Metal fabrication shops know the frustration of handling thin steel sheets all too well. When using conventional lifting device, operators often face the annoying "double pickup" problem - where the magnet accidentally grabs two or more sheets instead of just one. This wastes precious production time as workers must manually separate the sheets, sometimes damaging the material in the process. At one automation parts supplier, this issue was adding nearly 30 minutes of unproductive time to each shift.
Our 3-ton capacity electro permanent lifting magnet solves this problem with its precision magnetic control system. Unlike traditional magnets that create a broad magnetic field, our technology allows operators to precisely adjust the magnetic force to match exactly what's needed for a single thin sheet. The system's intelligent sensors detect sheet thickness in real-time and automatically optimize the gripping force - strong enough to securely hold one sheet, but carefully calibrated to prevent attracting additional sheets beneath it.
"The difference is incredible," shares one long-time shop floor worker. "Before, we'd waste so much time fighting with the sheets. Now it's just pick, move, place - simple as that." The production manager notes that the time savings have allowed them to take on more orders without adding overtime hours. Safety metrics have also improved, as workers no longer need to use pry bars or other tools to separate sheets.
This successful implementation demonstrates how targeted magnet technology can solve specific production challenges. The automotive supplier is now exploring additional applications for the system across their facility, from blanking operations to finished part handling. As more shops recognize the hidden costs of inefficient material handling, precision solutions like this are becoming essential tools for staying competitive.
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