People who are not much aware of
magnet, should know more about these lifting magnets. People who
understand magnets are well aware of permanent and electromagnets are the two
types of Lifting magnets. These can
improve the overall productivity to lift a load of metals even by a single
person. It is very important to have a person fulfill the equipment needs to be
properly specified and applied.
Few Characteristics Of Lifting
Electromagnets:
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Electromagnet
along with variable voltage control allows the operator to manage the magnetic
strength and select only one piece from the stack.
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Electromagnets
creates magnetic field by using an energized electrical coil wrapped around a
steel core to orient particles within ferrous materials in one direction.
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Though it
requires constant power source, it can even be looked at as an advantage
depending on how the magnet is being used.
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Generally
built to run on DC current, it creates the need for a rectifier.
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This type of
lifting magnets is useful for applications where the strength varies or
remote controlling is desired.
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Electromagnets
are the most cost-effective magnets per pound of lift. And even the capacities
can be extended up to 10,500 pounds.
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It reduces
the costs of equipment and operation as these are self-contained magnets which
operate on 115-volt AC power.
Both permanent magnets and
electromagnets can be constructed to produce different types of magnetic
fields. Lifting magnets can be used to move a variety of ferrous metals
ranging from small bundles of rod or scrap to large and heavy blocks. Though
the person must be skilled enough to move or replace the load safely.
Choosing the wrong type of magnet
for specific application can be extremely dangerous and possibly even deadly. Magnets
should only be used for which they were originally intended to. So keeping in
mind the properties of the magnets, one should be careful to choose permanent
magnets and electromagnets.
