Industrial lifting electromagnet

In brief

• The industrial lifting electromagnet generates a magnetic field through its coils to lift and move ferrous metal loads.

• It is used in metallurgy, recycling, logistics, shipbuilding and industrial maintenance, for scrap, steel sheets or finished equipment.

• It is powered via electrical cabinets with backup batteries, which ensure continuous operation in the event of a power failure.

• Fields of application

• Operating principles

• Operating recommendations

• General characteristics

• Case studies

Fields of application

Industrial lifting electromagnets are versatile tools used in many industries:

• metallurgy,
• recycling,
• logistics,
• shipbuilding,
• industrial maintenance,

They make it possible to lift and move heavy metal loads, such as scrap, steel sheets or finished equipment, quickly and safely.

These solutions deliver considerable time savings and adapt to the most demanding environments, such as foundries, demolition sites or logistics warehouses.

Operating principles

• Lenoir-Mec designs industrial lifting electromagnets that generate powerful magnetic fields when electric current flows through their coils.
• These fields attract and hold ferrous metal loads.
• The power supply is managed by electrical cabinets with backup batteries, ensuring continuous operation even in the event of a power failure.
• Thanks to their robust and adaptable design, these magnets can be adapted to different sizes, shapes and types of metal according to industrial requirements.

Operating recommendations

For the use of electromagnets for lifting and handling steel products (sheets, slabs, bars, coils, reinforcing bars…):

• Choose a suitable model: make sure its capacity matches your loads and the working environment (for example, temperature, materials, etc.)
• Observe the maximum capacity: handling heavier loads can damage the equipment.
• Inspect before use: before each use, check the general condition of the electromagnet, making sure there are no cracks, deformations or signs of wear and that the power cables are in good condition, to avoid any risk of failure.
• Favour stable loads: handle loads that are stable and well balanced.
• Avoid interference: keep the industrial lifting electromagnet away from equipment sensitive to magnetic fields (for example, electronic devices or measuring instruments).

General characteristics

The key characteristics of a lifting electromagnet are:

• High magnetic force: to handle loads ranging from small parts to heavy equipment.
• Dimensions and shape: electromagnets are available in a range of sizes and shapes to
  suit the different types of loads to be handled (billets, bars, scrap, bundles, bales, tubes, sheets, coils, etc.).
• High-quality materials: aluminium or copper coils for optimum conductivity.
• Heat resistance: some models operate at high temperatures (up to 650°C).
• Control flexibility: the magnetic field strength is adjustable in certain applications, offering greater flexibility in use.

Advantages

• Reliability: robustness and precise control
• Safety: risk-free handling
• Energy saving: low consumption

Services

• Industrial commissioning assistance
• Spare parts stock
• Rapid after-sales service response
• Fleet monitoring and periodic performance checks

Frequently asked questions

What are industrial lifting electromagnets used for?

They lift and move heavy metal loads such as scrap, steel sheets or finished equipment, quickly and safely. They are used in metallurgy, recycling, logistics, shipbuilding and industrial maintenance.

How does a lifting electromagnet work?

It generates a powerful magnetic field when electric current flows through its coils, which attracts and holds ferrous loads. The power supply is managed by electrical cabinets with backup batteries, for continuous operation even in the event of a power failure.

What materials and temperatures can a lifting electromagnet withstand?

The coils are made of aluminium or copper for optimum conductivity. Some models operate at high temperatures, up to 650 °C.

What load shapes can be handled?

Electromagnets are available in different sizes and shapes to handle billets, bars, scrap, bundles, bales, tubes, sheets or coils. In certain applications, the magnetic field strength is adjustable.

What precautions should be taken before using a lifting electromagnet?

Choose a model whose capacity matches your loads and observe the maximum capacity. Before each use, check for cracks, deformations or wear and make sure the cables are in good condition, and keep the device away from equipment sensitive to magnetic fields.