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Magswitch 3 Ton Aluminum Adjustable Beam Jack
- $3,288.00
- Brands Magswitch
- Product Code: 8800605
- Availability: In Stock
Magswitch 3 Ton Aluminum Adjustable Beam Jack Product Overview The Magswitch 3 Ton Aluminum Adjustable Beam Jack is a heavy-duty magnetic positioning and gap-closing tool designed for steel fabrication, shipbuilding, structural welding, leveling, and bending applications. It is engineered to pull flat ferromagnetic steel plate tightly against stiffener beams or other structural members, helping ..
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Magswitch 3 Ton Aluminum Adjustable Beam Jack
Product Overview
The Magswitch 3 Ton Aluminum Adjustable Beam Jack is a heavy-duty magnetic positioning and gap-closing tool designed for steel fabrication, shipbuilding, structural welding, leveling, and bending applications. It is engineered to pull flat ferromagnetic steel plate tightly against stiffener beams or other structural members, helping eliminate air gaps before welding.
The unit combines an adjustable aluminum beam-jack frame with two Magswitch MLAY600x6 tri-pole magnetic arrays. Together, the magnets provide a maximum laboratory breakaway force of 6,887 lb (3,130 kg). After the magnets are engaged, the hydraulic jack can be pumped to apply pressure and bring the structural members together.
Key Features
- 3-ton-class adjustable beam jack for heavy-duty steel fabrication.
- Two Magswitch MLAY600x6 tri-pole magnetic arrays.
- Maximum magnetic breakaway force of 6,887 lb (3,130 kg) under specified test conditions.
- Hydraulic jack mechanism for applying pressure to structural members.
- Designed to close air gaps between steel plate and stiffener beams.
- Patented shallow-field magnetic technology.
- Effective on thinner steel materials.
- Magnets switch completely OFF when disengaged.
- Magnetic surfaces remain cleaner when the magnets are turned off.
- Aluminum construction helps keep the tool lighter than comparable heavy-duty designs.
- Adjustable design for different fabrication requirements.
How It Works
The beam jack is placed against the steel base material and structural member that needs to be brought together. The two magnetic lifters are then engaged using their handles.
Once the magnetic arrays are securely attached, the operator can operate the hydraulic jack to apply pressure against the beam. This pressure reduces the gap between the structural members, bringing them together for welding or alignment.
This approach can reduce the need for temporary steel wedges, clamps, or other additional materials during fabrication.
Designed for Gap Closing
One of the primary functions of the Magswitch 3 Ton Beam Jack is to eliminate air gaps between stiffeners and their base material. Closing these gaps before welding can help improve fabrication efficiency and reduce the amount of preparation required.
Magswitch specifically positions the tool for applications involving shipbuilding, closing gaps in weldments, leveling, and bending.
Shallow-Field Magnetic Technology
The beam jack incorporates Magswitch's patented shallow-field technology. This design concentrates the magnetic field close to the work surface, allowing the tool to maintain strong attachment on thinner ferromagnetic material.
The design also allows welding to be performed relatively close to the magnetic units without the magnetic field having the same adverse effect associated with deeper-field magnetic systems.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Magswitch |
| Product Name | 3 Ton Aluminum Adjustable Beam Jack |
| Part Number | 8800605 |
| Product Type | Magnetic Beam Jack / Fabrication Tool |
| Magnetic Arrays | 2 × MLAY600x6 Tri-Pole Arrays |
| Maximum Breakaway Force | 6,887 lb (3,130 kg) |
| Full Saturation Thickness | 1 in (25.4 mm) |
| Minimum Thickness for De-Stacking | 3/4 in (19.1 mm) |
| Net Weight with Magnets | 80 lb (36 kg) |
| Net Weight without Magnets | 37 lb (17 kg) |
| Maximum Overall Height | 32.8 in (834 mm) |
| Magnetic Pole Footprint | 2 × 142 × 166 mm |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Jack Mechanism | Hydraulic |
| Magnetic Technology | Shallow-Field Permanent Magnet |
| Primary Surface | Flat Ferromagnetic Steel |
| Primary Applications | Shipbuilding, Welding, Leveling, Bending, Gap Closing |
The manufacturer's current product page lists 80 lb / 36 kg net weight and a maximum height of 32.8 in / 834 mm. Some retail listings show slightly different rounded assembled dimensions or weights, so the dedicated Magswitch specifications are preferable when precision matters.
Typical Applications
The Magswitch 3 Ton Aluminum Adjustable Beam Jack is particularly useful for:
- Shipbuilding
- Structural steel fabrication
- Closing gaps in weldments
- Stiffener installation
- Steel plate alignment
- Welding preparation
- Leveling steel components
- Bending applications
- Heavy fabrication
- Industrial metalworking
Magswitch specifically identifies shipbuilding, closing gaps in weldments, leveling, and bending as application areas for the 3-ton beam jack.
Benefits
Powerful Magnetic Grip
The two MLAY600x6 magnetic arrays provide a combined maximum breakaway force of 6,887 lb, offering strong attachment for appropriate ferromagnetic steel surfaces.
Efficient Gap Closing
The hydraulic jack applies mechanical pressure to bring steel components together, reducing air gaps before welding.
Better Performance on Thin Material
The shallow-field magnetic technology is designed to provide strong grip on thinner steel while keeping the magnetic field concentrated near the work surface.
Reduced Need for Temporary Materials
By mechanically pulling the structural member toward the base material, the beam jack can reduce reliance on temporary wedges, clamps, and additional fabrication materials.
Lightweight for Its Class
The aluminum construction helps reduce the overall weight compared with heavier beam-jack designs, while the complete unit remains a substantial 80 lb industrial tool.
Clean Magnetic Surfaces
The magnets can be turned completely off, allowing steel particles and debris to be removed more easily from the magnetic surfaces.
Safety Considerations
The 6,887-lb maximum breakaway force is a laboratory test value, not a universal working-load rating. Magswitch specifies that this figure was determined using 2-inch-thick SAE 1018 steel with a 63-microinch surface roughness. Actual magnetic performance can vary depending on steel grade, thickness, surface condition, coatings, air gaps, curvature, and load direction.
The beam jack should not be operated unless the magnetic units are in contact with an appropriate ferrous target. Before applying hydraulic pressure, verify that both magnetic assemblies are correctly positioned and fully engaged.
This tool is intended for industrial fabrication and work positioning. The maximum breakaway specification should not be interpreted as a personnel-lifting or life-safety rating.
Why Choose the Magswitch 3 Ton Aluminum Adjustable Beam Jack?
The Magswitch 3 Ton Aluminum Adjustable Beam Jack combines powerful magnetic attachment with hydraulic mechanical force to solve one of the most common challenges in heavy steel fabrication: closing gaps and holding structural members tightly together before welding.
With its 6,887-lb maximum breakaway force, dual MLAY600x6 magnetic arrays, shallow-field technology, hydraulic adjustment, and aluminum construction, it provides a specialized solution for demanding fabrication environments where accuracy, strong workholding, and reduced setup time are important.