EPM Series For Steel Plate & Billet Handling
The EPM Lifting Series is an industrial-grade material handling solution.
Suitable for replacing dangerous hooks, chains, and slings.
They are built for steel mills, shipyards, and heavy fabrication shops.
These magnetic modules allow for the rapid, automated moving of large steel plates and blocks.
How it Works
This system uses Electro-Permanent technology.
A brief electrical pulse (approx. 1 second) directs the magnetic flux into the load to pick it up.
A second pulse reverses the flux to release it.
During the actual lift and transport, the magnet is “Off the Grid”.
It consumes no power and relies entirely on high-energy permanent magnets.
Key Safety & Efficiency Features
100% Drop-Proof Safety:
The magnet does not rely on a battery or mains power to hold the load.
A power failure will never cause the load to drop.
The holding force is permanent until the operator intentionally sends the “Release” signal.
Variable Plate Thickness:
The magnetic circuit is designed to handle a wide range of steel thicknesses.
From thin sheets (which are notoriously difficult to lift) to thick slabs.
Single-Operator Workflow:
Allows a single crane operator to pick up, move.
And place massive steel loads without needing a ground crew to rig chains or straps.
You can significantly reduce labor costs and injury risk.
Application Scenarios
Loading/Unloading: Moving raw steel from trucks to storage.
Machine Loading: Placing large plates onto CNC Plasma/Laser cutting tables (Gantry systems).
Steel Warehousing: High-density stacking of steel plates (no gaps needed for chains).
Customization Note:
These systems are typically modular.
We can configure Spreader Beams with multiple magnet modules (e.g., 2, 4, 8, or more modules).
Match the length and weight of your specific steel plates.
Please contact us for a custom lifting solution calculation.
