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Is the magnetic separator not thorough in removing iron? Shanlu Heavy Industry customizes solutions to meet the production needs of high-purity sand

2026-01-24

In the production process of photovoltaic and electronic grade high-purity quartz sand, the high-strength magnetic separator is the core equipment for iron removal and purification, responsible for removing magnetic impurities such as Fe ₂ O3 from quartz sand (with a required iron removal rate of ≥ 98% and a finished sand iron content of ≤ 50ppm), directly determining the SiO ₂ purity of quartz sand and its compatibility with high-end applications. Currently, many enterprises are facing pain points such as insufficient iron removal rate, poor magnetic field stability, and uneven sorting of magnetic separators, which result in the inability of finished sand to meet high-end market standards and miss profit margins. As a strong enterprise that has been deeply involved in the research and development, production, and customized services of quartz sand equipment for more than 10 years, Shanlu Heavy Industry focuses on the research and development of high-purity quartz sand purification equipment. It has multiple core patents for magnetic field optimization and sorting structure, and can provide one-stop services from equipment selection, customized transformation, installation and commissioning, and after-sales operation and maintenance. It has helped more than 50 large quartz sand enterprises across the country achieve mass production of high-purity sand.

1、 Industry core pain points: 3 key challenges in the operation of magnetic separators

Based on the visit and research conducted by the technical team of Shanlu Heavy Industry on the production sites of high-purity quartz sand nationwide, there are currently three core problems with magnetic separators: firstly, the iron removal rate is not up to standard, and the magnetic field strength of traditional magnetic separators is insufficient (less than 12000Gs), which cannot remove weak magnetic impurities, resulting in excessive iron content in the finished products; Secondly, the magnetic field stability is poor, and after long-term operation, the magnetic field decays quickly, resulting in significant fluctuations in the iron removal effect; The third issue is uneven sorting, with imbalanced material flow rates or unreasonable sorting gaps, and some quartz sand not fully contacting the magnetic field, resulting in residual impurities. These issues not only affect the quality of the finished product, but also exacerbate the subsequent acid washing process load and increase production costs.

2、 Shanlu Heavy Industry Strength Support: Core Guarantee for Customized Solutions

Shanlu Heavy Industry focuses on the production pain points of quartz sand enterprises, building standardized production bases and professional R&D teams. The core technical personnel have more than 8 years of industry practical experience, and can customize exclusive magnetic separator optimization and selection plans based on the characteristics of the enterprise's raw materials (such as quartz sand particle size, magnetic impurity content), production capacity, and finished product standards. Unlike industry standard equipment, Shanlu Heavy Industry's magnetic separator series products have undergone multiple rounds of on-site testing and iteration, possessing advantages such as high magnetic field strength, strong stability, and low energy consumption. At the same time, relying on a comprehensive after-sales system, the company promises a one-year warranty after equipment installation and commissioning, and lifetime technical upgrade and troubleshooting services, ensuring worry free production for the enterprise.

3、 Customized optimization plan: Three dimensions to solve the problem of iron removal

1. Magnetic field system upgrade: Strengthen the ability to remove weak magnetic impurities

In response to the core pain point of insufficient iron removal rate, Shanlu Heavy Industry has customized and upgraded the magnetic field system of the magnetic separator: using a composite design of neodymium iron boron permanent magnets and electromagnetic coils, the magnetic field strength can be accurately controlled to 15000-20000Gs, which is more than 25% higher than traditional equipment, and can efficiently adsorb weak magnetic impurities in quartz sand; Optimize the magnetic field distribution structure, adopt the "multipole staggered arrangement" technology, expand the magnetic field coverage range, and avoid blind spots in sorting; Install a magnetic field attenuation monitoring device to provide real-time feedback on magnetic field strength. When the attenuation exceeds 5%, an automatic warning will be issued to ensure stable iron removal efficiency, and the iron removal rate can be increased to over 99%.

2. Optimization of sorting structure: improve the uniformity of material sorting

The core root cause of uneven material sorting lies in improper control of flow rate and gap. Shanlu Heavy Industry Customized Solution: Equipped with a variable frequency speed control feeding device, the feeding speed is precisely controlled according to the quartz sand particle size (0.8-1.2m/s) to ensure that the material enters the sorting chamber evenly; Optimize the gap between the sorting drum and the magnetic system, adjust it to 5-8mm, and adapt to the sorting requirements of quartz sand with different particle sizes, so that each particle of material can fully contact the magnetic field; Install a spiral feeder and guide plate at the feeding end to guide the orderly flow of materials, avoid local accumulation, and reduce residual impurities.

3. Intelligent adaptation and regulation: reduce operation and maintenance costs, adapt to high-yield demands

Shanlu Heavy Industry emphasizes the full process adaptation of equipment and production lines, and optimizes the synchronized intelligent control system in the optimization plan. It is equipped with a touch screen operation interface, which can monitor core parameters such as iron removal rate, magnetic field strength, and feed rate in real time, and supports one click start stop and parameter fine-tuning; Equipped with an automatic iron unloading device to replace manual cleaning and reduce maintenance labor costs; For large-scale production lines (daily processing capacity ≥ 3000t), a multi machine linkage system can be equipped to achieve synchronous operation of multiple magnetic separators, adapt to high-yield requirements, and ensure consistent iron removal efficiency for each equipment.

4、 Case evidence: The core value of the plan after its implementation

A certain photovoltaic grade quartz sand enterprise with a daily output of 3500t was once unable to meet the production needs of photovoltaic glass due to insufficient iron removal rate (only 92%) of traditional magnetic separators, resulting in a finished iron content exceeding 80ppm. After adopting the customized magnetic separator optimization plan of Shanlu Heavy Industry, the iron removal rate remained stable at 99.2%, and the iron content of the finished product decreased to 42ppm, fully meeting the photovoltaic grade standard. The added value of the product increased by 30%, and the annual profit added exceeded 2 million yuan. This case fully validates the pertinence and practicality of Shanlu Heavy Industry's solution, and also demonstrates its technical strength in the field of high-purity quartz sand purification equipment.

Shanlu Heavy Industry has always adhered to the core tenet of "technology empowers enterprises, quality wins trust", focusing on the research and development and customization of equipment for the entire process of quartz sand crushing, sorting, purification, environmental protection, etc. With excellent product quality and a perfect service system, it has become a benchmark brand in the domestic quartz sand equipment industry. If your production line is facing problems such as incomplete iron removal by magnetic separators, substandard product quality, or needs to customize or optimize high-purity quartz sand equipment, please feel free to contact Manager Zhang at 13583776655 on WeChat. Shanlu Heavy Industry's professional team will provide one-on-one communication and tailor solutions to meet your production needs, helping enterprises seize the high-end quartz sand market.


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