Cross Belt Electro-Magnetic Separator is a self cleaning type unit that provides a continuous and automatic discharge of collected tramp iron. The Electro-Magnetic Separator is suspended over conveyer with a powerful Rectangular Magnet which pulls out tramp iron. The Electro-Magnetic Separator is provided with a cleated self cleaning belt that discharges the tramp iron into a suitable receptacle place at the side of the conveyer away from the material in process.