TPT January 2014

Technology News

Magnetic metalworking angles and lifting devices

Jamy Bulan, Lincoln Electric product manager, commercial products. “Using the manual hand lifter can reduce contact with hot or sharp-edged steel. These tools represent just one new way we are working to protect the welding operator in the workplace.” Lincoln Electric designs, develops and manufactures arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, and plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, the company has 45 manufacturing locations, including operations and joint ventures in 19 countries, and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries. Lincoln Electric – USA Fax: +1 216 383 2699 Website: www.lincolnelectric.com

The magnetic fixtures are available in three different models intended for various material thickness or applications. All are easy to operate: a half-turn of the knob can toggle the magnet on and off for part removal and cleaning. The fixtures are compact and lightweight, making them suitable for tight spaces. In addition to magnetic fixtures, Lincoln Electric offers a manual hand lifter designed for small steel part lifting and sheet dragging. The manual hand lifter does not require batteries or electricity for use. A simple half-turn of the knob switches the powerful hand lifter magnet on and off as required. “These devices make it easy to align and hold small parts and sheet metal in place for tack welding,” commented

LINCOLN Electric now offers a line of rugged, magnetic angle fixturing devices and hand lifters in its Radius™ tool welding gear product group. The magnetic fixturing tools can be used to position steel for tack welding or other pre- or post-weld operations. They are also suitable for cutting and grinding applications.

Lincoln Electric magnetic fixturing tools can be used to position steel for tacking or lifting sheet steel at the work table

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