What Is an Electromagnet?
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- February 28, 2019
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What Is an Electromagnet?0
- Blog Posts, Magnets
- February 28, 2019
From stereo speakers and computer hard drives to heavy lifting devices and power generators, electromagnets are used in a variety of applications. They are called “electromagnets” because they rely on an electrical current to produce a magnetic field. This is in stark contrast to conventional magnets, also known as permanent magnets, that do not rely
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What Are Lifting Magnets And How Are They Used in Manufacturing?0
- Blog Posts, Construction, Magnets, Operations, Workers & Workplace
- September 4, 2018
Countless manufacturing companies — along with companies in other industries — use lifting magnets in their daily operations. This ergonomic lifting solution allows manufacturing workers to easily lift, move and manipulate heavy objects. And while it may sound like an unnecessary expense for manufacturing companies, a lifting magnet is a smart investment for several reasons.
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5 Tips to Protect Against MSDs in the Manufacturing Industry0
- Blog Posts, Energy, Magnets
- May 30, 2018
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common types of injuries sustained by manufacturing workers. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), they account for one-third of all work-related injuries and illnesses. So, if you work in the manufacturing industry, consider the following tips to protect yourself from MSDs. #1) Lift Correctly
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Benefits of Using Material Handling Solutions in Manufacturing0
- Blog Posts, Magnets
- March 21, 2018
Defined as the use of automated or semi-automated processes to move and/or manipulate objects between two locations, material handling solutions have become an essential tool used by manufacturing companies. A common example of a material handling solution is a forklift. Even if two or more workers can physically lift a heavy load themselves, using a
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Exploring Rare Earth Magnets0
- Blog Posts, Magnets
- May 18, 2017
Magnets are used in a wide range of applications, some of which include refrigerators, freezers, televisions, stereos, medical equipment and more. In hospitals, for instance, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines are used to look inside patients’ body. To put the strength of an MRI into perspective, statistics show that it’s roughly 20,000 times stronger than
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Lift Magnet Safety0
- Blog Posts, Magnets
- October 26, 2016
Lift magnets have been a part of material handling in American manufacturing for over 75 years. Most common are mechanically operated magnets that switch “on” or “off” by physically changing the Polarity of the lifting magnets. This is done by the operating of a handle on the magnet casing. These require no outside power source
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Exploring Rare Earth Magnets
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- May 18, 2017