Magnetic Head Pulley

A simple option that pulls ferrous metal out of the material stream at the discharge end of a conveyor — built into a new conveyor, or retrofitted to one you already run.

A magnetic head pulley is a simple option that can be added to remove ferrous from the material stream at the discharge end of a conveyor.

How It Works

As material is conveyed off the end of the conveyor, the magnetic head pulley attracts ferrous objects and holds them tight to the belt. Once the belt cleats pull the ferrous material back underneath the pulley and out of the main stream of material, the ferrous item falls off into a chute to be collected.

Magnetic head pulley holding ferrous material to the belt at the discharge end of a conveyor
FIG. 01 Magnetic head pulley removing ferrous from the stream at discharge
Magnetic head pulley installed on a conveyor
FIG. 02 Magnetic head pulley installed at the head of a conveyor

Special Features

  • Heavy-duty construction
  • Replaceable aluminum shell
  • Custom dimensions available to allow drop-in replacement of an existing head pulley
  • Can be added to inclined conveyors (infeed, transfer, etc.) or horizontal conveyors (sort conveyors, etc.)
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Specifications

Below are some standard specifications that are typical for magnetic head pulleys we have built in the past. Contact us to discuss these specifications in detail.

  • Diameter — from 6" to 16" O.D.
  • Face width — from 18" to 50" wide
  • Drum thickness — 3/8"
  • Drum material — aluminum
  • Magnets — ceramic grade 8
  • Shaft diameter — typical head pulley shaft diameter range is from 1-15/16" to 2-15/16"; to be sized appropriately for each application
  • Shaft mounting style — shaft is removable; it is installed in hubs welded to pulley endplates using taper lock bushings

Custom Designed and Fabricated

We specialize in custom designed and fabricated equipment and can work with you to design a solution that will work well for your needs. Contact us to discuss options or to get a quote.

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Ferrous getting through? Put a magnet in the head pulley.

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