Two Magnetic Disc Separators Process Coltan

Magnetic Disc Separator

A Nigerian mineral processor is installing two (2) Magnetic Disc Separators (MDS) to separate individual minerals in a Coltan plant.  This latest export project reflects Bunting’s position as a recognised global leader for the design, manufacture, and supply of high-intensity magnetic separators for mineral processing.  Technical product information: Magnetic Disc Separator Magnetic Disc Separators The…

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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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Magnetic Disc Separator for Processing Coltan

Magnetic separator conveyor

A Magnetic Disc Separator (MDS) has been manufactured and despatched to Nigeria for use in the processing of Coltan (a combination of columbite and tantalite).  The Magnetic Separator is used in a process to primarily extract Tantalum.  Tantalum is a key raw material in the manufacture of batteries for electric cars, mobile phones and other…

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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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5 High Intensity Magnetic Separators for SODEX Mines

Magnetic separators manufacturer

Bunting manufactured five (5) high intensity Magnetic Separators for SODEX Mines in Nigeria.  The mineral processing company specialises in the production of Columbite concentrates that are used in the manufacture of superconductive alloys. Prior to contacting Bunting, SODEX Mines were using old and outdated magnetic separators.  Subsequently, they were experiencing difficulties in upgrading their final…

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