Why PML Costs More
Yes, PML's separators often cost more than the cheapest quote you'll find. Here's exactly why, and what that difference actually protects you from.
The Gauss Number on a Cheaper Quote Isn't Always the Gauss Number on the Machine
We've tested separators on the market rated at 4,000 Gauss that measured under 1,500 Gauss once checked at the actual working gap, with a calibrated meter -not the pole face, not a best-case peak reading, the number that actually matters for separation performance in your process. A lower price next to an inflated rating isn't a better deal. It's a worse one you don't find out about until contamination gets through. See the full breakdown of how this happens in why two "X Gauss" magnets can perform completely differently.
What "Verified" Actually Means at PML
Every rating we publish (Gauss strength, pull-off force, safety factor) is measured on our own in-house testing equipment, including Koerzimat and BH Loop Plotter instruments for precision magnetic measurement, and backed by test certificates issued by government-approved third-party labs. That's not a marketing claim; it's a number you can ask us to show you, for the specific unit you're buying. If your current supplier can't produce the equivalent, that's worth knowing before you order, not after.
The Real Cost of a Wrong Number
The price difference between separator quotes is almost always smaller than the cost of what an under-performing unit lets through: a contaminated batch that gets rejected by a customer or an auditor, a downstream machine damaged by tramp metal that should have been caught, a recall, or - in food and pharma lines - a compliance failure. A verified magnet costs more than an unverified one with the same number painted on it. It costs far less than finding out which one you bought after the fact.
Don't Take Our Word For It
If you already have a quote from someone else, send it to us, we'll tell you what questions to ask about it. If you have a unit already in service, send it to us and we'll test it against one of ours, side by side, on camera if you want. We're confident enough in our numbers to make that offer. Ask any supplier quoting a lower price whether they'll do the same.
Talk to Our Team
Whether you want a quote checked, a unit tested, or just a straight answer on what separator actually fits your process, our engineering team is glad to help, no obligation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does PML cost more than other separator suppliers?
Primarily because our published ratings are independently verifiable - measured in-house on precision equipment and certified by government-approved third-party labs - rather than best-case numbers with no stated test conditions. You're paying for a number you can check, not just a number.
Can I get a lower price if I don't need the certification?
The testing and certification aren't an optional add-on, they're how every unit is built and verified before it ships. Talk to our team about your specific application; there may be a different model or configuration that better fits your budget without compromising on verified performance.
Will PML test a separator I already bought elsewhere?
Yes, send it to us and we'll test it against a calibrated meter and, if you'd like, against one of our own units for comparison.