Recycling

Automotive and Metals, Plastics and Film, Tires, Municipal, E-Scrap, and Wood
 About BUNTING
Bunting is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, Bunting-DuBois has a unique role as it is the only North
and sales of cutting-edge magnetic equipment used in American manufacturer of compression bonded, injection
applications such as magnetic separation, metal detection, molded, and hybrid magnets used in custom designed
conveyor systems, custom manufactured magnets, and permanent magnet assemblies. These assemblies are used
more. All of the products we sell are custom-designed by our in the military, aerospace, automotive, and other industrial
engineering team. We work with customers to determine commercial industries.
their exact needs and develop a product that will perfectly
suit the challenges of the industry they are working in and the Bunting-Elk Grove Village is home to the company’s Magnet
materials they are handling, as well as being designed to fit Materials division. Bunting-Elk Grove Village provides
within the existing layout of the customer’s facility. the largest online selection of permanent magnets and
magnetic equipment, with all in-stock items able to be
Since 1959, Bunting has been a family-owned, family- shipped within 24 hours of an order being placed on its
operated company. Headquartered in Newton, KS, Bunting website, BuyMagnets.com.
currently has multiple branches within the United States as
well as abroad in the United Kingdom. We are committed to Bunting-Berkhamsted provides total magnetic solutions—
upholding the all-American values of innovation, dedication, including individual magnets and magnetic sub-assemblies
and hard work that Bunting was founded upon sixty years ago. to various industries throughout Europe and the UK.
Bunting-Berkhmasted also manages E-magnets.com, where
As technology continues to advance across every industry, customers may purchase a wide variety of commonly used
Bunting remains committed to integrating new technology magnets via the web.
into our products, creating solutions that address modern
industry challenges, and continuing to expand our domestic Bunting-Redditch provides a complete line of magnetic
and international reach. separation, and metal detection equipment to industries
across the globe. Bunting-Redditch has one of the largest
Bunting-Newton primarily focuses on magnetic equipment
selections of permanent and electro-magnetic separation
for magnetic separation and metal detection applications.
equipment, and provides innovative magnetic solutions
Newton, Kansas has served as the company’s headquarters
for metal reclamation, tramp metal protection, and high
since 1979. Here, we design and manufacture magnetic
intensity mineral separation. All designed and manufactured
separation, metal detection and material handling
at the Redditch location.
equipment as well as a complete line of printing cylinders.
With a team of engineers using world-class, computer-aided
design equipment, we can customize and develop products
to fit any application or production line.

Bunting-Berkhamsted
& Bunting-Redditch
Bunting-Elk Grove Village

Bunting-China
Bunting-Newton

Bunting-DuBois

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Bunting ®
Magnetic Technology for All Industries

Separation, Detection, and

The unique benefits of magnetic technology can
be utilized across a wide range of applications, and
Conveying Equipment for
Bunting is always looking to the future regarding
new challenges that present themselves in the many
the Recycling Industries
industries we work with. Bunting engineers are
constantly working to develop new technologies and
improve upon our existing product lines. Bunting
custom designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad
selection of conveyors, magnetic separation, and metal
detectors for the following general sectors:

FOOD AND PHARMACEUTICALS

PLASTICS

RECYCLING

AUTO SHREDDING

AGGREGATE, MINING, AND MINERALS

TEXTILES

METAL STAMPING & FABRICATING

PRINTING, DECORATING AND CONVERTING

CERAMICS

CUSTOM MAGNETS AND MAGNETIC ASSEMBLIES

STOCK MAGNETS & MAGNETIC TOOLS

Across all the industries Bunting works with, our commitment to providing quality products and customer
service remains consistent. Bunting enthusiastically offers custom designed applications for customers
bringing unique challenges to the table, and we take pride in working individually with each customer in
order to provide the best product possible. 3
 Contents
Recycling Equipment.......................................................................................................5
Crossbelt™ Separation Conveyor.......................................................................... 6-7
Oil Cooled Overband Magnets..................................................................................... 8
ElectroMax Overband Magnetic Separator............................................................. 9
SSSC® Stainless Steel Separation Conveyor..................................................10-11
HISC® High Intensity Separation Conveyor.....................................................12-13
Eddy Current Separation Conveyor.................................................................. 14-16
Suspension Magnets.................................................................................................... 17
Drum Magnet ......................................................................................................... 18-19
Heavy Duty Drum Magnets......................................................................................... 20
Magnetic Separation Pulleys..................................................................................... 21
Grinder Feeder Conveyors for Shredders and Grinders.................................. 22
Shredder Discharge Conveyors............................................................................... 23
DragSlide Conveyors..................................................................................................... 24
Bale Break Station........................................................................................................... 25
Bale Inspection Conveyors.......................................................................................... 26

Metal Detection.........................................................................................................27-28
Metal Detectors for Plastics Processing..........................................................29-30
(quickTRON™ 03R, quickTRON™ 05, HS 9050/9100, MMS)
Cleaning Systems........................................................................................................... 31
Metal Detectors for Conveyors.................................................................................. 32
(meTRON™ 03 S, meTRON™ 05 D)

Magnetic Separation..................................................................................................... 33
Gravity Free-Fall Style Magnetic Separation..................................................34-35
(FF Drawer and HF Drawer)
Plate Magnets ................................................................................................................ 36
Plate Housing Magnets................................................................................................. 37
Grate Magnets ................................................................................................................ 38
In-Line Magnetic Separation....................................................................................... 39
(Pneumatic In-Line Magnets and Center-Flow Magnets)

Recycling Systems...................................................................................................40-42

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Recycling Equipment
Separation, Detection, and Conveying Equipment for the
Recycling Industries
Bunting provides a wide range of magnetic sep- Metal detection systems generate an elec-
aration, metal detection, and conveying equip- tromagnetic field that material is directed
ment to help customers working in the recy- through, sensing and rejecting any ferrous or
cling industries. Bunting’s magnetic separation non-ferrous metal that is hidden within the
equipment removes metal contaminants from material. In situations where a magnetic sep-
material lines, allowing for a higher purity prod- arator may be unable to remove a non-ferrous
uct while protecting the existing equipment in contaminant, such as aluminum, a metal de-
your facility. Bunting’s metal detection equip- tector is able to sense this metal and remove
ment is able to detect and reject ferrous and the contaminated section of material from
non-ferrous metal hazards within the product the greater flow of operations. Bunting offers
flow, providing comprehensive metal removal. metal detection equipment suitable for gravity
Our magnetic and non-magnetic conveyors and free-fall, conveyed, pneumatic, and pipeline
conveyor components assist customers with applications, with three different packages
efficiently moving material throughout their available for electronics customization.
facilities. All of our equipment is designed to
be low-maintenance and operator friendly to Bunting offers conveyor systems and con-
increase efficiency and decrease downtime in veyor system parts in order to provide effi-
your operations. cient transport of various recycled materials
throughout your facility. Bunting’s magnetic
Magnetic separation utilizes powerful magnets conveyors and accessory parts offer an effi-
to pull out ferrous metal contaminants from cient, low-maintenance answer to moving high
a processing line, trapping them against the volumes of material quickly and safely in any
face of the magnet and ensuring they cannot environment, no matter how tough.
re-enter the material stream. The strength of
the magnetic field means that continued mate- All of our products are custom designed
rial flow, no matter how rapid, will not be able to according to the customer’s specifications,
dislodge the ferrous material from where it has allowing for them to integrate seamlessly into
been initially trapped. Bunting offers magnet- the existing production environment. Our
ic separation equipment suitable for gravity team of engineers works with each customer
free-fall systems, in-line systems, and liquid to deliver a personalized piece of equipment
processing systems. with the physical dimensions to best fit your
space and the magnetic components that best
suit your separation, detection, and conveying
needs.

