Recycling efficiency magnified with magnetic separator advances

Bunting Magnetics Co. (Newton, KS) has developed an innovative new design for its Magnetic Cross-Belt conveyor product line for continuous over-conveyor separation of ferrous materials that features structural enhancements, an improved magnetic deep-reach circuit, and tramp metal deflector shields that increase protection of the belt.

"Recycling plastic material can be very abrasive on the belt and can easily get under the belt and onto the face of the magnet, which can cause havoc," states Don Suderman, Bunting product manager for material handling. "Our new design features UHMW wings that extend over the bottom side edges of the belt to protect it from tramp metal tears."

 Better protection of the belt and magnet has a potentially large impact on recycling efficiency.

Furthermore, this new wing design seals the edge of the belt and keeps tramp metal from snapping to the side of the conveyor frame or getting under the belt, thus reducing operational hindrance. As additional protection, Bunting has further surrounded the magnet being used with a heavy-box stainless steel frame.

"Within any recycling facility, our Cross-Belt conveyors will make a large impact on the efficiency of the operation in that facility," Suderman says. "Our new magnetic circuit provides maximum separation effectiveness of tramp metal for municipal recycling and higher product purity in a shredding recycling operation."