Magnetic separator induced pole

A variable-speed drive is usually used on the feed and cross-belt drives to exercise control in separator operation, although the speed is not usually changed once the optimum operating condition is estabUshed. Feed rates and the selection of the number of magnetic poles are usually deterrnined by preliminary laboratory tests. The mineral types involved in the feed largely determine the number of poles selected. High intensity cross-belt separators are frequendy used in combination with induced-roU or electrostatic separators. 

Separations similar to those obtained with dry induced-roll devices can be obtained with cross-belt separators (Fig. 19-42). These units are built with up to eight poles, each of which can operate at different magnetic-field intensities to allow simultaneous production of different concentrates. However, capacity is low, and installed costs per ton capacity are high compared with induced-roll units. 

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