Magnetic metal removal from ashes

Our customer describes two ways he successfully removed metal from ash using magnetic means.
This process is usually a very messy and time-consuming undertaking.

Magnetic metal removal from ashes

The following tools were used:

• 1 x Power eyelet magnet Ø 80 mm NEODYMIUM - nickel - holds 250 kg
• 2 Containers (small buckets) - made of plastic
• 1 Container for scrap metal
• 1 Container for the magnet

The customer proceeded as follows:

Application number 1:

Removing metal (screws, nails, wire, etc.) from the ashes of a campfire

• Allow the ash to cool long enough
• Place the magnet in a non-metallic container
• Move this magnet over the ashes or pull it through the ashes
• Hold the first container over the second container. Remove the magnet upwards. Scrap metal falls into the collection container.
• Repeat the process as often as desired until all metal residue has been removed.

Please note the following:

• The magnet should not have direct contact with the material being cleaned.
• The magnet's adhesive force is very high.
• Some metallic objects are difficult to remove.
• The ash would also contaminate the magnet. The two containers keep it nice and clean.

What to avoid:

• Crushing your fingers!

Tidying up your garage or workshop

Application number 2:

• Place the magnet in a non-metallic container.
• Circle it over the floor/area.
• Hold the first container over the second container. Remove the magnet upwards. Scrap metal falls into the collection container.
• Repeat the process as often as necessary until no metal residue remains.

What to keep in mind:

• If there is more metal and machinery in the workshop and garage, a weaker magnet is sufficient.
• The risk of crushing is somewhat reduced by using a weaker magnet.
• Sticking to other objects is also reduced by using a weaker magnet.