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Protecting and Moving the World Through Innovation
Cleaning Your Magnet
Cleaning your magnet. How often should I be cleaning them?
How often should you be cleaning your magnet is another question that is dependent upon your individual process. Obviously the more metal you receive or produce in your process, the more frequently you should be cleaning your magnets. A general rule is the more frequently, the better. As a magnet gathers ferrous metal, the magnetic field is dispersed over a larger surface area. This happens because ferrous metal is paramagnetic, meaning it takes on the properties of the magnetic field. When this happens, the magnetic field strength is reduced. It is better to begin cleaning your magnets more frequently after the magnet is placed and reducing the frequency as possible without jeopardizing the effectiveness of the piece of equipment. Each manufacturing facility will be different as well as locations within the same facility may very well need to be cleaned at different intervals. “More is better.”
Establishing the cleaning schedule:
- After installation, inspect your magnet after the first hour of production
- If an insignificant amount of metal is observed, return in 2 hours to inspect magnet
- If magnet continues to have insignificant amount of tramp metal, it is recommended that maximum time between cleaning is 8 hours
- If significant amount of metal is found on magnet, increase the cleaning interval as required to ensure the magnet does not reach maximum tramp metal capacity
Metal Control Systems Audit
It is MPI’s mission to support food manufacturers in promoting food safety and consumer protection. It’s no secret that Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance is a main focus for food manufacturers today, which is why MPI is dedicated to being the only choice in complete metal control for food manufacturing facilities.
In addition to being MPI certified Metal Control System Auditors, our entire Regional Management Team has also been HACCP certified, enabling us to provide the most knowledgeable assistance in the industry with regard to food safety. We believe that earning this certification allows our team to provide more value to our customers, adds an additional layer to our audit program, and demonstrates our dedication to upholding industry standards and education on this important topic.
MPI accomplishes all this through customer education and Metal Control System Audits. These regularly conducted audits provide a comprehensive picture of a facility’s metal control system and provides proof of HACCP compliance and required documentation.
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MPI’s Magnetic Pull Test Kit
MPI’s magnetic pull test kit is the most accurate and easiest method to test the strength of your magnets. This easy-to-use, compact gauge fits into tight areas and is battery-operated (four AA batteries included.). Boasting a capacity of 44 lbs. (20 kg), MPI’s magnetic pull test kit can measure pull in pounds, ounces, kilograms, newtons, or kilonewtons. It can maintain the last reading after release. Packaged in a hard-sided foam-padded carrying case, this compact unit includes all needed accessories and can be used to test a complete range of magnet types and configurations. The documentation generated from this test can be used for compliance in a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan or for documentation requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
