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Magswitch Magnetic Holders for Welding and Fabrication
Magswitch manufactures switchable permanent magnets that can be turned on and off by rotating a knob — providing the strong clamping force of a permanent magnet with the release convenience of an electromagnet, without requiring any electrical power. Once switched on, the magnet holds its full rated force indefinitely without power consumption or heat generation. Switching off releases the workpiece cleanly. AIMS Industrial stocks Magswitch magnetic holders for welding, fabrication, material handling, and positioning applications in Australian workshops and manufacturing facilities.
How Magswitch Technology Works
Conventional permanent magnets cannot be turned off — the magnetic field is always active. Electromagnets can be switched but require continuous electrical power and generate heat. Magswitch technology uses a rotating internal magnet assembly that aligns the magnetic field through the working face (on position) or cancels it by directing the field internally (off position). The result is a true on-off permanent magnet that holds its state without power, generates no heat, and provides the full rated holding force when switched on. The rotating knob mechanism is simple and reliable, with no electronic components to fail in a workshop environment.
Welding and Fabrication Positioning
In welding and fabrication, Magswitch holders are used to position and hold components while tack welds are applied, to hold steel sections against fixtures and jigs, and to suspend or support parts during assembly. The ability to switch off cleanly makes repositioning fast and safe — there is no need to pry a permanent magnet off a steel surface or manage the awkward handling of a component that is reluctant to release. For repetitive positioning tasks in production fabrication, the speed of Magswitch positioning and release provides a genuine productivity advantage over mechanical clamping approaches.
Material Handling Applications
Magswitch holders are used as lifting and handling devices for steel plate, bar stock, and fabricated components — attaching to the workpiece face for lifting or positioning without the need for lifting slings, straps, or hooks. The on-off switching allows the magnet to be applied to the workpiece in the pick position, the component moved, and the magnet released cleanly at the destination. Magswitch lifting magnets are rated for specific working load limits and must be selected to match the weight and geometry of the components being handled. Never exceed the rated WLL of a Magswitch device in any lifting application.
Selecting the Right Magswitch Product
Magswitch magnetic holders are available in a range of holding forces, sizes, and configurations — from small bench-top holders for welding positioning through to larger material handling magnets for steel plate operations. For Magswitch product selection, holding force specifications, or advice on integrating switchable magnets into your fabrication or handling operations, contact our team at AIMS Industrial.