Is Stainless Steel Magnetic? Common Questions Answered About Stainless Steel Being Magnetic There are a lot of misconceptions about stainless steel. Many people think that all stainless steel is magnetic, but this isn’t the case. In fact, there are five different classes of stainless steel, and only some of them are magnetic. In this article, [...]
Is 304 Stainless Steel Magnetic? When it comes to stainless steel, there are multiple types that are used for different applications. One of the most commonly used stainless steel is 304 stainless steel, which contains chromium and nickel. As a result, many people wonder if this type of stainless steel is magnetic or not. Let’s [...]
Are Stainless Steel Fasteners Magnetic? It is common belief that a simple test for stainless steel is to check with a magnet. If it attracts, the product is not stainless steel. However, this assumption is incorrect. “The stainless steel fasteners I received stick to a magnet.” This is one of the more frequently heard complaints [...]
Learn About Stainless Steel Become Magnetic You may be surprised to learn that stainless steel can become magnetic. 316 stainless steel is typically not a magnetic metal, however, it becomes “work hardened” when the steel is cut, snapped, bent, ground, etc., which results in the stainless steel becoming magnetic. After the steel is work-hardened, it [...]
Magnetic Separators in Wineries Installing magnetic separators in wineries means reducing damage to expensive processing equipment. If you are a wine-maker, then you are probably familiar with the costs of an emergency breakdown during the harvest period. During this crucial period, do you know how much downtime you can save? How much of your product [...]
Magnetic Separators for Dairy Processing It is very important that magnetic separators supplied to the dairy processing industry meet certain standards. These include hygiene requirements, design specifications, ease of cleaning and accessibility, and more. Dairy products are very sensitive and require strict hygiene practices, and it is only appropriate that these requirements are taken very [...]
The Magnets in Food Industry Thousands of food products are recalled each year due to foreign particles or physical contaminants found by the consumers. These recalls not only cost companies millions of dollars, but they can damage their reputations and put consumer health at risk. There are many kinds of physical contaminants that can cause [...]
Choosing the Right Magnetic Separator for Application This aim of this blog post is to provide information and advice on choosing the right magnetic separator for food processing applications. Selecting the best magnetic separator for an application can be a challenge. Certain products and applications have their own requirements, and at times the advice you [...]
Magnetic Fields in Food Processing Magnetic fields (MF) are increasingly being applied in food processing to preserve food quality. They can be static (SMF), oscillating (OMF) or pulsed (PMF) depending on the type of equipment. The food characteristics can be influenced by several configurations of the applied magnetic field as its flux density, frequency, polarity, [...]
Know About Magnet Strength Measurements From the Earth’s gravitational pull to food processing equipment, magnetic fields are commonplace in today’s industrial society. In this blog, we’ll explore why it’s so important to regularly test the performance of your magnetic separation equipment. Let’s get started! Understanding the Need for Magnet Strength Measurements It’s no secret, magnetic [...]
The Importance Sector of Magnet Testing Inside the Food Processing When it comes to food processing, the safety of your consumers should always be a top priority. However, sometimes, manufacturers can struggle to keep their metal separation equipment in good shape. Whether this is due to gross negligence, or they’re simply not aware of the [...]
