Eriez® Permanent Magnetic Flocculators, which have long been a popular choice to aid in the separation of minute
magnetic particles from liquids and slurries in iron and coal applications, are finding new use in steel and other industries for
agglomerating fine magnetic contaminants in quench water, cooling oils and more, according to Eriez Director of Minerals and
Materials Processing Jose Marin.
Flocculation occurs when a slurry or liquid containing magnetic
particles passes through the magnetic field. The fine particles
become magnetized and attracted to each other, forming
larger particles or “flocs.” These larger particles are less
affected by flow turbulence and have enough mass to settle
out of the slurry at a much faster rate than individual unflocculated particles.
Eriez Permanent Magnetic Flocculators are available to
accommodate pipeline volumes of 4 to 24 inches. Designed to
install easily on existing pipework as well as new applications,
units will mount to the floor or ceiling. There are no operating
costs, parts to wear out or maintenance required.
Eriez can engineer Permanent Magnetic Flocculators to suit any specific application need. Design variables include magnetic
strength, retention time in the magnetic field, and the overall size of the flocculator.
Visit the Eriez Magnetics Europe Ltd website for more information on Eriez ® Magnetic Flocculators—Widely Used in Iron and Coal Mining—Now Applied in Steel Applications