500 Gauss | 20 |
| Standard 250 | 8.1 kW | 16,000 Gauss | 17 |
| Standard 300 | 9.53 kW | 15,500 Gauss | 17 |
| High-intensity 150 | 13.4 kW | 18,500 Gauss | 20 |
| High-intensity 250 | 17.5 kW | 19,500 Gauss | 17 |
| High-intensity 300 | 19.7 kW | 18,500 Gauss | 17 |
*Descriptive configuration labels. Confirm the selected unit, electrical supply, installation dimensions and utilities with Glen Mills. Magnet power is not a throughput rating.
Dry powders or wet materials
Dry-powder applications are the main focus. Wet-processing arrangements require review of the material and selected configuration.
Installation requirements
Class II, Division 2 and UL-rated options can be reviewed for the installation. Confirm the required rating for the specific quoted system.
Set a measurable target
Agree on the incoming contamination, required residual level and analytical method. Field strength alone does not establish the final purity or processing rate.
MATERIALS & APPLICATIONS
When trace iron
affects the next step.
Start with the valuable material, the contamination to remove and the quality requirement. A representative trial helps establish the right screen and operating conditions.
Battery materials
Anode and cathode powders, including graphite and other contamination-sensitive materials.
Metal powders & additive manufacturing
Assess magnetic contamination in relation to the intended powder composition.
Ceramics, glass & minerals
Review iron contamination in raw materials and fine powders.
Chemicals, pigments & specialty powders
Evaluate fine iron removal from carbon black, pigments and other specialty materials.
BEFORE YOU SELECT
A few practical questions.
Is magnetic separation the same as sieving?
No. Sieving separates particles by size. Electromagnetic separation captures contamination according to magnetic response. The two processes may be used together.
Will it remove every type of metal?
Capture depends on the magnetic response of the contaminant. Share its composition and size so the team can assess suitability with your product.
What determines throughput?
Powder flow, bulk density, screen geometry, contamination loading and the required removal efficiency all matter. Establish a useful processing rate through application review and testing.
Can we evaluate our material first?
Discuss a representative material trial with Glen Mills. Agree on the sample quantity, safety information, screen configuration and acceptance criteria before shipping.
TALK WITH GLEN MILLS
Start with the material
and the purity target.
Tell us what you process, what needs to be removed and the working scale. We’ll help review the magnetic separation approach and quotation.
- Product and contaminant composition
- Particle size, bulk density and moisture
- Batch quantity or required throughput
- Incoming and target contamination levels