Magnetic liquid traps are an essential piece of equipment for ensuring metal contaminants are separated from the liquid product flowing through the greater system. Under normal circumstances, the 316L stainless steel that standard liquid traps are made of is highly resistant to corrosion. However, when put under extreme stress from handling acidic foods and enduring rigorous cleaning procedures, intergranular cracks can occur in the material. This compromises the integrity of the protective oxide film and results in pitting and corrosion. Click here to learn more about the Corrosive Resistant Magnetic Liquid Trap.
To answer this problem, Bunting has engineered the new CR-MLT to be used specifically in processing acidic foods, such as tomatoes and citrus. The CR-MLT is manufactured from a single piece of corrosive-resistant material comprised of Bunting’s newly developed superalloy. This material has a much higher resistance to chloride pitting, crevice cracking, and stress cracking corrosion. It resists not only acid corrosion from food, but also endures the strong chemicals and rigorous water pressure blasts associated with washdown cleaning procedures in food processing environments.
In addition to the corrosion-resistant material, the CR-MLT offers several other desirable features. It has a high-pressure rating, which allows it to handle a higher volume of product at a faster rate. The 2″ diameter magnetic load is thicker than the normal 1″ diameter cartridge, making it last longer in the field. The design of this unit also allows for larger suspended solids to pass through the body. Cleaning the CR-MLT is simple. The operator pulls out the cartridge, which is wiped clean by an internal gasket. Because it is made from a single piece of stainless steel, there are no welds or crevices to corrode.
The CR-MLT utilizes 45SH magnets (temperature-compensated, high-intensity, neodymium magnets) for superior capture of metal contaminants. It meets food industry standards with its weld finishes, metal-detectable gaskets, and 10,000 gauss rating. Materials that were once challenging to process, such as tomato paste, ketchup and vinegar-based products, as well as high-temperature chloride-based cleaning agents, can now be handled with ease.
For the Food Industry
