Holistic view on the sustainable application of permanent magnets

Abstract:
Permanent magnets within motors for pump applications have several impacts on global sustainable development goals. Materials are gained from ore mines and processed to semi finished powder. This is the basis for magnet production,which are in the end used within high-efficient pumps. Special focus is on the development targets clean water and influence on climate action along the complete supply chain, pump lifetime and recycle path. Possibilities are disclosed how innovative process- and product-developments allow for a deep impact on used materials and CO2 footprint. The influence of the source of the ore is shown.