Custom Magnetic Plate Separator

Custom Plate Magnets for Chutes, Hoppers & Gravity Flow

OSENC manufactures custom plate magnets for chutes, hoppers, spouts and gravity-flow points. Send us the material, contaminant target and installation drawing. We match the magnetic circuit, working face, mounting and cleaning access to the real process.

  • Ceramic/ferrite and rare-earth magnetic circuit options
  • Flat and tapered-step working-face configurations
  • Custom plate dimensions and mounting to match your chute or hopper
  • Built around contaminant size, working distance, burden depth and temperature
Send Your Chute Drawing
OSENC plate magnet for chute and hopper ferrous separation
OSENC Plate Magnet Capabilities

Built Around the Process, Not a Catalog Number

Circuito magnetico

We choose ceramic/ferrite or rare-earth circuits from the contaminant size, working distance and process temperature.

Working Face

We use flat or tapered-step working faces to keep the product moving and help hold captured tramp iron.

Installation

We size the plate and mounting interface around chute, hopper, spout and discharge-point drawings.

Cleaning Access

We make sure the plate can actually be cleaned in the space you have, instead of treating maintenance as an afterthought.

Plate Magnet Types

Magnetic Plate Separator Configurations

Flat Plate Magnet

For applications where material can pass close to a simple magnetic working face without extra retention geometry.

Tapered-Step Plate Magnet

The raised step creates a protected retention zone that helps reduce contaminant wash-off in moving bulk material.

Ceramic Plate Magnet

Selected when larger tramp iron, magnetic reach and cost control are more important than maximum near-face field intensity.

Rare-Earth Plate Magnet

Selected when fine ferrous contamination and stronger close-range magnetic capture are the priority.

Chute-Mounted Plate Magnet

Mounted on a chute wall or gravity-flow section so the product passes directly across or close to the magnetic working face.

Custom Plate Assembly

For project-specific envelopes, mounting interfaces, wear conditions and cleaning-access requirements.

Specifications

Plate Magnet Specifications & Customization

SpecificaOSENC ConfigurationWhat We Need From You
Circuito magneticoCeramic/ferrite or rare-earth permanent magnet circuitContaminant type and size, required reach, temperature
Working FaceFlat or tapered-step configurationFlow direction, velocity, burden depth, abrasion
Plate SizeCustom to the installation drawingChute/hopper dimensions and available space
MountingProject-specific mounting interfaceHole locations, hinge/latch requirements, installation photos
ConstructionStainless construction selected for the applicationRequired grade, hygiene, corrosion and washdown conditions
Magnetic AcceptanceDefined Gauss measurement method when specifiedTarget value, test distance, probe orientation and acceptance method
di esercizioConfigured around the complete magnetic circuit and assemblyMaximum process and ambient temperature

Have a chute or hopper drawing? Send the layout, material and contaminant target. We will turn it into a plate-magnet configuration for quotation.

Get a Plate Magnet Configuration
OSENC tapered-step plate magnet working face detail
Principio di funzionamento

How Plate Magnets Capture Tramp Iron

Bulk material passes across or close to the magnetic working face. Ferrous contamination is attracted to the plate and retained while the non-magnetic product continues through the process.

A tapered step adds a protected area behind its leading edge, helping captured metal remain out of the main product stream. A flat working face is used where the material can approach the magnetic surface closely without this extra retention feature.

Magnetic performance is a system result. Working distance, burden depth, contaminant size and shape, flow behavior, magnetic circuit, face construction and temperature all affect real capture.
Magnetic Circuit Selection

Ceramic vs. Rare-Earth Plate Magnets

Ceramic / Ferrite

We use ceramic/ferrite when the application prioritizes larger tramp iron, deeper magnetic reach, temperature margin and cost control. We check temperature against the complete plate design, not just the magnet material.

Rare-Earth / NdFeB

We use rare-earth circuits where fine ferrous contamination and strong close-range capture matter more. Working gap, stainless face, magnetic-circuit geometry and operating temperature are defined together before the design is locked.

Applicazioni

Custom Magnetic Plate Separators for Bulk Material Processing

Food Ingredients

For flour, grain, sugar, spices and other dry ingredients where ferrous contamination must be removed from gravity-flow points. Stainless grade, finish and hygiene requirements are specified by the project.

Plastics

For pellets, resin and regrind before extrusion or molding equipment, helping capture tramp iron before it reaches downstream machinery.

Ceramics & Minerals

For clay, powders, sand, limestone and mineral feed where a clear flow path and broad magnetic working face suit the installation.

Lavorazione del legno

For wood chips and bulk material where nails, screws and other ferrous pieces can enter the process stream.

Riciclaggio

For selected gravity or discharge points where ferrous pieces must be removed before the next processing stage.

Chemical Powders

For dry powders and granules when the product can pass close enough to the plate face for effective magnetic capture.

Not sure whether a plate magnet is the right separator? Send the material, particle size, flow path and contaminant target. We will match the separation point to the process.

Discuss Your Material & Contaminant
Why OSENC

Why Source Plate Magnets from OSENC

  • Application-matched magnetic circuit: we select the circuit around contaminant target, working distance, material flow and temperature instead of selling every project with one headline Gauss value.
  • Built around your chute: we configure plate dimensions, mounting interface, working-face geometry and cleaning access from the installation layout.
  • Defined magnetic acceptance: we define Gauss inspection by measurement position, probe orientation and working distance when the project requires a reproducible acceptance method.
  • Magnetic separation engineering: plate magnets are part of our magnetic separation range, so we identify when a grate, drum or another separator is the better process choice.
Plate magnet production and assembly reference image
Installation & Cleaning

Design the Plate Around Flow and Maintenance Access

We position the magnetic face where the product can pass close enough for useful capture without creating an unnecessary flow restriction. For chute and hopper projects, the drawing should show flow direction, installation angle, available mounting space, burden depth and the nearest product path to the magnetic face.

