Why Magnet Generators Are Ideal Power Sources For Scrap Metal Handling

Sep 7
13:45

2011

Sabrina Whetham

Sabrina Whetham

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Handling and moving ferrous metals is a brute force job that requires specialized machinery and a supply of interrupted power to the large magnet doing the work.

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Handling and moving ferrous metals is a brute force job that requires specialized machinery and a supply of interrupted power to the large magnet doing the work. Traditionally,Why Magnet Generators Are Ideal Power Sources For Scrap Metal Handling Articles there has always been a potential for disaster should there be even the slightest interference in the flow of power. Magnet generators eliminate that risk altogether.

The popular application of these generators routes power from the portable equipment's hydraulic system to the generator. The power fed into the unit is turned into pure electricity and creates a dynamic energy field that is both stable and sufficient to run the lifting magnet. As long as the specification requirements for each component are in check, the power environment will be undisturbed.

More than just a quality source of unimpaired energy, these generators have additional features that make them ideal for this type of application. Production runs are shorter and more efficient. More importantly, equipment failure is no longer an issue as these units will always power up and can run around the clock without damaging the core components and do not fuel to function. They can do a full production run start to finish without stopping.

Safety concerns are always a subject of focus. The greatest breach to safety has traditionally been a power issue. Any alteration in the stream of power to the lifting magnet can cause it to release the load prematurely and can seriously injure or kill workers below. Power must be continuously streaming for the lifting magnet to function properly. The necessary stabilizing element is present with these units. There are several additional features that serve to provide an increased level of safety. These include rotation controls with variable settings, fast demagnetization and a total reduction of rattling that often precipitates power spikes. Combined, these make the unit more durable and last much longer.

These units are very light and are built in such a way that makes them very portable, easy to attach to the working equipment and not block the view of the equipment pilot. For their size, they produce an immense amount of quality power.

Since these units supply their own electricity, the usually high price of doing business is removed from the equation altogether. It is not uncommon for a unit to have built-in plug connections to run power to other components or appliances.

There is a model available for all jobs. If you know the details of a job, the necessary configuration in terms of power, size and temperature can easily be calculated. Only the right tools will work for this type of job, so it is critical to know what they are.

With magnet generators appearing in scrap yards more often these days, the industry has become not only more secure and efficient but also more productive. The operating costs have shrunk while health and security has increased dramatically. These generators are the optimal choice for any lifting need.