Our customer describes two ways in which he succeeded in removing metal magnetically from the ashes.
This is usually a very dirty and time-consuming undertaking.
Magnetic metal removal from ashes
The following tools were used:
- 1 x Power eyelet magnet Ø 80 mm NEODYM – nickel – holds 250 kg
- 2 containers (small buckets) – made of plastic
1 container for the metal scrap
1 container for the magnet
The customer did the following:
Application number 1:
Removing metal (screws, nails, wire, …) from the ashes of a campfire
- Let the ash cool down long enough
- Put the magnet in a non-metallic container
- Move this magnet over the ashes or pull it through the ashes
- Hold first container over second container. Remove the magnet upwards. Metal scrap falls into the collecting container
- Repeat the process as often as required until all metal residues have been removed
Please note the following:
– Magnet should not have direct contact with the material to be cleaned
– The holding force of the magnet is very high
– Metallic objects are sometimes difficult to remove
– The ashes would also pollute the magnet. The 2 containers keep it nice and clean
What to Avoid:
– Bruising of the fingers.
Tidying up in the garage or in the workshop
Application number 2:
Waste separation / tidying up in the garage / workshop:
Removing small metal parts such as screws, nails and nuts
Metal chips from milling or drilling
- Put the magnet in a non-metallic container
- Let this circle over the floor / area
- Hold first container over second container. Remove the magnet upwards. Metal scrap falls into the collecting container
- Repeat the process as often as required until all metal residues have been removed
What to Avoid:
– There is more metal and machines in the workshop and garage, a weaker magnet is sufficient.
– The risk of crushing is slightly reduced by using a weaker magnet.
– Sticking to other objects is also reduced by using a weaker magnet.