Manufactured in Pakistan

Lifting Magnet

Crane-mounted electromagnets for handling scrap steel and ferrous loads

: The Lifting Magnet attaches to an overhead crane or excavator to lift and move ferrous loads such as scrap steel, billets, plate offcuts, and structural sections without the setup time and safety risk of manual slinging. A powered coil generates a strong holding field across the magnet face, allowing operators to pick up loose, irregularly shaped, or stacked ferrous material quickly and drop it precisely at the destination by cutting power to the coil. This makes it standard equipment in scrapyards, steel mills, and recycling facilities where ferrous material is handled in high volumes throughout the day. Latif Engineering builds lifting magnets to match specific crane capacity and duty cycle requirements, with coil ratings sized for continuous industrial use.

• High holding force for scrap, billets, and plate
• Instant release by de-energising the coil
• Custom sizing to crane capacity and duty cycle
• Safety backup systems available for power interruption
• Rugged construction for continuous industrial duty
• Reduces manual slinging time and labour risk
• Available in circular and rectangular face designs
• Suitable for both crane and excavator mounting

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How it works

The magnet is suspended from a crane hook or excavator attachment and lowered onto or near the ferrous load to be lifted. When the coil is energised, it generates a strong magnetic field across the flat working face of the magnet, which draws the ferrous material up against it with enough holding force to lift the full rated load. The operator then moves the crane to the drop location and simply switches off power to the coil, instantly releasing the field and dropping the load. Because holding force depends entirely on the coil being energised, lifting magnets are fitted with safety systems such as battery backup or mechanical latching to prevent accidental load drops in the event of a power interruption during a lift.

Specifications

Lifting Capacity	500 kg – 10,000 kg(Load and material dependent)
Plate Diameter	400–1500 mm(Circular face standard)
Coil Voltage	220V / 440V DC(Site requirement confirmed at order)
Duty Cycle	Continuous or intermittent(Specified at order)
Safety Backup	Optional battery/latching system(Recommended for continuous lifting)

Final datasheet issued per confirmed application.

Applications

: Scrapyards and steel recycling, steel mill billet and plate handling, structural steel fabrication yards, and any operation moving loose or bulk ferrous material by crane.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if power is lost mid-lift?

Standard practice is to fit a battery backup or mechanical latching system so the load is not dropped during a power interruption.

Can it lift irregularly shaped scrap?

Yes, lifting magnets are designed specifically for loose, stacked, or irregular ferrous loads that are difficult to sling.

How is lifting capacity determined?

It depends on magnet face size, coil rating, and the shape and thickness of the material being lifted.

Is this suitable for excavator mounting?

: Yes, excavator-mount versions are available alongside crane-mounted designs.

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Quotation for the Lifting Magnet

Five fields. You will have an indicative specification and price within two working days.