Lifting Magnets for Steel Plate Handling: Real Load Capacity, Safety Limits and Daily Operating Practice
Steel plate handling is a simple task until the weight, balance, and surface begin to influence the lifting performance. In many workshops and yards, the magnetic lifting system is used to handle steel plates efficiently, eliminating chains and clamps from the lifting process. The performance of the lifting operation is based on the understanding of the loads, the safety limits, and daily practices. Operational mistakes can create serious safety hazards. In heavy fabrication units, lifting magnets are used to lift steel plates from the storage rack and place them on the cutting tables and the loading areas. However, the actual lifting capacity of the lifting magnets is determined by the thickness, the condition of the surface, and the contact between the magnet and the steel plate. Knowledge of this ensures that the machines are used in the right way and accidents are prevented on a daily basis. Real Load Capacity of Lifting Magnets The actual load capacity is usually not the same as ...