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 CROSSBELT™ SEPARATION CONVEYOR
Auto recycling facility

Bunting® offers the most respected magnetic CrossBelt Select Features

Separation Conveyor in the recycling industry to maximize • Four deep-reach magnetic strength designs
product purity. Its distinct design amplifies magnetic optimize separation for belt speed, product
strength and reach-out for effective metal removal whether density & burden depth
mounted at the end of a conveyor or over the belt mid- • Stainless steel frames eliminate side frame
stream. The all-stainless steel frame minimizes ferrous magnetization and collection of stray metal.
scrap sticking to the side frames while the UHMW belt • Available with ceramic magnets or high
skirting prevents the metal from sticking in between the intensity rare earth neodymium magnets for
belt and magnet. maximum product purification
• UHMW belt skirting prevents material from
The CrossBelt Separation Conveyor separates ferrous getting between magnet and belt
metal from non-ferrous products and is the ideal means of • Abrasion-resistant SBR (Styrene Butadiene
cleaning the product stream. It also protects against costly Rubber) or urethane coated belt
knife damage, maximizes product purification, and offers
equipment protection on shredded material conveyed be-
tween shredders and granulators.

LIGHTWEIGHT CROSSBELT SEPARATION CONVEYOR

Bunting Lightweight CrossBelt Separation Con-
veyors are designed for mounting on mobile
shredders, cantilevered conveyors and are avail-
able with the same standard features as the larger
units. These units come with smaller lighter weight
pulleys, frames, optional hydraulic drives, and
optional rare earth magnets.

Select Features
• Lightweight design for extending out on discharge
conveyors.
• Optional high intensity neodymium rare earth
magnetic fields for lighter weight units.
• Optional end shields, guarding and tramp metal chutes.
• Custom designed support structures.

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CBS MAX Crossbelt™ Separator
The CBS Max Crossbelt Separator is Bunting’s newest • Top debris covers are provided to protect belt from
model of Heavy-Duty Crossbelt Magnetic Separator. the elements and protect unit from potential
It has been designed to address the unique needs of damage caused by overhead debris falling onto it.
recycling applications, resulting in a heavy-duty, dura- • Side access door ports enable convenient
ble unit. These units are designed for extended life and maintenance and tramp removal if needed.
toughness, and are meant to be out making you money • Extra wide and thick UHMW wings to seal off
working to pull steel on your line—not sitting in your magnets.
maintenance shop waiting on repair. No matter how • Fully customizable to suit your exact needs and
nasty, abusive, and rugged your recycling application integrate perfectly with your existing equipment.
is, it’s no match for the new CBS MAX.

Select Features:
• Powerful permanent magnets deliver the highest
level of separation, removing ferrous metals
and leaving you with a high-purity end product.
• Available with 4 magnetic widths for extended reach-
out requirements.
• Oversized 16-inch diameter heavy-duty stainless
steel pulleys that won’t become magnetized
with use.
• Oversized shafts utilize standard off the shelf
heavy-duty oversized dodge bearings.
• Offers one of the toughest cut-resistant belts in the
recycling industry. PVC 200 combined with a ¼ top
cover of tough, cut-resistant urethane and urethane
cleats to efficiently pull off separated ferrous metal
while minimizing the likelihood of cut damage.
• Complete stainless steel frames designed not to
collect ferrous scrap on their sides.
• Shipped with a 3-horsepower Nord Gear motor for
commonality of stocking spare parts, set to run at
approximately 300-fpm to discharge ferrous metals.

Installation Options
While the most common mounting position for a crossbelt magnet is across the belt, inline models are also
available which maximize magnet efficiency due to the material already being airborne.

Crossbelt

Inline

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 Oil Cooled Electro Overband Magnetic Separator
A powerful Overband Separator for deep & heavy ferrous extraction

The Heavy-Duty Electro Overband Separator is the most powerful in the Bunting line, and available in sizes to fit any
recycling operation. Due to its high magnetic strength, this Overband Separator is able to work at an increased operat-
ing gap, enabling it to extract ferrous from the deepest troughed conveyors. Electro Overband Separators are com-
monly positioned either inline over the head pulley, or across conveyor belts as little as 24” wide and up to 84” wide.
For even larger belt widths, our engineers can custom design and add additional support structures as required.

To give the Overband Separator a longer belt life (especially when handling abrasive materials) an optional armored
belt is available. In addition, heat-resistant belting is available to allow the heavy-duty Overband Separator to operate
at higher ambient temperatures.

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ElectroMax Air Cooled Overband Magnetic Separator
The new ElectroMax Overband Magnet is 185% stronger and 25% lighter than equivalent permanent
overband magnets. The ElectroMax provides customers with a smaller, lighter and more compact sys-
tem without any compromise in separation performance.

The ElectroMax Overband Magnet is ideally suited for applications where there are weight and size
suspension limitations. It provides additional magnetic power for more difficult tramp metal separation
applications, achieving a boosted separation force while still remaining compact and light. The electro-
magnetic coil produces a high gradient magnetic field that is up to 185% more powerful than compa-
rable permanent magnetic equipment. This enables the removal and separation of smaller and more
challenging shapes of iron contaminants often missed by other magnetic separation systems. The
additional magnetic strength also aids the lifting and removal of heavier tramp ferrous metals.

General Benefits of ElectroMax Overband Magnetic Separators:

• Half the weight of an oil cooled magnet. • Switching off power to the ElectroMax
• Lower profile 460mm (18.25”), than an oil cooled deactivates its magnetic field, allowing for easier,
magnet. more convenient maintenance in between
• Substantially less maintenance than an oil cooled operations.
magnet. • Four standard models are designed for
• Air cooled transformer rectifier included. suspension at a height of 450mm (18”) over
• Armor cleated belt optional. conveyors with widths of 1m (39”), 1.2m (48”),
• Durable construction ensures longevity of 1.4m (55”) and 1.5m (59”).
equipment and keeps maintenance to a minimum. • Average comparisons between the new range of
• Dual-pulley system drives self-cleaning belt, ElectroMax equipment and the permanent
reducing overall weight and size of equipment. overband equivalents show a 185% increase in
• Air cooling system eliminates need for any oil or magnetic power matched by a weight reduction
conservator tanks. of 25%.

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 SSSC® Stainless Steel Separation Conveyor™

REMOVE UP TO 94% OF LARGE FRACTION STAINLESS STEEL

After developing the HISC High Intensity Separation Conveyor to separate smaller fraction stainless
steel, Bunting Magnetics Co. engineers took on an even tougher challenge: Develop a machine to sepa-
rate even larger fractions of stainless steel. The patented core design in our SSSC Stainless Steel
Separation Conveyor enables the conveyor to attract, hold and extract irregular stainless steel metals
and paramagnetic chips up to an impressive 127mm - 203mm (5” - 8”) in size – the largest in the
recycling industry.

These large pieces of work-hardened 300 series stainless steel – materials once thought impossible to
separate – are easily removed thanks to extremely high gauss fields, revolutionary patented configura-
tion of high-strength neodymium rare earth magnets in the core design and superior industry-leading
design technology. Bunting engineers can test specific material to calculate proper sizing and construc-
tion.

Patented Air Knife (optional):

An optional air knife gently blows ferrous foam, dust and cloth from
your material to purify the stainless steel stream.

