City Machine Technologies, Inc. has been in operation since 1985 providing a variety of services to heavy industries throughout the United States and abroad. The electrical, mechanical, machining and lifting magnet capabilities of four highly specialized divisions combine to make us the single source solution for industrial repairs. CMT is looking for talented and motivated […]
Who uses lifting magnets?
Lifting magnets aren’t your average refrigerator magnets. Some are the size of queen beds. Lifting magnets are used in industrial settings. Magnets are often seen at scrap yards where they are used to move scrap steel and cars. Lifting magnets are also used in steel mills to safely and efficiently move newly made steel. Magnets […]
How does a lifting magnet work?
In the next few weeks, we will take an in-depth look at lifting magnets. Lifting magnets are magnets that are used in scrap handling operations and in steel mills. Some lifting magnets can move cars and several pieces of steel and can be as big as queen-size beds. Most lifting magnets are designed to operate […]
Lifting magnets transport steel and scrapped vehicles in industry
A lifting magnet does exactly what it says: it’s an electromagnet that can pick up or lift metal objects. A lifting magnet has magnetic properties in its electrified coil and is normally attached to a crane. The crane then positions the magnet above the objects and the magnet is energized. Lifting magnets vary in size. […]
Extending the life of a lifting magnet
A number of simple actions can be taken to extend the operating life of a lifting magnet. The following recommendations will help keep your magnet operating properly, avoid costly major repairs and signal if it’s time to get your magnet services by a company who is experienced in the design, rewind, manufacture and service of […]
Lifting magnet manufacturing and rebuilding
Expand profits by offering your steel, dock and reclamation customers lifting magnet services. Coaching provided for minor testing and repair in your shop. Complete rebuilds and rewinds at ours. City Machine Technologies, Inc. is experienced in the design, rewind, manufacture and service of any material handling magnet or separator roll. State-of-the-art equipment operated by talented […]
An in-depth look at CMT’s Lifting Magnet Division
CMT’s Lifting Magnet Division is experienced in the design, rewind, manufacture and service of any material handling magnet (round or square) or separator roll. The Lifting Magnet Division is located at 448 Andrews Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio. The building is 17,000-square-feet with cranes through 15 tons. From large rectangular lifting magnets to salient motor poles, […]
Day or night: CMT does it all
City Machine Technologies, Inc. has been in operation for over 25 years providing a variety of services to heavy industries throughout the United States and abroad. The electrical, mechanical, machining and lifting magnet capabilities of our four highly specialized divisions combine to make us your single source solution for industrial repairs. Talented personnel combined with […]
Purchase a new lifting magnet from City Machine Technologies, Inc.
City Machine Technologies, Inc. brings its own unique line of newly designed scrap handling magnets to market. Our design supplies the customer with a larger pole shoe that should last longer, a heavy-duty terminal box to withstand severe punishment and better protects the lead connections and an overall case design, which should be reusable instead […]
In-depth look: Lifting Magnet Division
In this second blog, we will take a deeper look into City Machine Technologies, Inc.’s Lifting Magnet Division. CMT’s Lifting Magnet Division is experienced in the design, rewind, manufacture and service of any material handling magnet (round or square) or separator roll. The Lifting Magnet Division is located at 448 Andrews Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio. […]