FAQ
Magnetic Equipment: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about choosing, installing and maintaining magnetic separators and magnetic equipment.
General questions
What magnetic equipment does Linux Magnetics manufacture?
We manufacture magnetic separators (drum, roller, overband, suspended, eddy current, inline and wet types), permanent magnets and filters (plates, rods, grills, drawers, hopper and bullet magnets), electromagnetic equipment, vibratory screens, feeders and motors, and agro processing machines.
Where is your manufacturing unit?
Our works are at Plot No. 118, Road No. 6, Kathwada G.I.D.C., Ahmedabad 382430, Gujarat, India.
Do you make custom-sized equipment?
Yes. Most of our equipment is built to the customer's material, capacity and installation dimensions.
Permanent magnet or electromagnet: which should I choose?
Permanent magnets need no power and hold their strength in normal use, so they suit most separation jobs. Electromagnets give adjustable or very high intensity and can be switched off for cleaning, which helps in heavy-duty or weakly magnetic applications.
What is the difference between ferrite and rare-earth magnets?
Ferrite magnets are economical and good for tramp iron. Rare-earth (NdFeB) magnets are much stronger for their size and capture fine and weakly magnetic particles.
How often should a magnetic separator be cleaned?
Manual-clean magnets such as plates, grills and drawers should be cleaned on a regular schedule set by contamination load. Self-cleaning separators such as drums, pulleys and overbands discharge iron continuously.
Can you check the strength of my existing magnets?
Magnet strength is measured with a gauss meter. We manufacture gauss meters, and our team can advise on testing your equipment.
What details do you need for a quotation?
Material type, particle size, bulk density, capacity (TPH or kg/h), type of contamination, installation point (conveyor, chute, pipe) and the available space.
Do you provide installation support?
Yes. Linux Magnetics provides turnkey support including fabrication, erection and installation on site.
Which industries do you serve?
Mining, ceramics, glass, food, grain milling, plastics, recycling, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, coal, cement, power, paper and pulp, and engineering.
Do you export magnetic equipment?
Yes. We supply customers across India and export to many countries in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Have a question about a specific product? Each product page has its own FAQ section, for example magnetic drum separators, overband magnets and vibro screens.
