Continuously operating machine having magnets

A metallic particle separating machine comprising:

• an inlet for receiving a material having metallic particles mixed therein;
• an outlet for discharging the material after the metallic particles have been separated therefrom;
• at least two flow paths extending between the inlet and the outlet;
• at least one magnetic element positionable in each of the at least two flow paths for attracting the metallic particles present in the material;
• a control system including a diverter valve for selectively directing the material through each of the at least two flow paths;
• a sensor for sensing a concentration of the metallic particles in the material;
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• a microprocessor in communication with the sensor and the diverter valve, wherein the microprocessor is adapted. to analyze a concentration of the metallic particles present in the material and to adjust the switching frequency of the diverter valve in response to the concentration of the metallic particles present in the material,
• wherein the control system comprises a diverter valve having a flap extending therefrom, the flap movable between a first position for directing the material through a first flow path and a second position for directing the material through a second flow path.