IMI’s FXE remote-controlled lifting magnet uses almost no energy

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Industrial Magnetics Inc. has introduced the FXE line of remote-controlled lifting magnets. Combining the cost efficiency and safety of a permanent magnet for load handling with the controlled-release capability of an electromagnet, the unit uses almost no energy and does not require a battery backup system, the company states.

The magnet is suitable for lifting applications that require fast cycle times without the operator having to touch the load. The operator can pick up ferrous metal sheets or parts and release them with the push of a button. Pickup and release functions can be performed by using the wireless remote control or direct activation from the magnet’s onboard control buttons.

A built-in load sensor prevents the load from being released until it’s at rest, and the fail-safe permanent magnet design securely holds the load in the event power is lost.