Eriez offers how to choose lifting magnets guide

How to Choose and Use Lifting Magnets,” a complete guide to lifting magnets from Eriez?, is available free from the company in both PDF and hard copy format. “This handy literature is a must-have for any metalworking operation utilizing lifting magnets,” says Dan Zimmerman, Eriez Metalworking Market Manager.

The 24-page guide covers all essential aspects to consider when selecting and using lifting magnets. It explains factors that dominate lifting magnet selection for any specific application are: weight, shape and contact area of the objects to be lifted; surface conditions of load and magnet; stiffness of load; range of sizes and shapes to be lifted; frequency of occurrence of different sizes and shapes; adjustment of lifting power for less than full magnet face utilization; temperature of load material and ambient temperature.

The brochure goes into detail on each factor to assist the reader with proper selection and outlines tips for use based on individual application requirements.  The last page of the literature highlights general safety guidelines to help ensure user safety and ultimate efficiency when operating lifting magnets.

To download “How to Choose and Use Lifting Magnets” in PDF format, visit http://www.eriez.com/Products/downloadsandtools/ReferenceMaterials/HowToChooseLiftingMagnets/. To obtain a hard copy, contact Eriez and request brochure MB-2380.

Eriez offers a complete line of both permanent and electro lifting magnets with various models, sizes and strengths to handle many different lifting jobs. To learn more, visit http://www.eriez.com/Products/Index/Liftingmagnetsmetalworking.NIKE SB