Cleaning access is treated as part of the design. Contaminant loading, shutdown frequency, operator access and guarding determine whether the plate needs straightforward manual access or a more integrated housing arrangement. We lock the mounting and cleaning method on the approved drawing before production.

Magnetic inspection reference for plate magnet projects
Controllo qualità

Turn “Strong Magnet” Into Measurable Acceptance

OSENC checks the plate dimensions, mounting details, working-face construction and the agreed magnetic test points against the approved drawing and inspection requirements. The goal is simple: the part must fit the installation, and the magnetic result must be measured the same way every time.

  • Plate envelope and critical mounting dimensions
  • Working-face construction and agreed barrier condition
  • Defined magnetic test position and working distance
  • Installation fit and cleaning access against the approved drawing
Gauss Acceptance

Define the Test Method Before Comparing Magnetic Strength

A single peak Gauss number does not tell the whole story. Probe direction, pole position, stainless working face, wear layer and measurement distance can all change the reading.

Test ItemWhat OSENC Defines Before Inspection
StrumentoUse the agreed gaussmeter and probe setup for the project.
Probe OrientationKeep the probe direction fixed relative to the working face.
Measurement LocationUse defined points on the drawing or inspection plan instead of searching for the highest random reading.
Working DistanceMeasure at the working face or at the agreed operating gap, depending on what matters in the application.
Barrier ConditionState whether stainless steel, a wear layer or the chute wall sits between the magnet and probe.
AccettazioneAgree the value and test setup before the result is used for order acceptance.
Gauss is not pull force and Gauss is not separation efficiency. Each value requires its own defined test method and acceptance condition.
Dimensional inspection reference for magnetic components
Separator Selection

Plate Magnet vs. Grate Magnet vs. Magnetic Drum

Process NeedPlate MagnetGrate / Tube MagnetTamburo magnetico
Gravity chute or hopper wallStrong fitPossible where product can flow through tubesUsually a different process layout
Coarse or clumpy materialUseful clear-flow-path optionBridging must be checkedApplication dependent
Fine free-flowing powderUseful when working distance is controlledMultiple close-contact zones can be advantageousApplication dependent
Manual cleaning is acceptableStrong fitStrong fitUsually unnecessary unless the process needs continuous separation
Continuous ferrous dischargeNot the first choiceNot the first choiceStrong fit when automatic discharge is required
RFQ Checklist

Send These Inputs for a Plate Magnet Quote

  • Material name, bulk density, particle size and moisture condition
  • Throughput or flow rate and approximate burden depth
  • Target ferrous contaminant type, size and expected loading
  • Chute/hopper dimensions, flow direction, photos and drawing
  • Available working distance between product and magnetic face
  • Maximum process and ambient temperature
  • Required cleaning method and maintenance access
  • Stainless grade, surface finish, wear or hygiene requirement
  • Required magnetic acceptance method, if already defined
  • Quantity and required project schedule
  • If no magnetic test method is defined, send the real working gap and contaminant target
FAQ

Plate Magnet FAQ

Che cos'è un magnete a piastra?

Un separatore magnetico a piastra è un dispositivo piatto posizionato lateralmente, al di sotto o al di sopra del flusso di materiale sfuso, per attrarre e trattenere i contaminanti ferrosi. I punti di installazione più comuni comprendono scivoli, tramogge, bocchette e zone di scarico.

Come si dimensiona una piastra magnetica per il mio canale di caduta?

Send the chute width, flow direction, available plate envelope, mounting details, burden depth and product path. OSENC uses those dimensions together with the contaminant and magnetic requirement to configure the plate and mounting interface.

Should I choose ceramic or rare earth?

Ceramic/ferrite is the practical choice when larger tramp iron, magnetic reach, temperature margin and cost control are important. Rare-earth is preferred when stronger close-range capture of fine ferrous contamination is the priority.

How close should material pass to the magnetic face?

As close as the process safely allows while maintaining reliable flow. Magnetic field strength falls with distance, so the real product path and burden depth are more useful design inputs than a surface Gauss number alone.

What Gauss value should I specify?

Specify the value together with pole location, probe orientation, measurement distance, temperature and barrier condition. That gives both sides one test method that can be repeated during inspection.

How often should a plate magnet be cleaned?

Cleaning frequency depends on contaminant loading, flow rate and the amount of retained iron allowed by your process. Set the first cleaning interval during commissioning, then shorten or extend it from the amount of iron you actually collect.

Can a plate magnet remove aluminum or copper?

No. A permanent plate magnet is designed for ferrous or magnetically responsive contamination. Aluminum and copper are not captured in the same way and require another separation method.

What should I send OSENC for a custom plate magnet?

Send the material, contaminant target, flow rate, burden depth, temperature, chute or hopper drawing, working distance, cleaning requirement and any magnetic acceptance standard used by your plant.

Send Your Drawing. We’ll Match the Plate Magnet to the Process.

Send the material, contaminant target, chute dimensions, working distance, temperature and cleaning needs. OSENC will turn that into the magnetic circuit, working face and mounting details needed for a quote.

Request a Plate Magnet Quote

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