Magnattack^® Global
Global

Are your magnet systems used for maintaining product quality truly hygienic?

In highly sensitive food and dairy processing plants, where precision is paramount and stakes are high, there is more than meets the eye. Foreign metal contaminants accumulated in the cracks, crevices, and areas prone to product build up can escape the magnets reach and end up in food products.

If not properly detected and removed, these impurities can lead to consumer complaints, product recalls, and brand damage. Magnattack^® Global technology is a game-changer in the food and pharmaceutical processing sectors, upholding the highest standards of safety and quality with its innovative RE80^® Mag-Ram^® Self-Cleaning Magnetic Separator.

The self-cleaning marvel is a high-end, sanitary magnet system that is customizable to suit specific application requirements and extremely easy to clean. The Mag Ram^® is meticulously engineered to remove weak metal fragments, down to dust sized particles, from dairy, lactose, and pharmaceutical powders, infant formulas, and other sensitive granular or powdered materials. Other Magnattack designs are equally adept at handling liquids, slurries, and emulsified product streams.

“We dedicate our efforts to the research and development of products that are easy to clean and compliant with industry and internationally recognized magnet standards, which sets us apart from the conventional style, readily available magnets in the market,” says Kevin Baker, CEO of Magnattack^® Global. “Our exclusive focus is the food industry which is where we have built our expertise.”

A Laser-Sharp Focus on Hygiene

The family-owned business offers over five decades of hands on experience designing and manufacturing a diverse range of versatile, food-grade, magnetic separators that excel in foreign metal fragment control in various industries. Its proprietary RE80^® specifications guarantee long-term magnet strength and incorporation of cutting-edge magnetic materials and technology.

The modular and large diameter Mag-Ram^®, its signature offering, is exceptionally suited for capturing and retaining contaminants from the product stream, including work-hardened stainless steel, stone, and fine dust.

Without thorough cleaning, there is a likelihood of collected metal re-contaminating the product. Mag-Ram^® strikes the right balance between ease of cleaning and compliance with quality requirements, reducing contamination buildup. The equipment is completely sealed and magnet cleaning does not require human intervention, making it highly sanitary.

Magnattack^® is acutely aware of the distinct magnet design requirements in the food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors compared to other material handling applications, like stockfeed and plastics manufacturing.

Its magnets are tailored to meet stringent industry standards and ensure consumer safety. They are strategically installed in various locations throughout processing plants, from the moment a product enters the factory to its final packaging.

“We design our products with hygiene and magnetic separation efficiency top of in mind,” says Baker.

Consulting with a Difference

Magnattack^®’s mission extends beyond magnet design and production. It provides turnkey support through a dynamic partnership with Powder Process Solutions, a leading food processing equipment provider and reseller of the Mag-Ram^® in America. Together, they assist customers in identifying and procuring the right size and type of magnets that best complement the food processing systems.

Well-versed in the nuances of the dairy and pharmaceutical industries, Powder Process Solutions seamlessly works with Magnattack^® to ensure its products meet USFDA standards. Prioritizing their requirements, these industry experts assist end-users in the dairy and baby formula industry in installing components.

We design our products with hygiene and magnetic separation efficiency in mind

Magnattack^® offers a high level of consulting expertise for effective magnetic separation. Its proficiency is underscored in a case involving a prominent pharmaceutical company in North America dedicated to manufacturing medicine in powder forms. Their existing magnet system obtained from a well-known competitor, presented various challenges well known to conventional style self-cleaning grate style magnets. When the magnet was opened for cleaning, extensive product leakage was occurring, resulting in safety risks and financial losses.

Upon the installation of Mag-Ram^® in the client’s facility, the critical spillage and hygiene concerns were resolved. As the magnet’s programmable logic controller system automated cleaning and maintenance without manual intervention, the costly product loss during production and cleaning was eliminated. The magnet’s hygiene improved, positively impacting operational efficiency.

Validation is the Key

Magnattack^® also helps clients understand the principles of magnetic separation and specific material handling requirements. This knowledge enables them to make informed and responsible decisions in determining the magnets that reduce the risk of metal contamination.

Not all magnets are excellent and compliant – they are NOT created equal! Ensuring their credibility periodically is of utmost importance. Magnattack^® offers its magnet validation program for an end-to-end analysis of a magnet’s status. It collaborates closely with clients, consulting on the condition and variety of magnets suitable for food processing applications and the appropriate locations for their installation.

Proficient in gauss and pull testing, its validation technicians conduct on-site risk assessments of the magnets using calibrated gauss testing instruments. During this process, critical elements like magnetic strength, hygiene, coverage, and retention are evaluated to ensure successful installation in the processing plants and meet the current magnet standards.

Without this holistic perspective, there is likelihood for food processing plants prefer inadvertently to revert to standard magnetic designs over those specifically engineered for optimal performance. The team also verifies if the magnet suits the intended application and adequately covers the product stream while meeting food safety standards. After a comprehensive analysis, Magnattack^® forwards the information to its AMR Consulting division, where a team of professionals collate the findings. The partner company provides a 3rd party endorsed, HACCP-certified magnet validation reports that outline a magnet’s effectiveness. These third-party-endorsed reports serve as a blueprint for customers to identify if improvements are necessary. Whether relocating, replacing, or upgrading the magnet, Magnattack^® is prepared to perform the essential repairs and fully address inquiries.

A Legacy of Innovation

The driving forces behind Magnattack^® are highly skilled teams with sales, design, engineering, operations, and magnet validation expertise. Each department brings a wealth of knowledge to deliver tailored and timely application-specific magnetic solutions for the unresolved issues of customers.

Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Magnattack^® is always looking for new ways to excel in every aspect of magnetic separation. Its heightened focus on increasing traceability aligns with today’s transition in the food industry from protecting crops during the growth phase to ensuring the safety of the end products.

“Our culture is deeply rooted in the vision to be the food industry’s most reliable partner in foreign metal control,” says Baker.

Going forward with a well-defined roadmap, Magnattack^® is constantly innovating its products. It is poised to introduce new equipment to fulfill market demands worldwide while expanding its service footprint throughout the U.S. and UK. As part of its ongoing brand enhancement efforts, the company is actively partnering with the biggest names in the food industry in the U.S.
With Magnattack^®’s extensive lineup of self-cleaning magnetic separators that push the boundaries of safety and hygiene, food and pharmaceutical manufacturers can rest assured their end products are of utmost purity.