Vibratory Feeder (optional):

• Provides uniform single-layer feeding for maximum separation efficiency
• Customizable width and length to match applications
• Power supply and isolator designed to match flow requirements
• Stainless steel fabrication
• Comes complete with controls and can be integrated into existing systems
• Optional AR Steel Liners

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Select Features
• Patented high intensity deeper reach magnetic · Tough 2-ply urethane belts with 30mm
circuit. (1 1/8”) flexwalls.
· 200mm (8”) diameter pulleys for small and mid · Varying operating speeds depending on product
fraction stainless steel extraction. stream.
· 300mm (12”) diameter pulleys for mid and large · Variable frequency drives permit optimal
fraction stainless steel extraction. separation.
· Conveyor belt widths of 600 - 2000mm · Optional patented air knife to help clean & purify
(24” - 78”). stainless steel separation.
· Heavy-duty formed frames with forklift · 200 mm (8”) diameter capacity approx. 2,000 kg/hr/meter
lifting slots. width (1,350 lbs/hr/ft width).
· Heavy-duty rolled over belt flexwall edge · 300 mm (12”) diameter capacity approx. 4,200 kg/hr/
sideguards to contain product flow. meter width (2,850 lbs./hr/ft width).

Optional Air Knife

Diverter Adjustment
Wheel

Air Knife Regulator

Knurled Splitter Roller

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 HISC® HIGH INTENSITY SEPARATION CONVEYOR™

REMOVE UP TO 98% OF SMALL FRACTION STAINLESS STEEL

Through Bunting® engineering design and Magnetic Finite Element Design software technology, you can
attract, hold and extract paramagnetic work-hardened stainless steel metal and chips from your product
stream. Recycled chopped wire, plastic flake, e-scrap and more can now be stainless steel-free with the
HISC High Intensity Separation Conveyor.

The first of its kind in the industry, the HISC High Intensity Separation Conveyor incorporates extremely high
gauss fields, neodymium rare earth magnets and a field-tested design to achieve maximum stainless steel sepa-
ration and copper purification.
“In the business of metal recycling,
With the HISC, you can attract, hold and extract some of the
our profitability depends on the volume
weakest magnetic materials, including stainless steel needles,
small computer screws, titanium chips, small stainless sheet
of recovered product and the purity
metal from computer hard drives, tiny screws in plastic chips of that product. Bunting’s High Intensity
and green boards with attached chips. Bunting engineers can Separation Conveyor, and its unmatched
test specific material to calculate proper sizing and construction. ability to get stainless steel out of our
The HISC can also be used for maximum purification of recycled
mid-sized fraction, ensures we get the
tires, and crumb rubber.
purity needed to sell to our domestic
smelters.”

Kevin Gershow
d Gershow Recycling / Medford, NY

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 Select Features
· 100 (4”) and 150mm (6”) high intensity pulleys
available.
- 100mm (4”) diameter for copper purification.
- 150mm (6”) diameter for cleaning ICW
before chopping, small fraction stainless
steel recovery and crumb rubber purification.
· Neodymium exposed pole design for maximum
gauss intensity.
· Belt widths 300-1800mm (12” - 70”).
· Heavy-duty formed frames with forklift
lifting slots.
· Heavy-duty rolled over belt flexwall edge
sideguards to contain product flow.
· Tough 2-ply urethane belts with 30mm (1-1/8”)
flexwalls and v-guide cleats on 300mm (12”)
Cleated Belt Bearing Assembly centers.
Diverter
· Operating speeds from 12-36 mpm (40-120fpm)
depending on product stream.

Optional Vibratory Feeder · Variable frequency drives permit optimizing

Uniform single-layer feeding for maximum separation efficiency and separation.

purification. · Adjustable splitter chute divider to adjust

purification split.

• Customizable widths and lengths to match application requirements.

• Power supply and isolator designed to match flow requirements.
• Fabricated in either mild steel or with an abrasion resistant liner.
• Comes complete with controls and can be integrated into
existing system.

Optional Splitter Chute

An adjustable splitter chute separates the stainless steel fraction from the
non-magnetic material.

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 Eddy Current Separation Conveyors
Bunting’s new High Intensity Eddy Current Separators are setting a new standard for the auto recycling,
plastic PET and film, and ICW wire recovery industries. Designed with Magnetic Finite Element Design,
Bunting’s Eddy Current Separators optimize the magnetic field while maximizing the focal point and
strength of the gauss intensity. The High Intensity Eddy Current Separator has been designed both mag-
netically and structurally to produce some of the highest repelling separation forces in the industry. It is
ideal for separating and throwing smaller, conductive, non-ferrous materials, such as aluminum, copper,
and brass. Bunting’s unique assembly enhances the Eddy Current field intensity to achieve significantly
improved separation of small metallic particles from plastics and other non-metallic particulate. The new
High Intensity Eddy Current Separator has been designed to solve problems presented by the toughest
applications.
Features:

• Bunting assembly enhances the Eddy Current field

intensity for significantly improved separation of
small metallic particles from plastics and other
non-metallic particulate.
• Unique magnetic rotor design provides
exceptionally strong gauss levels.
• Available in 1M, 1.5M, and 2M options.
• Optional vibratory feeder to provide uniform
flow on the Eddy Current belt for better separation
and neodymium high intensity drum separator at
the infeed to pull out ferrous contamination before
the Eddy Current.
• Optional hoods available depending on the size
of material being run maximizes employee safety
and features polycarbonate view windows for user
convenience.
• Integrated slant sidewalls keep material where it
is supposed to be and are made of rugged steel
for durability as well as being completely
removable for servicing and belt changes.
• Thermoplastic belt with polyurethane cover
resists punctures and wear, resulting in fewer
belt changes. Corrugated side walls fused to the
belt increase capacity and seal the flow stream
from getting into the conveyor, while hot welded
PU cleats keep material moving where you want it.
• Rugged side panels reduce noise, improve
cleanliness, and protect both the unit and the
Automatic Mode Manual Mode operator. Their detachable design allows for quick,
easy servicing and belt changes.
• Adjustable splitter allows you to precisely adjust
where the material division is to optimize sorting,
and can easily be reset as material mix is changed,
Test Mode Belt Alignment
giving you total control. The splitter locks firmly
in place so you can set it and leave it with peace of
mind.
• Belt changes are quick and easy—our hydraulic
system uses a pump and cylinders that raise the
off drive side, so the belt can be slipped off the
Status
side of the conveyor to facilitate seamless and
simple belt changes.
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Eddy Current Separation Conveyor

The Eddy Current system consists of a short belt The new High Intensity Eccentric ECS units are
conveyor with its drive located at the return end. specifically designed for the separation of mate-
The ECS rotor, which is fitted at the discharge end rials with a wide range of sizes, which require high
of the conveyor, is constructed using a high-in- repelling forces. These High Intensity ECS units
tensity rare earth (neodymium iron-boron) mag- have a larger than normal magnetic pole count and
net system and sits inside a non-metallic rotor are used for purification of materials, such as glass,
cover. The rotor, when spinning at high speeds, plastic, ASR and wood chip. These top of the line
induces an electric current into conducting Eddy Current units are built 1m-1.5m (39”-59”), and
metals. This induced electric current produces a 2m (78”) wide systems.
magnetic field, which opposes that of the rotor,
repelling non-ferrous metals over a splitter plate. R TYPE EDDY CURENT SEPARATORS
The remaining materials free-fall over the rotor, The R Type ECS fits in the Bunting ECS range be-
separating them from the repelled conductive tween the High Intensity and the Can Sorter units.
particles. It is designed to be used in recycling applications
where aluminum is to be removed for re-sale, such
The Bunting line of Eddy Current Separators as dry and dumpster waste recycling at a size
(ECS) are advanced metal sorting machines used greater than 20mm (0.80”).
in areas such as Auto Shredder Recycling (ASR),
Plastic PET and Film Recycling, Materials Recy- CAN SORTER EDDY CURRENT SEPARATORS
cling Facilities (MRF), Energy from Waste Plants Can Sorter ECS units are designed for the sep-
(EfW), wood, skip waste, and glass recycling. aration of non-ferrous beverage cans from dry
These non-ferrous separators are increasingly recyclable MRF materials. The Can Sorter ECS is a
used wherever separation of non-ferrous metals low-cost alternative to the large Eddy Current units,
from a product stream can increase the value of for applications that do not require higher specifi-
the product stream or produce a cleaner mate- cation machines. The Can Sorter is a simplistic and
rial. Whether the end use is in recycling, waste cost effective unit with pre-set belt and rotor type
reduction, raw material production or any other settings to provide optimum can separation.
process where separation would prove beneficial.
HIGH INTENSITY EDDY CURRENT SEPARATORS

