Magnetic sheet separator / sheet fanner MC
The MC Sollau magnetic sheet fanner is standardly fitted with strong ferrite magnets and serves to an easy unstacking of stacked metal sheets. Upon a special request the sheet separators with extremely powerful neodymium magnets (i. e., rare earth magnets) are available.
Basic components of the magnetic sheet separator are a magnetic block in stainless steel sheathing and a carrying bracket (for clamping the magnetic block, it can be a part of the delivery).
Which way do magnetic clarifiers of metal plates work?
Standard ferrite sheet separators are intended for ferromagnetic metal sheets with thickness to 3 mm and for stacks of metal sheets having the maximum height to 530 mm. To choose the correct type (and amount) of required magnetic sheet separators, it is necessary to define the size and thickness of single ferromagnetic metal sheets, the stack height and also the surface treatment of metal sheets (I. e., whether the metal sheets are sticky, e. g. with the oil treated surface, or dry) - because all these parameters influence the use of sheet separators.
Therefore, the client working e. g. with dry metal sheets with thickness of 1 mm, dimensions of which are 900 x 600 mm and having the stack height of 50 mm will need a diametrically different magnetic sheet separator than that processing oiled metal sheets - with thickness of 2,5 mm, measuring 2000 x 1000 mm and with the stacked height of 500 mm (in the former case, the separation can be performed with one piece of the weakest model of the MC-F80 sheet separator. In the latter case, several sheet separators of the strongest MC-F530 type are to be applied simultaneously).
Advantages of the permanent magnetic sheet fanners
- the magnetic field, generated by these sheet separators is strong, steady and permanent for many years,
- small size and low weight,
- in comparison to other systems for separation of steel sheets (e. g. by means of the compressed air etc.), separating the sheets by means of the sheet separators is by far cheaper,
- no difficult mechanical separating the metal sheets being glued together with an oil film, polishing agent etc.; a risk of surface damage to metal sheets will be reduced at their automatic take-off and processing as well,
- the unique structural design allows to use only one basic bracket for clamping up to four various types of magnetic blocks of the sheet separators; (i.o.w., if the client already bought one mounting bracket, he would not need another new bracket anymore; if there is a need of a sheet separator with a different power, then he will buy only a magnetic block, which can be easily fixed to the bracket by means of screws),
- magnetic blocks can be also used separately, i. e. without the mounting bracket (nevertheless, the application of the sheet separator with the bracket is far simpler).
Which way are magnetic sheet separators used?
Application of the magnetic sheet separator is very simple; the metal sheet separator will be simply placed to the metal sheet stack only. By inducing magnetic fields into a stack of steel sheets or plates, repelling forces are created from sheet to sheet, forcing them to separate from each other (these can be taken off to a subsequent treatment - quickly, comfortably and mainly in a safe way - without using tools; the sheet under the upper steel sheet will be shifted up after the take-off of the upper sheet automatically).
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Which industrial branches can the magnetic sheet separator be use of in?
The extra strong sorting magnet is multipurpose, also thanks to its watertightness.
MC-F
- Attractive price/performance ratio
- Standard ferrite design
- For stacks up to 530 mm
- Max. sheet thickness: 3 mm
| Product | Max. height of the stack of sheets (mm) | Max. metal sheet thickness (mm) | Datasheet (EN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-F80 | 80 | 3 | display PDF |
| MC-F130 | 130 | 3 | display PDF |
| MC-F230 | 230 | 3 | display PDF |
| MC-F330 | 330 | 3 | display PDF |
| MC-F430 | 430 | 3 | display PDF |
| MC-F530 | 530 | 3 | display PDF |
Console
| Name of the console | Code of console | H (mm) | X (mm) | Y (mm) | Z (mm) | Connecting screws | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Console 01 | K01 | 170 | 110 | 160 | 40 | M8 | display PDF |
| Console 02 | K02 | 280 | 110 | 200 | 50 | M8 | display PDF |
Some products from this model family are available for immediate purchase. We are constantly extending the offer of our magnetic separators in stock so that we can deliver them to you immediately. Please, contact our dealer to inform for their current availability.
| Model | Max. height of the stack of sheets (mm) | A (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | Console connection | Max. sheet strength (mm) | Recommended console type | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-F80 | 80 | 110 | 115 | 42 | 2 x thread M8 | 3 | K01 | 2,9 |
| MC-F130 | 130 | 160 | 115 | 42 | 4 x thread M8 | 3 | K01 | 4,2 |
| MC-F230 | 230 | 260 | 115 | 42 | 4 x thread M8 | 3 | K01 | 6,8 |
| MC-F330 | 330 | 360 | 115 | 42 | 4 x thread M8 | 3 | K01/K02 | 9,4 |
| MC-F430 | 430 | 460 | 115 | 42 | 4 x thread M8 | 3 | K02 | 12,1 |
| MC-F530 | 530 | 560 | 115 | 42 | 4 x thread M8 | 3 | K02 | 14,5 |
The key parameters for selection are the height of the sheet stack, sheet thickness and surface finish. The standard ferrite MC-F range covers stacks from 80 mm (model MC-F80) to 530 mm (model MC-F530) with a maximum sheet thickness of 3 mm. The higher the stack and the stickier the sheet surface (oil, polish), the more powerful — and generally longer — the separator model you need; we are happy to advise on all three parameters.
The standard ferrite version MC-F covers most applications with dry or lightly oiled ferromagnetic sheets up to 3 mm thick. We supply the NdFeB neodymium version on special request for cases where sheets are heavily oiled, sticky or otherwise surface-treated in a way that significantly increases their adhesion. To clarify whether your application requires a neodymium separator, contact us — we will carry out a test on your material free of charge and guarantee results within three working days.
Magnetic sheet separators work with oiled or surface-treated sheets, but the type and number of separators required differs from applications with dry sheets. Perforated sheets have lower mass and respond to the magnetic field differently from solid plates. For an accurate recommendation, please provide us with the dimensions, thickness and surface finish of the specific sheet and the stack height — we will propose the right solution based on this data.
Simply place the separator against the side of the stack — the strong magnetic field immediately separates the individual sheets so that the top sheet can be safely removed without tools and the sheet below it automatically moves upward. For smaller sheets, we recommend placing one separator in the middle of the shorter side of the stack; for larger sheets, two separators in the same corner. Placing separators opposite each other creates a floating effect that facilitates automated handling.
The bracket is a supporting base to which the magnetic block of the separator is bolted using M8 threads — with the bracket, operation of the separator is considerably more comfortable and there is no need to hold the block manually. The modular system means that up to four different types of magnetic blocks can be mounted on a single bracket: if you need a different separator model in the future, you do not need to purchase a new bracket — you simply buy the new magnetic block. The K01 bracket is suitable for models MC-F80 to MC-F330, the K02 bracket for models MC-F330 to MC-F530.
Magnetic sheet separators are significantly cheaper to purchase and operate than compressed air systems — they require no power source, compressor or regular maintenance. The laborious manual separation of sheets stuck together by a layer of oil or polish is also eliminated, and the risk of surface damage during automatic sheet pick-up is reduced. The magnetic field of permanent magnets is stable and unchanging for many years without any servicing.
We most commonly supply sheet separators to the engineering, steel and automotive industries, and to processors and distributors of steel products. Selected models are permanently in stock for immediate collection; for non-standard or custom versions, contact us directly. After purchase, we provide installation, operator training and authorised service for the entire service life of the equipment.