Control Metal Contamination to Avoid Food Recalls

December 13, 2018

​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…

Large Tube Drawer Magnet Saves Money

October 2, 2018

MPI 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…

MPI Partners with Star of the West for Their New Willard, Ohio Flour Mill

September 21, 2018

Star of the West selected MPI as the metal control solution provider for this greenfield development project. MPI equipped Star of the West with self-cleaning drawer magnets and pneumatic line magnets to ensure their product is free from ferrous contamination. The September 2018 issue of World Grain has a great article on the Star of the West in Willard,…

Metal Stamping and Scrap Handling – Benefits of the Electric Shaker

August 31, 2018

Based 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…

How Electromagnets Can Keep You Out of Trouble

May 1, 2018

Electromagnets 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…

If You Read One Article About Metal Detectors, Read This One

April 30, 2018

If 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. If you read one article about metal detectors – this is the one. MPI provides peace of mind…

MPI Manager Accredited as a Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager

September 29, 2016

MPI’s Separation and Electronic Inspection Product Line Manager, Frank Reda, has become a Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager.

New Product Added- MPI Next Generation Hi-G Inline Gravity Flow Drawer Magnet

May 26, 2016

MPI 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.

MPI Announces New Pneumatic Automated Fanner Magnet

May 13, 2016

MPI 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.

New Product – MPI Next Generation Hi-G Drawer Magnet Added to the MPI Portfolio!

March 21, 2016

MPI 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.