Ohio Magnetics, Inc.

A member of the HBD Industries, Inc. family of companies

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Choosing the Right Power Equipment

 

Magnets and their related power equipment are interdependent and, when properly matched and maintained, work together to offer high productivity and long life. Selecting the magnet controller, generator or DC power supply right for your magnet is important.

 

Ohio Magnetics’ power equipment is designed for the toughest applications and can be matched to your selected magnet by knowing the volts, amperes and kilowatt requirements.

 

Magnet Controllers

  • Most magnets operate at 230 VDC, the optimum DC voltage for magnet designs. Other voltages are available on request from our factory.

  • To select the proper controller, select a size that will accommodate the cold amperage draw of the magnet.

 

Magnet Generators

  • Magnet generators normally used on mobile cranes are sized in terms of output voltage and output kW.

  • To properly size your generator, you need to know:

    • the voltage, and

    • cold power in watts (K) of the magnet (Cold Power in Watts (K) = Volts x Cold Amps). NOTE: "Cold" refers to magnet temperature of 25°C.

  • All Ohio generators, whether belt-driven or engine-driven, are Class H insulated, of drip-proof construction, and suitable for use in all environments. This makes your selection process much simpler.

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DC Power Supplies (Rectifiers)

Low Voltage DC Power Supplies

Heavy-Duty DC Power Supplies

  • DC power supplies, or rectifiers, normally used in fixed locations such as wall-mount or directly mounted to an overhead crane, are sized based upon AC input voltage, DC output voltage, and power output.

  • To select the proper DC power supply, you need to know:

  • (1) the available plant power (typically in the US, 240 VAC or 480 VAC, 3 PH 60 Hz),

  • (2) the voltage/cold power (kW) requirements of the magnet, and

  • (3) the environment in which the DC power supply will be placed (to keep the unit dry and dust-free).

  • NEMA I enclosures are standard with all Ohio DC power supplies. NEMA 12 (IP-65) and NEMA 3R (IP-32) options are available in stock as well.

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Available Accessories

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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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