Different Types of Flaig Permanent Lifting Magnets
Flaig FX-P Lifting Magnet

If you’re looking for a solution when lifting heavy materials, a Flaig FX Permanent Lifting Magnet is an ideal addition to your workflow. With different models for a range of maximum load weights, and the ability to lift a range of shaped surfaces, there is a lifting magnet for you.

But how do you know which lifting magnet you need? Let’s examine each model and its uses.

FX
Universal Lifting Magnet for lifting material with loads of 150-3000 kg.

The FX is a universal lifting magnet option that can lift flat or round surfaces. With a maximum load of 3000 kg on a flat surface (model FX-3000), it is ideal for moving massive sheets or blocks.

Model Dimensions (mm) Diameter (mm) Max. Load Round (kg) Max. Load Flat (kg) Min. Material Thickness (mm) Max. Material Thickness (mm)
FX-150 161x64x60 Ø 50-200 75 150 2 8
FX-300 205x87x78 Ø 50-300 150 300 4 8
FX-400 263x87x158 Ø 50-300 200 400 4 15
FX-600 288x112x94 Ø 80-400 300 600 6 20
FX-800 348x112x94 Ø 80-400 400 800 6 20
FX-1000 361x152x120 Ø 100-450 500 1000 10 25
FX-1500 485x152x120 Ø 100-450 750 1500 10 25
FX-2000 472x228x169 Ø 160-600 1000 2000 15 50
FX-3000 648x228x169 Ø 250-600 1500 3000 15 50

FX-R
For lifting round and flat material with loads of 100-1800 kg.

The FX-R specialises in lifting round materials such as pipes, but can still lift flat materials of the same weight if needed, with a maximum load of 1800 kg (model FX-R1800).

Model Dimensions (mm) Diameter (mm) Max. Load Round (kg) Max. Load Flat (kg) Min. Material Thickness (mm) Max. Material Thickness (mm)
FX-R100 161x70x68 Ø 25-150 mm 100 100 2 8
FX-R225 205x98x90 Ø 50-205 225 225 4 10
FX-R450 288x126x112 Ø 50-270 450 450 6 20
FX-R750 361x170x142 Ø 70-370 750 750 8 20
FX-R1200 472x248x190 Ø 120-560 mm 1200 1200 15 40
FX-R1800 648x248x190 Ø 120-560 mm 1800 1800 15 40

FX-P
Lifting magnet for lifting pipes, rods and thin sheets with loads of 170-650 kg.

The FX-P is perfect for thin sheet metal, tubes and I-beams, with a maximum load of 650 kg on flat surfaces, and 550 kg on round surfaces (model FX-P650).

Model Dimensions (mm) Diameter (mm) Max. Load Round (kg) Max. Load Flat (kg) Min. Material Thickness (mm) Max. Material Thickness (mm)
FX-P170 195x64x70 Ø 30-105 150 170 2 8
FX-P330 265x87x90 Ø 40-160 300 330 4 10
FX-P650 352x112x108 Ø 60-210 550 650 4 20

FX-VV
Lifting magnet for lifting profiles, 90° angles and hot parts with loads of 200-800 kg.

The FX-VV is perfect for lifting 90° angled surfaces on the inside or outside. The FX-VV can also be used for materials with temperatures of up to 150°C.

Model Dimensions (mm) Diameter (mm) Max. Load Round (kg) Max. Load Flat (kg) Min. Material Thickness (mm) Max. Material Thickness (mm) Max. Load Inside 90° Profile (kg) Max. Load Outside 90° Profile (kg)
FX-VV200 195x64x77 Ø 20-50 100 200 4 10 100 120
FX-VV400 265x87x96 Ø 25-60 mm 200 400 4 15 200 250
FX-VV800 352x112x115 Ø 35-75 300 800 6 20 300 400

FX-C
Lifting magnet for lifting sleeves, flanges and discs with loads of 175-450 kg.

If you’re looking for something to lift circular flat surfaces such as discs, then the FX-C is the model for you, with a maximum lifting load of 450 kg (model FX-C 450).

Model Dimensions (mm) Max. Load Flat (kg) Min. Material Thickness (mm) Max. Material Thickness (mm)
FX-C 175 Ø 120 H: 130 175 4 10
FX-C 250 Ø 160 H: 147 250 6 12
FX-C 450 Ø 250 H: 164 450 8 15

FX-WP
Waterproof Lifting Magnet for loads of 300-1000 kg.

Featuring a fully plated nickel-plated magnet body, and a diving depth of up to 1.5m, the FX-WP is the magnet you need if you need to pick up any surfaces underwater. With the capability to lift 1000 kg on a flat surface (model FX-WP 1000).

Model Dimensions (mm) Diameter (mm) Max. Load Round (kg) Max. Load Flat (kg)
FX-WP 300 205x87x78 Ø 50-300 150 300
FX-WP 1000 361x152x120 Ø 100-450 500 1000

FX-VV HOT
Lifting magnet for hot workpieces up to 250°C with a load of 150-600 kg.

If you need to move heated tools or heat-treated materials, the FX-VV HOT magnet system can permanently hold materials in temperatures of up to 250°C, or up to 300°C for 4 minutes.

With a maximum load of 600 kg on a flat surface, or 300 kg on a round surface (model FX-VV 600 HOT).

Model Dimensions (mm) Diameter (mm) Max. Load Round (kg) Max. Load Flat (kg) Min. Material Thickness (mm) Max. Material Thickness (mm) Temperature (°C)
FX-VV 150 HOT 195x64x77 Ø 20-50 75 150 4 10 250
FX-VV 300 HOT 265x87x96 Ø 25-60 mm 150 300 4 15 250
FX-VV 600 HOT 352x112x115 Ø 35-75 300 600 4 20 250

FX-Pneumatic
Lifting magnet with pneumatic activation for materials with loads of 100-450 kg.

The FX-Pneumatic lifting magnet features one pneumatic input for clamping and another for releasing, while a double-acting cylinder operates the magnetic shaft, perfect for fast handling of large quantities. With a maximum load of 450 kg on both round and flat surfaces (FX-R 450 Pneumatic).

Model Dimensions (mm) Diameter (mm) Max. Load Round (kg) Max. Load Flat (kg) Min. Material Thickness (mm) Max. Material Thickness (mm)
FX-R 100 Pneumatic 142x70x191 Ø 25-150 80 80 2 8
FX-R 225 Pneumatic 189x98x215 Ø 50-205 225 225 4 10
FX-R 450 Pneumatic 264x126x229 Ø 50-270 450 450 6 20

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