Separators (Magnetic)

Category: Food Processing Machinery                                                                           

Summary: Remove metal contaminants.

Magnetic separators in food processing machinery are used to remove ferrous metal contaminants from food products. This is a critical safety measure, as metal fragments can enter the food stream during various stages of processing and pose a risk to consumers.

Function: Magnetic separators use powerful magnets to attract and hold any ferrous metal (iron or steel) particles present in the food. This prevents these metal pieces from proceeding further in the processing line and potentially ending up in the final product.

Mechanism: These separators come in various forms:

Magnetic plates: Placed in chutes or conveyors to attract metal as food passes by.

Magnetic drums: Rotating drums with internal magnets that separate metal from the food stream.

Magnetic grates: Placed in hoppers or containers to capture metal as food falls through.

Applications: Magnetic separators are used in the processing of:

    * Grains and cereals

    * Spices

    * Powdered foods

    * Other food products where metal contamination is a risk