Magswitch

Magswitch Switchable Magnet Range — Quick Reference

Magswitch invented switchable rare-earth magnet technology — magnets that turn ON + OFF by rotating a lever (no electricity required). Holds with full power when engaged, zero residual when disengaged. Workshop fabrication essential for welding setup, plate lifting, fixturing.

Critical: Always engage magnet AFTER positioning + verify clean steel contact (paint/rust/scale dramatically reduces hold force). Rated to MILD STEEL — stainless, aluminium, brass DON'T hold (non-ferromagnetic). For lifting applications, ALWAYS use back-up sling — magnet ONLY for positioning, NEVER sole means of support. Companion: welding, welding helmets, hand tools, MIG welding guide.

Magswitch Welding Magnets, Magnetic Lifters & Fabrication Positioning Tools

Magswitch is the innovator behind switchable rare earth magnet technology — magnets that can be turned on and off with a simple rotation, providing powerful holding force exactly when you need it and zero residual magnetism when you don't. The Magswitch range includes welding angle squares, MagJig workholding tools, MagSquare positioning magnets, heavy-duty plate lifters, and specialty positioning tools trusted by welders, fabricators, and boilermakers for fast, secure, repositionable setups.

Welding Magnets, Squares & Positioning Tools

• Magswitch MagSquare: Switchable magnetic welding square for holding components at precise 90° angles during tacking.
• Magswitch MagJig: Repositionable switchable magnet for clamping and positioning steel workpieces.
• Magswitch 90° Welding Angle: Strong switchable magnetic angle for holding parts at 90° during welding and fabrication.
• Magswitch BoomerAngle: Adjustable-angle switchable magnet for positioning components at variable angles.
• Magswitch Pivot Angle 150 Max: Large pivot-angle switchable magnet for heavy structural welding and fabrication setups.
• Magswitch Mini Multi-Angle Magnetic Pole 32×72mm: Compact multi-angle positioning magnet for small components and tight spaces.
• Magswitch Magnetic Ground Clamp With Fins: Switchable magnetic welding ground clamp for fast attachment to steel workpieces.
• Magswitch MagMount: Switchable magnetic mounting base for attaching tools, lights, and accessories to steel surfaces.

Magnetic Plate Lifters & Material Handling Magnets

• Magswitch Hand Lifter 60-M (Manual) 8100359: Manual switchable hand lifter for moving steel plate and structural sections.
• Magswitch Hand Lifter 60-CE (Cordless Electric) With Holster: Cordless electric switchable lifter for one-handed steel plate handling.
• Magswitch Fixed Single Hand Lifter: Compact fixed-force magnetic lifter for picking and positioning steel components.
• Magswitch MLAY600 Lifting Magnet: MLAY series switchable lifting magnet rated to 600lbs for production lifting tasks.
• Magswitch MLAY1000 Lifting Magnet: 1000lb capacity MLAY switchable magnet for heavier steel plate and beam handling.
• Magswitch Magnetic Extenda-Lift 600 — 600lbs Max: Extendable-arm magnetic lifter for reaching into racks and tight storage configurations.
• Magswitch Mag Dolly 917mm: Magnetic dolly for moving steel plate along surfaces without cranes or slings.
• Magswitch MagReach 400 — 400lb Max Breakaway: Telescoping magnetic reach tool for moving steel components from a safe distance.

Browse Magswitch welding magnets & magnetic lifting equipment at AIMS Industrial alongside our Workshop Equipment, Safety & PPE, and Hand Tools collections. Order online or contact our team for volume pricing and expert advice.

People Also Ask — Magswitch Magnetic Tools

Q: What is a Magswitch and how does it work?

Magswitch is a brand of magnetic clamping tools that use a switchable rare-earth magnet — turn a lever or knob to engage the magnet (full holding force) or disengage (zero holding force) without removing the tool from the work. The on-off action makes them dramatically easier to use than fixed magnets which must be physically pulled off the workpiece. Used for welding fixtures, magnetic squares, lifting magnets, and clamps.

Q: What lifting capacity do Magswitch magnetic lifters have?

Range from small handheld models around 60kg lifting capacity up to industrial lifters rated 1,000kg+ for plate handling. The rated capacity assumes ideal conditions — clean, flat, magnetic steel workpiece. Reduced for thin material, painted surfaces, curved workpieces, or non-flat contact. Always derate the rated capacity by the manufacturer's adjustment factors when applying to real-world conditions.

Q: Will Magswitch work on stainless steel?

Depends on the stainless grade. Magnetic stainless grades (martensitic 410, 420, 440 and ferritic 430) work with Magswitch. Non-magnetic austenitic grades (304, 316) — the most common food and architectural stainless — do not work with magnetic tools. Test on the specific work piece before relying on magnetic holding for safety-critical lifts.

Q: Why does my Magswitch hold weakly?

Common causes: paint, scale, or rust on the workpiece (reduces magnetic contact area), workpiece too thin (insufficient flux path), curved workpiece (reduces contact area), or workpiece is non-magnetic stainless. Also check the Magswitch's own contact face for damage or scoring — a damaged face reduces holding force. For maximum hold, clean both the tool and workpiece contact surfaces.

Q: Is Magswitch better than fixed magnets for welding fixtures?

Yes — the on-off action lets you reposition workpieces during welding setup without struggling against magnetic force, then engage the magnet only when the position is correct. Fixed-magnet squares and clamps must be physically pulled off and on for every adjustment — slow and tiring during fit-up. For workshops doing significant welding fixture work, Magswitch is a productivity upgrade.