Scrap Magnets

These are circular electromagnets. As the name suggests, scrap magnets are electromagnetic equipments designed to carry scrap metals at site. They help reduce operation times. Electromagnets form a magnetic field under the magnet to easily pick even the small pieces that cannot be picked by a grapple.

Scraps magnets are widely used at steel mills and scrap yards. Additionally, they are preferred at scrap yards to collect scrap metals on the ground.

They are most commonly used on overhead cranes and excavators. For underwater applications, bodies with extra IP protection can be preferred.

Body type of the magnet can be determined as per customer's preference as one of the below.

Scrap Magnets with Cast Bodies: The magnet is manufactured as a single-piece cast body. This makes the magnets extremely durable against impact. The prices of these magnets are somewhat higher than others. Available sizes are limited to mold diameters each manufacturer has.

Scrap Magnets with Fabrication Steel Bodies: The body of the magnet is formed by welding bent steel plates. After that, resin-coated coil is placed inside the magnet and sealed. Different diameters are available as per customer's request.

Things to Consider When Choosing Scrap Magnets

• Where the magnet will be used (steel mill, scrap yard, furnace charging, scrap collection, lifting of cut plates, etc.) should be specified.We can then recommend you a magnet with a cast body or a fabrication steel body.
• Magnet's duty cycle should be specified.Duty cycle can range anywhere between 50% and 80%.The higher the duty cycle the more the magnets winding and thus the heavier and more expensive the magnet.
• Lifting capacity of the crane or excavator the magnet will be used on should be specified.
• Type and density of scrap should be specified.

We have 4 types of scrap magnets available for different applications.

• Electric Magnets
• Battery Magnets (for using on excavators or forklifts)
• Hydraulic Magnets (for using on excavators)
• Built-in Battery Magnets