Detecting and Removing Tramp Metal from Conveyors

metal detector by bunting

The process of quarrying aggregate and mining ore often results in the introduction of tramp metal.  The effective detection and removal of this tramp metal is critical to prevent damage to crushers, screens and conveyors, and is achieved using metal detectors and magnetic separators. The design of metal detector or magnetic separator is dependent upon…

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New Export Opportunities at Bauma 2019

Magnetic separator conveyor

Throughout the whole 7 days, the Bunting stand at Bauma 2019 buzzed with visitors.  Mineral separation demonstrations on the Rare Earth Roll Magnetic Separator ignited curiosity and stimulated questions.  The new ElectroMax Overband Magnet, proudly displayed at the front of the stand, drew visitors and the media.  There was particular interest in the heavy duty,…

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ElectroMax Overband Magnet Launched At Bauma

ElectroMax Suspension Magnet

Master Magnets ElectroMax Overband Magnet at Bauma Master Magnets is launching a new low-profile Electro Overband Magnet called the ‘ElectroMax’ at Bauma 2019 (Munich, Germany 8-14 April, 2019 – Stand 133 in Hall B2).  The ElectroMax range is 185% stronger than equivalent Permanent Overband Magnets and also 25% lighter.  The development in response to customer’s…

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2018 Review

Bunting Review

A Look Back at our News & Blogs in 2018 2018 proved to be another exciting year.  Despite the spectre of BREXIT, business overseas continued to flourish and grow.  We attended a number of international exhibitions, securing orders on the stand.  There have also been concerns on the UK mainland about waste management and especially…

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Electro Overband Magnet Selection

Bunting Electro Overband Magnet

The Bunting range of Electro Overband Magnets is extensive.  Selecting the optimum design of Electro Overband Magnet to perform a specific separation task is critical to the successful separation of tramp metal.  Poor magnet selection could result in damage to processing equipment or a reduction in product quality.  To aid the correct selection, Bunting’s team…

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3 Exhibitions In 3 Weeks

Bunting at 3 exhibitions in weeks

After exhibiting at 3 trade shows in 3 weeks, we review each show and question whether there needs to be better planning of major trade exhibitions in the UK. Hillhead 2018 (26th to 28th June 2018) The 3-day show, in a quarry just outside Buxton, Derbyshire, UK, focuses on the quarry, aggregate, mining and recycling…

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Ferrite or Rare Earth Overband Magnet?

magnetic conveyor pulleys

The Permanent Overband Magnet is one of the most commonly used Magnetic Separators.  It is a simple system with a permanent magnet block positioned between two pulleys around which rotates a self-cleaning belt.  The Overband Magnet is positioned above a conveyor transporting material and when ferrous metal enters the magnetic field it is lifted and…

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Magnetic Separator & Metal Detector Solution, Hillhead 2018

Overband Magnet

On stand C9 at Hillhead 2018, Master Magnets will be demonstrating how the combination of Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors is the best way to protect crushers, screens and conveyors from damage caused by metal. Permanent Overband Magnet Removing the ferrous or magnetic metal is the first step taken to protect processing plant.  This is…

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