Hand Controlled Permanent Magnet Lifters

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Alpha Workholding Solutions is proud to announce the latest development in Permanent Lift Magnet technology…

The Eagle Lift® utilizes state of the art technology to make a powerful, lightweight permanent lifting magnet. Our exclusive Test Talon® feature allows an operator to safely test load feasibility and a deep “V” notch between the pole shoes allows greater stability when lifting round stock.

Other features include:

• Permanent Magnet; does NOT require electricity

• Smooth Lever Action between Off & On positions

• Bi-Polar capabilities enable the unit to lift both flat and round stock safely

• Safety factors exceeding industry standards

• Single hand operation

• Very little residual magnetism at OFF makes lifter positioning easier

• Portable, compact and lightweight

• 3 Year Warranty

• Made in the USA

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The engineers at Alpha Workholding Solutions share your concerns for safety in the workplace.

Test TalonTest TalonSafety Feature

That’s why they designed the Eagle Lift® with the

exclusive Test Talon®. By simply moving the handle to

the “Test” position, the operator can undertake a trial

lift. If the Eagle Lift® successfully lifts the load with

the Test Talon® engaged, the handle can be moved to

the “On” position and the operator can continue the

lift confident that the load is within the rated capacity

of the Eagle Lift®.

pat. pending

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Product Specifications (Imperial Data)

Model Number

Safe Working Load (SWL)* Product Dimensions

Flat Capacity

(lbs)

Round Capacity

(lbs/range inch)

Min Contact Area (in)

Min Load Thickness

(in)

Max Load Length

(ft)

Unit Weight

(lbs)L

(in)W(in)

H(in)

EL-250 250 N/A 4 x 2 1 4 10 4 ½ 5 4 ½

EL-600 600 300/4–12 4 x 4 1 6 16 6 ½ 5 4 ½

EL-1200 1200 600/4–12 8.5 x 4 1 10 30 10 ½ 5 4 ½

EL-2500 2500 1250/6–20 11 x 6 1.37 10 115 14 ½ 7 ½ 7 ½

EL-5000 5000 2500/6–20 22 x 6 1.37 12 210 25 ½ 7 ½ 7 ½

Product Specifications (Metric Data)

Model Number

Safe Working Load (SWL)* Product Dimensions

Flat Capacity

(kg)

Round Capacity

(kg/range mm)

Min Contact Area (mm)

Min Load Thickness

(mm)

Max Load Length

(m)

Unit Weight

(kg)L

(mm)W

(mm)H

(mm)

EL-M125 125 N/A 103 x 50 25 1.2 4 120 125 120

EL-M275 275 140/100–300 103 x 100 25 1.8 7 165 125 120

EL-M550 550 275/100–300 212 x 103 25 3 13 280 125 120

EL-M1100 1100 550/150–500 284 x 151 35 3 52 370 190 190

EL-M2200 2200 1100/150–500 568 x 151 35 3.6 95 650 190 190

Test load is approximately three times rated load.Variation on round capacities are available as a special order.

*Never exceed SWL (Safe Working Load) and always observe safe lifting practices.The Pole/Workpiece contact area is absolute minimum permissible.Test load was based on a machined, flat, mild steel of greater than or equal to the minimum thickness stated.

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BUT THERE IS HOPE...

A-PODVERSATILE CLAMPING FOR TODAY’S MACHINING

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THE A-POD DISSECTED

ARE YOU WORKHOLDINGIN THE 21ST CENTURY?Sophisticated factory; highly advanced machining center with the latest computerized numeri-cal control; a carousel full of the latest quality tools. Action and noise concludes allowing the machine operator (for the first time since he loaded the part) to open the guards whereupon he reaches for his trusty wrench!

In many cases, the single most laborious operation associated

with metal cutting is the clamp-ing and unclamping of the work-piece–workholding, and this is largely due to the fact that time appears to have stood still.

A-POD technology is a revolu-tionary new workholding system designed to minimize machine downtime.

