Disc Separators

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MAGNETIC DISC SEPARATOR
The Magnetic Disc Separator (MDS) is a sorting system equipped with up to three independently working discs which generate magnetic
field strengths up to 14,000 gauss. The high magnetic forces that the MDS generates are able to extract paramagnetic particles from a
free-flowing, dry product stream (100μm – 1.5mm).
Typically, the MDS will feature up to three high-intensity energising coils giving excellent process selectivity at each disc
electromagnetic discs, each set at a different height from a edge.
feed conveyor. The first disc will be set the furthest from the
The discs have a toothed profile that ensures maximum field
feed material, in order to extract only the most magnetically
intensity and gradient allowing the separation of very weakly
susceptible particles. The second and third discs are set at lower
para magnetic minerals as needed for the processing of
gaps, increasing the magnetic force at each disc and therefore
Tantalum Ore/Coltan, Concentration of Columbite-Tantalite,
separating different grades of magnetic material. Magnetic
Ilmenite, Garnet, Monazite, Wolframite etc. The tilted disc
intensity can also be further adjusted by varying the current
mechanism aids the setting of the belt/disc gap and allows two
of each coil to suit each client’s specific mineral separation
mineral phases to be separated at each disc.
requirements.

Each disc incorporates its own magnet circuit with two

Process Variables on Disc Separator

 Disc Rotation Speed.
 Belt feed rate.
 Magnetic coil current.
 Operating gap between belt
and disc.

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 Feed

Operation Non-Magnetics
Discharge

Feed material is discharged from a hopper onto a vibratory feeder

tray.
A mono layer of material is continuously fed between the rotating
high-intensity magnetic discs, where magnetic particles are
attracted to the high-gradient zones on the discs. These captured
particles are then carried by the rotating discs to the discharge
chutes where they are released. Scrapers that are mounted on
each of the chutes ensure the total discharge of the extracted
magnetic particles.
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Any feed material that is non-magnetic will pass under each of the
three discs and discharge at the end of the conveyor
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Typical applications for the

disc magnetic separator:
 Concentration of dry, granular minerals
such as Ilmenite, Garnet, Monazite,
Wolframite, Columbite-Tantalite etc.
 Removal of minerals of low magnetic
susceptibility from Cassiterite, Zircon,
Scheelite, Rutile etc.
 Recovery of Coltan
 Separation of minerals in Beach Sands
 Purification of Quartz for glass
manufacturing
 Purification of abrasives
Key Facts: Disc Separator:
 Design permits smaller air gap between mineral and disc Typical Processing Capacities:
hence greater selectivity for mineral separation. 350 mm belt width
 Series of adjustable discs (incorporating groves for field  Heavy Mineral Beach Sand
gradient concentration) revolving around a conveyor belt. 400-600 kg/hr.
 Typical field strengths can be varied between 1000 Gauss to  Garnet Upgrading 400 kg/hr.
14,000 Gauss. (1.4 T).  Tin ore processing 400-500 kg/hr.
 Belt width: 350mm  Purification of Silica Sand, Feldspar and
Nepheline Syenite 400 kg/hr.

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X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYSIS (XRF)
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is the emission of characteristic secondary (or fluorescent) X-rays from a material that
has been excited by being bombarded with high-energy X-rays or gamma rays. The phenomenon is widely used
for elemental analysis and chemical analysis, particularly in the investigation of minerals, metals, glass, ceramics,
and building materials.
At our Bunting – Redditch test facility we can provide comprehensive chemical analysis of metal, mineral and soil
samples by identifying elements such as Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Fe. It is also capable of precious metal and rare earth
element analysis. This enables our technicians to make detailed and accurate recommendations on magnetic
separation requirements and propose process flowsheet options to the customer.

LABORATORY SAMPLE TESTING SERVICE

To arrive at the best separation criteria, Bunting uses a fully equipped
laboratory for material testing to ensure optimum equipment selection.
Customers are invited to submit samples for testing and evaluation, to
ensure that separation performance can be measured, with all the results
and process recommendations being submitted for the client’s approval.
Initial trials are normally carried out free of charge and customers are
encouraged, if practicable, to participate in the testing and processing
procedure.
In addition, Bunting have an established a working
association with the Centre for Critical and Strategic Metals
at the University of Birmingham. This link provides access
to an extensive range of mineral processing and recycling
facilities and additional expertise.
Bunting has over sixty years experience
providing innovative magnetic solutions to
industries involved in recycling, demolition and
reclamation, mining and quarrying, food processing,
ceramics production and powders and minerals
processing. The Bunting range of systems are known for
their high performance and reliable operations.
Please visit our website at www.bunting-redditch.com
to view our full range of Equipment where brochure and video
downloads are available.

For more information on our full range of products

please contact us on the contact details below.

BUNTING - REDDITCH
BURNT MEADOW ROAD, NORTH MOONS MOAT,
REDDITCH, WORCESTERSHIRE, B98 9PA
E-MAIL: [email protected]
TEL: +44 (0)1527 65858

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