tramp iron
The term "tramp iron" is used across various industries to describe unwanted metallic contaminants that can cause damage or contamination.
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Definition
C1Food Processing
(technical)Stray metallic particles or objects, like staples and nails, that contaminate foodstuffs or animal feed.
Example
- Tramp iron in animal feed can pose serious health risks to livestock.
C1Mining
(technical)Unwanted metal objects, such as old machinery parts or tools, mixed with ore or coal.
Example
- The mining operation had to halt due to tramp iron jamming the conveyor belt.
C1Aggregate Production
(technical)Uncrushable metal objects that can damage or jam crushing equipment.
Example
- Operators must regularly check for tramp iron to prevent equipment damage.
C1Magnetic Separation
(technical)Ferromagnetic contaminants, such as iron filings or steel fragments, removed using magnetic separators.
Example
- Magnetic separators are essential for removing tramp iron from the material stream.
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