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 Concentric vs. Eccentric Eddy Current Separators
For applications that require separation of fine non-ferrous particles, Bunting manufactures an ‘Eccentric’ rotor. The
specification and characteristics of this rotor arrangement allow for optimum separation of smaller particles such as
shredded printed circuit boards, PET flake, and fine glass cullet.

Concentric rotors consist of an alternating pole Rare

Earth magnet system, which completely fills the space
available within the separation rotor drum. The magnet
system rotates at high speed within a few millimeters
of the outer shell surface generating very high ‘eddy
currents’ on the surface resulting in very high repulsive
forces. Concentric rotors

Eccentric rotors differ in that the magnet rotor is of a

smaller diameter than the outer shell, and is located in an
eccentric position to the outer rotor drum. The magnet
system is positioned close to the surface where the con-
veyed feed material is leaving the rotor due to its natural
trajectory. This design gives an efficient separation but
leaves a ‘dead’ magnetic area at the bottom of the rotor so Eccentric rotors
that any attracted ferrous falls away extending conveyor
belt life.

Optional Extras: Features:

• Optional Vibratory feeders (VF) mounted to ensure • Multiple diameter magnetic rotors designed for
uniform flow of material on the ECS belt. the highest magnetic gauss fields on the belt
• Optional Rare Earth drum magnet mounted after the surface for superior product throw.
vibratory feeder for fine ferrous separation, ferrous • Tough polyurethane belts for long wear life
material will be discharged from the drum and • Models available from 0.5m to 2m wide.
materials not influenced by the magnetic field will • ECS supplied with integral lifting jacks for easy
cascade over the drum surface and continue their belt change operation.
normal trajectory onto the ECS conveyor.
• Rotary or static cleaning brushes can be installed
to remove product, which may adhere to the Eddy
Current Separators’ belt. Bunting Sales Team can
advise customers on these options if required.
• Bunting supplies supports to ground level should
they be required.
• Supports to ground level should they be required.
Custom designed walkways can also be provided for
around the ECS unit to allow for greater access to the
machine and its components.

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Suspension Magnets
Permanent and electro suspension magnets are designed to extract occasional tramp iron from material
being processed by means of a vibratory feeder, gravity chute, or conveyor belt. They are exceptionally
efficient in removing tramp iron from coal, stone, fertilizers, recycled asphalt, slag, gypsum, ores and
similar materials. Removing tramp metal contamination helps protect the other equipment in your facil-
ity from being damaged and maintains higher purity in the materials you are processing through your
operation.

Benefits of the Permanent Magnet Design Benefits of the Air-Cooled Electro Magnet Design

• Constructed using non-deteriorating, high power • Lighter than oil-cooled electro suspension
ceramic magnet components. magnets.
- Optional Rare Earth models available. • Less maintenance than oil-cooled electro magnets.
• Intensely durable construction resisting moisture, • Durable construction ensures longevity of
corrosion, and heat. equipment.
• Inexpensive to operate with no cables or wires • Ferrous material is extracted and held in place until
required. power is turned off.
• Ferrous material is extracted and held in place until • On/Off switching simplifies removal of collected
manually cleaned off. ferrous.
- Optional rubber wiper assists in removing the • Comes standard with suspension chains and
collected ferrous. hardware.
- Optional stainless steel slider plate simplifies • Works on burden depths up to 600mm (24”)
clearing of ferrous. depending on material being separated.
• Optional Tri-Polar design increases field strength
and reach. Benefits of the Oil Cooled Electro Magnet Design
• Suspension magnets come standard with
suspension chains and hardware. • Strongest option available.
• Can be suspended horizontally or on an incline. • Maintains optimum working temperature.
• Available sizes cover a full range of conveyor • Maximum protection for your processing
widths. equipment.
• Works on burden depths up to 300mm (12”) • Holds extracted ferrous material in place until
Ceramic or 450mm (18”) Rare Earth depending power is turned off.
on the material being separated. • On/Off switching simplifies removal of collected
ferrous.
• Comes standard with suspension chains and
hardware.
• Works on burden depths up to 800mm (32”)
depending on the material being separated.

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 Drum Magnets
Bunting manufactures many types of drum
separators, ranging from heavy duty electro drums
for separating ferrous metals from non-ferrous
metals, to permanent magnetic drums for fine
iron separation. The magnetic drum separator is
normally installed at product discharge points and
incorporates a 150 – 180 degree magnet system,
encased in a stainless steel shell, with optional
manganese wear plates for severe application. This
system pulls iron contamination out and behind
the clean product path and discharges it down a
separate chute while the clean product continues its
normal trajectory. Drum magnets are self-cleaning
and provide continuous separation of ferrous
contaminants from a wide range of free-flowing bulk
and granular materials in high-volume applications.

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Drum Magnets
Magnetic Drum Separators are designed for the continuous extraction of iron from material being fed
uniformly onto the face of the drum.

Principal of Operation
Magnetic Drums are constructed with a 150° -180° Radial Pole Operation Alternating Pole Operation
stationary magnet system, around which a cover
revolves. Material is fed onto the drum cover at the
leading point of the magnet section. Magnetics will
adhere to the drum cover as it revolves around the
magnet system and will be discharged behind the
normal trajectory, assisted by the axial wiper bars,
after leaving the magnetic field. Non-magnetic
materials will fall forward, following their normal
trajectory.
Permanent Magnetic Drums
Permanent Magnetic Drum Separators are built using a fully stabilized
non-deteriorating Strontium Ferrite magnet system for general tramp metal removal
or Neodymium Iron Boron magnet system for fine iron removal, both are
non-deteriorating permanent magnet systems which do not require a power
source. The magnets are specifically designed to concentrate all flux at the peak of
separation, providing a separator that works constantly at maximum efficiency and is
virtually maintenance free.

Ideally material needs to be dry and free flowing for successful ferrous separation.

Typical applications of Permanent Drums include the separation of steel swarf from
aluminum and for the removal of ferrous contaminants from shredded wood, plastic,
rubber, and glass cullet.

Electro-Magnetic Drums
For the large scale processing of material, Bunting manufactures a range of
Electro Fragmentizer and Slag Drums for special applications.

With larger drums, an electromagnet system is utilized, with coils being wound
with insulated aluminum wire. Electro Drums are available in diameter sizes of up
to 72 inches (1830mm) and widths up to 110 inches (2800mm).

Fragmentizer Drums are heavy duty alternating pole drums suitable for the
reclamation of fragmentized metals in applications such as municipal refuse
and End of Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling facilities. These drums can be bottom fed
where the alternating pole design allows entrapped metals to flip on the face of
the drum as it rotates, resulting in cleaner separated ferrous product.

