Laboratory matrix separators MX-L

The MX-L is a compact laboratory device designed for material testing, research, and separation in small volumes — the maximum capacity of the MX-L 05 model is 0.5 m³/h. Unlike the industrial MX-MC, which connects to a pressurised piping system via flanges, the MX-L operates by gravity: material flows through the matrix by free fall, with no pressure connection required. The MX-L is therefore the ideal choice for laboratories, research institutions, and anywhere that material separability needs to be verified or small samples processed before committing to an industrial installation.

The MX-L captures both ferromagnetic and paramagnetic minerals in the range from 0.1 μm to 1 mm — including submicron particles that other methods cannot retain. Typical target impurities include pyrrhotite, calcined ore, ilmenite, and haematite. Neodymium magnets generate a magnetic intensity of up to 8,000 Gauss in the separation zone. The dense stainless steel wool mesh also acts as a mechanical screen, capturing larger non-magnetic particles as well.

Material flows by gravity through a matrix filled with magnetised stainless steel wool — entirely by free fall. The strong magnetic field generated by the neodymium magnets retains magnetic impurities inside the matrix, while the cleaned material continues to flow out. The material inlet and the progress of separation can be visually monitored through an inspection window during operation — without any need to shut the unit down.

Thanks to its ability to capture even paramagnetic impurities, the MX-L is suitable for purifying a wide range of non-magnetic minerals: apatite, kyanite, wollastonite, wolframite, tantalum-niobium ore, manganese, feldspar, quartz, nepheline, fluorite, sillimanite, and others. The separator removes unwanted impurities (pyrrhotite, ilmenite, haematite) that would otherwise cause colour defects or reduce the purity of the final product.

Cleaning is straightforward and requires no special tools: the matrix cartridge is removed from the separator and rinsed with pressurised water. In the case of heavier contamination, the magnetised stainless steel wool inside the cartridge can be replaced with a new one. Thanks to the modular cartridge design, the entire procedure is quick and the unit is ready for further use within minutes.

The MX-L is used in the mining and extraction industry, the chemical and ceramics industry, and in research and testing laboratories. It is suitable wherever precise characterisation of the magnetic properties of a material is needed, material separability must be verified, or small batches with high purity requirements must be processed — for example during new product development or certification testing.

Yes — that is precisely one of the key roles of the MX-L. We carry out tests on your material free of charge and guarantee results within three days; if required, tests can be performed on the laboratory MX-L and a suitable industrial configuration can then be proposed. We will visit your site, assess the process, and recommend a specific solution — after installation we will commission the unit, train the operators, and provide authorised service throughout its entire service life.