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Ferrous plates come in wide variations of dimensions. But how should you properly place your lifting magnet(s) in order to achieve its greatest safety factor. Let’s take a look at 3 common scenarios.
When load is wider than the length of the magnet (the most common case):
Do: Place the permanent lifting magnet across the
plate’s length to increase holding at possible point of peel.
Don't: Placing the permanent lifting magnet parallel the plate’s length does not
maximize its magnetic attraction.
For narrow plates (Width of load is less than the length of magnet):
Do's:Placing the permanent lifting magnet parallel to the plate’s length can maximize their contacting area.
Don't: Only a portion of lifting magnet’s poles are in contact with the narrow steel plate.
For loads longer than maximum recommended length:
Do: Multiple magnets need to be connected by a spreader bar and springs, and positioned
to evenly distribute load’s weight on each unit. Each case may vary depending on the steel
plate’s dimensions.