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Magnet audits should be conducted regularly to promote safety and efficiency in a processing facility. These checks are capable of assessing the performance of each device, including its relative power and whether or not it is operating within the facility’s requirements. Because many industries make use of equipment that uses these devices, including the agriculture, food, animal feed, mining, recycling and pharmaceutical industries, these checks are essential to consumer safety as well. Only qualified experts should be chosen for the procedure to ensure that each piece of equipment stays in top form. Philip Rahm International (PRI) is the perfect choice for the check, as it is an industry leader in building and maintaining these devices.
When is it the best time to search for magnet audits?
Every device, no matter how well it is designed, manufactured and installed, will slowly wear down with time. Age can cause numerous inefficiencies, most of them too slight to notice, but they can sap productivity or pose a safety risk if left unchecked. In some cases, equipment may not be installed correctly from the outset or may not be placed in an optimal location in a processing channel. Either of these can create major hurdles to optimal efficiency.
If any problems arise with a device or if productivity appears to be slipping even though there is no obvious cause, PRI should be contacted immediately to check each piece of equipment. While this may not provide the solution, it can rule out any issues with the equipment and will often provide data that can be used to improve existing production methods.
How does PRI handle magnet audits?
During a review of the device, PRI’s experts will run several tests, looking for any discrepancies in how the device is designed to function and how well it is performing. During these tests, the technician will affirm that the device is operating as designed and if it is producing enough power for the facility’s needs. If there are any problems with power loss or any dead spots in the device, the technician will be able to find them. Part of the review will determine that the device is placed in the proper place to provide the right amount of pull. This is particularly important for separators, as they typically have to handle a variety of material streams and may even have to deal with special circumstances, like deep burden depths or highly viscous fluids.
The technician will also verify that the device is being cleaned correctly, as a buildup of metal debris can have a large impact on how well the device functions. Excess debris can also break off and cause major safety and maintenance issues with the machinery.
Once the technician is done with the check, a formal presentation will be provided to the facility’s quality assurance personnel, during which the technician will provide a written report and photographs relevant to the report. This material will serve as documentation for meeting HACCP standards.
PRI provides its clients with free reviews, as it is an important way for them to uphold its stringent standards for client satisfaction. To schedule a review with PRI, contact the company at (713) 937-3704.
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