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    Switch-Off Lifting Magnets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style D.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style E.
    Image of Product. Replacement Handle for Style A. Front orientation. Lifting Magnet Handles. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style A.
    Image of Product. Replacement Handle for Style B. Front orientation. Lifting Magnet Handles. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style B.
    Image of Product. Replacement Handle for Style C. Front orientation. Lifting Magnet Handles. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style C.

    Style E

    Replacement Handle for

    Style A

    Replacement

    Handle for

    Style B

    Replacement Handle

    for Style C

    Also known as permanent lifting magnets, these magnets have an on/off handle to engage and release the magnet. All can lock in the on position to prevent accidental release. All except Style C can also lock in the off position. Use the lifting eye for attaching a hook or sling. All can lift both flat and cylindrical objects.
    Note: If used on dirty, oily, thin, or curved surfaces, the capacities will be reduced. Do not use on metal that flexes.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Style A
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style A.
    Image of Product. Replacement Handle for Style A. Front orientation. Lifting Magnet Handles. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style A.

    Replacement Handle for

    Style A

    Styles A have a V-groove for lifting pipes, tubes, and rods by their rounded side.
    Magnets
    Replacement
    Handles
    Horiz. Lift Cap. @ Material Thk.
    Wt. Cap.
    @ Dia.
    Max. Material Lg. @ Material Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lifting
    Eye Ht.
    Handle
    Lg.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Includes
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Steel
    180 lb. @ 1/4"
    250 lb. @ 1/2"
    250 lb. @ 1"
    120 lb. @ 2"6 ft. @ 1/4"
    8 ft. @ 1/2"
    10 ft. @ 1"
    4 1/2"2 1/2"5"1 3/8"4"180Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203384T7900000003384T64000000
    270 lb. @ 1/4"
    600 lb. @ 1/2"
    800 lb. @ 1"
    400 lb. @ 3"6 ft. @ 1/4"
    8 ft. @ 1/2"
    10 ft. @ 1"
    7 3/4"3 1/2"8 3/4"2 3/8"8"180Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203384T750000003384T65000000
    550 lb. @ 1/4"
    1,200 lb. @ 1/2"
    2,600 lb. @ 1"
    4,400 lb. @ 2"
    1,750 lb. @ 3"2 ft. @ 1/4"
    4 ft. @ 1/2"
    7 ft. @ 1"
    10 ft. @ 2"
    20 3/8"6 1/2"11"3 5/8"16 1/2"175Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203384T10700000000———0
    800 lb. @ 1/2"
    1,600 lb. @ 1"
    800 lb. @ 4"8 ft. @ 1/2"
    10 ft. @ 1"
    10 3/4"4 3/4"8 3/4"3 1/2"9"180Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203384T76000000003384T66000000
    1,450 lb. @ 1"
    2,500 lb. @ 2"
    1,250 lb. @ 5"10 ft. @ 1"
    10 ft. @ 2"
    12 1/2"7"8 3/4"4 3/4"10 3/4"180Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203384T77000000003384T67000000
    2,600 lb. @ 2"
    5,000 lb. @ 3"
    2,500 lb. @ 14"10 ft. @ 2"
    10 ft. @ 3"
    16 3/4"9 1/4"16 3/4"6"14 3/4"180Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203384T61000000003384T68000000
     
    Style B
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style B.
    Image of Product. Replacement Handle for Style B. Front orientation. Lifting Magnet Handles. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Eyes for Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets.

    Replacement

    Handle for

    Style B

    Replacement Eyes

    Style B have a V-groove for lifting pipes, tubes, and rods by their rounded side. They include a detachable vertical lifting eye that mounts to the side of the magnet to lift plates vertically.
    Magnets
    Replacement
    Handles
    Replacement Eyes
    Lift Cap. @
    Material Thk.
    Horizontal
    Vertical
    Wt. Cap.
    @ Dia.
    Max. Material Lg.
    @ Material Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lifting
    Eye Ht.
    Handle
    Lg.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Includes
    Features
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Steel
    670 lb. @ 1/2"
    1,000 lb. @ 1"
    250 lb. @ 1"1,000 lb. @ 2"8 ft. @ 1/2"
    10 ft. @ 1"
    16 9/16"5 7/16"8"1 13/16"10 1/8"180Proof Test CertificateDetachable Vertical Lifting EyeASME B30.203384T220000000003384T2300000003384T240000000
     
    Style C
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style C.
    Image of Product. Replacement Handle for Style C. Front orientation. Lifting Magnet Handles. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style C.

