Food recalls are popping up in the headlines. Metal contaminants found in a breakfast sausage prompted a recent food recall. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has not received any injury reports. But, five consumer complaints about the product containing metal prompted a recall. Many consumers are unaware of the steps a food manufacturer…
Read MoreMPI worked in conjunction with a Canadian fertilizer manufacturer to develop a custom continuous flow, large tube drawer magnet. In doing so, MPI saved the client from a cost-prohibitive facility expansion. Our manufacturing team designed and built this massive, cutting-edge magnetic separator. This allowed the client to maintain their production target rate. The continuous flow…
Read MoreBased on the experience of designing, engineering, installing and servicing scrap shaker systems, we have found most failures of shaker systems have root causes in four key areas. 1. Uneven pan loads Basic physics suggests that uneven pan loads can stress shaker systems designed for more balanced loads. Operators should ensure that an equal number…
Read MoreElectromagnets are simple. Electromagnets consist of a length of conductive wire wrapped around a piece of metal. Introduce an electric current from a battery or other source and the electromagnet comes to life. A magnetic field around the coiled wire magnetizes the metal as if it were a permanent magnet. The ability to turn the magnetic…
Read MoreIf you are looking to make your fortune as a beachcomber with a brand-new metal detector, you are in the wrong place. But, if you are a manufacturer looking for peace of mind – MPI can help. But, if you are a manufacturer looking for peace of mind – MPI can help. MPI provides peace…
Read MoreMPI’s Separation and Electronic Inspection Product Line Manager, Frank Reda, has become a Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager.
Read MoreMPI is excited to announce the debut of its next generation, patent pending Hi-G Inline Gravity Flow Drawer Magnet! Used to remove fine metal contaminants in vertical gravity product chutes and spouts, this drawer boasts a sanitary design.
Read MoreMPI has made significant improvements on its automated fanner magnet design. Specifically for fully automated production lines, the Pneumatic Automated Fanner Magnet features a simple design that has fewer wear items and heavily loaded components.
Read MoreMPI is excited to announce the debut of its next generation drawer style magnetic separators! Used to remove fine metal contaminants in vertical gravity product chutes and spouts and now available for use in dilute-phase pneumatic conveying lines.
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