Applicable Materials: Shredded or crushed scrap containing exposed iron and steel, appliance recycling residue, mixed metal waste, aluminum profile processing residue, can recycling material, automotive recycling residue and other suitable material streams containing recoverable ferrous components.
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The magnetic separator is used to recover iron, steel and other ferrous materials from processed scrap, mixed waste and recycling residues. It is commonly installed after shredding or crushing to remove exposed magnetic components before subsequent sorting or material collection.
The equipment can work with material produced by a scrap metal crusher or twin shaft shredder. The processed material is transferred by conveyor through a magnetic field, where ferrous metal is attracted and discharged into a separate collection area.
Magnetic separation performance depends on the material size, loading depth, feeding uniformity, conveyor speed, installation height, magnetic strength and the degree of metal liberation. Bulky or compact material may require shredding or crushing before effective separation.
After iron and steel have been removed, the remaining non-magnetic fraction can be screened or transferred to an eddy current separator when conductive non-ferrous metals need to be recovered from suitable non-metallic residues.
A magnetic separator does not recover aluminum, copper, zinc or other non-magnetic metals. It also does not separate different grades of steel or remove oil, plastic and rubber from clean ferrous material.
The magnetic separator can operate as an individual unit or form part of a scrap metal recycling line with feeding, shredding, hammer crushing, screening, non-ferrous sorting, material conveying and centralized control.
The suitable separator type and installation arrangement should be selected according to the incoming material, maximum particle size, required capacity, conveyor width, material layer thickness and target ferrous recovery result.
Magnetic Separator Equipment and Production Line Layout Display Diagram:
Magnetic Separator Equipment and Production Line Layout Display Diagram ：
A magnetic separator removes exposed iron and steel from a material stream before or after size reduction. In lines that use an eddy current separator, ferrous metal should normally be removed first because large iron pieces can interfere with downstream high-speed separation equipment and contaminate the non-ferrous product.
Separation performance depends on bed depth, conveyor speed, suspension height, magnetic field strength, particle size and the degree to which ferrous pieces are exposed. Thick or uneven layers can hide iron beneath non-magnetic material. Representative samples and the expected feed rate are required before selecting an overband, drum or other magnetic configuration.
This equipment targets ferromagnetic metals. It does not separate aluminum from copper, plastic, rubber or glass, and it cannot compensate for material that has not been opened or spread adequately. Additional screening, conveying or non-ferrous separation should be selected according to the actual mixture.
The magnetic separator is used to remove ferrous metals from mixed material streams after crushing, shredding or conveying. It is usually installed above a belt conveyor or at the discharge end of a conveyor. When mixed materials pass through the magnetic separation area, iron and steel pieces are attracted by the magnetic field and separated from the main material flow, while non-magnetic materials continue to move forward.
The core part of the magnetic separator can be a magnetic drum or an overband magnetic system. During operation, crushed scrap metal, aluminum scrap, appliance shell fragments, paint bucket pieces, wood chips with nails and other mixed materials are evenly conveyed into the separation area. Ferrous materials such as iron pieces, steel fragments, nails, screws and other magnetic impurities are attracted to the belt or drum surface. As the belt or drum rotates, these ferrous materials are carried to a separate discharge position and released into the ferrous collection area.
Non-magnetic materials such as aluminum, copper, plastic, rubber, wood and other non-ferrous or non-metallic materials are not attracted by the magnetic field. They continue along the original conveying direction and are discharged separately. In a recycling line, the magnetic separator can work with a metal crusher, twin shaft shredder, belt conveyor, vibrating feeder, eddy current separator and dust collector for continuous material separation.
The separation effect depends on material size, feeding thickness, belt speed, magnetic strength, material moisture and the distance between the material and the magnetic system. For better separation, the material should be spread evenly on the conveyor before entering the magnetic separation area.
Ferrous metal removal: The magnetic separator is used to remove iron, steel pieces, nails, screws and other magnetic impurities from mixed material streams after crushing or shredding. It is commonly used in scrap metal recycling, aluminum recycling, appliance recycling and waste wood processing lines.
Continuous separation with conveyor systems: The equipment can work continuously with belt conveyors, crushers, shredders, vibrating feeders and discharge conveyors. It helps separate ferrous materials during material conveying and reduces the need for manual picking.
Magnetic drum or overband design: According to the production line layout, the magnetic separator can be configured as a magnetic drum separator or an overband magnetic separator. Different magnetic strength, belt width and installation methods can be selected according to material type and capacity requirement.
Suitable for different mixed materials: The separator can be used for crushed scrap steel, aluminum scrap, appliance shell fragments, paint bucket pieces, shredded waste wood, packaging waste and other mixed materials containing ferrous impurities.
Easy operation and maintenance: The machine has a compact structure and can be integrated into existing conveying lines. Routine maintenance mainly includes checking the belt, drum, bearings, reducer, motor and cleaning condition around the separation area.
Adjustable separation effect: The separation effect depends on material size, feeding thickness, belt speed, magnetic strength, material composition and installation distance. Proper feeding and even material spreading help improve separation stability.
Parameter description diagram for Magnetic Separator | Ferrous Metal Separation Equipment for Recycling | Haoxing Machinery:
| Model | Drum Diameter (mm) | Drum Length (mm) | Magnetic Strength (Gauss) | Belt Width (mm) | Capacity (t/h) | Motor Power (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HX-CX400 | 300 | 400 | ≥ 8000 | 400 | 2 - 5 | 1.5 |
| HX-CX500 | 320 | 500 | ≥ 8000 | 500 | 5 - 10 | 2.2 |
Note: Specifications are typical configurations. Custom designs are available according to material type, feeding size, belt width, magnetic strength, throughput requirement and production line layout.
Scrap steel crushing and sorting lines
Scrap metal shredding lines
Aluminum can and scrap aluminum recycling lines
Ferrous metal removal from end-of-life vehicle shredder residue
Household appliance recycling lines
Nail separation from shredded waste wood, formwork and pallets
Iron removal from industrial slag, ore, tailings and foundry sand
Mixed waste recycling lines requiring ferrous metal separation
Find common questions about scrap metal crushers, shredders, recycling lines, equipment selection, capacity configuration and operation requirements.
The selection depends on material type, particle size, iron content, conveyor width, belt speed, processing capacity, and installation layout. For recycling lines, the magnetic separator should match the shredder or crusher output, so the material can be separated smoothly and continuously.
Common options include belt magnetic separators, drum magnetic separators, suspended magnetic separators, and magnetic pulleys. The right type depends on material size, conveyor width, processing capacity, installation space, and required separation effect.
Yes. A magnetic separator can remove iron and other ferrous materials from aluminum scrap after shredding or crushing. For higher aluminum recovery purity, it can also be used together with an eddy current separator, screening machine, or air separation system.
A magnetic separator is used to separate ferrous metals from mixed materials after shredding or crushing. It is commonly installed after a metal shredder, scrap steel crusher, aluminum recycling line, or waste sorting line to improve material purity and support later recycling, baling, or melting.
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