Black Sand Separators & Magnetite Separators

A black sand separator pulls the magnetite, the magnetic part of black sand, out of your concentrates after the sluice, so there is less to pan and the gold is easier to find. These bench-mounted magnetite separators use a pulsing magnetic field that makes the magnetite roll and flow like a river, leaving the other minerals behind.

Which separator for which job

• Magnetite Mover "Rollie Pollie": a black sand magnet that moves the magnetite out of a batch of concentrates without touching the material. It works with wet or dry cons.
• Magnetite Collectors: built for continuous running. Feed in dry, classified material and the magnetite drops into one jar while everything else goes to another. Choose an adjustable-speed auger feed or a funnel feed.

The dry feed augers in this collection hold a steady, adjustable feed rate. The SwitchBack Light Rail, also in this collection, is an underwater light that fits the Switch Back Cleanup Sluice. For the step before the magnet, see our gold clean-up sluices and kits, or use the Dream Mat sluice mat guide to compare mats.

Important Safety Information:

• Medical Device Interference: These products generate a large, pulsing magnetic field that can interfere with medical devices like pacemakers. Users with such devices should not operate this equipment.

• Ventilation: When processing dry, dusty materials, always ensure adequate ventilation and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid inhaling fine particulates.

• Material Note: These devices are specifically engineered for separating magnetite and are not recommended for other types of black sands, such as hematite.