Magnetic drum

The SOLLAU magnetic drum separator is designed for the automatic and permanent removal of magnetic iron metals from inert materials. The permanent magnet system simplifies the separation of ferrous parts and the automatic cleaning ensures that no interruptions to production are required. At the same time the magnetic drum protects the machinery, such as shredders, mills, grinders and screw conveyors, which subsequently treat the material.

How the magnetic drum separator works

The most important part of the machine consists of an internal crescent-shaped magnetic core and an external stainless steel drum that rotates around the fixed magnetic core with an axis. The strong magnets catch and drag the ferromagnetic contaminations on the surface of the rotating stainless steel drum. The ferrous parts fall from the drum once they are beyond the magnetic core. 

SOLLAU magnetic drums can be positioned at the output of a conveyor belt or beneath a funnel. Unlike the magnetic pulley, the magnetic drum is not an integral part of the conveyor belt. 

Applications of the magnetic drum separator

The SOLLAU magnetic drum is used considerably in the recycling industry and mining, as well as in the wood, plastic, ceramics, glass and food industry

Important features

• Multifunctional magnetic separator for both large and small ferromagnetic parts
• Custom dimensions available
• If required, can also be equipped with extremely powerful neodymium NdFeB magnets
• Very long magnet service life
• Available with stainless steel housing with two drain trays: one for non-magnetic materials and the other for the captured metal impurities.
• Optional exhaust flange for suction of the separated contaminants.