Magnetic Separation & Lifting Tools for Industry

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Cable Support Solution for Operating Theatres

Large & heavy-weighted cables have become a safety concern in many surgical & medical rooms. Last year, MSA Magnetics sold a number of cable support Cable-Mates to an operating theatre in the Hunter Region, NSW. They attached these to their laparoscopic towers,…Read Article

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Lifting Magnets, Magnetic Tools

Passive Shunting Vs. Active Shunting

Preventing Hand Injuries with the Right Lifting Magnet Technology Reducing back, hand and wrist injuries is a top priority for many industrial and manufacturing companies. At MSA Magnetics, we understand that choosing the right lifting magnet can make a significant difference in workplace safety, especially when it comes to preventing lacerations, crush injuries, and strain caused by manual handling. …
Lifting Magnets

How to choose the correct lifting magnet

When choosing a lifting magnet, there are a few factors, but very important ones, that need to be taken into consideration to ensure effectiveness and safe workplace material handling practices. Considering both the weight and the thickness of the material will help determine if an Active Shunting (Shallow Field) Lifting Magnet or a Passive Shunting…
Lifting Magnets, Magnetic Tools, Magswitch

Your Guide to the Magswitch Magnetic Tools Range

Whether you work in the welding and fabrication industry, woodworking, carpentry, or in a workshop where heavy or manual lifting of metal materials is required, you would love the Magswitch magnetic tools range! These awesome magnets switch completely on and off, and offer a more efficient & safe set up, allowing you to finish your…
Lifting Magnets, Magnetic Separation, Press Releases

The MSA Metal Separation Range

MSA Magnetics manufactures and supplies various metal separation options for many different industries, including mining, recycling, plastics manufacturing, agriculture, and many more. Designed for tough industrial applications, MSA magnetic separators are excellent for machine protection and can save thousands of dollars on repairs and replacements caused by damage to machinery due to unwanted metal and…
Lifting Magnets, Magswitch, Safety Tools

Magswitch MLAY Lifting Magnets Take The Weight Off Your Shoulders

Heavy lifting can be both dangerous and time consuming. Back and hand injuries are extremely common in the workplace when lifting heavy steel, and measures should always be put in place to prevent operators from WHS risks such as these. The Magswitch technology brings heavy lifting capabilities to a whole new level of strength and…
Lifting Magnets, Magswitch, Safety Tools

Deep Field & Shallow Field Lifting Magnets

Are you aware there are deep field and shallow field Lifting Magnets available? Deep field (Passive Shunting) Lifting Magnets have been used for many decades in Australia. In the last ten years shallow field (Active Shunting) Lifting Magnets have been gaining in popularity. To understand why; we need to look at the differences and what that means…
Lifting Magnets, Safety Tools

Achieving Different Hold Forces Using Lifting Magnets

Lifting magnets will achieve different hold forces depending on the thickness of the steel it is in contact with. Some magnets are geared towards lifting thin material (Active shunting) and some thicker material (Passive Shunting). Let’s look at how the two compare at the midrange thicknesses we commonly handle in Australia: The active shunting Magnets are…
Lifting Magnets, Magnetic Tools

Understanding The Hold Force Of Lifting Magnets

Passive shunting Magnets achieve their full hold force between 30mm – 80mm thick while most Active Shunting Magnets are achieving their full hold force between 9mm and 20mm. This is the range of thicknesses that are most commonly handled. What that means is that at some thicknesses of an enormous Passive Shunting Magnet has less…
Lifting Magnets, Magnetic Tools, Safety Tools

How Well Do You Know Lifting Magnets?

Ever heard of Residual Magnetism? What is it, and how does it affect your Lifting Magnets? Residual Magnetism occurs when a magnet fails to turn completely off. The magnetic flux is a result of a circuit being created between the rare earth magnets inside and the steel body of the magnet. The level of Residual Magnetism depends…