model S (45 °C, 3.900 Gs, 36 N)

The magnetic grate (hopper magnet) is intended exclusively for industrial use in the plastics industry, for injection molding machine hoppers. It ensures perfect cleaning of your granulates, regranulates, or regrind from ferromagnetic impurities (by ferromagnetic impurities we mean fully magnetic metals such as iron, nickel, cobalt and iron-containing alloys, not paramagnetic, very weakly magnetic materials).

For proper function, the purified materials must be:

• homogeneous,
• dry with good free-flowing properties so that the magnetic grate does not become clogged; see below.

The magnetic grate is suitable for use only in non-continuous operations (during manual cleaning of the magnetic grate it is necessary to stop the flow of the purified material). It is installed only in hoppers above injection molding machines; the tubes must be horizontal (if vertical installation is not possible, do not use this product and contact us to identify a different magnetic grate (magnetic separator) or to confirm suitability of its use).

The magnetic grate is used to protect technologies (injection molding machines) so that ferromagnetic metal impurities do not get into the injection nozzles, preventing clogging and damage. It can also be used for cleaning the mixture to the highest possible purity, where the grate is placed at the end of the production process just before packaging and dispatch (placement only in conical hoppers and use only for plastic granulates, regranulates, and regrind), so that no contamination by ferromagnetic metal material occurs during further operations in the production plant. In this case, immediate sealing of the purified material into closable packaging or other closable containers is assumed. Thanks to an excellently assembled magnetic circuit and a drop-through labyrinth, a high capture rate of ferromagnetic impurities is achieved (please read in detail below what ferromagnetic metal impurities this magnetic grate can capture).

The grain size (fraction, size) of the purified material may be up to a maximum diameter of 3 mm (3x3x3 mm), of regular shape; the material must be free-flowing, dry, non-sticky and without lumps so that the magnetic grate does not become overloaded (clogged) with material. By free-flowing material, as used in this description, we mean a material that during gravity flow does not tend to bridge (clump into solid masses), self-retain and thus prevent free flow through the magnetic grate. Materials that we recommend and that, in our professional opinion and experience, are suitable for pouring (purification) through this magnetic grate are listed below (we point out the maximum permissible fraction/grain size stated above). If you do not find the material from which you require separation of ferromagnetic metal impurities (the material to be purified) in the list below, do not use this product and contact us for further clarification and possible recommendation of another magnetic separator/grate or approval that this type is also suitable for magnetic separation from your material.

List of suitable materials for magnetic separation using a magnetic grate:

- any plastic granulate, regranulate or plastic regrind (for regrind, we warn about the possible presence of residual fibers after shredding, which may cause clogging of the magnetic grate)

If your plastic materials are reinforced with glass fiber, we warn about the possibility of increased abrasion. The plastic protective tubes may wear through.

We again emphasize that materials must be dry, free-flowing (must not tend to bridge), non-abrasive, in a maximum regular granulometry up to a diameter of 3 mm (3x3x3 mm). Throughput capacity varies depending on the type of material from which you require separation of ferromagnetic impurities (granulate, regranulate, regrind); it cannot be determined unambiguously and differs for each type of material. If you are not sure about throughput, capacity flow, do not use this magnetic grate, contact our sales and technical department to recommend another type of magnetic separator or to approve the use of this type.

Please note that the wall thickness of the protective tube is very small in order to achieve high magnetic induction (magnetic force) and pull-off force on its surface. Therefore, please also consider the height from which you will pour material onto the magnetic grate (impact height). The height from which material is poured onto the magnetic grate must not exceed 0.3 m. However, this is individual for each type of material. It is not possible to precisely determine and prescribe which material should be poured from what height. If poured from a great height, the protective tubes may be punctured and the entire product may be damaged. If the height from which your material will be poured onto the magnetic grate is higher than 0.3 m, do not use this product and contact our sales and technical department to recommend another type of magnetic separator/grate or to approve the use of this type.

This magnetic grate captures (separates) ferromagnetic metal particles from a size of 1 µm and smaller (ferromagnetic in nature, unmeasurable magnetic dust) up to a size of 3 mm (3x3x3 mm), which is the maximum fraction (size) of material that may fall onto the magnetic grate and that can be poured through it. In exceptional cases, the magnetic grate can also capture larger metal objects up to a size of 5 mm (5x5x5 mm). However, an incidental occurrence of these impurities is assumed at max. 1% of the total hourly capacity of the poured material (regular cleaning of the magnetic grate from ferromagnetic impurities is assumed; this does not mean that the entire 1% of larger ferromagnetic impurities can remain on the magnetic grate for the entire duration of pouring the hourly capacity of the poured material). The content of these larger ferromagnetic impurities must not be higher. If the occurrence of these larger ferromagnetic impurities in your material is higher, do not use this magnetic grate and contact our sales and technical department for professional advice.