    Replacement Handle

    for Style C

    Style C have a V-groove for lifting pipes, tubes, and rods by their rounded side. They have a pivoting lifting eye for both horizontal and vertical lifting.
    Magnets
    Replacement
    Handles
    Lift Cap. @
    Material Thk.
    Horizontal
    Vertical
    Wt. Cap.
    @ Dia.
    Max. Material Lg. @ Material Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lifting
    Eye Ht.
    Handle
    Lg.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Includes
    Features
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Steel
    150 lb. @ 1/4"
    150 lb. @ 1/2"
    150 lb. @ 1"
    40 lb. @ 1/4"75 lb. @ 2"6 ft. @ 1/4"
    8 ft. @ 1/2"
    10 ft. @ 1"
    5"2 1/2"10"2 1/4"2 1/2"180Proof Test CertificatePivoting Lifting EyeASME B30.203384T6300000003384T71000000
    270 lb. @ 1/4"
    330 lb. @ 1/2"
    330 lb. @ 1"
    75 lb. @ 3/8"160 lb. @ 4"6 ft. @ 1/4"
    8 ft. @ 1/2"
    10 ft. @ 1"
    6 1/2"4"9 1/4"2 1/4"2 1/2"180Proof Test CertificatePivoting Lifting EyeASME B30.203384T830000003384T7200000
     
    Style D
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style D.
    Style D magnets have a deeper V-groove base than the other styles, so they make more surface contact with round items for a more secure lift.
    Horiz. Lift Cap. @ Material Thk.
    Wt. Cap.
    @ Dia.
    Max. Material Lg. @ Material Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lifting
    Eye Ht.
    Handle
    Lg.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Includes
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Steel
    150 lb. @ 1/4"
    400 lb. @ 1/2"
    660 lb. @ 3/4"
    330 lb. @ 3"1 ft. @ 1/4"
    3 ft. @ 1/2"
    5 ft. @ 3/4"
    7"4 7/8"7 1/2"2 9/16"6 1/2"175Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203384T1080000000
    230 lb. @ 1/4"
    470 lb. @ 1/2"
    1,300 lb. @ 1"
    660 lb. @ 3"1 ft. @ 1/4"
    3 ft. @ 1/2"
    6 ft. @ 1"
    11 3/16"7 5/8"8"2 9/16"6 1/2"175Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203384T10900000000
    250 lb. @ 1/4"
    700 lb. @ 1/2"
    1,800 lb. @ 1"
    2,600 lb. @ 1 1/2"
    1,100 lb. @ 4"1 ft. @ 1/4"
    3 ft. @ 1/2"
    6 ft. @ 1"
    10 ft. @ 1 1/2"
    13 9/16"11"11 3/4"3 5/8"9 3/8"175Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203384T11100000000
     
    Style E
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Lifting Magnets, Style E.
    Style E magnets are round to lift cylindrical objects by their flat top. They’re often used with rings, bearing housings, and flange plates. They lift cylindrical objects more efficiently than rectangular magnets and also release objects more smoothly and safely when switched off.
    Horiz. Lift Cap. @ Material Thk.
    Max. Material Dia. @ Material Thk.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Lifting
    Eye Ht.
    Handle
    Lg.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Includes
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Steel
    220 lb. @ 1/4"
    380 lb. @ 1/2"
    380 lb. @ 1"
    6 ft. @ 1/4"
    8 ft. @ 1/2"
    8 ft. @ 3/4"
    10 ft. @ 1"
    4 3/4"10"2 1/16"7 1/2"180Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203384T101000000000
    260 lb. @ 1/4"
    550 lb. @ 1"
    550 lb. @ 1/2"
    6 ft. @ 1/4"
    8 ft. @ 1/2"
    10 ft. @ 1"
    6 5/16"10 3/4"2 7/16"7 1/2"180Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203384T10200000000
     