Slag Drums are powerful radial pole drums suitable for the reclamation of slag
from Steel Production. Typically, top fed, the pole design allows the maximum
entrapment of ferrous and the highest levels of recovery.

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 Heavy Duty Drum Magnets
Fragmentizer Electro Drums

Fragmentizer magnetic drum magnets are available for the continuous, automatic separation and up-
grading of ferrous from non-ferrous metals in scrap processing, steel bearing slag, foundry metal recov-
ery, municipal waste and many other extreme heavy-duty recycling applications. It can also be used for
the selective reclaiming of light materials in de-tinning processes.

Within fragmentizer electro drums, alternating magnetic high intensity poles act as ’agitators’ at the
point of extraction, lifting the ferrous metals and allowing non-magnetic materials to fall away. These
exceptionally large drum magnets are available in sizes up to 72″ in diameter and 110″ in width, with Bun-
ting offering custom designed engineering to integrate with existing conveying equipment and handle
large volumes of material being processed.

The fragmentizer magnetic drum magnet is offered in electro, permanent and combination electro/per-
manent magnetic configurations. The drums can be fitted with easily replaceable wear covers, available
in stainless steel or manganese steel. The magnet system is locked in position by a heavy duty turnbuck-
le arrangement.

Key Advantages:
• The axial pole design gives continuous high field
strength at the separation zone. The effective
magnet width is maximized, thus ensuring even
cover wear and minimum burden

depth of material.
• The bipolar alternate pole arrangement ensures
a cleaner separation of ferrous and non-magnetic
materials. This allows materials which may be
entrapped to roll over the face of the drum, helping
to release the non-metallic materials from the
magnetic materials being extracted.
• The high intensity primary coil concentrates
maximum flux at the point of extraction whilst the
lower intensity secondary coil ensures that ferrous
material is transported to the point of discharge.
• Ducted coils give improved cooling, resulting in
a low winding temperature that allows for higher
intensity and a longer coil life.
• Manganese steel wear covers are 8mm (0.315”)
thick and incorporate bolted joints for ease of cover
replacement.

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Magnetic Separation Pulleys
Offering superior continuous removal and discharg-
ing of ferrous contamination, such as nails, staples,
bolts and wire from conveyors, all with mainte-
nance-free operation. OEM Separation Pulleys are
economical magnetic separation pulleys that can
be used to transform your standard material han-
dling conveyor into a material separation conveyor.
Being able to combine the transport of your mate-
rials and the separation of contaminants into one
simple step increases the efficiency of your opera-
tion

• Manufactured for maximum reach-out, holding

force and separation effectiveness.
High Intensity Separation Pulleys
• Available in both economical ceramic and the
Built with high-intensity neodymium rare earth
high-intensity neodymium rare earth magnets for
magnets, these pulleys are designed for the
maximum separation.
toughest jobs that require maximum separation.
• Available in 100mm to 1200mm (4” to 48”)
High-intensity separation pulleys are ideal for
diameters
separating materials that are difficult to magnetically
depending on your application needs.
attract and separate from a material flow using
• Widths from 100mm-2100mm (4”-84”) wide.
standard methods, such as paramagnetic fine
• Offer maintenance-free operation.
particles, and work-hardened fasteners.
• Available in all-stainless-steel construction with
food, sanitary, and USDA finishes available to fit • Deep reach rare earth pulleys are ideal
your production safety regulations. for installation in high volume processing lines
• We offer an assortment of taper lock or QD to ensure all ferrous metals are removed from
hubs for any shaft diameter you need or welded deeper burden streams before they reach other
in shafts to slip into the end of your conveyor equipment.
and match up perfectly.
• Pulley units can be incorporated on OEM
conveyors, providing reach outs of
250mm-300mm (8″ to 10″) with unmatched
field intensity.

• Low reachout rare earth field pulleys are

available, designed to have high gauss, super
high-intensity fields while maintaining a
low reachout in order to suit low volume
applications.

• Low reachout pulley units can be easily

incorporated on OEM conveyors to create an
all-in-one system for conveying and separating
materials.
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Grinder Feeder Conveyors (GFC) for Shredders and Grinders

Heavy-Duty GFC

• Designed for rugged applications that handle between

3600 - 9000 kg/hr (8,000 - 20,000 lbs/hr) - including whole
bales, heavy purgings or bulk municipal recycling.
• Typically constructed of formed 3/16” mild steel on
300mm-375mm (12” - 15”) channel iron frames, 4-ply belts with
beefy cleats, UHMW skirting, 250-300mm (10” - 12”) pulleys
and large drives with large D-coil Metal Detectors before the Shredder.

Standard-Duty GFC

• Designed for 900 kg - 4,500 kg /hr (2,000 - 10,000 lbs/hr) of

shredded material.
• Fabricated from formed 12 gauge or formed 3/16” steel.
• Built with 150mm - 250mm (6” - 10”) diameter pulleys, heavier
cleated cross-rigid flexwall belts and flared in-feed hoppers
to match up to the Shredder discharge opening.
• Available with optional equipment to purify the regrind,
including “under the belt plate” or Tunnel-Style Metal
Detectors with automatic discharge flip gates or magnetic
CrossBelt Separation. Conveyors mounted above the
inclines with or without a Rare Earth Discharge Pulley.

Light-Duty GFC

• Used for hand-feed systems of either scrap parts or stringers

for in-house beside the machine grinder recycling.
• Constructed of a fabricated 12-gauge steel frame, smaller
drives, under the belt plate S-Coil Metal Detector and
75mm - 100mm (3” - 4”) pulleys with inexpensive smooth or
ruff-topped belts.

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Shredder Discharge Conveyors

Heavy-Duty GFC Hockey Stick

• Runs between approximately 3600 -9000 kg/hr (8,000 kg/hr - 20,000lbs/hr)
and built for the most rugged applications.
• Heavy-duty construction including: Formed steel frames, heavy
cross-rigid or cleat topped belts with UHMW skirting and flared in-feed
hoppers to match up to Shredder discharges
• 250mm-300mm (10” - 12”) pulleys and large drives with optional
magnetic CrossBelt™ Separation Conveyor, Magnetic Head Pulleys, “under
the belt plate” or Tunnel-Style Metal Detector with automatic discharge
flip gates.

Standard-Duty GFC Hockey Stick

• Designed for 900 - 4500 kg/hr (2,000 - 10,000 lbs/hr) of shredded

material.
• Fabricated formed steel framed conveyors
• Built with 150mm-250mm (6” - 10”) diameter pulleys, heavier cleated
cross-rigid flexwall belts and flared in-feed hoppers to match up to the
shredder discharge opening.
• Available with optional equipment to purify the regrind, including “under
the belt plate” or Tunnel Style Metal Detectors with automatic discharge
flip gates or magnetic CrossBelt™ Separation Conveyors mounted with
or without a discharge, and Rare Earth Discharge Pulley.

Light-Duty GFC Hockey Stick

• Designed for lower flow rates usually under 900 kg/hr (2,000 lbs/hr).
• Economically constructed of a fabricated steel frame, smaller drives, with
75mm (3”) pulleys and cleated belts.
• Light-Duty allows for optional casters that can easily be wheeled out of the way
for machine maintenance.

