Puritan Magnetics, Inc. has built its plate magnet portfolio around these practical considerations, positioning its equipment as a reliable standard across diverse bulk industries.
Plate Magnets are designed for use in chutes and suspension over conveyed product. Installed on the bottom side of a chute, a Plate Magnet will provide maximum protection as product travels through the powerful magnetic circuit. The magnetic field projects from the face of the Plate Magnet reaching into the product stream and pulling the ferrous contaminants to the magnet face. The magnetic field on a Plate Magnet is strongest at the surface and gets weaker the further you move away. By addressing metal contamination early, these plate magnets help stabilize entire process lines, supporting consistent operation and improved runtime.
One of the defining characteristics of Puritan Magnetics’ plate magnets is the breadth of available configurations. Standard plate magnets are offered in a wide range of sizes and magnetic strengths to accommodate varying burden depths, material densities, and flow rates. This allows users to specify magnetic performance based on actual process demands rather than relying on oversized or generic solutions. Ceramic and rare-earth magnetic circuits are available, providing flexibility in balancing field strength, reach-out, and operating conditions. It is also important to note that the magnetic area of a Plate Magnet should cover the entire width of the spout it is protecting.
Trap face design is another area where Puritan’s plate magnets distinguish themselves. Single and twin trap face options are used to retain captured ferrous material on the magnet surface, reducing the likelihood of wash-off as product continues to flow. In higher-velocity or higher-volume applications, this feature becomes essential to maintaining effective separation and minimizing recontamination.
Maintenance considerations are also addressed through Puritan’s cleaning options. EZ CLEAN designs allow magnet faces to be withdrawn from the product stream for faster, safer manual cleaning, while POW-R CLEAN systems provide pneumatic actuation for automated tramp metal release. These features reduce downtime and make frequent cleaning more practical, particularly in continuous or hard-to-access installations.
Construction and durability remain central to Puritan’s approach. Plate magnets are manufactured with stainless steel housing and can be supplied with sanitary finishes or specialty materials where required. This ensures compatibility with abrasive, corrosive, or regulated environments without compromising magnetic performance or service life.
Across industries, Puritan Magnetics’ plate magnets play a consistent supporting role in screening, classification, and separation systems. By protecting equipment, improving process stability, and reducing unplanned maintenance, they contribute measurable value beyond their simple appearance. For operations where reliability and consistency are essential, Puritan’s plate magnets continue to demonstrate why thoughtful design and application expertise matter in magnetic separation.
