User Manual

Sheet Separator & Pneumatically sheet

separator, Series TxSx…HSS…

Suitable for separating oiled steel sheets or steel sheets that stick together

The descriptions and pictures in this manual, used for explanation, may differ from your version.

GOUDSMIT magnetic systems b.v.

P.O. Box 18 5580 AA Waalre

Petunialaan 19 5582 HA Waalre

The Netherlands

Tel. : +31 (0)40 221 32 83

Fax : +31 (0)40 221 73 25

Internet : www.goudsmitmagnets.com

E-mail : systems@goudsmit-magnetics.eu

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Safety

Dangers of strong magnetic fields.

The magnets on Sheet Separators can seriously and permanently injure.

Ferromagnetic objects will be attracted, if you are closer than 50 cm to the magnet.

Danger to people fitted with implanted medical devices.

People fitted with pacemakers should not enter the magnetic field of the device. Keep at

least 1 meter away,

Danger to electronic and mechanical devices.

Magnetic information carriers or electronic and mechanical devices, etc, may be destroyed if

they enter the magnetic field. Keep at least 50 cm away,

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Dangers of strong magnetic fields.

Do not stack or transport without non-magnetic spacers of at least 40mm.

Do not place on steel surfaces

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Foreword

Read this user manual thoroughly before

operating the device.

All technical information contained in the

documentation, remain our property. It may

not be used other than for the benefit of

service to, or operation of the product. It may

not be copied, duplicated or disclosed to any

third parties without our prior written

permission.

Ensure that the documentation is made

available to anyone working with the device.

Version overview

Version Date Description

1.2 02-2016 General update, review with EN

1.3 01-2017 Safety updated

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Table of contents

Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Foreword ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 5 General .............................................................................................................................................. 6

This Manual .................................................................................................................................... 6 Conditions of supply and guarantee ................................................................................................... 6 Delivery.......................................................................................................................................... 7

General ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Identification plate ...................................................................................................................... 7

Device description ............................................................................................................................. 8 Intended use / user indications ......................................................................................................... 8 Working principle ............................................................................................................................. 9

Installation examples .................................................................................................................. 9 Assembly examples of permanent and switchable sheet separators ................................................. 10

Construction ................................................................................................................................. 12 TBSP and TGSP – standard permanent magnetic model ................................................................. 12 TPSP – Pneumatically switchable model ....................................................................................... 12 TUSM – Swivel arm for mounting sheet separators ....................................................................... 13

Placing, transporting or moving the device ..................................................................................... 14 Compressed air supply ................................................................................................................... 14

Startup ............................................................................................................................................ 15 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 16 Malfunctions/Service ....................................................................................................................... 17 Storage and Dismantling ................................................................................................................. 18 Spare Parts ...................................................................................................................................... 19

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General

This Manual

This user manual contains information for the correct operation and maintenance of your

device. It also contains instructions for avoiding possible injury and serious damage and

allowing a safe and as trouble-free functioning of the product as possible. Read this

manual thoroughly before putting the device into operation, familiarise yourself with the

operation and control of the device and follow all instructions precisely.

The data published in this instruction manual is based on the available information at

the time of delivery. This may be subject to later amendment

We retain the right to amend or modify the construction and/or model of our products

at any time without any obligation to modify any previously supplied products.

Conditions of supply and guarantee

The conditions of supply are the “General Conditions for the supply and erection of

mechanical, electrical and electronic products” (SE01), published by Orgalime, in

Brussels.

These conditions can also be requested by writing to Goudsmit Magnetic Systems B.V.

The guarantee on your equipment will become void if:

Service and maintenance is not performed in accordance with the instruction manual

or by personnel who are not especially trained to do the work. We strongly

recommend that specific magnetic service and maintenance be carried out by

Goudsmit personnel);

Modifications are made to the equipment without our prior written permission;

Non-original parts or non 100% exchangeable parts are used;

Lubrication products other than those prescribed are used;

The equipment is used injudiciously, incorrectly, negligently or not in accordance with

its intent and/or purpose (see chapter “Intended use / user instructions”).

All parts that are subject to wear are excluded from the guarantee

Remaining remarks / warnings:

Use the device only for the application for which it has been designed

Use the device only when it is in technically perfect condition. Ensure that all

protective hoods or inspection covers, including all safety circuits, have been fitted and

installed in the correct manner;

Ensure that device maintenance is appropriate and in accordance with the instructions

provided in this user manual;

Any faults, in particular those that may influence safety, should be attended to

immediately and remedied before renewed operation. Should you, after estimating the

risks of an unsolved fault, still think it is safe to keep the device in operation, then

warn the operators and maintenance staff of these faults and the danger(s) caused by

these faults.

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Delivery

General

Check the shipment immediately on delivery to ensure that everything ordered has been

supplied.

Check for any damage or defects as a result of transport. If so then ask the transport

company to draw up a transport damage report immediately.

Contact Goudsmit Magnetics if there is any damage to the delivery or anything is missing.

Identification plate

On the device you may find an identification plate as pictured below. Maintain this plate on

the device at all times. Ensure that it is always legible by cleaning regularly

If you need to correspond about your device, make a note of the numbers on the

identification plate. In some cases the plate may be replaced by etched identification

numbers.

