A metal separator for separating metallic parts in a material flow formed by part icles is described. The material flow passing vertically through the metal separator from a top of the metal separator. The metal separator may include (i) a separation module holding a separation unit; and (ii) a detection module including a metal detection element which is detachably connected to the separation module. The separation module is arranged vertically below the detection module.

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