Ohio Magnetics, Inc.

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AWX / DAWX

 

AWX_Lifting_MagnetThe AWX and DAWX series of lifting magnets are Ohio’s cost-effective answer to severe-duty, tough scrap handling applications. These aluminum wound magnets feature either standard field or deep field designs to meet the ever-growing demands for cost-effective, productive, long-lived solutions.

 

Brochure Page:  AWX / DAWX (Adobe Acrobat file)

 

Typical Applications

  • Production Scrap Handling for Severe Duty Applications

 

Lifting Magnet Design Form (Excel form)

 

Features

  • Ideal for cable or hydraulic machines

  • Heavy duty cast case construction

  • Aluminum wound severe-duty magnets for tough scrap handling applications

  • AWX standard aluminum wound coil design; DAWX offers optional deep field design to provide even more powerful gripping force

  • Protective manganese bottom plate, to add structural strength

  • 230 VDC standard; special voltages available by request

 

Average Lifting Capacity in Lbs.

(based on specifications from Institute of Scrap Iron & Steel)

Size

(dia.)

#1 H.M.

#2 H.M.

Steel

Turnings

34" AWX

550

250 - 400

300

40" AWX

900

400 - 600

300

       

45" DAWX

1,800

570 - 1,100

625

55" DAWX

2,760

1,650 - 1,950

825

66" DAWX

4,370

2,600 - 3,100

1,275

71" DAWX

5,580

3,450 - 4,200

1,660

77" DAWX

6,600

3,900 - 4,800

2,135

83" DAWX

9,200

5,350 - 6,900

3,040

93" DAWX

10,900

6,400 - 8,000

3,515

(Capacities based on tests under optimum conditions;

actual performance will vary with specific operating conditions.)

 

Technical Specifications

 

Cold Current

(A) @ 230 V

Required

Power (kW)

Magnet

Weight (Lbs.)

Wire Size

Controller

Size

34" AWX

18

4.2

1,150

#10

CDS

40" AWX

29

6.6

1,900

#8

RD-1W / MC-1A

           

45" DAWX

38

8.8

3,035

#8

RD-1W / MC-1A

55" DAWX

53

12.2

3,950

#6

RD-1W / MC-1A

66" DAWX

82

18.8

6,460

#4

RD-1W / MC-1A

71" DAWX

99

22.7

8,290

#4

MC-1.5A

77" DAWX

119

27.3

10,365

#2

MC-1.5A

83" DAWX

149

34.2

15,340

#2

MC-2A

93" DAWX

173

39.8

18,800

#2

RD-3A

(For proper Generator sizing, use cold volts and size equal to or

greater than required to ensure sufficient power.)

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To get a customized solution for your specific application, complete a Lifting Magnet Design Form (Excel form), contact the factory, or talk with the Ohio rep / dealer nearest you.


Ohio Magnetics, Inc., 5400 Dunham Road, Maple Heights, OH, 44137 - 3687 U.S.A.

phone: 216 / 662 - 8484 or 800 / 486 - 6446, fax: 216 / 662 - 2911 or 216 / 662 - 9526, email: sales@ohiomagnetics.com

standard business hours: 8 AM to 5 PM EST, Monday through Friday

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