RCYD(C) Series · Permanent Magnet · Automatic Iron Discharge

RCYD(C) Self-Cleaning Cross-Belt Permanent Magnet Separator

Corvelan RCYD(C) self-cleaning cross-belt magnetic separators remove tramp iron and steel from materials moving on a conveyor belt. The permanent magnet pulls the metal out of the material, while the cross belt carries it away automatically. This makes the RCYD(C) series suitable for continuous ferrous-metal removal where manual magnet cleaning would interrupt production.

SeriesRCYD(C)
Conveyor Belt500–2000 mm
Suspension Height150–550 mm by model
CleaningContinuous self-cleaning
Belt SpeedUp to 2.5 m/s
Models10 RCYD(C) sizes
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RCYD(C) self-cleaning cross-belt permanent magnet separator, complete product view

RCYD(C) Series at a Glance

What range does the RCYD(C) series cover?

The RCYD(C) family covers belt widths from 500 to 2000 mm with ten catalog models. Each model has its own suspension height, material depth, magnetic field rating, drive power, weight and overall size. You can compare these values in the model table below.

10catalog models
500–2000 mmconveyor belt width
150–550 mmsuspension height by model
≤2.5 m/scatalog conveyor speed
Continuousself-cleaning duty
Start with your conveyor width. This gives us the first RCYD(C) model to check. We then look at material depth, conveyor speed, the iron or steel you need to remove, and available installation space before confirming the model.

Quick Fit

Is this separator a good fit for your conveyor?

This separator is a good fit when

  • Loose material such as ore, coal, aggregate or recycled material moves on a belt conveyor
  • You need to remove tramp iron, steel or other ferrous metal
  • Automatic discharge is preferred over manual magnet cleaning
  • There is enough installation and maintenance space around the conveyor
  • The iron or steel can pass close enough to the magnet for reliable pickup

We recommend another separator type when

  • The main target is aluminum, copper or another non-ferrous metal
  • The process is slurry, liquid or pneumatic conveying
  • You need to recover very fine or weakly magnetic minerals, rather than remove tramp iron from a conveyor
  • There is not enough space above or beside the conveyor for a practical cross-belt installation

Applications & Target Metal

What material and contamination is this separator designed for?

RCYD(C) cross-belt separators continuously remove tramp iron and steel from loose materials moving on belt conveyors. Typical targets include bolts, nails, wire and steel fragments. These are ferrous, or ferromagnetic, contaminants that can damage downstream equipment or contaminate the material stream.

Aggregate & quarry conveyorsMining & mineral handlingCoal handlingCement & building materialsRecycling linesCrusher & screen protectionBulk material handling
The industry name alone does not tell us which model you need. We still need to know your material depth, conveyor speed, the size and shape of the metal, material condition and available installation space.

Working Principle

How does a self-cleaning cross-belt permanent magnet separator work?

The magnet pulls iron and steel out of the material on the conveyor. Inside the separator, the magnetic system creates the working field needed to attract the metal. The self-cleaning belt automatically moves the captured metal away from the material flow.

1

Material enters the magnetic zone

Bulk material passes below the suspended separator on the main conveyor.

2

Iron and steel are lifted

The permanent magnetic system pulls ferrous metal up from the material on the conveyor.

3

The cleaning belt carries it away

The self-cleaning belt moves captured ferrous metal across the separator body.

4

Metal discharges outside the stream

As the belt leaves the effective magnetic zone, captured metal drops into the planned discharge area.

RCYD(C) cross-belt permanent magnet separator showing cleaning belt, pulleys and drive

RCYD(C) design features

  • NdFeB permanent magnet — a high-strength neodymium-iron-boron magnetic source
  • Dual-pole magnetic circuit — helps shape the magnetic field across the working area
  • Automatic iron discharge — the cross belt carries captured metal away continuously
  • Crowned drive pulley — helps keep the self-cleaning belt running in the correct position
  • Protected bearing arrangement — helps keep dust away from rotating parts
  • No electrical excitation for the magnet — electrical power is used for the self-cleaning belt drive

These features are used across the RCYD(C) series. Exact component details can vary by model.