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 DragSlide Conveyors
Designed for the thin mil plastic film industry to HOCKEY-STICK STYLE INCLINED DRAGSLIDE
solve the problem of static electricity, Bunting’s CONVEYOR
sealed Dragslide Conveyors are ideal for handling
Designed and built to match up to and fit up to
plastic film, paper, and fiber materials in the recycling
shredder discharge openings. After receiving
industry.
material from a shredder discharge opening,
these inclined conveyors can then raise the
• Dragslide conveyors feature a totally enclosed
material to the desired elevation, transfer
design, using UHMW drag flights to efficiently
material to another conveyor, or transfer
move and convey material.
material directly into an extruder.
• Sealed conveyor eliminates static conveying
lines and results in a much cleaner facility.
• Reduces downtime as employees can focus
on production instead of time-consuming
clean-up and maintenance.
• Available in larger maximum-duty units,
with stationary or mobile bases depending
on your production needs.
• In-feed hoppers designed to match up to
shredder discharge points, allowing for
seamless integration with your existing
equipment.
• Optional rare earth magnet configurations.
• Available to implement in discharge chute.
• Units equipped with clear sight windows,
allowing operator to view material flow within
the enclosed system.

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Bale Break Station
Bunting® bale break conveyors are designed to • Heavy duty frame construction to withstand the
improve loading and separation efficiencies. They toughest operating conditions.
can be as simple as jogged in-feed conveyors • Heavy duty forklift loading and pullout slots.
for bales of plastic film or as complex so as to • Conveyor frames for 30″ to 72″ wide belts.
implement powered beater shafts to break up • Adjustable belt speeds, ranging between 5 to 30 fpm.
bales of plastic bottles. Whether it is bales of • Optional double beater shafts for bottle applications
post-consumer detergent, milk jugs or plastic
only.
bottles, Bunting has bale break in-feed conveyors • Available with small tables with forklift pullouts or large
to feed your shredding line. tables with stairs and working mezzanines.
• Live bottom belted metering stations.
Bales of material are usually placed by fork lift on
• Surge hoppers with live bottomed conveyors.
the in-feed portion of the conveyor either from the
• Optional bailing wire spindles available for operators to
side or end loading. The operator then cuts and
wrap material around after cutting bale wires.
pulls the bailing wire before proceeding to either
• Horizontal metering conveyors available for Gaylord
jog or power feed the material onto the inclined
dumpers.
shredder feeder conveyor.

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 Bale Inspection Conveyor

Bunting® offers Inspection Conveyors with Metal Detec- Select Features

tion for baled recyclable materials to use either as an • Heavy duty channel frame construction
independent stand-alone system or as the infeed con- • Optional back stop for bale loading
veyor to the shredder line. Your bales of post-consumer • Conveyor frames for 36” - 72” wide belts
carpet, plastic bottles, milk jugs, plastic film, clothing • Belt speeds between 20 - 40 fpm
or fiber can be inspected to determine if there is scrap • Optional Metal Detector on separate
metal, aluminum cans or other metal objects enclosed isolation support
that could damage your shredder or contaminate the
product stream.

Four-Step Process
1. Bales are placed on the infeed portion of the conveyor
against optional backstops.
2. Bales then run through a tunnel-style Metal Detector
sized perfectly to fit your bales.
3. Using sensitive triple coil technology, the Metal
Detector identifies any metal contamination within the
bale itself and then double-checks it before conveying
the bale out to be down loaded or feed directly onto an
inclined Shredder Feeder Conveyor.
4. The inspection conveyor can also mark the
contaminated bales making them easily identifiable to
do further inspection.

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METAL DETECTION IN THE RECYCLING INDUSTRY
Even the smallest amount of metal contamination that is not properly removed from
a recycled product can seriously harm a customer, devastate a brand’s reputation,
and inflict the heavy financial costs of liability, product recall and damage to
production equipment.

Metal particles are the most common source of foreign contamination in recycled
material processing, and this contamination can frequently enter the product
stream as a result of the wear and breakage of other processing equipment in the
production facility.

Bunting metal detectors are able to sense and reject extremely small, ferrous metal
particles from the process flow or from shredded recycled material, even detecting
metal encapsulated in individual plastic particles. With Bunting metal detection
equipment integrated into your process, you will be able to send your product to
market with complete confidence.

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 HOW METAL DETECTORS WORK
The product passes through an opening in the catalyzed epoxy, to eliminate void areas inside
detector, which houses a unique three-coil the housing. This waterproofs the search head
search head. This is comprised of windings and stabilizes it against vibration. Coils and
around an aperture opening, whether round or electronics may have an IP Enclosure rating for
rectangular. There is a transmitter in the center dust and water protection from IP54 to IP65 and
of this coil with two receivers surrounding it, IP69K.
one placed at the entrance of the search head
and one at the exit. Within the aperture opening, Advanced shielding technology in the Bunting
an electromagnetic field is created. When a design provides superior protection from
piece of metal passes through the coil opening, outside interference. Bunting metal detectors
a signal is generated and calculated, activating therefore require shorter metal-free zones, and
further operations or devices. All metal are able to operate in difficult environments
detectors utilize electronic control packages where competing detectors cannot.
designed by Bunting to specifically fit with our
metal detection equipment. BUNTING QUALITY CONTROL
Depending on the level of electronics you
Some metal detectors are equipped with select, Bunting® metal detectors have recording
automatic reject mechanisms, which isolate and reporting functions within the software.
contaminated material and remove it from Optional features allow your organization to
the product flow. Bunting’s automatic reject connect detectors for remote monitoring,
mechanisms operate quickly and efficiently, reporting or control.
meaning that the removal of contaminated
product does not come at the expense of SELECTING THE BUNTING METAL
DETECTOR FOR YOUR OPERATION
slowing down your operating process.
Recycling companies must manage unique
BUNTING DESIGN ENSURES process flow conditions and the challenges
MECHANICAL INTEGRITY of handling many different types of material.
As our description of metal detector operation To assist our customers in choosing the
suggests, metal detectors are highly sensitive. metal detector best suited for their operating
They are precisely calibrated instruments that conditions, we pair each customer with a
can be affected by vibration, electrical fields, Bunting representative to aid the decision
and other environmental conditions. making process. Your Bunting representative is
available to consult at any phase of the design
To ensure the most reliable operation in process. We can assist in both integrating new
demanding environments, Bunting metal equipment into established operations as well
detectors are designed and manufactured as planning a new facility from scratch.
to a higher standard of durability and signal
strength. The search head is filled with

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Metal Detectors for Plastics Processing
and Recycling
Gravity Free-Fall Style Metal Detectors with Integrated Reject Mechanism.

quickTRON™ 03R
This low-cost, triple-coil detector offers superior
sensitivity, simplicity, and reliability. The Bunting®
quickTRON™ 03R is specifically designed for
demanding applications in the plastics and recycling
industries.

• Consistently detects and rejects small fine

particles that other metal detectors struggle

to detect.
• Handles detection and removal of fine metal
contamination in critical processes.
• Housing controls are contained to eliminate risk of

interference.
• High-speed stainless steel reject mechanics allow
for economical, compact design.
• Units are fully self-monitoring.
• Integral brackets simplify mounting.

quickTRON™ 05 (Flap or Cowbell

Style Reject Diverters)
The Bunting quickTRON™ 05 uses a CR coil for reliable
metal detection and is a cost-effective option for
the examination of bulk material in gravity free-fall
applications.

• Flap option is recommended for powders, fine

granular, or dry products.
• Cowbell option is recommended for abrasive, sticky
or non-powdered products.
• Equipped with simple 05 controls. Remote mounted

controls available.
• Stainless steel, washdown, or painted versions
available to suit your operating needs.
• ATEX explosion proof rating available. Hazardous
environment rating available for flap style unit.

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 HS 9050/9100
Entry-level, economical Bunting® HS metal detection
systems pneumatically reject isolated metal debris from
powders, granules, and other bulk materials used in
gravity-fed plastics and recycling applications.

• Economical, compact, and versatile.

