Detailed Performance Data for the MX-220-L Lifting Magnet
Values shown for load capacity of the MX-220-L Lifting Magnet are based on material A36 for the maximum,
vertical tractive force with 0° deviation from the load axis and additionally under a 6° inclined load in accordance
with EN13155, in each case with a 3:1 safety factor. This manual does not contain any instructions for use on
round material. The MX-220-L is designed for lifting flat materials only. Round materials or arched objects may not
be lifted.
Table 1
Thickness of
material
Inches
0.08
0.12
0.16
0.20
0.25
>0.25
Thickness of
material
mm
2
3
4
5
6
>6
Basic Information Concerning the Maximum Holding Force of the MX-750
The magnetic contact area is located on the underside of the magnet incorporating multiple magnetic poles which
generate the magnetic holding force when activated. The maximum holding force that can be achieved depends
upon different factors which are explained below:
Material
Every material reacts in different ways to the penetration of magnetic field lines. The breakaway force of the
magnetic contact area is determined by using common (low carbon) A36 steel. The given load-bearing capacity of
the magnet should be De-Rated based on Table 2. It is up to the user to determine adequate magnetic holding
force for alloys not shown in this table.
Table 2
Material
Non-alloyed steel (0.1-0.3% C content, includes A36)
Non-alloyed steel (0.3-0.5% C content)
Cast steel
Grey castiron
Nickel
Stainlesssteel, aluminium, brass
Load capacity in lbs.
Clean, flat, ground
surface
Air gap <0.004 inches
0°
6°
66
59
110
99
180
162
210
189
220
198
220
198
Load capacity in kg
Clean, flat, ground
surface
Air gap <0.1 mm
0°
6°
30
27
50
45
80
72
95
85
100
90
100
90
Rusty, slightly
scratched surface
Air gap = 0.01 inches
0°
6°
55
49
90
81
130
117
155
139
155
139
155
139
Rusty, slightly
scratched surface
Air gap = 0.25 mm
0°
6°
25
22,5
40
36
60
54
70
63
70
63
70
63
Magnetic force in %
100
90-95
90
45
11
0
Irregular, rusty or
rough surface
Air gap = 0.02 inches
0°
6°
50
45
75
67
100
90
110
99
110
99
110
99
Irregular, rusty or
rough surface
Air gap = 0.5 mm
0°
6°
22
19
35
31
45
40
50
45
50
45
50
45
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