Do Magnets Lose Strength Over Time

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It is a question we frequently get asked:  When will the Magnetic Separator start losing its magnetic strength?  In normal operating conditions, a magnetic separator will not lose any magnetic strength.  However, there are occasions when other factors do affect the magnetic strength.  Such instances include: The use of bonded Rare Earth Magnets. These are lower…

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Record Sales Month for Bunting

Magnet and Magnetic Separator Manufacturer Hits New Heights We are thrilled to announce that we recorded our highest ever monthly sales in September 2016.  The end-of-month sales figure surpassed seven digits and exceeded the previous highest month by 10%. Simon Ayling, our Managing Director, explained the reasons for the continued growth. “September 2016 was the…

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Magnets Vital for Recycling

The strength of magnets

Magnets play a fundamental role in recycling and waste management.  They enable the recovery or removal of metals such as steel and aluminium.  And this is not a recent phenomenon.  Magnets have been used in recycling for centuries.  Certainly, modern day electro and permanent magnets have been a common feature of many recycling plants since…

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Magneto Embraces Magnetic Power

Magneto Embraces Magnetic Power

The dastardly villain Magneto is the arch enemy of the X Men, as portrayed in the Marvel comics and the series of blockbuster movies.  This is a anti-hero who has harnessed the power of magnetism with an ability to generate and control magnetic fields.  But does this reflect reality in any way? Controlling magnetic fields…

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The Myths and Magic of the Magnet

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Magnetism is one of the most fundamental physical forces in the universe. The naturally produced force plays a huge part in everyone’s daily life featuring in electronics (such as mobile phones and computers), cars, wind turbines as well as a diverse range of other commonly unknown applications. The Discovery of Magnetite The Greeks are widely considered…

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Magnetically Fanning Sheet Metal but How?

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Handling and prying apart ferrous metal sheets can be difficult especially if they are oily or polished.  The Metal Sheet Fanner uses magnetic forces to induce a magnetic field into the ferrous metal sheets, creating magnetic poles that then repel each other.  This then causes the end of the metal sheets to ‘fan’, enabling fabricators…

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How do we get young people interested in manufacturing?

UK Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Sadly, manufacturing and engineering in the UK is not regarded as being ‘sexy’ or ‘exciting’ by young people at school and, as a result, many do not even consider a career in the sector.  The media tends to be full of news regarding the service sectors and manufacturing only tends…

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