Manual-Clean Plate Magnet With Housing (Inline Plate)
Cost-Effective Gravity-Fed Solution
MPI’s Manual-Clean Inline Plate Magnetic Separator (ILPM) is engineered for gravity-fed chutes and pneumatic conveying systems, ensuring reliable magnetic separation in low to medium-volume product streams. The durable stainless-steel housing and customizable connections seamlessly integrate existing processing lines. Designed for cost-effective, hands-on operation, this unit features a hinged mount for easy access, allowing operators to manually remove ferrous contaminants from the (2) 400-grade stainless steel magnetic poles. The powerful magnetic field effectively captures unwanted metal particles in product streams up to 8 inches deep, helping maintain product purity and protect downstream equipment. Dual plate magnet configurations are recommended for enhanced performance in pneumatic conveying systems. All MPI Plate Magnets are Intell-I-Mag® compatible.
Benefits of the Manual-Clean Plate Magnet With Housing (Inline Plate) From Magnetic Products, Inc
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Superior Magnetic Contaminant Removal
Effectively captures and retains fine and large ferrous contaminants, including iron filings, screws, rust, and tramp metal, ensuring product purity. The high-intensity magnetic field extends deep into the material flow, providing consistent and reliable separation across bulk materials. Prevents metal contamination in food, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and other sensitive products, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
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Fully Enclosed, Dust-Tight, Protective Housing
The sealed, sanitary housing prevents external dust, debris, and moisture from compromising material quality. It is designed for hygienic and dust-sensitive environments, making it ideal for food processing, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications. The housing also ensures uniform material flow, reducing the risk of product blockages or contamination from airborne particles.
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Protects Processing Equipment & Reduces Downtime
Prevents tramp metal from reaching and damaging downstream equipment such as grinders, extruders, mills, and mixing systems. Reduces costly maintenance and unexpected breakdowns, improving overall equipment reliability and longevity. Minimizes production stoppages due to metal contamination, ensuring smooth operation and maximizing operational efficiency.
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Flexible Cleaning Options for Reduced Maintenance
All MPI Plate Magnets are Intell-I-Mag® compatible. To maintain magnetic efficiency and prevent buildup, operators should regularly remove accumulated contaminants from the magnet surface. Operators can manually remove or brush off metal contaminants from the magnet surface.
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Versatile Integration into Processing Lines
It is designed for seamless installation in chutes, hoppers, and pneumatic conveying systems and adapts to various material handling setups. It is available in multiple sizes and strengths, ensuring a custom fit based on product flow rates and contamination levels. It easily integrates into existing processing systems with minimal modifications, making it a cost-effective solution for contamination control.
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Durable Stainless-Steel Construction for Long-Term Use
Constructed from high-grade stainless steel, providing exceptional resistance to wear, corrosion, and high-impact environments. Meets sanitary and food-safe standards (FDA, USDA, and GMP-compliant), ensuring safe operation in regulated industries. Built to withstand heavy-duty industrial applications, offering a long service life with minimal maintenance costs.
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Ensures Compliance with Industry Regulations
Preventing metal contamination in sensitive products helps manufacturers meet strict HACCP, FDA, USDA, and GMP standards. It also reduces the risk of product recalls, rejections, and customer complaints due to contamination-related quality issues. Preventing metal contamination provides peace of mind by ensuring safe, contaminant-free production and protecting brand reputation and consumer safety.
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Cost-Effective & Energy-Efficient Solution
It operates without a power supply, making it an energy-efficient, low-maintenance alternative to automated separation systems. It reduces ongoing operational costs by minimizing the need for expensive repairs, product waste, and downtime. It offers a high return on investment (ROI) by improving overall processing efficiency and reducing material contamination risks.
Manual-Clean Plate Magnet With Housing (Inline Plate) Product Details
Enclosed Magnetic Protection
- As materials pass through the fully enclosed housing, the internal high-intensity plate magnet creates a strong magnetic field that attracts and holds ferrous contaminants such as metal shavings, nuts, bolts, and rust particles.
- The enclosed design ensures no external dust, debris, or moisture can compromise the purity of the material being processed.
- This feature is particularly beneficial in industries requiring sanitary conditions, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and chemicals.
Contaminant Collection Process
- As the product stream flows over the magnetic plate, tramp metal contaminants are captured and held securely on the magnet’s surface, preventing them from continuing downstream.
- The optimized magnetic circuit maximizes the holding power of the magnet, ensuring even small, weak, magnetic particles are effectively removed.
- The housing design ensures uniform product flow, minimizing material buildup and allowing for efficient separation of contaminants.
Standard Manual Cleaning
- Operators periodically open the housing and manually remove the accumulated ferrous debris from the magnet surface.
- The hinged door and secure latches provide easy access for maintenance without requiring system disassembly.
- This method is cost-effective and ideal for applications where contaminant levels are moderate, or cleaning intervals are less frequent.
Manual-Clean Plate Magnet With Housing (Inline Plate) Specification Table
US Customary Units
| ILPM MODEL # | (A) DIAMETER (IN.) (*MPI RECOMMENDED) | (B) OVERALL LENGTH (IN.) |
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| ILPM-100 | 4* | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 28.5 |
| ILPM-200 | 4* | 5* | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 28.5 |
| ILPM-300 | 4 | 5* | 6* | 8 | 10 | 12 | 30.5 |
| ILPM-400 | 4 | 5* | 6* | 8* | 10 | 12 | 32.5 |
| ILPM-500 | 4 | 5 | 6* | 8* | 10* | 12 | 35.5 |
| ILPM-600 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8* | 10* | 12* | 35.5 |
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