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Device description

Intended use / user indications

Intended use

Goudsmit sheet separators are designed to loosen/separate sticky or oily steel sheets.

The magnets force the sheets apart to make sure to lift one sheet at a time.

Damage to tool and die is prevented by eliminating accidentally double blank lifting.

The sheet separators are suitable for sheets of almost any length, width or shape,

including round and asymmetrical products.

The permanent magnetic power does not decrease and is guaranteed for several

decades.

The use of expensive compressed air systems to separate the steel sheets is no longer

necessary, as the permanent magnets will do the job at a much lower cost.

Use this device only for the above mentioned applications

Environmental demands

The sheet separator has a heavy casing around the magnet system, which means that no

special environmental demands are necessary.

Temperatures

Suited for outside temperatures of -20 °C to 40 °C.

Make sure that the magnet is not exposed to high temperatures, while this might cause

the magnetic power to decrease permanently. See product specifications for maximum

product temperatures.

The magnet is to be protected against higher temperatures than prescribed, because the

magnet might lose magnetic force permanently when exposed to high temperatures

Free space

The working space surrounding the sheet separator must be well marked out, to avoid any

danger for persons passing-by. The marking out must be provided with clear warnings

concerning the entrance of the working space.

Noise level

The noise level of the sheet separator is low.

Vibrations

The magnet is to be protected against strong external vibrations, because the magnet

might lose magnetic force permanently and or the brittle ceramic magnet material

might break.

Cleaning

Cleaning of the magnets should take place regularly,

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Working principle

Working Principle

As steel sheets are placed against the sheet separator, the powerful magnetic field

automatically forces the sheets apart and separates them from one another. When the top

sheet is removed, the next sheet instantly moves up. As soon as the sheets are removed

from the separator, they are no longer magnetised. The permanent magnetic sheet

separators can also be supplied with a (pneumatic) turn on/off system. This is important

for automated production processes.

Construction

The sheet separator has a heavy casing around the magnet system, which means that no

special environmental demands are necessary. The construction of the magnet systems

make sure that the highest possible separation force is achieved with minimum size.

Available models

Goudsmit sheet separators are available in several models:

Permanent ferrite magnet system for the most common applications

Extra strong Neoflux® magnet system in a compact design to separate extremely oily

or sticky sheets.

Pneumatically controlled permanent Neoflux magnets that can be switched on/off by air

pressure.

Sheet separators for the automotive industry,

Installation examples

The sheet separators can be placed next to a stack of steel sheets in different ways, with 1

or 2 magnets at a time. Practice will show which placing method functions best. See

examples below.

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Assembly examples of permanent and switchable sheet separators

Assembly is simple by using the tapped holes on the back of the sheet separators. The

arrows on the photo indicate the recommended transportation direction, in which the

plates can be best carried off after being separated by the sheet separator.

For smaller sheets the best is to place the sheet separator in the middle of the shortest

side.

Sheet separators that are place opposite of each other ensure that the sheets will float.

For an optimal effect the best is to place two sheet separators at the corner(s) of stacks of

large steel sheets

Application example 1

In the table you will find various technical data that apply to this calculation example. At

this workplace, steel sheets are manually placed in a press. The steel sheets are 900 mm

long and 600 mm wide. The sheet thickness is 3.0 mm, so we take sheet separators from

the series TBSP 03 that separate up to 4 mm. The sheets are oiled and stick to each other.

Under these circumstances. TBSP03 sheet separators have a recommended working

surface of 26 dm2. Sheet surface area: 9 x 6 = 54 dm2. Number of plate separators: 54

dm2 / 26 dm2 = 2 pieces. By placing the sheet separators opposite to each other the

plates float and they are easy to grip.

Pull sheet away in direction shown by the arrow.

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Application example 2

In the table you will find various technical data of this calculation example. An automatic

manipulator feeds steel plates to a punching machine. The steel sheets are 2500 mm long

and 1250 mm wide. The sheet thickness is 2.2 mm, so we take the switchable sheet

separators TPSP, which separate up to 3 mm. The sheets are quite clean and only stick

slightly together. Under these circumstances TPSP sheet separators have a recommended

working area of 34 dm2. In most automated production processes, it is sufficient to spread

50% of the sheet. This is to ensure that only one plate is taken. Surface to be spread: 25

x 12.5 dm2 = 313 x 50% = 157 dm2. Number of sheet separators: 157 dm2 / 34 dm2 =

5 pieces. Placing two sheet separators at a corner ensures a powerful separation at that

point. The other sheet separators are distributed evenly on the adjacent sides of this

corner.

Pull sheet away in direction shown by the arrow.

Examples Sheet separator series

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Construction

Sheet separators come in many models and types. In this chapter some different types will

be shown.

TBSP and TGSP – standard permanent magnetic model

Standard permanent sheet separators come in 2 magnet types / -strengths: TBSP and TGSP

TBSP is built up with ferrite (Ferroxdure) magnets

TGSP is built up with Neodymium (Neoflux®) magnets

TBSP (Ferroxdure) magnets are cheaper and up to 100°C temperature-resistant, but

magnetically weaker then the TGSP (Neoflux®) magnets, which are more expensive and

only up to 60°C temperature-resistant.