• Adjustable sensitivity and rejection. Air-
powered stainless steel flap offers rapid
rejection cycling for cleaner results.
• Low-maintenance operation. HS detectors
self-monitor their sensors, mechanical function,
voltage, and air pressure.

MACHINE MOUNTED ALL-METAL

SEPARATORS (MMS)
The Machine Mounted All Metal Separator provides
efficient detection and rejection of both ferrous and
nonferrous metal contaminants within all materials,
whether loose or encapsulated, without process
interruptions. The MMS is designed for mounting on an
injection molding machine or extruder as a “last chance”
metal detector. This type of detector, also available
in a high-temperature rated model uses a pneumatic
rejection mechanism to remove metal contaminants that
were detected previously in the process flow.

• Designed especially for choke-feed

applications, the MMS can bolt directly to the
infeed of processing equipment and support • Slide gate rejection design eliminates
the weight of hoppers and bins.
contamination leaks.
• Fast pneumatic rejection mechanism, (aided by • Available in a high-temperature version suitable
precise timing), results in accurate cycling and for handling product at higher-than-normal
conservation of good material. temperatures (up to 350°).

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M E TA L D E T E C T I O N M E TA L D E T E C T I O N

Cleaning Systems
Many companies find it effective to combine multiple Bunting® products in
order to create what is called a “cleaning system”. A Bunting cleaning system
utilizes magnetic separators and metal detectors assembled together in multiple
combinations in order to ensure maximum protection against ferrous and
nonferrous debris. They are the perfect solution for purifying regrind and recycled
goods in a plastics plant.

Cleaning systems combine magnetic and electronic separators to remove both

ferrous and nonferrous contaminants efficiently from free-flowing virgin resins,
regrind, and recycled plastics. They are an excellent choice wherever the volume
and variety of metal debris might overload a single separator. The sturdy steel
framework provides easy component access and includes a receiving hopper.

DUPLEX SEPARATOR
FF Drawer Magnet and Electronic HS Metal Detector

• The FF drawer magnet reduces the number of HS Metal

Detector reject cycles, which reduces loss of good material.
• HS detector acts as a backup for removing ferrous
contaminants while rejecting other common nonferrous
metal contaminants.
• Eliminates virtually all metal from a plastics process in the
most efficient manner possible.

BY THE PRESS CLEANING STATION

FF Drawer, and quickTRON™ 03R

• FF Drawer will capture any ferrous fines while the

electronic metal detector senses and rejects both
ferrous and nonferrous metals.
• quickTRON 03R offers adjustable sensitivity
and a fast-acting rejection mechanism.

GAYLORD CLEANING STATION

FF Drawer, and quickTRON™ 03R

• Utilizes magnetic separators and metal detectors

assembled together in multiple combinations to ensure
maximum protection against ferrous and nonferrous debris,
while minimizing loss of good product.
• FF Drawer will capture any ferrous fines while the electronic
metal detector senses and rejects both ferrous and
nonferrous metals.
• Metal Detector offers adjustable sensitivity and a 31
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 Metal Detectors for Conveyors

meTRON™ 03 S
These single-sided, triple-coil under the belt detectors
install in belt conveyor systems and scan through the
belt into product with a maximum burden depth of six
inches. This single surface detector works well for belt
conveyors and vibratory chutes.

• Triple-Coil Technology
• EMFI filters reduce waste, misses, and false alarms
• Maximum burden depth of six inches
• Reject options include pusher, flap, and cut-out devices
• Digital controls with keypad
• Works well for belt conveyors
• Quick and easy installation
• Optional reject devices available

meTRON™ 05 D
The Bunting meTRON™ 05 D is a two-piece, tunnel-style
metal detector that can be separated in order to install
around belt conveyors. It offers triple-coil sensitivity
and accuracy, is easy to install, and provides stable
performance. This two-piece, tunnel-style detector is
perfect for belt conveyors and vibratory chutes.

• Automatic product tracing and temperature compensation.

• Easy installation and user-friendly operation.

• Triple-coil sensitivity and superior accuracy in detection.

• Overall waterproof construction, in addition to an epoxy-

filled search head allows for maximum protection of
internal components.

• Serial interface (RS-232) with multi-level password

protection and a built-in digital event counter.

• Combination assemblies with detector and conveyor can

be custom-built to suit your application utilizing a variety
of rejection devices, including pusher, flap, or cut-out
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MAGNETIC SEPARATION

Safeguard your product quality and protect Ferrous metal contaminants in a production
your recycling equipment with Bunting’s line line present not only a risk to a consumer or
of magnetic separation products. Separation employee who may be harmed by a sharp piece
of metal contaminants is an essential step of scrap metal, but also to the other equipment
in the processing of recycled material. in your facility. Our magnetic separation
Bunting manufactures an extensive line of equipment pulls ferrous contaminants out
magnetic separation equipment that removes of the production line quickly and efficiently,
contaminants from a variety of material sparing you the costs of repairing or replacing
consistencies. We offer units designed to equipment such as grinders that could be
remove metal contamination from gravity, seriously damaged if a piece of metal scrap
mechanical, and pneumatic conveying systems. were to inappropriately pass through them.

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 Gravity Free-Fall Style Magnetic Separation
NEO FF SERIES DRAWER MAGNETS

Superior Contaminant Capture that Handles High

Temperatures

Since 1964, Bunting® Drawer Magnets have been the

plastic industry’s most popular choice for extrusion,
injection, and blow molding equipment. Today, they
are better than ever. Our FF Series Drawers come
standard with super-strong neodymium rare earth
magnets powerful enough to capture and hold
ferrous particles so small that they are invisible
to the naked eye. NEO magnets have exceptional
surface holding force for more complete removal of
contaminants and less chance of “wipe-off,” (which
refers to contamination falling off of the magnetic
surface and re-entering the product stream).

Durable Construction

Bunting NEO FF Drawer Magnets feature rugged

11-gauge stainless steel housings built to support
symmetrical compression loads of 10,000 lbs.
The drawer gasket on these magnets are cut from
Ethylene Propylene Diene (EPDM), which resists heat
aging, and compression set. Much more durable than
sponge rubber.

For material coming directly from a high temperature

drier ask about our FF 350o F model!
• The NEO FF drawer utilizes temperature-
compensated rare earth magnets for superior
high-temperature operation. • Stainless steel center drawer guide simplifies
• Units are built with welded stainless steel removal and re-installation of the magnet
housings for easy cleaning and durability. drawer for quick, easy cleaning.
• EPDM gasket resists heat aging and • Most powdered colorants and resins slide off

compression set.
without sticking.
• High-torque nylon knobs resist breakage. • Superior cartridge geometry increases reach-
• Our patented No-Spill™ Slide Gate is fitted with out and holding power.
a magnetic safety latch to prevent accidental • Robust construction prolongs cartridge life.
closure in high-vibration applications.

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HF DRAWER MAGNETS

Bunting HF Series Drawer Magnets are equipped

with powerful magnetic cartridges to handle a wide
range of separation tasks in mechanical or gravity
flow applications. They can be configured with up to
5 rows of magnetic cartridges, arranged so that the
cartridges are staggered to increase contact with
the product stream. Material moves in a waterfall flow
pattern from one cartridge tray to the next, resulting
in exceptionally thorough cleaning.

