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For Immediate Release:
Magnetic Transporters on Display at Fabtech ’09
Posted On 11/3/2009 By Industrial Magnetics, Inc.
 Industrial Magnetics, Inc. patented family of
Transporter® magnetic end-of-arm tooling will be on
full display at FabTech ’09. Transporters®
magnetically transfer metal blanks, stampings & parts
in automated station-to-station, press-to-press
transfer or robotic pick-and-place applications, among
many others. Engineered with powerful Rare Earth
magnets that positively hold the part during transfer-
even during unexpected loss of shop air - the
Transporter® family greatly reduces chances for
slipping and shifting of parts due to mill oil
coatings, dust, dirt, rust or weld splatter.
The Original Transporter® is
designed for use on heavier gauge, non-flexing parts,
and uses a single burst of shop air to actuate the
magnet on and off; it is available in three standard
sizes with holding capacities up to 670 lbs.
The Transporter® LP allows for
minimal die clearance and can be easily installed to
existing air connections on tooling booms or robotic
face plates. Transporter® LP magnets are designed to
directly replace vacuum cups with only minor tooling
adjustments. Ideal for applications in the Appliance,
Automotive, and Office Furniture industries, as well
as numerous other material handling applications, the
Transporter® LP is next-generation sheet handling
technology. It only requires a short, single burst of
shop air to quickly release parts, is available in
three standard sizes with the strongest unit holding
up to 162 lbs. Included in the LP line is the
TPLP50. A 5”, low profile Transporter that is ideal
for lifting thin sheets. It is also available with a
Destacking Option that features a special magnetic
circuit, designed to destack metal sheets as thin at
0.030” (22 guauge)
The latest addition to the Transporter® family is
the Transporter® MV (MagVac) end-of-
arm tooling from IMI, combining vacuum and magnet
technology to lift and hold all shapes and types of
steel in stamping, blanking, and press-to-press
transfer applications. The Transporter® MV is ideal
for facilities with mixed-use metals, where the magnet
can be utilized in conjunction with the vacuum for
ferrous parts and the vacuum can work on non-ferrous
materials, eliminating downtime for tooling changes.
This product comes in six standard sizes
Every Transporter® product provides more options
for pick-up points on stamped, perforated and odd-
shaped parts, and a significant reduction over vacuum
and suction cups in shop air costs. In addition, all
Transporters® offers more accurate placement on the
die and quicker cycle times for increased production.
Each is million-cycle-tested for endurance and
incorporates a fail-safe feature that, in the event of
air loss, prevents the magnet from releasing ferrous
parts. IMI specializes in custom designs, providing
Transporter® product for coil lifting, banded material
handling and other challenging applications. A full
line of accessories and fittings are available, and
standard list prices range from $274-$1088 per unit.
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