No objects larger than specified may fall onto the magnetic grate (max. diameter 3 mm, 3x3x3 mm) except for the ferromagnetic impurities described above in incidental quantities. If you are concerned about the presence of larger ferromagnetic or other impurities/foreign matter, it is necessary to install an upstream screen with a mesh size of max. 5 mm so that these larger unwanted objects are captured before entering the magnetic grate (after installing the screen, it is necessary to consider reducing the capacity load and throughput of the magnetic grate). The screen is not part of the delivery of the magnetic grate. We also warn of the possibility that your material may contain a large amount of fine metallic impurities (very fine magnetic metal dust smaller than 1 µm) that can coat the magnetic tubes and block the magnetic grate (fine magnetic particles also bind the poured material and overload the entire system). At the same time, the magnetic force/efficiency of the magnetic grate will be significantly reduced. If the magnetic tubes become coated immediately after starting the flow of material through the magnetic grate and completely “hide” in iron dust, this is not a defect of the magnetic grate, but the magnetic separation must be strengthened with another magnetic separator/grate or the magnetic grate must be cleaned more often; your material probably contains a very large amount of ferromagnetic particles. 

If you are not able to ensure:

- the absence of particles larger than 3 mm (3x3x3 mm) in your material

- an amount lower than 1% of larger ferromagnetic particles (up to 5 mm) in the hourly capacity

- minimal occurrence of fine metallic dust in your material

do not use this magnetic grate and contact our sales and technical department to recommend another type of magnetic separator or to approve the use of this type.  

The magnetic grate is designed to capture as many ferromagnetic metal impurities as possible. However, everything depends on the amount of these ferromagnetic impurities present in your material. It is not possible to bindingly guarantee capture of all ferromagnetic impurities. It is always necessary to consider the specific technology and capacities. If necessary, additional types of magnetic separation/magnetic grates must be installed upstream or added. Please do not rely only on this one magnetic grate. If you are not sure, do not use this type of magnetic grate and contact our magnetic separation experts at any time.

Do not use the magnetic grate to separate stainless steel (commonly referred to as stainless), even if it appears magnetic/paramagnetic (this can occur, for example, after passing through various crushers or other forms of deformation; likewise, these paramagnetic stainless steels may be used to manufacture various screens). 

The magnetic grate is not intended for magnetic separation of non-ferrous non-magnetic metals nor for magnetic separation of parts or their components that contain ferromagnetic metals (e.g., plastic parts with embedded remnants of metal particles). If you need to separate such ferromagnetic impurities as well, do not use this magnetic grate and contact our magnetic separation experts, who will advise which other magnetic separator to use or what type to add to your separation setup.

Please note that during cleaning of the magnetic grate it is not possible to use pressurized water or to soak the magnetic cores. Only a dry cloth may be used for cleaning or well-dried compressed air (max. 2 bar) to blow off residual metal impurities and separated material.

Be very careful when cleaning the magnetic grate; the magnetic cores are very strong and attaching them to metal objects can cause injury by pinching, impact clamping. Do not place them on anything magnetic (tables, workbenches, stair treads, floors…).

This magnetic grate is not intended for use in any environment classified as an explosive atmosphere (ATEX). It is also not intended for direct contact with food.

The magnetic grate is intended for indoor use only. Do not install outdoors.

Magnetic induction measurement procedure

Measurements are performed using a standard gaussmeter with a probe thickness of 0.75 mm at the point of the highest structurally available magnetic induction - at the pole pieces, i.e. at the lowest point of the arc of the magnetic circuit. We repeat the test 3 times, each time at a different point of the magnetic circuit, and calculate the average magnetic induction.

Pull-off force measurement procedure

We measure using a polished steel reference standard with a diameter of 10 mm and a height of 20 mm. Measurements are performed at the point of the highest structurally available pull-off force - at the pole pieces, i.e. at the lowest point of the arc of the magnetic circuit. We record the force at which the reference standard detached. We repeat the test 3 times and calculate the average pull-off force.

For your information, 10 N = approx. 1 kg.

As confirmation of the measurement and a guarantee of the measured values, we issue—and the delivery of each magnetic separator includes—an original measurement report issued specifically for your particular magnetic grate (the report states the stock and production number).

Operating temperature: 

from -20 °C to +45 °C (from -4 °F to +113 °F)

Exceeding the operating temperature is possible in certain cases; however, it is important to realize that it may lead to impaired functionality of the device or a shortened service life. In such a case, consultation with the manufacturer is necessary to clarify to what extent the device can be exposed to higher temperatures without damage while maintaining safe operation.

WARNING: 

The resulting pull-off force and magnetic induction depend on many factors - e.g. the dimensions of the reference standard, the air gap between the reference standard and the tested magnetic circuit, the thickness of the measuring probe, surface contamination, surface finish of the reference standard, etc. The stated pull-off force and magnetic induction values were measured under ideal conditions given by the test environment. However, these values may change depending on the specific type of environment, where e.g. operating conditions and subsequent wear may affect the efficiency of the product and measurement results. The stated values must therefore be considered indicative and any deviations cannot be considered a defect. To determine the exact magnetic induction and pull-off force in a specific case, your own measurement is required. If the measured pull-off force values are not sufficient for you because they will not correspond to the stated values, you may use the guaranteed option to return the goods within 30 days under the conditions stated in the terms and conditions and purchase a different type of magnetic separator. These 30 days are intended precisely for testing the goods; after this period, the seller may refuse the return.

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