Ilmenite Producer Purchases Magnetic Disc Separator

Magnetic Disc Separator

A European Ilmenite producer has purchased a 2-stage Magnetic Disc Separator (MDS).  The mineral processor originally purchased their first Magnetic Disc Separator in 1995. The new magnetic separator will provide additional processing capacity as well as guaranteeing continual production. The mineral ilmenite (FeTiO3) is mined for the production of titanium dioxide, which is commonly used…

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Magnetic Disc Separator Processes Beach Sands

Magnetic Disc Separator Processes Beach Sands

Bunting’s latest Magnetic Disc Separator (MDS) is for processing and separating key minerals from a beach sands deposit.  The three-stage Magnetic Disc Separator is destined for a mineral processing operation in Africa. The Magnetic Disc Separator Magnetic Disc Separators (MDS) enable an accurate separation of minerals with varied magnetic susceptibilities.  Typically, a Magnetic Disc Separator…

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Technical Explanation of the Magnetic Disc Separator

Magnetic Disc Separator

The origins of the Magnetic Disc Separator date back to the early 1900s.  Although manufacturing techniques have significantly changed and more advanced machines have now been incorporated, the basic function design remains virtually the same.  The Magnetic Disc Separator is widely used to ensure an accurate separation of dry minerals that have varied magnetic susceptibilities.…

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