RCYD(C) Model Range

RCYD(C) Series Models & Specifications

Start with your conveyor belt width. Then check the suspension height, material depth, conveyor speed and the iron or steel you need to remove. The table below shows the RCYD(C) series data.

ModelBelt Width
(mm)		Suspension Height
(mm)		Material Depth
(mm)		Magnetic Field Rating
(mT)		Drive Power
(kW)		Max. Belt Speed
(m/s)		OperationWeight
(kg)
RCYD(C)-5500150≤100≥601.5≤2.5Continuous750
RCYD(C)-6600 / 650180≤130≥601.5≤2.5Continuous920
RCYD(C)-6.5650200≤150≥701.5≤2.5Continuous1200
RCYD(C)-8800250≤200≥702.2≤2.5Continuous1400
RCYD(C)-101000300≤250≥703.0≤2.5Continuous2120
RCYD(C)-121200350≤300≥704.0≤2.5Continuous3350
RCYD(C)-141400400≤350≥704.0≤2.5Continuous4450
RCYD(C)-161600450≤400≥705.5≤2.5Continuous6200
RCYD(C)-181800500≤450≥805.5≤2.5Continuous8100
RCYD(C)-202000550≤500≥807.5≤2.5Continuous9700

Note: The magnetic field rating is only one factor affecting iron removal performance. Actual separation results also depend on metal size, material depth, conveyor speed and installation conditions.

RCYD(C) outline dimensions

Dimensions A–E come from the RCYD(C) family outline drawing. Use them to check whether the separator can fit above your conveyor. We confirm the final outline and mounting drawing before you build or modify the support structure.

ModelA (mm)B (mm)C (mm)D (mm)E (mm)
RCYD(C)-51900935735753950
RCYD(C)-6205010307808401100
RCYD(C)-6.5216510807808881200
RCYD(C)-82350128079610881300
RCYD(C)-102660155092013351400
RCYD(C)-1228601720101015151550
RCYD(C)-1432251980105017551800
RCYD(C)-1633502160118018501950
RCYD(C)-1835802450121021302200
RCYD(C)-2036002700130024102400
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Model Selection

How to Select the Right RCYD(C) Model

We start with your conveyor width. Then we check whether that model can handle your material depth, belt speed, magnet distance and installation space. Belt width alone is not enough to choose the final model.

1. Conveyor width

Your conveyor belt width helps identify the suitable RCYD(C) model range.

2. Material Depth & Magnet Distance

We check how deep the material is and how far the hardest-to-reach metal will be from the magnet. The distance between the magnet and the metal affects separation performance.

3. Conveyor Speed

We check the operating speed against the RCYD(C) table and the time available for the magnet to pick up the metal.

4. Iron or Steel to Remove

Tell us what metal you need to remove, its typical size and shape, how often it appears and where it sits in the material.

5. Installation Space

We check your conveyor layout and available space to ensure the separator can be installed and maintained properly.

6. Separation Requirements

If you have specific separation requirements, share them with us so we can recommend the suitable configuration.

Separation Factors

What Affects Iron Removal Separation Factors?

Do not compare separators by Gauss or mT alone. Real iron-removal performance also depends on the distance to the metal and how the material moves under the separator.

Material Depth (Burden Depth)

Burden depth means how deep the material is on the conveyor. Deeper material puts buried metal farther from the magnet.

Belt Speed

A faster conveyor gives the magnet less time to attract and lift the metal.

Metal Size & Shape

A large flat steel piece, a bolt, wire and a small irregular fragment can respond differently to the same magnetic field.

Material Condition

Moisture, lump size, bulk density and how the material moves can affect how easily the magnet reaches the metal.

Nearby Steelwork

Steel beams, chutes and other ferrous parts near the separator can affect the magnetic area and available installation space.

Metal Discharge Space

The self-cleaning belt needs clear space to carry the captured metal away and drop it outside the main material stream.

Gauss / mT ≠ Pull Force ≠ Separation Efficiency. Gauss or mT measures magnetic flux density. It does not directly tell you pull force or separation efficiency. We compare magnetic data only when the measurement position, magnet distance and test condition are clear.

