Removing Iron Contamination from Pharmaceutical Processing
At a Glance
Iron and ferromagnetic contamination removal in pharmaceutical processing uses an inline magnetic filter for liquids, available with PTFE or pharma-grade ETFE coating, and a magnetic rota grid separator for powders prone to sticking and bridging.
Iron and ferromagnetic contamination in pharmaceutical processing is removed with an inline magnetic filter for liquids, available with PTFE or food/pharma-grade ETFE coating, or a Magnetic Rota Grid Separator for powders prone to sticking and bridging. Pharmaceutical manufacturing has effectively zero tolerance for contamination, and a single failed batch is a significant cost, well beyond the material itself. Below is which equipment fits which stage of your process.
Why It Matters
- Regulatory and GMP compliance, ferrous contamination in a pharmaceutical product is a compliance failure, not just a quality issue.
- Batch rejection cost, a contaminated pharmaceutical batch typically cannot be corrected and must be discarded, a significant cost at scale.
- Hygienic processing requirements, equipment in contact with pharmaceutical product needs coatings and finishes suited to hygienic processing, not just standard stainless steel.
Which Equipment Fits Your Line
Magnetic Filter, an inline pipeline filter for liquid pharmaceutical products, available with PTFE or anti-static, food/pharma-grade ETFE coating in place of bare stainless steel for hygienic processing lines.
Magnetic Rota Grid Separator, for pharmaceutical powders that stick or bridge on a standard fixed grid, the rotating rod design keeps material moving instead of building up and blocking the field.
Magnetic Grill, for free-flowing pharmaceutical powders and granules positioned directly in ducts and hoppers ahead of processing.
Magnetic Hump, for gravity-fed chutes carrying powder or granules between processing stages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remove iron contamination while manufacturing pharmaceutical products?
Use an inline Magnetic Filter with food/pharma-grade coating for liquids, or a Magnetic Rota Grid Separator for powders prone to sticking.
Is this suitable for GMP-regulated pharmaceutical lines?
PML's Magnetic Filter is available with food/pharma-grade ETFE or PTFE coating specifically for hygienic processing requirements, tell us your specific compliance requirements and our engineering team can confirm fit.
What coating options are available for hygienic processing?
PTFE coating, or an anti-static, food/pharma-grade ETFE coating, in place of bare stainless steel.
Does this work for both liquid and powder pharmaceutical lines?
Yes, liquid products use an inline Magnetic Filter, while powders prone to sticking or bridging use a Magnetic Rota Grid Separator.
Do I need a magnetic separator or a metal detector for pharmaceutical products?
A magnetic separator removes ferrous contamination before it can reach the product at all, while a metal detector only flags contamination already present in a finished batch. Most pharmaceutical lines use a magnetic separator as prevention, with metal detection as a downstream verification check.
What particle size can be removed?
Down to 10 microns at standard Gauss ratings on the Magnetic Filter.
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