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    This document discusses magnetic separators used in food processing to remove metal contamination. It describes common sources of metal contamination and different designs of magnetic separators used for various applications. It also covers factors that affect magnetic separator performance, such as temperature, equipment design, product characteristics, and methods for evaluating magnet performance over time.

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    FACT SHEET #23

    Magnetic Separators in Food Processing


    Metal pieces in food products pose a safety risk to consumers and can damage processing equipment. Detection
    and removal of metal contaminants is becoming common practice in the food processing industry. One approach
    to reduce or eliminate metallic contamination is the use of magnetic separators.

    Sources of Metal Contamination


    Metal contamination may come from a variety of sources including:
    • incoming ingredients and raw materials
    • processing equipment (grinders, crushers, etc.) general abrasion or vibration causing the loss of nuts and bolts
    • inadequate personnel practices and environmental causes

    Designs of Magnetic Separators


    Magnetic separators are available in a wide range of designs and have different uses. The following table
    summarizes some of the most common magnetic separators used in the food industry.

    Magnetic Separator
    Description Use
    Design
    Bar Magnets Permanent non-electric magnetic units, can be Remove metal contamination present
    used in a wide range of applications. in small, shallow quantities of flowing
    powder, granules, fibers and liquids.
    Plate Magnets Simple and economical to install. Used in Remove large pieces of metal such as
    the bottom of an inclined chute or suspended nuts, bolts, staples from dry products.
    above conveyor belts.
    Grate Magnets Magnetic tubes designed in a grid Remove fine or relatively large pieces
    configuration that allows the flow of material of metal contaminants.
    to cascade though the grate. They spread
    magnetic protection through cross-sectioned
    areas of equipment, such as pipes or hopers.
    Liquid Line Trap Traps with tube magnets inside them, designed Remove metal pieces like baling wire
    Magnets with an inlet port to match existing pipelines. or staples.
    Suspended Magnets Designed to hang above conveyor belts and Remove large pieces of metal, can
    remove metal fragments from the material protect equipment, such as crushers,
    being transported on a conveyor as it passes from damage.
    under the magnet.

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    Magnet Materials
    There are several types of materials used for magnetic separators:
    • Alnico magnets are made from aluminum, nickel cobalt and iron. They are economical magnet sources used in
    applications that have high temperatures (>204 C). Alnico is comparable in strength to ceramics and it is used
    to remove relatively large pieces, such as bolts or nuts.
    • Ceramic magnets are low cost magnets made from a composite of iron oxide and barium/strontium
    carbonate. They are used to remove relatively large pieces of ferrous metal such as nuts, bolts, nails and other
    metallic objects in that size.
    • Rare Earth magnets generate an extremely strong magnetic field, allowing them to remove fine or weakly
    magnetic contamination such as rust or work-hardened stainless steel from a product flow. Extensively used by
    the food industry.

    Factors Affecting Magnets Performance


    There are several factors that can affect the effectiveness of a magnet’s performance including:
    Temperature: magnetic materials lose strength when Flow Characteristics: many food products exhibit
    exposed to elevated temperatures and it cannot be different flow characteristics when damp or moist
    recovered by cooling. affecting the flow between the magnetic separator
    and the product.
    Equipment Design: spacing and number of tubes
    in magnetic equipment affect the strength of the Product Characteristics: assessing the characteristics
    magnetic field it generates. Closer spacing and more of the material that is processed is a key point
    tubes means a stronger magnetic field and higher in selecting the right magnetic separator. For
    efficiency. more information visit: manitoba.ca/agriculture/
    foodsafety/processor/cfs02s55.html

    Evaluation of Magnet Performance


    Magnets can lose strength over time and should be tested at least once a year. There are two types of
    measurements that evaluate magnets:

    • Pull Test: easy and repeatable test to evaluate • Gaussmeter: provides standard measurement for
    the performance of a magnet. Commercially test evaluating a magnet design. It is not practical for
    equipment can be found on the market. It helps to assessing the relative effectiveness of a magnetic
    monitor the efficiency of a separator by measuring separator. The effectiveness (strength) depends on
    the holding force of a magnet. the magnet material but also the size and weight.

    For information on the Food Safety Program contact the CVO/Food Safety Knowledge Centre.
    For technical information, call 204-795-7968 or 204-795-8418 in Winnipeg; or e-mail [email protected].
    For general information, contact your local GO Centre.

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