Slide steel plates and blocks off a stack.

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.

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.

Avoid bending down to grab magnetic objects off the ground and out of deep containers. With their long reach, these lifters also keep you at a safe distance from sharp metals.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.