Industry is seeing a trend in the number of new lift magnets being manufactured. There has been a reduction in the amount of weld and steel in many scrap handling lift magnets. The case walls and outer poles have been thinned and accept less punishment than in the past. Some of this is due to […]
47 inch scrap handler magnet for sale
Size: 47″/ 1200 mm Model: DASH Coil type: Aluminum Field: Deep Weight: 3200 lbs/1460 kg Voltage: 230 DC Cold amperage: 42 Cold ohms: 5.5 Kilowatts: 9.7 Duty cycle: 75% Average All Day Lifting Capacities #1 Hot Melt 1900 lbs/ 865 kg #2 Hot Melt 1100 lbs/ 500 kg Steel Turnings 625 lbs/ 280 kg […]
Safe testing procedures of lift magnets
When inspecting or servicing a lift magnet, please keep in mind the following safe testing procedures: 1. Lockout/tagout all energy sources prior to testing the magnet. 2. Double-check for voltage at the lift magnet prior to disconnecting it: a. Verify lockout/tagout b. Probe the cable with sharp voltmeter leads or use a tic tracer 3. […]
Increase the life of a lift magnet
A number of simple actions can be taken to extend the operating life of a lift 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 […]
What is a lift magnet?
At City Machine Technologies, Inc., we aim to educate our customers about how we repair or manufacture their industrial equipment. Our goal is to establish credibility and trust that will serve both parties as the business relationship grows. Through the blog, we are excited to share our knowledge beyond face-to-face interaction and with others outside […]
What are crane brakes?
Crane brakes play an integral role in the safe operation of industrial equipment. When moving material with overhead cranes, it is essential the brakes are in working order, just like the brakes in your car when you need to make a sudden stop. Remanufacturing industrial crane brakes and returning them to original manufacturer’s blueprint specifications […]
Part 3: City Machine Technologies, Inc. offers non-destructive testing services
In our third and final series of posts, we will again be talking about some of our most important inspections and analyses related to NDT or non-destructive testing. Magnetic imaging analysis The integrity of cast or malleable rotor bars in induction motors is easily assessed using a specially designed induction device and magnetic sensitive film […]
Part 2: City Machine Technologies, Inc. offers non-destructive testing
In this second series of posts, we will again be talking about some of our most important inspections and analyses related to NDT or non-destructive testing. Thermographic surveys and analysis A thermographic scan can evaluate the amount of heat that a mechanical part encounters. It can also serve as a good preventative maintenance procedure to […]
Part I: Non-destructive testing at City Machine Technologies, Inc.
At City Machine Technologies, Inc., we aim to educate our customers in the process of repairing or manufacturing their industrial equipment. Our goal is to establish our credibility and trust that will serve both parties as the business relationship grows. In this series of posts, we will be talking about some of our most important […]
Predictive maintenance programs can save you money
Predictive maintenance programs are designed to head off problems before they start. Certified technicians can tailor a plan to suit your needs and budget, while allowing the maximum uptime of your equipment. Predictive maintenance programs have the ability to diagnose, track, monitor and trend equipment, as well as correct the anomalies that are found, […]