    Pry-Off Lifting Magnets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lifting Magnets. Pry-Off Lifting Magnets, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lifting Magnets. Pry-Off Lifting Magnets, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Also known as permanent lifting magnets, these magnets hold a load until you pull the handle and pry the magnet off. They have a lifting eye for attaching a hook or sling.
    Note: Capacities listed are based on lifting flat metal that has a clean, smooth surface. If used on dirty, oily, thin, or curved surfaces, the capacities will be reduced.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Style B—Style B magnets have a nonmarring roller release that prevents scraping and gouging the load as it is released.
    Style
    Horiz. Lift Cap. @ Material Thk.
    Max. Material Lg. @ Material Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lifting
    Eye Ht.
    Handle
    Lg.
    Material
    Material
    Position
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Includes
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Pry-Off Handle
    A100 lb. @ 1/16"
    500 lb. @ 1/4"
    1,000 lb. @ 1"
    3 ft. @ 1/16"
    4 ft. @ 1/4"
    6 ft. @ 1"
    9 1/2"6 1/2"3 1/4"1 3/4"9"Stainless Steel
    Horizontal260Proof Test Certificate3750T410000000
    A150 lb. @ 1/16"
    750 lb. @ 1/4"
    1,500 lb. @ 1"
    4 ft. @ 1/16"
    6 ft. @ 1/4"
    8 ft. @ 1"
    13 3/4"6 1/4"5"3 3/8"12"Stainless Steel
    Horizontal260Proof Test Certificate3750T42000000
    A250 lb. @ 1/16"
    1,250 lb. @ 1/4"
    2,500 lb. @ 1"
    5 ft. @ 1/16"
    8 ft. @ 1/4"
    12 ft. @ 1"
    16 1/4"6 1/4"6 1/4"3 3/4"14 1/2"Stainless Steel
    Horizontal260Proof Test Certificate3750T4300000000
     
    Pry-Off Handle with Nonmarring Roller
    B400 lb. @ 1/4"
    400 lb. @ 1"
    400 lb. @ 2"
    6 ft. @ 1/4"
    10 ft. @ 1"
    10 ft. @ 2"
    7 3/4"7 1/4"6 3/4"2 7/8"16"Stainless Steel
    Horizontal300Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203292T71000000
    B900 lb. @ 1/4"
    1,000 lb. @ 1"
    1,000 lb. @ 2"
    6 ft. @ 1/4"
    10 ft. @ 1"
    10 ft. @ 2"
    10 3/4"7 1/4"6 3/4"2 7/8"16"Stainless Steel
    Horizontal300Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203292T72000000
    B1,000 lb. @ 1/4"
    1,500 lb. @ 1"
    1,500 lb. @ 2"
    6 ft. @ 1/4"
    10 ft. @ 1"
    10 ft. @ 2"
    14 3/4"7 1/4"6 3/4"2 7/8"16"Stainless Steel
    Horizontal300Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203292T73000000
    B1,100 lb. @ 1/4"
    3,000 lb. @ 1"
    3,000 lb. @ 2"
    6 ft. @ 1/4"
    10 ft. @ 1"
    10 ft. @ 2"
    19 1/4"10 1/2"7"2 7/8"16"Stainless Steel
    Horizontal300Proof Test CertificateASME B30.203292T7400000000
     

    Battery-Powered Lifting Magnets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Battery-Powered Lifting Magnets.
    Keep a safe distance from heavy loads—these lifters automatically engage when set down, so you don’t have to secure the magnet to the load yourself. When these lifting magnets sense they’ve been set down again, they’ll automatically release the load. Alternatively, use the push buttons to manually turn the magnet on and off. As a fail-safe, the magnet stays engaged even if the battery dies, preventing your load from dropping. Pair these lifters with a crane or hoist. They’re often used to move large metal sheets and pipes but can also be used to position loads when grinding or fixturing metal parts together.
    You can adjust the magnet’s strength to protect thin materials from damage. Fine-tuning the strength is also useful for lifting just one sheet off a stack at a time.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Remote Control—Lifters with a remote control give you a way to manually turn the magnet on or off from a distance.
    Horiz. Lift Cap. @ Material Thk.
    Wt. Cap. @ Dia.
    Max. Material Lg.
    @ Material Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Lifting
    Eye Ht.
    Material
    Material
    Position
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Batteries
    Included
    Battery Charger
    Included
    Includes
    Features
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Push Button
    154 lb. @ 1/4"
    297 lb. @ 1/2"
    440 lb. @ 1"
    110 lb. @ 5.906"5 ft. @ 1"5 15/16"5 5/16"11 3/4"2 7/8"SteelHorizontal175YesYesFail-Safe OperationASME B30.209162N11000000000
    231 lb. @ 1/4"
    518 lb. @ 1/2"
    981 lb. @ 1"
    1,102 lb. @ 2"
    440 lb. @ 7.874"8 ft. @ 2"7 7/8"10 3/8"15"3 3/4"SteelHorizontal175YesYesRemote ControlFail-Safe OperationASME B30.209162N1200000000
    418 lb. @ 1/4"
    837 lb. @ 1/2"
    2,017 lb. @ 1"
    2,094 lb. @ 2"
    880 lb. @ 7.874"8 ft. @ 2"14"10 9/16"15"3 3/4"SteelHorizontal175YesYesRemote ControlFail-Safe OperationASME B30.209162N1300000000
     

    Switch-Off Hand-Held Lifting Magnets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Hand-Held Lifting Magnets, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Hand-Held Lifting Magnets, Style C.

