Permadur Lifting Magnets

Electrical and Manual Solutions

Product Brief

 

Product Description

Electrical Magnet Overview

Permadur Electro-Permanent Magnets combine permanent magnetic strength with electric switching convenience. They require power only for activation or release, maintaining a secure grip even in the event of power loss. Built for reliability, they deliver energy-efficient, fail-safe lifting with an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. Available with customer-supplied AC or rechargeable battery in any capacity.

Electrical Magnet Key Benefits
  • Power required only for switching
  • High strength-to-weight ratio
  • Customizable pole shoes for varied applications
  • Special Control options from ON/OFF pushbutton with safety indicator light to radio remote controls available
Electrical Magnet Types
Rectangular Magnets

(For Sheet, Plate, and Block Applications) This style of Electrically Controlled Permanent Lifting Magnet has the functionality to handle standard structural, plate, & block material.

Bipolar Magnets

(For Rounds, Angles, Structural, and Plate Applications) This unique style of Electrically Controlled Permanent Magnet has the functionality to handle standard structural / plate material but by adding customized pole shoes, the bipolar magnet can handle rounds and angle material as well.

Manual Magnet Overview

Permadur Manual Magnets provide dependable lifting through a simple lever design with integrated safety locks. Built with rare-earth materials, they deliver strong capacity in a compact, rugged form. They require no external power, making them ideal for shops, fabrication yards, and field use.

Manual Magnet Key Benefits
  • No power required
  • Rugged, low-maintenance design
  • Lever control with safety lock
  • Compact and portable
Manual Magnet Types

BPM Style Manual Magnets

REM Style Manual Magnets

Models
  • Tri polar (TP) and Fivepole (FP) series of magnets for sheet, plate and block
  • Bipolar (BP) series magnets for round, angles, structural, and plate
  • REM/BPM for manual magnet applications
Use Cases

Trusted in production lines, automated handling systems, machine shops, and remote sites where reliable lifting is essential.

Rectangular Lifting Magnets

Select based on your Safe Working Load requirements

TP-600

Safe Working Load
600 lbs
Magnet Weight
90 lbs
Headroom
14"
Body Size (W × L × H)
8" × 7½" × 7¾"

TP-1000

Safe Working Load
1,000 lbs
Magnet Weight
150 lbs
Headroom
14"
Body Size (W × L × H)
8" × 11" × 9"

TP-2000

Safe Working Load
2,000 lbs
Magnet Weight
300 lbs
Headroom
14"
Body Size (W × L × H)
8" × 22" × 9"

TP-3000

Safe Working Load
3,000 lbs
Magnet Weight
450 lbs
Headroom
15"
Body Size (W × L × H)
8" × 33" × 9"

FP-4000

Safe Working Load
4,000 lbs
Magnet Weight
600 lbs
Headroom
15"
Body Size (W × L × H)
16" × 22" × 9"

TP-4000

Safe Working Load
4,000 lbs
Magnet Weight
600 lbs
Headroom
15"
Body Size (W × L × H)
8" × 44" × 9"

Bipolar Lifting Magnets

Dual-rated for both round and flat stock lifting

BP-250

SWL Round
250 lbs
SWL Flat
300 lbs
Relative Capacity
Magnet Weight
45 lbs
Headroom
14"
Body Size (W×L×H)
4⅜" × 7" × 8¾"
O.D. Range
3" – 8"

BP-400

SWL Round
400 lbs
SWL Flat
500 lbs
Relative Capacity
Magnet Weight
70 lbs
Headroom
14"
Body Size (W×L×H)
6½" × 11" × 8"
O.D. Range
6" – 12"

BP-500

SWL Round
500 lbs
SWL Flat
600 lbs
Relative Capacity
Magnet Weight
90 lbs
Headroom
14"
Body Size (W×L×H)
4⅜" × 14¼" × 9"
O.D. Range
3" – 8"

BP-800

SWL Round
800 lbs
SWL Flat
1,000 lbs
Relative Capacity
Magnet Weight
140 lbs
Headroom
14"
Body Size (W×L×H)
6½" × 22" × 8"
O.D. Range
6" – 12"

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Problem / Cause / solution / benefit

Problem

Many shops, fabrication yards, and industrial worksites struggle with inefficient, risky, and time-consuming methods for lifting and moving heavy steel plates, blocks, and structural parts. Traditional rigging — using slings, chains, hooks, or clamps — often requires multiple workers, consumes valuable time, demands extensive setup, and increases the risk of dropped loads or material damage.

Cause

Because traditional lifting methods rely on mechanical rigging, manual labor, and complex setup, each move becomes a bottleneck. Slings and chains need careful placement and secure fastening; clamps and hooks can scratch or dent surfaces; often more than one operator is needed; and each lift requires time to rig, check safety, and maneuver. Over time, this slows down throughput and increases labor costs — not to mention the heightened safety risks in busy or fast-paced production environments

Solution

Permadur’s Lifting Magnets — both electro-permanent and manual models — provide a secure, efficient, and easy-to-use alternative. The electro-permanent versions combine magnetic lifting strength with the convenience of electric switching (power needed only to engage or release, and load remains secure even if power fails). The manual magnets offer rugged, low-maintenance lifting with a simple lever and safety-lock design and require no external power. These magnets quickly attach to ferrous materials and let a single operator lift and move heavy loads with minimal setup, no slings or chains, and no risk of surface damage.

Benefit

Using Permadur Lifting Magnets transforms material handling: significantly faster load handling and turnarounds, reduced labor and rigging costs, simpler operation, and fewer workers needed. Safety increases as risk of dropped loads and manual-lift injuries decreases; surface damage to steel is minimized; and overall productivity goes up — enabling smoother workflow, faster job cycles, and lower operational costs per lift.