• Available with multiple cleaning options and

stainless steel housings.
• Bunting supplies custom transitions to match
round, square, or rectangular spouting, allowing
for a simple, secure fit with your existing

equipment. reach out than our previous cartridge design.
• Multiple cartridge trays provide increased The result is more power, a purer product, and
contact with product flow for more complete improved plant efficiency. Ceramic and rare

metal capture. earth magnets are also available.
• HF Drawer Magnets are available with the • Manual, manual self-cleaning, pneumatic
NUHI™ Neo Ultra High Intensity Cartridge self-cleaning and pneumatic continuous
Magnet. Completely redesigned from the self-cleaning configuration options are
ground up to address the processing challenges available.
manufacturers face. The NUHI™ cartridge is
nearly 20% stronger and delivers 50% more

HF DRAWER CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

MANUAL SELF-CLEANING PNEUMATIC SELF- PNEUMATIC CONTINUOUS
CLEANING SELF-CLEANING
In the manual standard The self-cleaning
configuration, ferrous configuration is designed The pneumatic self-cleaning The pneumatic continuous
debris is removed from the to fully extend the magnetic configuration releases self-cleaning configuration
cartridges by sliding the cartridges outside the ferrous contaminants utilizes a special drawer
trays out of the housing and housing. As these tube into the discharge area design that allows product
wiping them off by hand. This assemblies travel outside automatically using to continuously flow while
allows the operator to see the housing, the ferrous pneumatic power. With this magnets are being cleaned.
exactly how much material metal is wiped from the model, product flow must There is no need for a gate to
was separated out of the surface of the cartridge. The be stopped in order to clean stop product flow. Each row
product line. Giving them collected metal then drops cartridges and prevent of magnets is cleaned in an
insight into the process off into a tray outside the contaminated products alternating pattern, allowing
and providing hands-on housing. from flowing into the the product to continuous
interaction. product stream. Pneumatic flow and remain in contact
units operate via a toggle with a row of magnets at all
control, push button or times. This unit operates
timer. They can also operate by remote switch or by
via a Bunting engineered a Bunting-engineered
automated control package, automated control package,
making them an ideal choice allowing it to be installed in
for installing in hard-to- hard-to-reach locations.
reach locations.

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 Plate Magnets
Bunting supplies various types of plate-based magnetic separators that can be implemented into a broad range of
applications, and can be used with an equally wide range of materials. All plate magnets are designed for the capture of
tramp metal in gravity free-fall applications. Metal-detectable gaskets and grommets are standard features in housing
of plate magnets.

STANDARD PLATE MAGNETS

Standard Plate Magnets are available with permanent
ceramic magnets or with high-intensity permanent
rare earth magnets. Both types of magnets work
efficiently to capture fine metal particles and slightly
magnetic debris from powdery, moist, clumpy,
or abrasive materials that might choke or wear
cartridge-based separators. Plate magnets install
easily in chutes to remove ferrous fine particles
and larger pieces of tramp iron from many types of
free-flowing and pneumatically conveyed material.
They can also be installed above conveyors or below
conveyor drive pulleys to capture contaminants
as material drops from open belts. Installation kits
include a pre-drilled hinge, latch, and other hardware
to ensure easy mounting. Tapered Step Face Plate
Magnets are designed to prevent contaminant wipe-
off in rapid product flow. Standard plate magnets are
available in widths from 100mm-1524mm (4″ to 60″).

• Flat face, exposed pole, and tapered step

models available to meet your specific
requirements.
• Ideal for 30° to 60° inclines, allowing
contaminants to be trapped as material flows
over the plate magnets.
• Hinged plates swing out for easy cleaning.
• 300 series stainless steel construction. 316
stainless steel available when required. Tapered
step face, to prevent product wipe off in rapid
product flow is constructed from 400 stainless
steel.
• Rare earth magnets are available to provide
maximum strength and reach out.
• Optional replaceable grain face available for
dealing with abrasive materials.

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Plate Housing Magnets
Plate Housing Magnets resist bridging and choking
to remove tramp iron and ferrous fine particles from
flow-resistant bulk materials. The stainless steel
housings mount easily to enclosed spouting or
directly on processing equipment. Optional square,
rectangular, and round adapters can be supplied
or designed to your specifications for ease of
installation. A baffle at the top of the housing helps
break up clumps and directs product flow over the
unit’s two powerful plate magnets.

• Removing contaminants for ferrous and non-

ferrous, install a plate housing magnet above a
Bunting quickTRON Metal Detector.
• Excellent for separation of coarse, fluffy, and
other flow resistant materials that bridge in
grates and drawer magnets.
• A diverter at the top of the housing helps
break up clumps and directs product flow over
the unit’s two powerful plate magnets.
• Additional removable/replaceable diverters

are available.
• Custom transitions for round, square, or
rectangular spouting are available to fit any

application.
• Economical ceramic and powerful rare earth
magnets are both available based on your

production needs.
• A self-cleaning option is available for increased
efficiency.
• Compact design fits easily into limited spaces,
allows for mounting on processing equipment

or on spouting.
• Rugged stainless steel construction to resist
wear and extend life of equipment.

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 Grate Magnets
Bunting grate magnets remove ferrous fines, metal
fragments, and larger metal objects from various
products. Grates can be installed or simply laid inside
hoppers, pits, chutes, housings and bins, where they
can be accessed for cleaning.

GENERAL-PURPOSE GRATE
MAGNETS

• Standard grate magnets use 1″ round cartridges.

They are easy to access and remove for cleaning.
• Available in round, square, and rectangular arrays.
Standard sizes from 4” to 36”. Easily fit into a
variety of applications.
• 304 Stainless Steel is standard but 316 Stainless
Steel is available for corrosive environments.

HEAVY-DUTY GRATE MAGNETS

• 1-1/2” square tubing made from sturdy

304 Stainless Steel welded to frame with rigid
channel side members.
• Available in square and rectangular styles.
Standard sizes range from 12” to 60” on a side
to fit in a variety of applications.
• Ruggedly built for demanding indoor/outdoor

use.
• Ideal for handling abrasive products and hard-
to-flow materials and, minimizing bridging and
product build-up.

ADDITIONAL GRATE MAGNET OPTIONS

• Plain Style

• Angular baffles

• Rod baffles

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PNEUMATIC IN-LINE MAGNETS (PIM) CENTER-FLOW IN-LINE MAGNETS (CFM)

Pneumatic in-line magnets are built for use in dilute Center-flow in-line magnetic separators are
phase pneumatic conveying systems. They can engineered to remove ferrous fine particles and
be installed easily with optional factory-supplied larger pieces of tramp iron from dry particulates
compression couplings and, works in horizontal as they travel through dilute-phase pneumatic
with the magnet on the bottom or vertical with the conveying lines. To achieve optimum contact with the
magnet on either side to take advantage of the product flow, a conical magnet is suspended in the
material flow. Pneumatic in-line magnets feature full- center-line of the housing. This tapered, exposed-
flow architecture to allow an unobstructed product pole cartridge has a stainless steel “nose cone” to
stream. direct the flow of materials around the magnet. The
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to collect out of the direct air stream. Additionally,
• Designed for unobstructed product flow in
the trailing end of the magnet is an active pole which
dilute phase conveying up to 15 psi.
will collect any tramp metal that gets swept down the
• Best suited for horizontal installation with
cartridge.
magnet on the bottom, but can work in vertical
installations.
• Designed for unobstructed product flow in dilute phase
• Compression couplings speed in-line
conveying up to 15 psi.
installation.
• Available with all line and fitting types. Placement in
• High-energy rare earth tapered step plate
vertical run makes optimum use of the magnetic field
magnets are standard.
and ensures maximum efficiency in separation.
• Tapered transitions guide material directly over
• High-energy rare earth magnets are standard.
the face of the hinged plate magnet, which
• Optional clear view inspection port to observe
swings away from the housing for quick

separation process.
external cleaning.
• 3” and 4” models are manufactured using new bolt-on
• Comes standard with a tapered step face to
flange design for quick delivery.
prevent product wipe off.
• Portable carts are available.

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