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Magnetic Coupling Magnet Assembly
Bunting specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke and often complex Magnet Assemblies. Such assemblies are supplied to companies across the European manufacturing sector. To explain in greater detail, we examine one specific Magnet Assembly designed for a magnetic coupling. Design Engineering The components shown in the photograph are part of a high performance…
Read MoreMagnetically Balancing Coins
Even Doctor Who would have been impressed by this balancing act. Four normal UK coins (5-pence, 1-pence, 10-pence and 2-pence) were balanced end-on-end on the rim of a Doctor Who TARDIS mug. Pretty impressive. This photograph is as taken. There has been no post-processing of the photo to add in the coins. These four coins…
Read MoreUK Magnetics Society conference on Non Rotating Machines
Propulsion Actuation or Levitation With Magnets Matthew Swallow, our Technical Sales Engineer for Magnets and Magnetic Assemblies, recently attended the UK Magnetic Society’s event on Non-Rotating Machines. As the UK Magnetic Society acknowledge, providing propulsion, actuation or levitation requires unique machines and advanced control techniques. It also presents its own set of challenges. The seminar,…
Read MoreCan You Block a Magnetic Field?
A common question asked by users of Magnets, Magnet Assemblies, and Magnetic Separators is whether a Magnetic Field can be blocked in the same way that lead blocks radiation. This can be an important issue when considering the location of a Magnet and Magnetic Product and whether it is near instrumentation, control panels, or is…
Read MoreBunting Sponsoring Ewing Magnetics Event 2016
Magnetic Past, Present and Future at 30th Ewing Event On November 30th 2016, at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in London, the UK Magnetic Society are holding the 30th Ewing Event discussing magnets and magnetics. The Ewing event brings together the most knowledgeable magnetics experts in the UK and is sponsored by Bunting Magnetics…
Read MoreDo Magnets Lose Strength Over Time
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…
Read MoreMagnets Vital for Recycling
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…
Read MoreMagneto 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…
Read MoreThe Myths and Magic of the Magnet
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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