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Where particularly large quantities of neodymium magnets are used

Original applications, documented mass data and traceable sources for wind power, MRI systems, drives, robotics and mobility.

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Loose rectangular neodymium magnetsClearly identified magnet shapesRecord block, ring, disc and segment magnets separately.Disc-shaped neodymium magnetsQuantity & conditionDocument the net weight, coating and contaminants.Removed HDD magnet assemblyTechnical applicationsThe original application and nameplate help with the initial assessment.Electric motors as a source of NdFeB magnetsIndustrial applicationsIdentify and describe motors, generators and production lots.

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Rank 07 · NdFeB application

Industrial pump

D-Ggeneric literature valueGeneric literature value

In the rotor of a permanent-magnet motor or in a magnetic coupling. The pump, motor and coupling must be treated as separate system boundaries.

Two centrifugal pumps in a hot-water heating system
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Reference value0.35 kgNdFeB per pump as a literature factor
Calculation or source basis

CEPS application factor; no published magnet mass was found for specific manufacturers’ products.

Limitations of the figure

A 39.58 g sample from a single study is not a whole-device value. Pumps without a permanent-magnet motor may contain 0 kg in the drive.

Original application & recovery

Where magnets are located in industrial pumps

Its position within the device helps with identification, but does not in itself establish the alloy, weight or eligibility for purchase.

Location within the equipment

In the rotor of a permanent-magnet motor or in a magnetic coupling. The pump, motor and coupling must be treated as separate system boundaries.

System boundary

NdFeB per pump as a literature factor. Foreign parts, housings, shafts, back irons, supports and other device components are not automatically included in the magnet mass.

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  • Identify the pump and motor type from their nameplates
  • Identify the magnetic coupling and rotor separately
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Source of the figure

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CEPS / INSPIRES · Application factors

CEPS application factor; no published magnet mass was found for specific manufacturers’ products.

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