The Pros And Cons Of The Inline Magnetic Separator

By Paul Fears, Bunting Magnetics

The Inline Magnet is one of the most versatile Magnetic Separators available.  There are 3 different models:

1. Gravity Inline Magnets (GIM) – A Plate Magnet, positioned inside a fabricated tube, captures ferrous metal from gravity-flowing product;
2. Pneumatic Inline Magnets (PIM) – Again a Plate Magnet is used, but the fabricated body is designed for use in pneumatically fed process lines;
3. Centre Flow Inline Magnets (CFM) – The Plate Magnet is replaced by a Magnetic Cone positioned in the center of the fabricated body;

In all cases, the Magnet supplied is either standard strength Ferrite or high powered Rare Earth Magnets.  The strength of Magnet is dictated by the type of ferrous metal that needs to be removed.