Supply Services Ltd., a New Zealand-based company, proudly offers Innovative Magnetic Technologies (IMT) magnetic products. Our products are designed to provide protection for equipment, reducing downtime and helping avoid costly repairs or replacements. IMT magnets effectively remove ferrous tramp metal, safeguarding equipment from damage and preventing product contamination.
Industrial Strength Magnetic Solutions from IMT
We have a wide range of products to suit any need, such as:
- Suspended plate magnets
- Magnetic plate separators
- Magnetic head pulleys
- Cross belt separators
- Vibratory magnetic separators
- Electromagnets and much more…
A Magnetic Head Pulley is a conveyor belt head pulley with an industrial strength magnet mounted inside it, providing a reliable process for removing tramp metal from bulk material on a conveyor belt. Utilizing Grade 8 permanent magnets, the magnetic field captures ferrous material from the conveyor belt as clean product passes over the pulley. Tramp material is directed back beneath the belt into a bin to then be discarded.
Power failures or fluctuations will not affect the separator’s performance, and the magnet is guaranteed for the life of the application. IMT’s magnetic head pulleys replace existing head pulleys and are available in a variety of sizes and options, with no electricity required. There are also no moving parts, so little maintenance is required.
Rosvall Sawmill’s experience with an IMT magnetic head pulley
Rosvall Sawmill in New Zealand recently installed an IMT magnetic head pulley with excellent results. This pulley, as shown below, measures 305mm x 645mm in length. Positioned before the chipper, it has a crucial role of removing ferrous material before it enters the chipper. If hard ferrous material gets into the chipper, significant damage to the chipper knives is likely to occur. Not only are the knives expensive to replace, but the time and labour required for replacement as well as the downtime can result in substantial financial losses.
By installing this pulley, Rosvall Sawmill has taken proactive steps to minimize this risk.
“During our planning around the infeed to the chipper, we had to think about all the possibilities that could cause damage to our chipper, because all our waste timber from all over the site goes to the waste pile except for treated timber, and we can’t control what goes in there. Our biggest concern was unwanted material like nails and screws and then the odd tool. Our best option ended up being the magnetic drum. Since we installed the magnetic drum we haven’t had any unwanted material go into the chipper and we take out around 10 different pieces of steel material per week, ranging from a nail to a bolt and even the smallest of washers.”
David van den Berg
Chief Engineer
Rosvall Sawmill
Talk to IMT About Magnetic Separation Solutions
Our comprehensive industrial magnet solutions cover diverse applications for a wide range of industries, from timber to food processing to recycling. Get in touch with our expert team today to discuss how we can help improve safety and efficiency at your site.