Manufacturers of neodymium magnets have greatly increased the strength of their products in the past decade. The progress of the entire industry has led to powerful machinery capable of lifting heavy objects. But with the increase in strength, security measures have increased. Even the slightest mistake can cause serious injury or even death. To keep up with increasingly powerful machinery, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has set standards for the operation of lifting magnets.

General lifting magnet safety
ASME determined that the strength of the lifting magnet is worth the label to prove this fact. The words "Strong Magnet" should be located on the magnet and close to the area where the magnet is used. Manufacturers of neodymium magnets leave the factory with pre-labeled equipment, so business owners need to put labels on the work area. Any magnet without capacity or safety first label should be immediately taken out of operation.

A comprehensive understanding of equipment, load and working space is essential for all lifting magnet operators and managers. Before any lifting magnet is put into use, all relevant personnel must read and understand all instructions provided by the Neodymium Magnet Manufacturer. Before starting operation, all operators and supervisors must know the relevant professional knowledge. They must also be aware of the way of operation during the operation and never stand under the lifting magnet and get out of the path of the crane hanger.

Note that lifting magnets are another important part of the safety program for sheet metal processing equipment. Damaged magnets may fall. All lifting magnets and related equipment must be firmly grasped. Please follow all equipment maintenance guidelines established by ASME and neodymium magnet manufacturers. All damaged and damaged equipment should be stopped immediately and stopped before maintenance.

Lifting magnet operation
ASME has set guidelines for the materials to be lifted so that operators can always follow safety best practices. Operators must ensure that they are lifting the steel, because the alloy is less magnetic and needs to be adjusted. The configuration of the load should be flat, without bow or wave. Before lifting the load, the operator should use a ruler to check its flatness. Magnets with oily surfaces attract debris, which reduces the magnetic force and causes the load to drop. Any solid or liquid matter on the surface must be removed, because any matter between the magnet and the load will reduce the magnetic force. Before lifting, all load weight and thickness of each load must be verified and calculated. Finally, temperature is an important consideration because many lifting magnets lose strength under extreme heat.

Other considerations
Due to the huge force of the lifting magnet, some external factors should be considered when approaching the magnet. For example, medical devices such as pacemakers may be adversely affected by magnetic fields. People who rely on electronic medical equipment should stay away from lifting magnets. When the electronic device comes into contact with a powerful magnet, the data will also be deleted from the storage device. Keep computers, mobile phones, flash drives and hard drives away from lifting magnets.