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The Fluent Conveyors logo is a registered trademark of Fluent Conveyors, LLC. Serial Number 97664258 Registered on Dec. 12, 2023
Replacement magnetic head drum pulleys for belt conveyor tramp iron removal and ferrous recovery. Compatible with Fluent systems and retrofit installations. Permanent magnet circuits with ceramic or rare earth options, plus electromagnetic circuits built to spec, for recycling operations, aggregate processing, and equipment protection.
Specifications vary by magnet type, circuit design, and duty class. Ranges below reflect standard and custom configurations across our supplier network.
6"–24" (standard sizes), custom diameters available up to 60"
10"–63" (standard configurations), custom face widths available up to 96"
8"–60" (standard), up to 92" with custom face widths (face width must exceed belt width by 2"–4" total)
Ceramic ferrite (standard), rare earth neodymium-iron-boron (high intensity), electromagnetic (built to spec)
Axial interpole (standard), radial interpole (optional), custom-engineered circuits for difficult applications
Stainless steel (T304)
Carbon steel AISI 1045 (standard), stainless steel T304 (optional), removable shaft construction
1.4375"–3.9375" (duty dependent). Shaft locking devices up to 3", straight hub with keyway and set screws above 3"
QD (quick detachable), XT, Taper-Lock (TL), keyless locking device (KLD), straight hub with keyway
Flat face, standard crown, high crown
Smooth, chevron, herringbone, diamond, ceramic (optional)
SBR, neoprene, urethane (optional)
3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1" (optional)
Up to 250°F (ceramic magnets), up to 180°F (rare earth neodymium, standard grade, higher temperature grades available)
improve conveying efficiency.
Magnetic head drum pulleys remove ferrous metal contamination from material streams. The permanent magnet circuit attracts and holds ferrous material to the belt face, separating it from non-magnetic material at the discharge point.
Material travels over the pulley at the conveyor discharge point. The magnetic field attracts ferrous metal and holds it to the belt surface. Non-magnetic material follows its normal trajectory over the pulley and discharges. Ferrous metal is held to the belt and travels underneath the pulley.
Ferrous material held to the belt travels around the pulley to the underside. When the material passes beyond the magnetic field, it releases from the belt and discharges into a separate collection chute or bin. This continuous separation requires no manual intervention or cleaning cycles.
The rotating belt and permanent magnet design create continuous automatic cleaning. Permanent magnet circuits operate without power requirements and without scheduled cleaning intervals under normal operating conditions.
This self-cleaning magnetic separation protects downstream crushers, shredders, and processing equipment from damage and improves material purity in recycling, waste management, and other material recovery operations.
Magnetic head pulleys work best with:
Rubber conveyor belts
PVC belts
Other non-magnetic belt materials
Steel cord belts, wire mesh belts, and belts with significant metal content reduce magnetic field effectiveness and are not recommended for magnetic pulley applications.
Explore magnetic configurations for optimal separation performance.
Axial interpole circuits arrange magnetic poles along the pulley axis in alternating north-south patterns. This configuration provides greater magnetic field depth, making axial circuits effective for thicker material burdens and applications requiring deeper magnetic penetration. Axial interpole design represents the most common magnetic circuit configuration for head drum pulleys.
Ceramic ferrite magnets provide reliable permanent magnetic force for general tramp iron removal, including nuts, bolts, nails, wire, steel cans, and similar ferrous contamination. This cost-effective magnetic material handles operating temperatures up to 250°F and represents the standard specification for most magnetic head pulley applications. Ceramic magnets require no electrical power and minimal maintenance.
Rare earth neodymium-iron-boron magnets possess higher magnetic energy than ceramic magnets. This increased field strength captures weakly magnetic materials, fine ferrous particles, and ferrous metal with inclusions such as wood, rubber, or non-ferrous attachments. Specify rare earth magnets when maximum ferrous removal is required or when material characteristics require high-intensity magnetic separation. Rare earth magnets cost more than ceramic but provide superior separation performance.
Burden depth: The depth (thickness) of material on the belt as it passes over the pulley. Deeper burdens require stronger magnetic circuits or axial interpole configurations for effective ferrous capture. Measure burden depth at the head pulley, as this determines the magnetic field penetration required.
Typical burden depths:
Light: 1"–3"
Medium: 3"–6"
Heavy: 6"+
Choose configurations designed for reliable conveyor performance.
Flat face: No crown profile across face width. Simplifies manufacturing and reduces pulley costs. Suitable when belt tracking is controlled through frame alignment or training idlers.
Standard crown: Crown profile increases 1/8" per foot from edge to center. The raised center creates a belt centering force when combined with proper frame alignment and belt tension. Most effective on head pulleys with a tight belt wrap.
High crown: Crown rate 50%–100% greater than standard crown for specialized applications requiring a stronger centering force in difficult tracking situations.
Drive magnetic head pulleys may require lagging to increase traction between the pulley and the belt. Non-drive magnetic head pulleys typically do not require lagging.
Smooth lagging: Dry applications with adequate belt wrap and traction.
Chevron or herringbone grooves: Wet conditions where water must channel away from the belt-pulley interface to maintain traction.
Diamond grooves: Reversing conveyors requiring symmetrical traction in both directions.
Ceramic lagging: Extreme traction requirements with approximately 2× the friction coefficient of standard rubber. Common for high-angle inclines or marginal belt wrap situations.
QD (Quick Detachable): Taper lock design for fast installation and removal. Most common for maintenance operations.
XT bushings: Heavy-duty construction for high torque loads and frequent reversing.
Taper-Lock (TL): Traditional taper lock design for standard installations.
Keyless locking devices (KLD): Friction-based mounting eliminates stress concentration from keyway cuts. Preferred for high-load applications.
Straight hub with keyway: For shaft diameters over 3", provides direct mounting with set screws.
Municipal recycling facilities and materials recovery facilities use magnetic head pulleys to extract ferrous cans, metal fragments, and steel contamination from mixed recyclable streams. Ferrous recovery generates revenue from reclaimed metal and improves the purity of non-ferrous material fractions.
Construction and demolition waste contains significant ferrous contamination, including rebar, nails, fasteners, and steel framing components. Magnetic head pulleys remove this tramp metal to protect shredders and crushers while recovering valuable scrap steel.
Quarries and aggregate processors use magnetic head pulleys to remove tramp metal from crushed stone, gravel, sand, and mineral products. This metal removal prevents damage to expensive crushers, screens, and downstream processing equipment while protecting product quality.
Wood products, food processing, chemical handling, and other bulk material industries install magnetic head pulleys to remove incidental ferrous contamination that could damage conveyors, storage systems, or finished products.
Collect the following information before ordering a replacement magnetic head drum pulley.
Fluent can assist with product selection and pair you with a regional dealer for installation and ongoing support.
Replacing related conveyor components together reduces downtime, ensures compatibility, and often reveals additional wear that could cause failures after pulley replacement.
We supply all drive and pulley system components:
Drum pulleys for drive, snub, and take-up positions
Magnetic head drum pulleys for ferrous separation
Wing pulleys with self-cleaning action
Pulley lagging in chevron, herringbone, diamond, and ceramic patterns
Pulley bushings, including QD, XT, Taper-Lock, and KLD configurations
Motors in standard, explosion-proof, and synchronous configurations
Gearboxes and reducers, including helical inline, helical bevel, parallel shaft, and worm drives
Bearings for shafts and rotating components
Shafts custom-sized to your specifications
Our engineers can review your drive system and recommend which components should be replaced together based on wear patterns, operating hours, and maintenance history.
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