Application of the Steinert Suspension Magnet

Suspension magnets usually are mounted at a fixed working distance above a conventional belt conveyor. Iron in the material conveyed is attracted by the magnet and so removed from the flow of conveyed material.

Self-cleaning suspension magnets (UM) remove the separated iron on a moving conveyor belt. The pure suspension magnets (AM) are manually cleaned at defined intervals. These magnets are used where the amount of iron involved is small, while self-cleaning suspension magnets are better suited to higher concentrations of iron components. If suspension magnets are arranged longitudinally, above the belt discharge, then the discharge is more reliable and can, in some cases, be achieved with the use of smaller magnets. If the separator is arranged transversely above the conveyor belt, the conveyed material remains unaffected. A larger magnet is required in these circumstances. The flow of material can, however, often be improved.