Master Magnetics
Master Magnetics, based in Castle Rock, Colorado, is presenting extra strong Neodymium lifting magnets capable of lifting without the need to use electricity.

Neodymium lifting magnets are designed to provide high capacity lifting power in a compact rigging element, says Master Magnetics.

Neodymium magnets can lift both flat and round ferrous metal items. Applications in machine shops, industrial processing plants and warehouses include lifing steel plate, forgings, die castings and handling of other metal items.

The two photos, right and below, illustrate the flat and round load lifting abilities of Master Magnetics’ Neodymium Lifting Magnets, said marketing manager, Mike Gertz.

By eliminating the need for slings or clamping devices lifting magnets allow one person to do the work of two or more. Four models are provided with lifting capacities of 20lbs, 660lbs, 1,300lbs and 2,200lbs when used on a flat piece of metal.

Master Magnetics’ lifting solutions can be used for holding, separating, sweeping and retrieving metal items. The company also offers permanent magnetic materials for all types of OEM applications. The company’s other products for industrial use include the auto-retrieving baton with release for removing metallic fillings.

With over 35 years of industry experience, Master Magnetics’ has 15 million magnets in stock.

It can also develop customized magnets and magnetic assembly solutions for specific and unique applications.

Founded in 1976 in Castle Rock, Colorado, Master Magnetics manufactures and distributes all types of magnets and magnetic devices for commercial, consumer and industrial use.

QRP
A line of shackle pins introduced by QRP can be used in applications up to 3.13t (2,000-7,000 lbs), thanks to its increased tensile strength.

The QRP shackle pin is made of stainless steel, and has a corrosion resistant aluminum button enabling its use in harsh environments.

To correspond with application dynamics, the shackles can pivot when unobstructed to bend to 90º on both sides. The pin indicates when it is "fully locked" and safe for use when its contrasting color groove shows.

The latest design features a red button allowing for easy identification and serving as a caution in activation.

QRP says the shackle pins are body hardened to 180/210 KSI or ASTM 2759/3, and offered with shank diameters ranging from 0.24in to 0.63in.

QRP has been a manufacturer of quick release pins, lanyards, latches, and adjustable-diameter fastener products for more than 30 years. It is owned by PennEngineering and Manufacturing Corporation in Danboro, Pennsyvania.

Jergens
Jergens, a manufacturer of rigging equipment and components, has recently introduced a new range, Shackle-Lok Shackle Style Hoist Rings, offered in load capacities ranging from 0.25-22t (550 – 50000lbs).

Jergens says its new hoist rings are a strong as normal hoist rings, while at the same time as easily removed as a shackle. The shackles may be interchanged for different kinds of lifts.

The Shackle-Lok design is composed of alloy steel, divided into three pieces: Bolt, base and shackle.

Internal ball bearings allow for smooth rotation while under load, a 360° swivel and 180° pivot action. The bolt and base are finished with black oxide, and the shackle is plated with a zinc and gold colored conversion coating.

The rated 5:1 strength factor for vertical pull in the design adds strength and safety.

In addition to undertaking magnetic particle inspection on designs, Jergens proof tests the shackles to 200% of rated load capacity, and provides a certificate of proof testing.

The company says Shackle- Lok offers a secure, vibrationresistant installation as well as compact size for ‘right-size’ application. It is available in multiple and custom thread sizes.

"Any straight thread size, pitch, or length can be manufactured to meet application needs," says Jergens. Additionally, the hoist rings offer interchangeable shackles, internal ball bearings with smooth rotation under load as well as enabled with LiftID RFID for automated inspection and safety compliance. Jergens makes the Shackle Style Hoist rings in their ISO 9001:2008 certified Cleveland, OH facility. Founded in 1942, Jergens, is comprised of three distinct business units: workholding solutions, lifting, and specialty fasteners. It has pioneered solutions to help its clients achieve leaner, more profitable manufacturing, and continues to engineer solutions.

Columbus McKinnon
Materials handling equipment manufacturer Columbus McKinnon has introduced the CM Bundling Clip to address pipe and tubing handling problems.