Separator Choice

Permanent or Electromagnetic Cross-Belt Separator?

Both types can remove ferrous metal above a conveyor, but they create the magnetic field in different ways. The RCYD(C) series uses a permanent NdFeB magnetic system. An electromagnetic separator uses an energized coil and needs electrical power to create its magnetic field.

QuestionPermanent Cross-Belt MagnetElectromagnetic Cross-Belt Separator
Magnetic field sourcePermanent magnetElectrically energized coil
Power for the magnetic fieldNot requiredRequired during operation
When power is switched offThe permanent magnetic field remainsThe coil field switches off when de-energized
Self-cleaning beltThe discharge belt drive still needs powerA self-cleaning belt drive also needs power when included
Suitable applicationWhen a permanent system meets the working distance, material depth and tramp-metal dutyWhen the working distance, duty or site requirements make an electromagnetic design a better fit

Do not choose between the two types from Gauss alone. We compare your conveyor width, material depth, working distance, target metal, belt speed, available space and operating requirements before recommending the separator type.

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Real Installation Reference

How Is the RCYD(C) Separator Installed?

The RCYD(C) series can be arranged above horizontal or inclined conveyors. In a cross-belt setup, the self-cleaning belt runs across the main conveyor and carries captured iron or steel to the side for discharge.

RCYD(C) self-cleaning cross-belt separator installed above a belt conveyor

Send Us Your Conveyor Layout

  • Conveyor belt width and belt shape or trough angle
  • Normal and maximum burden depth
  • Conveyor speed
  • Available headroom and suspension points
  • Nearby idlers, beams, chutes and steelwork
  • Side collection bin or discharge chute position
  • Access required for belt tracking, drive service and guarding

We use this information to check the mounting layout and the space needed around the selected RCYD(C) model.

Use this real installation to understand the mounting arrangement. We do not copy settings from another site. We select your RCYD(C) model from your own conveyor width, material depth, belt speed, target metal and available clearance.

Selection Support

Information Needed for RCYD(C) Model Selection

Conveyor width is the first step, but other operating conditions also affect model selection. We check the catalog model against your conveyor, material and installation space before quotation.

Model & Dimensions

We compare belt width, catalog suspension height, material depth and the A–E outline dimensions with the space available on your conveyor.

Installation Layout

We check headroom, suspension points, nearby steelwork, side-discharge space and service access around the separator.

Separation Requirements

If you need a measurable result, we define the test piece, material depth, conveyor speed, magnet distance, number of passes and pass/fail rule before the test.

Best starting point: send a conveyor drawing or clear site photos together with material depth, belt speed and the iron or steel you need to remove. We can then check the starting model and mounting space against the RCYD(C) data.
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Cleaning · Maintenance · Safety

What should be checked after installation?

The separator removes captured iron and steel automatically, but the belt drive and moving parts still need routine inspection.

Cleaning belt & tracking

Inspect belt wear, tension and tracking. Check the crowned drive pulley and correct any abnormal tracking before belt damage develops.

Drive, rollers & bearings

Inspect the reducer/drive, rollers, bearing housings, fasteners and guards according to the selected unit and site maintenance procedure.

Discharge & suspension

Keep the ferrous discharge path clear and check suspension hardware, support steel and service clearance.

Important: Switching off the belt drive does not switch off the permanent magnet. The magnet can still attract tools, steel parts and other ferrous objects. Follow your site safety rules for access, medical devices and maintenance around the magnetic area.

Separation Factors Test

How We Set a Clear Separation Factors Test

If you need a measurable result, we first agree on how the test will be carried out. This includes the test piece, material depth, conveyor speed, magnet distance, material condition, number of passes and the pass/fail rule.

Target Metal

Agree on the metal type, size, shape and where it will be placed in the material.

Test Conditions

Record material depth, conveyor speed, magnet distance and material condition during the test.

Expected Separation Result

Agree on how the result will be checked before the test starts.

A useful test record must show the conditions, not just one magnetic number. When a test is required, record the test piece, magnet distance, material depth, belt speed, number of passes and observed result. Catalog mT is not a separation-efficiency result.

