Probe Magnets
Magnattack® High-Intensity Probe Magnets are designed to monitor incoming ingredient supplies, serving as indicator magnets to detect the presence of metal contamination in products.
Overview
Our patented Probe Magnets are ideal for detecting and collecting metal contamination in food products and for control of incoming ingredients. Magnattack supplies a range of high-intensity probe magnets, available as single units or as part of complete magnetic separation systems.
Acutex® Probe Magnets
The Magnattack Acutex Probe Magnet has a unique design which minimizes the risk of product bridging and consequential product stream blockage, ensuring smooth product flow with minimal impact on product characteristics and line pressure.
The magnet’s shape directs captured metal fragments to the retention area on the back of the probe, where they are securely retained in the low pressure zone, reducing the risk of recontamination. The Acutex Probe Magnet is effective in both high-viscosity emulsion & slurry lines, and in pneumatically conveyed dry products.
With its sanitary design, the Acutex Probe Magnet can be used effectively on its own as an indicator magnet or integrated into Magnattack’s industry-leading magnetic separators, including the Powder Transfer Magnet, Pressure Pipeline Separator, Emulsion & Slurry Pipeline Separator, and Round Pipe Separator.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Available in 25 mm, 35 mm, 51 mm and 63 mm diameters
- High strength RE80® or RE80®HT magnet elements
- Seal welded and vacuum encapsulated to support extending the life and strength of the magnet
- Available with most variations of fittings including BSM, RJT, Tri-Clamo and BSP
Applications
- Wet and dry products, including high-temperature liquid and CIP applications, can withstand temperatures up to 150°C (302°F)
- Acutex Probe Magnets are highly effective in thick, high-viscosity emulsions and slurry products, like wet pet food, as well as in high-velocity powder transfer applications, such as dairy powders
Install Options
- Vertical, horizontal or sloping pipelines
- Pipelines, chutes, ducting, and a wide variety of other installs
- Blow, vacuum or powder transfer lines
- Prior to critical and expensive processing equipment or prior to packaging of final product
- Incoming product/ingredient intakes
- Products up to 0.6″ (16 mm) particle
Certifications
- Certified by HACCP International. Fully compliant with HACCP International Food Safety Standard 0909MAGSEP 2-2021
- USDA Acceptance Certification is available
- FDA
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Probe Magnets
We understand that choosing the right product is an important decision, and you may have questions along the way. This FAQ section is here to provide clear, concise answers to the most common questions about Probe Magnets.
Whether you’re looking for details about its features, installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting, we’ve got you covered. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to our team—we’re always here to help!
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What is the heat temperature rating of magnet probes from Magnattack?
Most Magnattack probes come standard with a heat temperature rating of up to 302°F (150°C).
How are probe magnets properly cleaned?
The probes must be cleaned manually; however, the cleaning method may vary depending on the product being processed and the flow rate. Each site may present different risks, and cleaning procedures will differ based on the specific requirements of the application. For detailed guidance, please refer to the Magnattack product manual or contact your local Magnattack representative.
What is RE80?
Magnattack and RE80 guarantee quality and performance to our valued food industry partners. RE80 is a patented technology which gives our customer’s assurance of advanced and updated magnetic materials technology.
RE80 provides our customers with the assurance that Magnattack equipment is built with high-quality rare earth magnets, avoiding the low-cost, inferior magnets often used elsewhere. This guarantee represents our commitment to delivering proven, long-term magnet strength and resistance to factors like oxygen absorption and resonant vibration—two major causes of demagnetization in standard rare earth magnets.
At Magnattack, RE80 is our promise of quality and reliability to our valued partners in the food industry. It signifies our dedication to incorporating advanced and updated magnetic materials technology. We understand that customers value RE80® as protection against a growing trend where magnet manufacturers use low-cost, imported magnet sub-assemblies, often only manufacturing the stainless steel housing locally. Such magnets may meet initial strength requirements but lack long-term reliability.
At Magnattack, we meticulously ensure that the chemical and structural composition of every rare earth element meets RE80 specifications. Any material found to fall outside these tolerances is quarantined and not used to maintain RE80’s high quality standards.
What temperatures can magnets be exposed to?
Magnattack RE80HT models can withstand product and CIP cleaning temperatures up to 302°F (150°C).
How often should a magnet be cleaned?
You can determine the appropriate cleaning frequency by inspecting the magnetic separator after the initial installation to assess the amount of contaminants collected. Start off with checks twice a day at minimum and adjust as necessary. This assessment will help you set a cleaning schedule based on the level of contamination detected. Some companies inspect between batches, and others inspect between shifts.
What makes the Acutex Probe Magnet unique?
The Acutex Probe Magnet is exclusively offered by Magnattack. Its unique aero/hydrodynamic design at the probe’s end enables smooth product flow around the magnet, minimizing bulk density breakdown of the product. Additionally, it guides captured metal fragments to the back of the probe, where they are securely held on the magnet, keeping them away from the flow and lowering the risk of re-contamination. The Acutex probe magnets, which are highly sanitary, will also help prevent product bridging and build-up.
What is the average weight of a magnetic probe?
Average weight is 3.3 lbs to 10 lbs (1.5 kg to 4.5 kg) but varies based on the length of the probe.
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