The bundling clip, which is provided in a reusable Udesign and is relatively easy to assemble, prevents parts from being dropped and lost. It can be used with 3/4", 7/8", 1" and 1-1/8" wire rope chokers.

It is designed for heavy-duty bundling applications, including lifting, storing or moving steel tubing, pipes, or precast concrete.

Industries with locations, including those with harsh environmental conditions, such as offshore, transfer stations, pipe yards, pipe line installations, transportation, rail yards, logging, steel mills, construction sites, and oil fields can benefit from the bundling clip.

Eliminating shear points and damage to wire rope, and preventing chokers from going slack and the load spreading once it is unhooked, the unit combines several advantages. Bundling clip contains a galvanized and painted UBolt with rolled threads, which may be replaced by Columbus McKinnon’s Wire Rope Clip UBolts.

The clips are forged to meet standard B30.26 and are traceable using a code forged in. Columbus McKinnon is a global material handling equipment manufacturer, supplying products and systems that efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position or secure materials.

Columbus McKinnon’s other products include hoists, cranes, actuators, chain and forged attachments.

Sensor Technology
A smart load sensor recently developed by UK manufacturer Sensor Technology allows weighing while handling, providing data in real time that’s transferrable to a database where it can be analysed and added up.

Sensor Technology says LoadSense is useful for finding out how much material has been transported. It also says the sensor has capabilites for individually accounting two or more materials being handled simultaneously.

The sensor can also help handlers keep the record straight when working for multiple customers at the same time, to allow billing each client appropriately. LoadSense can be integrated with a crane hook, fork lift or other handling device.

The device uses a single-chip computer, integrated in the body, for recording, analysing and archiving readings. It can wirelessly transfer data in real time to a computer. Internal batteries allow it to operate independently and used without disruption to operations.

Designed for easy installation and use, the unit requires no special training for setup or operation.

LoadSense contains an intelligent load sensor, a hand-held display and a receiver. The load sensor is based on strain gauge technology. The standard version operates on multi-channels, calibrates in the range 1-10t, with other ranges available on request. In the standard configuration it has multi-channel operation.

The transmitter for the load sensor operates on a harmonized global 2.4 GHz waveband to send load data to a handheld display. The load cell has data logging capabilities for subsequent downloading to a PC.

As an alternative, the load cell can be set up to communicate via the receiver interface direct to a PC. Sensor Technology also offers LoadView, a LabView based virtual instrumentation display software.

For the purpose of making operating reports and email-able customer bills, LoadSense could be wirelessly integrated into a SCADA or Manufacturing Enterprise Systems.

Sensor Technology’s Tony Ingham explains this load sensor is aimed at materials handling and warehouses. "Our main markets are materials handling and warehouse operations, where the intelligence will convert raw data into instant stock counts. We have already had inquiries about raising nuclear fuels rods, monitoring window cleaners’ cradles on high rise buildings and winching and weighing building materials."

Sensor Technology describes other uses: "Theater stage hands could lift and lower scenery from the wings rather than from a remote control room. Using LoadSense with a tractormounted winch, you could assess roadside trees’ susceptibility to wind speed. For applications involving liquid discharge, a system could be configured to monitor and control flow."

EMF-Sail
EMF-Sail, a manufacturer providing products for the sailing and rigging industries, has released rope shackles made of strong fibre, Spectra / Dyneema, usable in offshore and rigging applications for lifting up to 40t.

EMF-Sail says its Rope Shackles are often used as connectors in the place of metal shackles on modern boats and yachts.

It calls the shackles, with a total breaking strengths ranging from 1,3 to 40t provided by 6mm (1/4in) Dyneema strands, an ingenious, modern way to securely attach blocks. They are designed to be easy to open by hand.

EMF-Sail’s rope shackles are extremely lightweight: they may be up to 90% lighter than comparable metal shackles.

EMF-Sail rope shackles are particularly useful in applications where scratching of the product being lifted, or of surrounding environment or lifting equipment, would be a problem.

Through the EMF-Sail website, a full DVD is available to explain more about how rope shackles work, how they are made, breaking strength, and splicing tools.

"Each topic is explained clearly and in full detail in video (English language). You will find it easy to make the best Rope Shackles yourself," says EMF-Sail.