Grate-style magnet screens out contamination

    Oct. 1, 2017
    Eriez's new DSC grate-style magnet can be used by plastics recyclers and processors of fine pellets or composite materials to screen out contamination. 
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    This story appeared in the Fall 2017 edition of Plastics Recycling magazine.

    DSC: Eriez's new grate-style magnet can be used by plastics recyclers and processors of fine pellets or composite materials to screen out contamination. The screen features the company's powerful RE7 magnet circuit.

    What's new? The DSC grate magnet.

    Benefits: Dust-free separation of metal contaminants. Designed for sanitary operations, the grate is sealed from spillage or leaks. It is easy to clean, and a manual cleaning unit is available; the unit can be converted to an automated system with simple hand tools and a bolt-on kit.

    Eriez Manufacturing Co., Erie, Pennsylvania, 814-835-6000, www.eriez.com

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