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Intell-I-Mag® Awarded Best of Show at 126th IAOM Annual Conference
Magnetic Products, Inc (MPI) is proud to be awarded Best of Show at the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) 126th Annual Conference and Expo. During the Product Showcase, MPI demonstrated the newly patented, Intell-I-Mag®, which will change the way millers use magnetic separation equipment. Intell-I-Mag® is the first intelligent magnet to self-monitor ferrous metal saturation in real-time and log…
Read MoreLow-Maintenance Scrap Handling Systems Defeat Downtime
Click here to read the original article by Lou Kren, Senior Editor at MetalForming Magazine The projected ramping up of electric-vehicle (EV) production in coming years has metal formers positioning their operations to add and keep EV contracts. Expect the contract winners to exhibit solid supply chains, flexible and productive press lines, and the ability to…
Read MoreMPI Case Study: How MPI Solved a Plant Production Bottleneck for Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
Many metal forming manufacturing companies are plagued with weekly downtime due to scrap handling equipment. MPI solved a Tier 1 Automotive supplier scrap metal challenge by installing 450 feet of underground conveying equipment. Metal is transferred reliably and quietly via the smooth, low frequency horizontal motion-sealed pans. The new conveyor system removes scrap from 13…
Read MoreMPI’s Intell-I-Mag® Provides Revolutionary Enhancement to Improve Peak Magnetic Performance for Magnetic Separators
Magnetic Products, Inc. (MPI), industry-leading manufacturer of industrial magnets, material handling and electronic inspection systems, introduced today the patented Intell-I-Mag®, a revolutionary step in magnetic separation innovation and factory automation designed for the food production and other industries. Intell-I-Mag® is the first Intelligent Magnet with self-monitoring of ferrous metal saturation in real time, providing operators key information to help improve…
Read MoreMPI Magnet Audit Solves the Cause of Magnet Separator Degradation
Customer Challenges A national mineral commodities supplier was seeking a partner to launch a magnetic separator auditing program for multiple facilities. As a long time industrial magnet and metal control equipment provider to this customer, MPI was selected for this project. MPI offers a comprehensive, third party magnet auditing program. MPI also educates the customer…
Read MoreMETAL SHARK®2A Control Unit is the Standard Controller
Food safety and product purity are paramount for MPI customers. As technology advances, magnetic separation and electronic inspection equipment must evolve too. We are pleased to announce that, CASSEL, our product partner, will make the next generation METAL SHARK®2A the standard controller for all new metal detectors in March 2021. If you recently purchased a…
Read MoreMPI Delivers 224′ Underground Central Scrap System using Beltless Magnetic Conveyors for Maintenance Free Scrap Handling Automation
MPI delivered a custom 224′ underground central scrap system using BLM conveyors for maintenance free scrap handling automation. MPI’s Beltless Magnetic Conveyors (BLM) are the safest and most reliable method to convey ferrous metal. Features of the Beltless Magnetic Conveyors include: -Wear and impact resistant slider bed -Optimized for minimal drag -Automatic chain tensioning -Best…
Read MoreControl Metal Contamination to Avoid Food Recalls
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 MoreLarge Tube Drawer Magnet Saves Money
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…
Read MoreMetal Stamping and Scrap Handling – Benefits of the Electric Shaker
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…
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