Magnetic separator

Abstract

A pneumatically operated magnetic separator captures magnetic contaminants from process fluids that are used in many industrial operations for a variety of purposes. The pneumatically operated magnetic separator may include a housing wall, a first flange plate assembly, a second flange plate assembly, a main fluid passageway, a tube, and a shuttle. The first and second flange plate assemblies may each include a pair of flange plates. The tube extends between the first and second flange plate assemblies, and the shuttles are disposed within the tube. Each of the shuttles includes one or more magnets. In one example, during use, the shuttles move longitudinally within the tube in response to activation and deactivation of air pressure. A weldment attaches the tube and the first and second flange plate assemblies together.

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