Metal Control Solutions for the Liquid and Beverage Industry
In liquid and beverage manufacturing—such as juices, dairy, sauces, flavorings, oils, soups, syrups, concentrates, and liquid nutritional products—MPI’s magnetic separation solutions are critical to removing ferrous contamination and ensuring product purity, especially in high-speed sanitary processes.
Metal contaminants may enter during:
- Bulk ingredient unloading.
- Pumping or transfer via pipes.
- Equipment wear (valves, mixers, grinders).
- Ingredient addition or rework integration.
MPI’s liquid magnets and pipeline X-ray systems are installed inline with processing and filling systems, providing real-time protection without disrupting flow. They are CIP-compatible, designed for sanitary environments, and compliant with FDA, FSMA, and GFSI requirements.
MPI’s magnetic and X-ray separation systems provide non-invasive, high-efficiency contaminant removal for liquids at every processing stage. From unloading raw ingredients to final packaging, MPI helps beverage and liquid food manufacturers:
- Protect equipment.
- Maintain hygienic standards.
- Prevent recalls.
- Support FSMA, GFSI, and retailer compliance.
- Ensure safe, premium-quality products reach the consumer.
Turnkey Solutions for Liquid and Beverage Processors From Magnetic Products, Inc
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Inline Metal Removal Without Interrupting Flow
MPI’s magnetic traps and separators remove iron particles from pressurized liquid systems without requiring batch pauses, enabling continuous production.
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Protects Pumps, Valves, and Fillers
Captured metal particles are removed before they damage precision process equipment such as homogenizers, rotary pumps, or volumetric fillers, reducing maintenance costs.
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Compliant with Sanitary Standards
MPI liquid separators feature polished 304 or 316 stainless steel housings, food-grade seals, and tri-clamp or weld-inlet connections for compliance with 3-A, USDA, and FDA regulations.
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Tool-Free, Fast-Clean Designs
Quick-access lids and easy-to-remove magnetic assemblies simplify changeovers, routine cleaning, and compliance with sanitation protocols (including CIP or COP systems).
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Removes Even Fine Ferrous and Weakly Magnetic Particles
High-intensity rare-earth magnets capture sub-micron particles that could otherwise slip through filters and affect product quality or stability.
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Eliminates Risk of Contamination Recalls
Removing even trace metal fragments ensures consumer safety, regulatory compliance, and brand protection, minimizing the risk of costly product withdrawals.
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Handles Thick, High-Viscosity Fluids
MPI designs are optimized for pastes, syrups, concentrates, and slurries, ensuring consistent flow and contaminant capture across a wide viscosity range.
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Customizable for Plant Layouts and Flow Rates
Available in multiple sizes, flow configurations, and mounting styles, MPI systems integrate easily into existing pipelines, skids, or bottling systems.
How Does the Liquid and Beverage Processing Industry Use Magnets?
| MPI PRODUCT TYPE | WHERE | WHY | WHEN | HOW |
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| Liquid Trap Magnet (Manual-Clean, Quick-Clean, and Self-Clean) | Inline with transfer or recirculation pipes | Removes fine and coarse ferrous particles from liquids | Prior to pasteurization, mixing, or filling | Magnetic elements are submerged in the product stream inside a cylindrical housing; contaminants collect on the tubes and are cleaned manually or via automated mechanisms |
| Plate & Drawer Liquid Trap Magnet | Installed in tight or vertical pipe sections | Allows magnetic separation in space-constrained or low-clearance liquid processing areas | Ideal for thick fluids or vertical process drops | Liquid flows through an angled body with magnetic tubes suspended in the path; debris is captured with minimal pressure drop |
| Continuous-Clean Magnetic Separators | Integrated into sanitary pipe systems requiring frequent cleaning | Supports automatic cleaning protocols in dairy, beverage, or nutritional liquid production | Used in continuous or batch production lines with Clean-In-Place systems | Sealed designs with sanitary tri-clamp connections allow internal cleaning without removal from the line |
| Liquid Product X-Ray Inspection System | Inline before filling machines | Detects ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic contaminants (glass, stone, rubber) | Final check before bottling, pouching, or aseptic fill | Pressurized liquid flows through a stainless-steel pipe integrated into the X-ray inspection zone; contaminants trigger a divert mechanism |
| Metal Detectors for Bottled or Filled Product | After filling or capping, on conveyors | Detects caps, foils, or debris from packaging equipment | Final inspection before case packing or palletizing | Tunnel-style detectors analyze electromagnetic signals as bottles or pouches pass through; rejects contaminated units |