Real Product Views

RCYD(C) Models and Product Views

The RCYD(C) series changes in size as conveyor width increases. Frame size, drive position and overall dimensions can also vary by model. These real product views show the main construction style used across the series.

RCYD(C) self-cleaning cross-belt separator product view

RCYD(C) Range Summary

  • Ten RCYD(C) catalog models
  • 500–2000 mm conveyor belt coverage
  • Model-specific suspension height and material-depth data
  • Model-specific drive power, weight and A–E outline dimensions
  • Continuous self-cleaning operation

Before quotation or fabrication, we check the selected model, equipment drawing and installation layout with you.

What You Can Review

What Information Can You Review Before Ordering?

We use the RCYD(C) model data together with your conveyor information. The page gives you the main catalog range, dimensions and real equipment references before you send an enquiry.

RCYD(C) Model Data

Compare all ten catalog models by belt width, suspension height, material depth, magnetic field rating, drive power, speed and weight.

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Dimensions & Installation

Use the A–E outline dimensions and conveyor installation example to check space, suspension and discharge direction.

Review installation →

Separation Factors Test Plan

If your project needs a measurable acceptance result, define the test piece, operating conditions and pass/fail rule before the test starts.

See test planning →

FAQ

Self-Cleaning Cross-Belt Permanent Magnet Separator FAQ

What conveyor belt widths does the RCYD(C) series cover?

The RCYD(C) series covers conveyor belt widths from 500 to 2000 mm across ten catalog models.

Which RCYD(C) model is the starting point for a 1000 mm conveyor?

RCYD(C)-10 is the first model we would check for a 1000 mm conveyor belt. Its catalog data lists a 300 mm suspension height and material depth up to 250 mm. We still check the actual material depth, target metal, belt speed and installation before confirming the model.

Does the permanent magnet need electrical excitation?

No. The permanent magnetic system does not require electrical excitation. Electrical power is required for the driven self-cleaning discharge belt.

What does suspension height mean?

Suspension height tells you how high the separator is designed to sit above the conveyor area for that model. The actual distance to the iron inside the material also matters, so we still check the real installation before confirming the model.

Does a higher mT or Gauss value guarantee better iron removal?

No. mT or Gauss measures magnetic flux density. It is not the same as pull force or separation efficiency. Magnet distance, material depth, metal size and shape, belt speed and material condition all affect the result.

Can RCYD(C) separators be installed on horizontal and inclined conveyors?

Yes. The RCYD(C) series data includes both horizontal and inclined installation layouts. We confirm the final mounting layout against the selected model and your conveyor drawing.

Can this separator remove aluminum or copper?

No, not with the same magnetic principle. This permanent cross-belt separator is designed mainly for iron, steel and other ferromagnetic metal. Aluminum and copper need a different separation method.

What should I send Corvelan for model selection?

Send your material, the iron or steel you need to remove, conveyor belt width, material depth, belt speed and a photo or drawing of the installation area. Throughput, particle size, moisture, available headroom, side-discharge space and any required test result are also useful when available.

Can I send a conveyor drawing for model selection?

Yes. Send your conveyor drawing or clear site photos together with belt width, material depth, belt speed and the target metal. We use this to check the starting RCYD(C) model, suspension space and side-discharge clearance before quotation.

Model Selection & Quotation

Send Us Your Conveyor Details

Send the information you already have. We use your conveyor width to find the first RCYD(C) model to check, then review the material and installation details before quotation.

Send My Conveyor Details

Start with these six

Material
Material name and physical form.
Target metal
Type and typical size of tramp iron/steel.
Belt width
Conveyor width in mm.
Material depth
Normal and maximum depth on the conveyor.
Belt speed
Operating speed if known.
Installation
Photo, sketch or conveyor drawing.

Additional Project Details

Throughput, particle or lump size, moisture, bulk density, headroom, suspension points, side-discharge space, nearby steelwork, site power, environmental conditions and any required test result.

What happens next: We check your conveyor data, choose the RCYD(C) model to start with and tell you if we need any other information. Then we confirm the equipment details for quotation.

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