Magnets

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 … Read More

Also known as a lifting magnet, a material handling magnet is a magnetically powered tool that’s used to lift, manipulate and move heavy loads. A type of electropermanent magnet, it uses an electrical current to activate and deactivate a magnetic … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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. … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More