Magnetic Tubes

Ruggedly constructed from stainless steel, our grate tubes have tapped mounting holes at each end for easy bolt-in installation. The one inch (1") diameter round tubes have 1/4"-20 mounting holes. Standard tube lengths range from 4" to 48" long.

The Optimal Magnetic Tube for the Application

Industrial Magnetics, Inc. now offers an array of magnetic tube designs to meet the changing needs and requirements facing today's processing facilities. Our new Opti™ Series of Rare Earth magnetic circuits were specifically designed to address the standards for magnet separators set forth in schemas such as FSMA, HACCP, GFSI, BRC, FSSC and SQF, and meet a minimum and measurable threshold of repeatable magnet performance.

There are seven (7) Rare Earth circuit configurations in the Opti Series family of magnetic circuits in 1", 2", and 3" OD tubes designs. Each circuit is designed to optimize values which have been identified and earmarked as critical measurements for the specification, purchase, audit, verification and validation requirements for magnetic separation equipment.

A highly durable Ceramic magnet configuration is also available and is recommended for placement early in the processing stream to capture both small and larger tramp metal pieces, such as nails, bolts, washers, etc. that can damage other equipment.

Note that a special tube coating is available in all configurations for especially abrasive product applications.

Magnetic Tube Configurations

• Opti-B™ Balanced Rare Earth circuit ideal for abrasive applications, featuring a high-performance blend of 9,500 gauss and 16.7 pounds of pull strength on a 1/2” ball
• Opti-G™ Rare Earth Circuit which optimizes magnetic field at 12,000 gauss
• Opti-H™ HACCP International Food Safety Programme Certification-approved Rare Earth circuit averaging over 11,000 gauss and 106 oz. of pull strength on a 1/4” ball
• Opti-L™ Large Tube (3”) Rare Earth Circuit for products prone to have flowability, bridging tendencies; Over 12,000 Gauss
• Opti-M™ Mid Tube (2”) Rare Earth Circuit for products prone to have flowability, bridging tendencies; Over 13,565 Gauss
• Opti-P™ Rare Earth Circuit which boasts 119 oz. of pull strength on a 1/4" ball
• Opti-T™ High Temperature Rare Earth Circuit with high durability and heat tolerance up to 356°F
• Opti-V™ Durable Tube with a Ceramic Circuit for larger tramp metal removal applications

Magnetic Grate Tubes Designs, Applications and Specifications
Configuration	Application	Magnet	1/4" Ball Pull Values	1/2" Ball Pull Values	Gauss	Durability
Opti-B	Balanced	UHI-52™ Rare Earth	95.8 oz. (5.99 lbs.)	267.2 oz. (16.7 lbs.)	9475
Opti-G	High Gauss	UHI-55™ Rare Earth	108.3 oz. (6.77 lbs.)	265.6 oz. (16.6 lbs.)	12000
Opti-H	HACCP	UHI-55™ Rare Earth	106 oz. (6.63 lbs.)	260.8 oz. (16.3 lbs.)	11175
Opti-L	Large Tube	UHI-52™ Rare Earth	106.8 oz. (6.68 lbs.)	448 oz. (28 lbs.)	12385
Opti-M	Mid Tube	UHI-52™ Rare Earth	128 oz. (8.05 lbs.)	448 oz. (28.7 lbs.)	13,565
Opti-P	High Pull	UHI-55™ Rare Earth	119.1 oz. (7.44 lbs.)	316.8 oz. (19.8 lbs.)	10539
Opti-T	High Temperature	Hi-Temp Rare Earth	60.5 oz (3.78 lbs)	188.3 oz (11.78 lbs)	7240
Opti-V	Value	Ceramic	0.5 oz. (0.03 lbs.)	24 oz. (1.5 lbs.)	2320
NOTE: NOTE: All Opti™ Series options are available across Industrial Magnetics' entire lineup of Tramp Metal separation equipment. *The variability of test results is +/- 10%

Third Party Certifications

HACCP International

Our Opti-H™ Grate Tube design is certified by HAACP International and fully conform to HACCP International's Food Safety Standard (0909MAGSEP 1-2010) for direct contact with food product.

USDA AMS

Our Sanitary Grade Magnetic Grate Tubes are USDA AMS accepted Dairy, Meat and Poultry magnetic separator processing equipment.