Mining
Detecting and Removing Tramp Metal from Conveyors
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…
Read MoreNew Export Opportunities at Bauma 2019
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,…
Read MoreElectroMax Overband Magnet Launched At Bauma
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…
Read MoreMineral Processing & Magnetic Separators, Bauma 2019
The latest generation of high intensity Magnetic Separators will be on display on the Bunting Magnetics and Master Magnets stand (Hall B2 Stand 133) at Bauma 2019. The metal and mineral separators are used widely in the mineral processing, quarrying and recycling industries. Also, a new design of Magnetic Separator is being launched at the…
Read MoreLarge Pulley Magnets for Mining Project
Two 1.2 metre diameter Pulley Magnets have been manufactured and supplied to a mining operation in Sweden. The Pulley Magnets are used to extract large tramp metal from iron ore prior to crushing and screening. Removing the tramp metal protects the other processing equipment and prevents damage to conveyors. The mining operation originally purchased three…
Read MoreMaster Magnets Sponsor Physical Separation 2019
Magnetic Separation – International Mineral Conference Master Magnets has been announced as one of the principle sponsors of the Physical Separation ’19 conference (13-14 June, National Maritime Museum, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK). Physical Separation ’19 is organised by Minerals Engineering International (MEI). Although chemical methods of concentration and extraction dominate the industry, the physical separation methods are ubiquitous. …
Read More2018 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…
Read MoreElectro Overband Magnet Selection
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…
Read MoreMagnetic Disc Separator for Processing Coltan
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…
Read MoreElectro Overband Magnet Removes Metal from Copper Ore
The photograph shows a large self-cleaning Electro Overband Magnet packed and ready for despatch to a copper ore mine in Bulgaria. This is the third Electro Overband Magnet purchased by the mine to remove tramp ferrous metal from the crushed ore. The Application The mine is installing the Electro Overband Magnet to remove tramp ferrous metal…
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