Posts by Paul Fears
New XRF Enhances Mineral Testing Capabilities
The purchase of a new X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyser enhances the mineral testing capabilities of the Bunting test laboratory based at the manufacturing facility in Redditch, UK. Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science, based in Abingdon, UK, supplied the X-MET8000 Expert XRF analyser and provided comprehensive training for the technical staff at Bunting. The Science of X-Ray…
Read MoreCeramics UK 2019 Show Success
The last UK-based ceramics focused exhibition was staged in Telford, UK over twenty years ago. In July 2019, once again in Telford, the new Ceramics UK show once again thrust ceramics into the spotlight, providing the perfect showcase for the sector. Ceramics UK was co-located in Telford, UK with The Advanced Materials Show. Over twenty…
Read MoreKeeping Ceramic Sanitaryware Iron Free
Sanitaryware is a commonly used term in the ceramics industry referring to sanitary appliances found in toilets and bathrooms. Traditionally, bathroom bowls, cisterns, bidets, urinals and washbasins are made from porcelain (a ceramic material made from clay that might be described as ‘vitreous china’ when coated with enamel). This might be referred to as ceramic,…
Read MoreTechnology Drives Aluminium Recycling Success
The simple Aluminium Can is a perfect example of successful waste and recycling management. In 2020, the recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland stood at 72%. This is up from 54% in 2010, although down from 75% in 2019. However, a 9% growth in consumption…
Read MorePaper Abstracts for Physical Separation Conference
The Physical Separation ’19 conference The physical separation conference organised by Minerals Engineering International (MEI), is held at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom on the 13th and 14th June 2019. The conference focuses on the application of physical methods to separate and concentrate minerals. At the conference, Dr Neil Rowson will be…
Read MoreIron Separation Technology at Ceramics UK Show
Successfully removing fine iron from ceramic slips and glazes is vitally important in any ceramics plant. Such iron contamination is removed using high intensity magnetic separators like those on display on the Bunting and Master Magnets stand 1517 at the Ceramics UK show (10-11 July 2019, Telford, United Kingdom). Iron contamination causes surface defects (black…
Read MoreMagnetic Separators and Metal Detectors at VICTAM 2019
Metal contamination is a common problem in the animal feed and grain industries. Practical and proven solutions will feature on stand A029 at the VICTAM International 2019 exhibition (Cologne, Germany June 12 – 14). The range of Master Magnets and Bunting Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors both identify and capture problematic metal that is potentially…
Read MoreMiddle East Fabricator Purchases Electromagnetic Sweeper
An American metal fabricator, based in the United Arab Emirates, recently received a large ElectroMagnetic Sweeper from Bunting. The UAE-based operation designs and manufactures equipment for the local oil and gas industry. The company acquired the Electromagnetic Sweeper to pick up any rogue ferrous metal found on the floor of the workshop, transport routes and car…
Read MoreAmerican Quarries Install TN77 Metal Detectors
TN77 Metal Detectors are proving popular with quarry operators in the USA. The industrial Metal Detectors identify tramp metal in conveyed aggregate and prevent damage to screens and crushers. The TN77 metal detector is a tunnel-type Metal Detector used widely in the quarrying, mining and recycling industries where the conveyed material is non-metallic or non-conductive. …
Read MoreRare Earth Roll or Induced Magnetic Roll
Comparing Two High Intensity Magnetic Separators High intensity magnetic separators remove ferro and para magnetic particles from dry non-metallic minerals. However, the design of the separation system dictates the final product purity and product losses. The two most common designs of dry high intensity magnetic separator are the Induced Roll (IMR) and the Rare Earth…
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