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Magswitch 400 Lbs Dual Fixed Manual Hand Lifter
- $255.00
- Brands Magswitch
- Product Code: 8100822
- Availability: In Stock
Magswitch 400 Lbs Dual Fixed Manual Hand Lifter Product Overview The Magswitch 400 Lbs Dual Fixed Manual Hand Lifter is a heavy-duty magnetic material-handling tool designed to help operators lift, move, and position ferrous steel without directly gripping the material. It combines two magnetic lifters with an ergonomic fixed handle, making it particularly useful for handling small steel sheets,..
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Magswitch 400 Lbs Dual Fixed Manual Hand Lifter
Product Overview
The Magswitch 400 Lbs Dual Fixed Manual Hand Lifter is a heavy-duty magnetic material-handling tool designed to help operators lift, move, and position ferrous steel without directly gripping the material. It combines two magnetic lifters with an ergonomic fixed handle, making it particularly useful for handling small steel sheets, scrap, and material that is hot, sharp, or dirty.
The model is Magswitch Part Number 8100822. Its two magnetic units provide a combined maximum breakaway force of 780 lb (363 kg) under specified laboratory conditions. The magnetic fields are mechanically switched on and off, so the tool does not require an electrical power source.
Key Features
- Dual magnetic lifting configuration for increased holding force.
- 780 lb (363 kg) maximum breakaway force.
- Ergonomic fixed handle for controlled manual handling.
- Two side-actuation levers with locking mechanisms to help prevent accidental release.
- Magnetic fields switch completely ON/OFF mechanically.
- Requires no electrical power.
- Designed for flat and round steel surfaces.
- Shallow-field magnetic technology supports de-stacking of thin steel.
- Suitable for handling hot, sharp, dirty, or scrap steel.
- Useful for dragging and positioning small steel sheets.
- Compact and relatively lightweight for its magnetic capacity.
Dual-Magnet Design
The Dual Fixed Manual Hand Lifter uses two magnetic units connected by a fixed handle. This configuration distributes the attachment points across the workpiece and is particularly useful when handling longer or larger pieces of steel than would be convenient with a single hand lifter.
The two magnetic assemblies are individually controlled by side-mounted levers. Each lever incorporates a locking mechanism intended to reduce the possibility of unintended magnetic release.
Mechanical Magnetic Control
The magnets can be switched completely on or off using the mechanical actuation levers. This design eliminates the need for batteries, cables, or an external electrical power supply.
Switching the magnets off also helps keep the magnetic surfaces clean because accumulated steel debris can be removed more easily when magnetic attraction is disengaged.
Designed for Flat and Round Steel
The Magswitch 400 Dual Fixed Manual Hand Lifter can attach to both flat and round ferrous steel surfaces. This makes it useful for handling sheet, plate, tubing, and other compatible steel shapes.
Its shallow-field magnets are also designed to facilitate de-stacking thin steel material, which can be helpful in fabrication and production environments where individual sheets need to be separated from a stack.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Magswitch |
| Model | 400 Dual Fixed Manual Hand Lifter |
| Part Number | 8100822 |
| Product Type | Dual Magnetic Hand Lifter |
| Maximum Breakaway Force | 780 lb (363 kg) |
| Full Saturation Thickness | 3/8 in (9.5 mm) |
| Net Weight | 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) |
| Overall Height | 5.25 in (133.3 mm) |
| Overall Width | Approx. 7.3 in |
| Overall Length | Approx. 23 in (584.2 mm) |
| Magnetic Pole Footprint | 2 × 67 × 42 mm |
| Magnetic System | Dual Permanent Magnets |
| Magnetic Control | Mechanical ON/OFF |
| Power Requirement | None |
| Surface Compatibility | Flat and Round Ferrous Steel |
| Handle Type | Fixed Ergonomic Handle |
| Primary Applications | Lifting, Dragging, Positioning, Material Handling |
Magswitch's detailed specification sheet lists 780 lb / 363 kg maximum breakaway force, while some catalog listings round the product's dimensions, weight, and performance figures differently. The values above prioritize the dedicated product specification sheet for model 8100822.
Typical Applications
The Magswitch 400 Dual Fixed Manual Hand Lifter is well suited to:
- Steel fabrication
- Welding shops
- Sheet-metal handling
- Steel plate handling
- Cutting-table material removal
- Scrap-metal handling
- Structural steel work
- Manufacturing
- Metalworking
- Moving hot or dirty steel
- De-stacking steel sheets
- Positioning steel components
Benefits
Increased Holding Force
The dual-magnet configuration provides a 780-lb maximum breakaway force under the manufacturer's specified test conditions, providing substantial magnetic attachment for appropriate steel-handling tasks.
Safer Material Handling
The fixed handle allows operators to maintain a firm grip while keeping their hands away from potentially sharp or dirty steel edges.
Easy Operation
Mechanical side levers provide straightforward control of the magnetic fields without requiring electrical connections or batteries.
Suitable for Thin Material
The shallow-field magnetic design helps with de-stacking thin steel, making the tool useful in fabrication and production environments.
Flat and Round Surface Compatibility
The dual lifter can be used with suitable flat and round steel surfaces, providing greater versatility than a tool limited to flat plate.
Reusable and Portable
The hand lifter can be repositioned between workpieces and workstations, making it a practical alternative to permanent material-handling fixtures.
Important Safety Considerations
The stated 780-lb maximum breakaway force is a laboratory test value, not a universal safe working-load rating. Magswitch specifies that the value is determined under controlled conditions using 2-inch-thick SAE 1018 steel with a 63-microinch surface roughness. Actual magnetic performance can vary substantially depending on steel type, thickness, surface condition, coatings, curvature, air gaps, and load direction.
Always ensure both magnetic units are fully engaged and properly seated on a suitable ferrous target before moving material. Do not operate the lifter unless it is in contact with an appropriate ferrous surface.
For critical lifting applications, the complete lifting arrangement—including the material, magnetic surface, load direction, and dynamic forces—should be evaluated rather than relying solely on the maximum breakaway specification.
Why Choose the Magswitch 400 Lbs Dual Fixed Manual Hand Lifter?
The Magswitch 400 Lbs Dual Fixed Manual Hand Lifter provides a convenient solution for moving steel without requiring operators to directly handle sharp, hot, dirty, or awkward material. Its dual magnetic configuration, 780-lb maximum breakaway force, fixed ergonomic handle, mechanical ON/OFF controls, and compatibility with flat and round steel make it a useful tool for professional fabrication and material-handling environments.
For workshops and production facilities that regularly move steel sheets, plates, tubing, or scrap, this dual hand lifter offers a compact and reusable method of improving material-handling efficiency while keeping operators' hands away from the material itself.