    Style B

    Style C

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Hand-Held Lifting Magnets, Style D.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lifting Magnets. Switch-Off Hand-Held Lifting Magnets, Style E.

    Style D

    Style E

    For heavy loads, these lifters have a stronger magnet than pull-release lifters and a lock to prevent accidental drops. To switch the magnet on and off, turn a handle or push a button. All lifters have a groove for grabbing round materials, such as pipe, in addition to flat materials.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Push Button—Use push-button lifting magnets one-handed, smoothly switching between lifting and dropping materials without changing your grip. To keep your hand safely away from hot or sharp objects, the buttons on these magnets are on the top of the handle. Since these lifting magnets are battery powered, they’re quicker to turn on and off than lifters with an on/off handle. If the battery dies, the magnet stays on, keeping heavy loads secure.
    Style C—Style C lifting magnets have a handle that pivots for a comfortable position if you’re pulling sideways or straight up.
    Style D—Style D lifting magnets have two magnets to safely move large, heavy objects with either one or two people. You can adjust the distance between the handles.
    Lift Cap. @
    Material Thk.
    Overall
    Style
    Horizontal
    Vertical
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Material Position
    Batteries
    Included
    Battery Charger
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    On/Off Handle
    B70 lb. @ 2"45 lb. @ 2"4 3/4"3 3/4"4 1/4"SteelHorizontal, Vertical9022N120000000
    B125 lb. @ 2"75 lb. @ 2"4 3/4"3 3/4"5"SteelHorizontal, Vertical9022N13000000
    C60 lb. @ 2"40 lb. @ 2"5 1/4"2 1/2"5 1/2"SteelHorizontal, Vertical9022N11000000
    D140 lb. @ 2"90 lb. @ 2"22 1/2"5 1/4"4 1/2"SteelHorizontal, Vertical9022N14000000
     
    Push Button
    E65 lb. @ 2"35 lb. @ 2"6 3/4"3"8 1/4"SteelHorizontal, VerticalYesYesHolster9022N15000000
     

    Magnetic Lifting Beams

    Image of ProductInUse. Steel Sheet Not Included. Front orientation. Lifting Beams. Magnetic Lifting Beams.

    Steel Sheet Not Included

    No need for slings or chains—magnets on either side of these beams grip heavy, magnetic items, such as steel sheets and I-beams. They evenly distribute the load across multiple lifting points to maintain balance and stability. Adjust the placement of the magnets using the holes on each end of these beams. An on/off handle engages and releases the magnets.
    The listed capacities are based on lifting metal that has a clean, smooth surface. Capacities will be reduced if used on dirty or oily surfaces. Do not use on metal that flexes.
    Warning: Never use these to lift people or items over people.
    Lifting
    Eye
    Overall
    Magnet
    Wt. Cap. @ Material Thk.
    Wt. Cap.
    @ Dia.
    Spread
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    No. of
    Magnets
    No. of
    Positions
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Adjustments
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Blue Powder-Coated Steel
    520 lb. @ 1/8"
    920 lb. @ 1/4"
    1,000 lb. @ 3/8"
    400 lb. @ 3/8"33" to 45"5"3"53 3/4"22 7/16"8"3 5/8"226"ASME B30.209428N121000000000
    520 lb. @ 1/8"
    920 lb. @ 1/4"
    1,000 lb. @ 3/8"
    400 lb. @ 3/8"45" to 69"5"3"77 3/4"22 7/16"8"3 5/8"236"ASME B30.209428N12200000000
    1,000 lb. @ 1/4"
    1,500 lb. @ 3/8"
    2,000 lb. @ 5/8"
    2,000 lb. @ 1"
    800 lb. @ 1"33" to 45"5"3"56"23 7/8"10 3/4"5 1/2"226"ASME B30.209428N12300000000
    1,000 lb. @ 1/4"
    1,500 lb. @ 3/8"
    2,000 lb. @ 5/8"
    2,000 lb. @ 1"
    800 lb. @ 1"45" to 69"5"3"80"23 7/8"10 3/4"5 1/2"236"ASME B30.209428N12400000000
     
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