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Faster transport of work pieces in your shop

No wasted time setting up slings and straps

Maintenance free lifting magnets never wear out and are faster to work with than straps

EZ-LIFT Lifting Magnets

Move the biggest loads with EZ-LIFT!

EZ-LIFT Lifting Magnet lifting a large metal pipeApplications
Use the EZ-LIFT to move plate steel, block or round steel, and iron material in your shop. Super-powerful lifting magnet requires no electricity. It's perfect for loading or unloading most workpieces including press molds, plastic molds, machined parts, etc. Rated for up to 4,400 lbs!

  • Powerful magnet tested to hold OVER THREE TIMES the rated load for maximum safety
  • Rated for loads up to 4,400 lbs.
  • Eliminates dangerous straps and slings
  • Fast, safe, efficient loading and unloading
  • Use our handy application survey to help us determine the correct model for your lifting needs.

EZ-LIFT Lifting MagnetsNote: On all our lifting magnets there is a built-in safety factor of 3.3 times the rated load. This means that the safety factor is 3.3 times the maximum rated load for each magnet. All Lifting Magnets need a safety rating; do not be misled by magnets without such. WARNING: Never lift more than the maximum rated load.

Operation
Simply move the lever to the "ON" position to engage the magnet. Spring-loaded lock keeps the magnet engaged until you release it.

ATTENTION: Never move the lever to the "ON" position unless the magnet is placed on an iron or steel object.
 
Lever in the "ON" position. Note the pin safety lock is engaged.
 

Lever in the "OFF" position.
 
Maximum Rated Load Plate Steel
Model Material Maximum
Rated Load
Minimum
Thickness
ELM-100 plate steel 220 lbs. 0.59"
ELM-300 plate steel 660 lbs. 0.98"
ELM-600 plate steel 1,320 lbs. 1.18"
ELM-1000 plate steel 2,200 lbs. 1.57"
ELM-2000 plate steel 4,400 lbs. 2.16"
Maximum Rated Load Round Steel
Model Material Maximum
Rated Load
Maximum Diameter Maximum Length
ELM-100 round steel 99 lbs. 5.9" 40"
ELM-300 round steel 300 lbs. 9.8" 60"
ELM-600 round steel 600 lbs. 13.8" 80"
ELM-1000 round steel 990 lbs. 17.8" 98"
ELM-2000 round steel 1980 lbs. 21.6" 118"
Dimensions (inches)
Model A B C D E F G H Wt.
ELM-100 4.2" 3.3" 4.7" 4.9" 2.4" 2.8" 1.6" 1.2" 5.5 lbs.
ELM-300 7.1" 6.1" 6.1" 7.3" 3.6" 3.7" 2.0" 1.6" 18.9 lbs.
ELM-600 10.0" 8.8" 8.3" 10.2" 4.5" 4.7" 3.0" 2.0" 46 lbs.
ELM-1000 11.0" 9.6" 11.3" 14.6" 6.5" 6.7" 3.8" 3.4" 101 lbs.
ELM-2000 16.6" 15.0" 13.7" 20.2" 8.5" 8.5" 4.1" 4.8" 259 lbs.

EZ-LIFT Lifting Magnets Technical Drawing

Lifting power depends upon carbon content of stock, stock thickness, and surface finish.

 
 
0% 50% 100%
M1
Low Carbon
100%
M2
Moderate Carbon
85%
M3
High Carbon
75%
M4
Cast Iron
70%
 
 
0% 50% 100% 150%
M1
Ground Surface
125%
M2
Rough Machined
100%
M3
Foundry Finish
90%
M4
~ Rough Cast
65%

Percent of Lifting Power (by thickness of material)

Thickness Depth ELM-100 ELM-300 ELM-600 ELM-1000 ELM-2000
T1 2.36 in 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
T2 2.16 in 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
T3 1.97 in 100% 100% 100% 100% 95%
T4 1.77 in 100% 100% 100% 100% 90%
T5 1.57 in 100% 100% 100% 100% 85%
T6 1.38 in 100% 100% 100% 90% 75%
T7 1.18 in 100% 100% 100% 80% 65%
T8 0.98 in 100% 100% 90% 70% 55%
T9 0.79 in 100% 90% 75% 60% 45%
T10 0.59 in 100% 70% 60% 50% 35%
T11 0.39 in 70% 50% 45% 35% 25%
T12 0.20 in 40% 30% 25% 20% 15%

Calculation Example: ELM-600, rated lifting power is 1,320 lbs. The formula for calculating range of lifting capacity is: T x F x M x Capacity.

T = Thickness
F = Surface Finish
M = Material

ELM-600 Example: T8, F1 and M2
90% x 125% x 85% x 1,320 = 1,263 lbs

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