Previously on our blog, we’ve discussed how magnetic chutes are used in animal feeding; however, they’re utilized in many other scenarios as well. For instance, magnetic chutes are also used to trap and separate iron particles mixed with powders, granular materials, or otherwise dry materials. Typically, the material is flowing freely through the chute; that means no sticky substances! Connected to a larger series of ducts, the chutes use magnets to attract iron contamination as it flows. The largest magnet is almost always placed in a hinged door that can be accessed from the outside, allowing for manual cleaning and particle removal. 

6 Other Industries That Use Magnetic Chutes

Here are examples of other industries that use magnetic chutes: 
  1. Food
  2. Spices
  3. Chemicals
  4. Plastics
  5. Dyes 
  6. Powder pigments

Magnetic Chutes For Spices and Condiments

Spices, herbs, coffee, tea, and nuts, for example, seem to contain a high volume of iron or steel scrap post harvest, as well as pieces of stone and other metallic particles. As such, magnetic separation is paramount for these valuable goods.  Because you’re trying to catch scrap earlier (so larger pieces don’t get ground down into a fine dust), the magnetic chutes are best placed early in the sorting and shipping process. They can be incorporated into vertical or angled sections. That said, due to the high cost of these products (and the cost of machine repair), multiple magnetic separating “stations” will likely be implemented throughout. 

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