Ultralift E Magnetic Lifter: Product Spotlight

More and more businesses now have active continuous improvement programmes. Many production and engineering companies are continually looking at investing in cost-effective solutions that offer efficiency improvements and, at the same time, make the workplace safer for employees.

For factories, workshops, warehouses or stockholders requiring movement of steel-based profiles, the Ultralift E magnetic lifter is one such solution. It offers tangible gains for minimal investment.

What is Ultralift E?

Ultralift E is a magnetic lifter suitable for lifting ferrous blocks, sheets, flat or round bar. It offers clear advantages in comparison to more traditional lifting methods such as slings, chains, hooks, and grabs. Using permanent magnetic technology, it requires no consumable power source and has in-built safety mechanisms to ensure fail-safe operation.

How does the Ultralift E work?

Ultralift E is simple to operate, requiring only single-face engagement with the load. To engage with the load, simply rotate the handle to the on position. This changes the direction of the magnetic flux, which then engages the load. When the handle is rotated to the off position, the magnetic field is diverted away from the load and allows its release. A safety lock on the handle prevents it from being released during lifting, and a 3:1 working load limit (WLL) safety factor negates the risk of user error.

Key Features

• Suitable for ferrous plate, flat section, or round bar loads
• Locking switch handle safety mechanism: the load cannot be released mid-lift
• Simple on/off handle operation
• Powered by permanent magnets, no consumable power source is required
• Robust, durable construction *
• 3:1 working load limit safety factor **
• Includes high-performance rare-earth magnets

Key Benefits

• Safe, single-person operation
• Increased lifts per hour—instant single-face engagement with the load
• Optimises storage and stacking space; it only requires single-face access to the load
• Does not damage or mark the load
• Enables greater lifting accuracy
• Minimal investment: prices start at £199

Variations Available

• Models available for WLL 100 kg to 1000 kg ferrous plate or flat section
• Models available for WLL 50 kg to 500 kg round bar
• For thin plate applications, see Ultralift TP

Typical Industries and Applications

• Steel stockholders
• Steel mills
• Steel fabrication shops
• Forgings and castings
• Automotive assembly lines
• Machine shops
• Mould makers
• Slab and plate transfer lines
• Yellow goods assembly lines
• Steel clamping

Learn more about the Ultralift E Magnetic Lifter here

* Directives from LOLER, PUWER, ASME B30.20, and HSE recommend regular checks and annual servicing.

** Always check that the load weight, material, surface finish, and dimensions are compatible before engaging the lift (see product manual). Test lifts should be undertaken.