PACMAN
For more than 30 years, the magnetic separator PACMAN combines advanced magnetics and fluid dynamics to control the level of ferritic particle pollution in installations. With a fully automated self-cleaning program and permanent magnets, the PACMAN efficiently removes ferritic particles during its life-time longer than the factory, with very little maintenance.
The magnetic separator PACMAN is market leader in the automotive industry for more than 30 years and commonly used in various other industries. The very high magnetic field reaching throughout the whole filter housing in combination with the low flow velocity of the process fluid in the filter housing, result in four major benefits:
- PACMAN efficiency: > 85% of ferritic particles down to 5 µm
The magnetic separator PACMAN is market leader in the automotive industry for more than 30 years and commonly used in various other industries. The very high magnetic field reaching throughout the whole filter housing in combination with the low flow velocity of the process fluid in the filter housing, result in four major benefits:
- Reduced environmental impact
- Reduced maintenance efforts, less and shorter downtimes
- Major reduction in defects
- Reduced costs
How it works
Watch the animation video to learn more about the fluid dynamics, the magnetic attraction of iron particles during the separation mode of the PACMAN, and how these particels are removed from the process during the cleaning mode of the PACMAN.
PREMAG
Observing the trends in the automotive industry, MHD Magnets are aware of the Nano trend that is taking place, resulting in decreased layer thicknesses at the various stages in the paint line. This makes the separation of even the smallest particles from the pre-treatment stages more important.
For this reason MHD have developed and patented the PREMAG – a flocculation magnetic field located on the inlet side of the filter. Formation of aggregates in the flocculation field increases the probability of capturing these larger particles in the main field. A 20% increase in efficiency of particles < 15 mµ is expected.
Besides the PREMAG in new installations, MHD also provide a retrofit PREMAG unit which can be installed in existing installations.
US patent 11027288
Modular Design
In order to deliver solutions matching the various customer specific processes and requirements, MHD Magnets offer the PACMAN in a modular design. The modular design enables MHD to offer customers the best possible solution for their projects.
Housing module
Size of PACMAN based on the flowrate/pump capacity.
Flocculation module
(Patented) PREMAG incorporated or not.
Bypass module and flanges
Depending on type of PACMAN, in DN or ANSI.
Drain module: Single or double drain
A double drain allows for a two step draining sequence, saving process fluid.
Transfer pump module
In case the MHD ROTOMAG is located higher and/or at a long distance.
Control cabinet module
PACMAN with terminal box or complete control cabinet.
Sizing data table
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Nom. capacity
[m3/hr]
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Max. capacity
[m3/hr.]
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Magn. surface area
[m2]
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Max load
[kg dry weight FE]
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Dimension Housing
[mm]
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Weight
[kg]
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Effective magn. flux density
[Tesla]
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PACMAN-75
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75 | 110 | 0.8 | 24 | ⌀ 250 | 750 | 0.6 |
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PACMAN-150
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150 | 185 | 1.1 | 33 | ⌀ 350 | 950 | 0.6 |
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PACMAN-300
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300 | 360 | 1.8 | 54 | ⌀ 450 | 1250 | 0.6 |
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PACMAN-400
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400 | 475 | 2.7 | 81 | ⌀ 600 | 1750 | 0.6 |