Magnetic separator for food processing
In brief
- Lenoir-MEC designs magnetic separators for food processing: grate magnets, plate magnets, magnetic bars, filters for liquids and metal detectors.
- They remove metal contaminants from sugar, flour, cereals, spices and powdered milk, as well as from sauces, purées and dairy products.
- The grate separators and the FM filter are made of stainless steel and meet the hygiene standards of the food industry.
Challenges in the food processing sector
A food processing magnetic separator protects both the consumer and the production line. Tramp metal must be removed from products before packaging. This matters for food safety, for the quality of the finished product and for protecting downstream equipment.
Contaminants to remove
- Ferrous contaminants in dry bulk products: sugar, salt, flour, coffee, powdered milk, spices, cereals, pulses.
- Fine ferromagnetic particles, captured even in the lightest food powders thanks to neodymium bars.
- Ferrous contaminants in liquids and viscous products: jams, purées, sauces, liquid chocolate, dairy products.
- Metal contaminants found by a metal detector on the line.
Suitable Lenoir-MEC equipment
Dry bulk products
- SPM plate magnet separator: removes metal contaminants from sugar, salt, flour, coffee, powdered milk, spices and pulses.
- SGCM grate magnet separator: captures metal objects in free fall; N55 neodymium bars, food-grade 304L stainless steel structure.
- SGCP grate magnet separator: continuous separation without interrupting production, 304L stainless steel or optional 316L.
- SGA self-cleaning magnetic separator: for bulk products such as cereals, sugar or flours.
- BMN magnetic bar: extracts metal contaminants from bulk or liquid products; the material is suitable for food applications.
Liquids and viscous products
- FM magnetic filter: stainless steel structure compliant with food and pharmaceutical standards, compatible with CIP/SIP cleaning.
Conveyors and inspection
- PAP(N) magnetic head pulley: automatically removes tramp metal from conveyor belts.
- OVAP permanent magnet overband magnet: extracts ferrous items from a material flow above a belt conveyor.
- C-SCAN industrial metal detector: detects metal contaminants in food products and meets food safety standards.
Packaging
- PRM magnetic tray: robotic handling of cans or metal containers.
To keep separation performance consistent over time, our technicians inspect your equipment during a magnetic separator audit.
Frequently asked questions
Which magnetic separator for food powders and dry products?
The SGCM and SGCP grate separators, the SPM plate separator and the SGA remove ferrous contaminants from flour, sugar, cereals or spices. The N55 neodymium bars of the SGCM capture ferromagnetic particles even in the lightest food powders.
Is the FM filter suitable for food processing?
Yes. Its stainless steel structure complies with food and pharmaceutical standards, and it is compatible with CIP/SIP cleaning. For example, it removes ferrous contaminants from jams, purées, sauces, liquid chocolate and dairy products.
In which sectors is the C-SCAN metal detector used?
It is used in food processing, pharmaceuticals, recycling, mining and the plastics industry. It meets food safety standards.
A food processing project?
Describe your product, your throughput and the installation point, and our engineering department will recommend the right magnetic separator. Request a quote