Mining
Magnetic 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…
Read More3 Exhibitions In 3 Weeks
After exhibiting at 3 trade shows in 3 weeks, we review each show and question whether there needs to be better planning of major trade exhibitions in the UK. Hillhead 2018 (26th to 28th June 2018) The 3-day show, in a quarry just outside Buxton, Derbyshire, UK, focuses on the quarry, aggregate, mining and recycling…
Read MoreFerrite or Rare Earth Overband Magnet?
The Permanent Overband Magnet is one of the most commonly used Magnetic Separators. It is a simple system with a permanent magnet block positioned between two pulleys around which rotates a self-cleaning belt. The Overband Magnet is positioned above a conveyor transporting material and when ferrous metal enters the magnetic field it is lifted and…
Read MoreMagnetic Separator & Metal Detector Solution, Hillhead 2018
On stand C9 at Hillhead 2018, Master Magnets will be demonstrating how the combination of Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors is the best way to protect crushers, screens and conveyors from damage caused by metal. Permanent Overband Magnet Removing the ferrous or magnetic metal is the first step taken to protect processing plant. This is…
Read MoreElectro Suspension Magnets at West Burton Power Station
Electro Suspension Magnets Two (2) Master Magnets Oil Cooled In-Line Electro Suspension Magnets at the coal-fired West Burton Power Station located on the River Trent near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, UK. The Electro Suspension Magnets remove tramp metal contamination from the coal to prevent damage to processing equipment and conveyor belts. Alstom Power employs some 3,500 people…
Read More5 High Intensity Magnetic Separators for SODEX Mines
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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