TPSP – Pneumatically switchable model

Compressed air actuates the magnet system, which works as a pneumatic piston inside

the solid aluminium housing. A parallel guiding guarantees the plate magnet inside to

always move parallel in a robust way, so it will not get obstructed inside the housing.

Bigger versions work by a pneumatic cylinder whereby an internal magnet is actuated.

Compressed air

Off

Compressed air

On

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TUSM – Swivel arm for mounting sheet separators

This tool allows for sheet separators to be mounted and positioned correctly.

Red rod Out Magnet is On

Red rod In Magnet is Off

Optional

Reed Sensor

Placement

Compressed air Off Compressed

air On

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Placing, transporting or moving the device

Work safely, ensure sufficient working space and use stable and reliable equipment, to

ensure that the device can be installed without risk.

Use only lifting/hoisting and transport equipment that is in good condition and never exceed

the safe working load of the equipment being used.

The weight of the device is stated on the identification plate on the device, placed on the

housing as a metal plate or a sticker.

Only remove the safety pin, fitted on some versions, after installation. Keep the pin in case

you need to transport the device again.

Dangers of strong magnetic fields.

The magnets on Sheet Separators can seriously and permanently injure.

Ferromagnetic objects will be attracted, if you are closer than 50 cm to the magnet.

Dangers of strong magnetic fields.

Do not stack or transport without non-magnetic spacers of at least 40mm.

Do not place on steel surfaces

Compressed air supply

On pneumatically actuated / adjustable sheet separators

The compressed air supply must be between 6 to 8 bar. Use 6mm air hoses and fittings.

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Startup

Before startup, make sure that:

the device or installation has no damages or malfunctions;

all connections (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic) have been made properly;

the device or installation is placed and situated correctly;

all protective covers (if applicable) have been fitted correctly;

the device is thoroughly cleaned;

there are no other sources of danger present

on versions with the safety pin, remove it after installation but before use.

During startup, make sure that:

the device or installation has no damages or malfunctions;

all other parts of the device or installation function as described.

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Maintenance

Magnetic systems attract dust and Ferromagnetic particles. Regular cleaning is

essential. A clean magnet functions considerably better

All parts are best cleaned by pressurised air and/or soft cloth. Also it is possible to

deep clean with special cleaning fluids that do not harm the material. Ensure that

these fluids do not contaminate the product

Regularly check that all warning pictograms and the identification plate are present

at the correct locations on the device. If warning pictograms or the identification

plate should get lost or damaged, then immediately apply new ones to the original

locations.

Always inform operating personnel regarding planned inspections, maintenance, repairs or if

attending to breakdowns.

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Malfunctions/Service

CAUTION!

Improper handling of the magnet device may lead to damages. Potential damage to body and or property! Any repair to GOUDSMIT magnet devices may be performed by qualified

personnel only. Be aware that permanent magnets attract ferromagnetic material with great

force when it gets in reach of the magnetic field danger of getting jammed!

Consult GOUDSMIT MAGNETIC SYSTEMS service

Malfunctions

In case of malfunctions, consult the following table in order to determine the cause of the

malfunction and its possible remedy. In case a specific malfunction can’t be found in the

table, consult the GOUDSMIT Magnetic Systems service.

Failure Possible cause Possible solution

Magnet does not separate sheets, or

separates them badly

Magnet is switched OFF or set to low magnet force

Switch ON and or set to higher magnet force

Sheets to be separated are too thick

Order a magnet with a higher separation capacity.

Maximum thickness 4 mm

The sheets to be separated are not or just slightly ferromagnetic

Check the not or badly separated sheets with a permanent magnet to determine whether the load is

attracted. - not attracted: the sheets cannot be separated with a (any) magnet - slightly attracted: possibly a magnet

with a higher capacity can do the

job, so contact Goudsmit for consultancy

The sheets are not placed correctly near/against the

separator

Place the sheets correctly (flat and even) against the separator

Customer service

Please have the following information available if you require customer service

assistance:

Identification plate (complete)

Type and extent of the problem

Time the problem occurred and any accompanying circumstances

Assumed cause

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Storage and Dismantling

Storage:

If the device will not be used for a long period of time, we advise to store the device in a

dry, safe place and to conserve fragile and/or sensitive parts.

Dismantling / scrapping:

On scrapping and/or disposal of the device’s parts separately, take into account the

different nature and dangers of the components (magnets, iron, aluminium, insulating

materials, etc.) and ensure safe disposal. Preferably entrust the task to a specialised

company, and always observe the local regulations in regard to disposal of industrial

waste.

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Spare Parts

As a result of the quality of GOUDSMIT products, the device possesses high operational

reliability.

If however a specific component requires replacement, the correct component may be

ordered by quoting the type number stated on the identification plate

The contact plate, it has to be replaced before the magnet system can get damaged because

of gaps in the contact plate.

The moving parts on the ON/OFF switchable types. The time interval is influenced strongly

by intensity of use, user conditions and correct lubrication.