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Lifting Magnet Selection — Quick Reference
Lifting magnets handle ferrous steel plate, billets, and fabricated parts without rigging. Two main types: switchable (turn ON/OFF by handle rotation, fail-safe) and traditional permanent (fixed-force, requires repositioning to release). Selection by load + plate condition (smooth/scaled/rusted/painted).
| Magnet Type | Capacity Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Magswitch Hand Lifter (Single) | 235 kg – 780 kg | Workshop plate handling — engage/release by lever |
| Magswitch Dual Hand Lifter | 235 kg – 1,000 kg | Larger plate, balanced lift, fabrication shops |
| Magswitch MLAY Switchable Series | 600 – 1,000 kg + multi-magnet arrays | Wide load lifting — fabricated frames, structural |
| Magswitch Extender Bar | Variable (paired magnets) | Long plate + structural section lifting |
| Traditional Permanent Lifter | 100 kg – 5,000 kg+ | Fixed-force lifting — must reposition to release |
| Electro-Permanent Magnet | 500 kg – 10,000 kg+ | Heavy industrial — electrical pulse to switch, fail-safe |
| Pneumatic Magnetic Lifter | Variable | Air-operated switching — explosive atmospheres + heavy duty |
Critical de-rating: Rated capacity is for CLEAN, SMOOTH, FLAT mild steel ≥25mm thick at 20°C. Reduce capacity for: scaled/rusted/painted plate (50%+), thinner plate (per spec), stainless/aluminium (DOES NOT lift — non-ferromagnetic), curved surfaces (geometric reduction). ALWAYS use back-up sling as secondary support — magnet alone NEVER for sustained overhead lift. Compliance: AS 4991 lifting devices + AS/NZS 4024 machinery safety. Brands: Magswitch, Eclipse, Walmag. Companion: Magswitch range, lifting equipment, rigging slings.
Magnetic Lifting Equipment
Lifting magnets provide a fast, hands-free way to handle steel plate, billets, and fabricated components without rigging or slings. AIMS stocks two main types: switchable permanent magnets, where lifting force is engaged and released by rotating a handle, and traditional permanent magnetic lifters that are fixed-force and require repositioning to release the load. Both types suit steel fabrication shops, maintenance workshops, and production environments handling ferrous material.
Magswitch Switchable Lifting Magnets
Magswitch is the leading brand in switchable permanent magnetic lifting. Their technology uses a rotating internal magnet array to switch lifting force on and off without electricity or batteries. The range at AIMS includes fixed single and dual hand lifters (235 kg to 780 kg), the MLAY series of switchable lifting magnets (600 kg and 1,000 kg, including multi-magnet array configurations for wider loads), and the Extenda-Lift telescoping arm attachment magnets for reaching into confined or elevated spaces. Magswitch is widely used in steel service centres, fabrication shops, and maintenance operations where precise positioning and quick load release are required.
Austlift & Prolift Permanent Magnetic Lifters
Austlift permanent magnetic lifters are available in a wide WLL range from 100 kg through to 6,000 kg, making them suitable for everything from workshop component positioning to heavy plate lifting on a fabrication floor. Prolift magnetic lifters cover 300 kg to 3,000 kg capacity. Both types use a physical engagement mechanism — rotate the handle to engage or disengage the magnet — and are rated for use on flat and round bar stock. Always verify the WLL rating against the load mass, surface condition, and contact area before use.
Applications
Common applications include steel plate movement and stacking, component positioning during welding and fabrication, loading and unloading flat bar and sheet material, and maintenance handling of steel parts. Lifting magnets require clean, flat, magnetically receptive surfaces for rated performance — air gaps, surface rust, and coatings will reduce effective lifting capacity.
Not sure which magnetic lifter suits your load or environment? Contact our team and we will help you select the right product.