Metal Trap Series

Magnetic Filter – Metal Trap

A magnetic separation stage that captures ferrous wear particles other filters miss.

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Overview

As machinery wears, ferrous metal particles shed into the oil — often at a size too fine for a standard mechanical filter element to catch. A Magnetic Filter – Metal Trap uses a magnetic field to attract and hold these ferrous particles out of circulation, preventing them from recirculating through the lubrication system and continuing to abrade internal surfaces.

Because it works on a different principle to centrifugal or cartridge filtration, a magnetic trap is typically used as a complementary stage — fitted alongside a Centrifugal Oil Cleaner, Oil Purifier System or Mechanical Filtration System — to extend both oil life and the service interval of the primary filter.

Key Features

What sets it apart

Specifications

Model & capacity reference

ParameterDetail
FunctionMagnetic separation of ferrous wear particles
Best paired withCentrifugal Oil Cleaner, OPS, or Mechanical Filtration System
MaintenancePeriodic cleaning of the magnetic element — no cartridge replacement

Exact specifications vary by application. Share your oil type, viscosity and sump volume with our team for a confirmed sizing.

Typical Industries
Manufacturing Automotive Gear Box Manufacturing Power Generation
Frequently Asked

Common questions about the Magnetic Filter – Metal Trap

Does a magnetic filter replace centrifugal or mechanical filtration?

No — it's a complementary stage. It targets ferrous wear particles specifically, while centrifugal and mechanical stages handle broader solid contamination, sludge and varnish.

How is the Magnetic Filter maintained?

The trapped ferrous material is periodically cleaned off the magnetic element — there's no cartridge to replace.

Where should it be installed in the oil circuit?

Tell us your existing filtration setup and we'll recommend the right point in the circuit to add a magnetic trap for maximum benefit.

Often Paired With

Related filtration systems

KT 200 / 400 / 600

Centrifugal Oil Cleaner

Zero-consumable centrifugal separation that removes solid contaminants down to 1 micron without filter elements to replace.

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OPS · HMI Control

Oil Purifier System

Touchscreen-controlled purification for lube, hydraulic, gear and turbine oil, with optional particle counter and moisture sensor.

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EOC 25 / 50 / 100

Electrostatic Oil Cleaning Machine

Removes sub-micron sludge and varnish from hydraulic oil to NAS 4 cleanliness, with automatic leak-sensing shutoff.

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