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Recently, Dutch goudsmit developed a permanent ultra-wideband magnet with a strong, deep-penetrating magnetic field. The magnet attracts standard rebar of Ø20x120mm at a distance of 550 mm (VDE 0580); something previously only possible with electromagnets.
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Recently, Goudsmit's demagnetization expert Ger carried out demagnetization of a landing pad in Germany. This was necessary because the compasses of helicopters on the current 30 platforms were affected by magnetization of gutter covers, rails, and reinforcing steel bars. The helicopter compasses showed significant deviation. The magnetic field was caused by a magnetic sweeper designed to keep the platform free of iron particles, but which inadvertently magnetized all steel components. During this process, after some tests, the idea of a new application for a demagnetization tunnel was proposed. Goudsmit's demagnetization expert Ger
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Goudsmit Magnetic Systems from Waalre, Netherlands (booth E117) will showcase its recently upgraded eddy current non-ferrous separator at Recycling in Gorinchem. The upgrade means the control unit can be expanded with an IOT (Internet of Things) module. This makes the machine suitable for almost all product streams. The module sends all important data to a dashboard via the internet. This allows operators to see the machine's performance at a glance. How fast is the rotor spinning? What is the current vibration level? What is the belt speed? All
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An oil pipeline from Rotterdam to Venlo in the Netherlands, which then splits to continue to two locations in Germany, required partial replacement; this was the result of an inspection at the Venlo distribution station. After crawling through the old pipeline, workers discovered unwanted residual magnetism. This made welding impossible. Due to time constraints, the situation was alarming. Because the buffer capacity was too small to accommodate longer downtime, oil had to flow through the pipeline the next day. Otherwise, many industrial operations in Germany would have been unable to use oil, leading to claims for significant losses against the contractor, so time
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We leave this question to goudsmit magnet expert Marc Teeuwen (Marc Teeuwen). He explains: "Companies approach us with questions about integrating magnets into new or existing products. These magnets work together with sensors to ensure the perfect operation of countless devices."
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Goudsmit double-walled magnetic filters can remove iron particles as small as 30 µm from liquid chocolate. The filter housing is heated with warm water to keep the chocolate in a liquefied state. The design of the electromagnetic filter was recently modified at customer request to include a screen for filtering out product impurities such as paper, plastic particles, and stones. These double-walled magnetic filters are designed for viscous liquids that tend to solidify on cold surfaces. Suitable only for products with a low risk of bacterial proliferation (such as melted chocolate). Flowing through the double outer walls of the housing
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Goudsmit recently improved magnetic grippers are used for automatic picking, placing, or positioning steel or other ferromagnetic objects. Examples include: removing metal sheets from presses, taking products out of boxes (box picking), assembling steel parts, handling stamped steel parts, blanks, and perforated steel sheets in robotic applications. The ultra-light magnetic gripper is equipped with robust neodymium magnets, making it very safe. It can be used as a gripper on robot arms. The actuating magnet can be opened and closed via compressed air and features a threaded hole interface for connection to the robotic arm, with an option to combine it with spring plungers.
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Goudsmit recently developed "fail-safe" magnetic sheet separators can automatically separate steel sheets with a thickness of approximately 4 mm. The separator is equipped with powerful neodymium magnets and can be pneumatically opened and closed using a newly patented system. This switching operation occurs rapidly through the rotation of the magnets. The maintenance-free sheet separator is the only one in its class equipped with a spring-driven closing mode.
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Many of us take driving for granted. We rarely consider the time and effort spent producing the cars we operate, nor the processes developed to manufacture more efficient and safer vehicles. Many of these advancements are the result of more advanced quality control measures and are an integral part of the automotive industry. Marking these automotive components helps manufacturers verify that parts have been inspected and meet preset quality standards. Given these advanced quality control processes, it is not surprising that most people are unaware of the important role small items like marking pens play in quality control.
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Recently, goudsmit received a request from a French company manufacturing nougat (delicious Montélimar nougat!). They wanted to measure the goudsmit magnets in their production equipment to meet quality standards and ensure that the goudsmit magnets are still operating accurately. This is also necessary to continue meeting HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) quality assurance standards. This quality label applies to all food manufacturers, whether they produce chocolate, sugar, milk powder, flour, or soup.
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