Magnet Audits and Reports
Annual Magnet Audit & Report
- Every Magnet in Your Facility is Tested*
- In-Depth Magnet Report with 3 Tests Conducted/Magnet
- Magnet Location Descriptions with Photos
- Assessment Summary and Recommended Action
- Auto-Schedule the Following Year's Audit
*Pricing may be adjusted higher or lower depending on the number of magnets in your facility. Call to get your accurate price.
When a customer purchases a product, they expect their product to be clean of contamination. DID YOU KNOW a recall in your product can potentially cost millions of dollars in product and supply chain costs, investigation costs, legal costs, crisis management costs, and more? Having an annual magnet audit performed is important to maintain your integrity with the customer.
Many industries, such as food processing, plastics manufacturing, recycling, and mining, benefit by using magnetic separation, metal detection, and material handling equipment. By using magnetic separation technology, metal contaminants are removed from product lines. This creates a safe, high-purity end product for the customer and maintains the integrity of other equipment in the production line.
However, magnets can and do wear out. This makes getting your magnets audited annually is so important.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this magnet audit help me meet my regulatory compliance?
Food manufacturing plants are subject to various regulations and standards related to food safety. These regulations often require the implementation of appropriate measures, including the use of magnetic separators to prevent metal contamination in food products.
YES, conducting annual magnet audits with Apex demonstrates compliance with these regulations and helps provide evidence of due diligence in ensuring food safety.
What information is included in the magnet audit report?
When you have Apex perform your audit, you receive a full written Magnet Audit Report that includes the following:
- In-Depth Magnet Location Summary with ID#, Photos, and Description
- 3 Test Results per Magnet
- Correct Magnet Rating
- Correct Magnet Strength Rating per Material Handling
- Metal Collection Rating
- Magnet Maintenance Rating
- Assessment Summary
- Recommended Action
I have failed magnets. How do I get replacements? Who installs them?
Apex carries the Bunting line of magnets and metal detection systems. If your magnet registers as failed, we will take dimensions and specifications of your current magnet and find the closest replacement possible. We will provide you with a quote and you will be able to purchase your new magnet directly from Apex.
We do not offer installation but if you need assistance, we can help you find a millwright through our many connections.
If your magnet is flagged as needing maintenance or showing wear and tear, we will note the immediate need of replacement or if we think the magnet will hold up for a while longer. This usually depends on your process the your need for contaminant removal in the application.
What “process optimization” is included in the magnet audit?
Magnet audits provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the magnetic separation process within the food manufacturing plant. By analyzing the collected data and performance metrics, plant operators can identify areas for improvement and implement process optimizations. This can lead to better metal contamination control, enhanced product quality, and increased operational efficiency.
- Apex offers the Bunting line of magnets which gives us access to state of art magnet technology. If we believe a better alternative is available for your already-installed magnet that will save you time and money, we will let you know in the report.
- We will analyze your process and see if there is better placement for your magnets so you can get the highest contaminant removal possible.
- In need of the ultimate last line of defense against contaminants? Consider a Bunting Metal Detector! These Metal Detectors sense and remove the presence of ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel metals in process flow. Remote reporting and recording functions available with optional software.
