This story appeared in the Spring 2018 edition of Plastics Recycling magazine.
Magnetic B Trap/Xtreme Liquid Line: Eriez has expanded its line of Double Team magnetic separator/metal detector systems to prevent metal contamination. The newest system, for use with liquids, including colorants or other additives for plastics, combines a Magnetic B Trap separator with an Xtreme Liquid Line metal detector. The magnet removes ferrous contamination from the liquid, and the downstream metal detector removes nonmagnetic tramp metals, such as aluminum and stainless steel.
What's new? The system, which debuted at Pack Expo in September 2017 in Las Vegas.
Benefits: Higher product quality and reduced costs. In addition to preventing metal from contaminating the final product, the Double Team system reduces waste and saves money because the magnet removes contaminants before the material reaches the metal detector, which automatically rejects some good product as it removes the contaminants.
Eriez, Erie, Pennsylvania, 814-835-6000, www.eriez.com
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