Push-button clamping that pro-vides greater tool accessibility.

Picture this scenAriO:

1 A-Pod ModuleA self-contained Permanent-Electro Magnet.

2Low Flux HeightMagnetic Flux is in perfect balance and emanates less than ½" into the workpiece, minimizing the negative effects of stray flux.

3Magnetic ForceEach module delivers up to 1400 lbs of clamp force.

4Unparalleled FlexibilityPositioning for maximum force and cutter clearance is easy and restricted only by the machine bed.

5Edge MillingWith the absence of external clamps, true 360˚ machining is made possible maximiz-ing operations per set-up.

6Face MillingThe uniform and consistent underside sup-port provided by a magnet often means faster feed rates and better surface finish due primarily to the significant reduction in vibration.

7Drilling and TappingControl of magnetic flux is much greater with A-Pods, facilitating the easy evacuation of chips from the machining area, even on delicate threads.

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WhatmakesA-Podtechnologydifferentfromconventionalmagneticchucks?A set of A-Pods for a given size is significantly more cost effective than the purchase of a single chuck. A-Pods can be split up and placed on different machines unlike a conventional chuck making ROI’s more justifiable. A-Pods will provide adequate force to hold the part and at the same time provide clearance for thru and edge milling operations. A-Pods have a lower depth of field than most (milling) magnetic chucks which make them better for thinner plates.

There is no magnetic interference on thru machining operations since there is no magnet underneath.

A set of A-Pods for a given size have much less weight than a magnetic chuck.

Howdoestheclampforcerelatetomachineforce?The calculation method for determining the number of A-Pods required is very simple and can be simply determined by the machine spindle power.

Whathappenstothechips?Because of the low depth of field, and the flexibility of positioning, A-Pods have less chip interference than any other magnetic system.

IsA-Podbestsuitedtoproductionorone-offenvironments?The first advantage of A-Pod is to provide better acces-sibility to the cutting tool, the second advantage is to reduce set-up time. Both these advantages are equally suitable to production and one-off environments.

Other benefits associated with better workpiece finish, lon-ger tool life, and the fact that the set-up arrangement can be determined by the machine programmer thus taking the burden off the Operator also benefit both industries.

HowdoA-Podsmounttothemachine?Each A-Pod is supplied with a ½"-13 thru bolt and tee-nut. Alternatively, a sub-plate can be manufactured to provide even greater positional flexibility.

HowwouldA-Podworkonmulti-palletmachines?The junction box and pods will remain on the table. A single (removable) cable from the controller will be used to connect the system at each changeover.

All cables and junction box are water tight and designed to withstand hot chips.

CanIaddmoreA-Podstomysystematalatertime?Yes, unlike conventional chucks, there is never a wrong size. A-Pods can be added or relocated to another machine as determined by the application.

Ialsoworkwithnon-ferrousmaterials,doIhavetoremoveA-Podeverytime?No. Many companies need the flexibility of machining magnetic and non-magnetic materials as well as big parts and small parts.

Conventional fixture plates and vices are often made from steel, the A-Pods can be designed to locate and clamp these devices at the touch of a button.

QUESTION & ANSWER

8Thru BoringUnlike conventional magnetic chucks, the use of A-Pods means that thru machining is undertaken over non-magnetic areas thus reducing chip build-up.

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Voltage type Other specifications for the A-PodPod contact Diameter: 92.50mm/3.641in.Pod Base Diameter: 106.00mm/4.173in.Pod height: 71.00mm/2.795in.Pod Fixing Detail 1/2-13 Cap HD Screw and TEE Nutstandard cable Lengths Controller Discharge: 10ft. Pod Discharge: 6ft. Hand Pendant: 10ft.

110/120 200/240 400/480

Max Number per Controller for Given Voltage

SD Controller 12 24 48

MD Controller 48 96 192

Number of Pods for Each Junction Box Type

AJB-12 Junction Box 12

AJB-24 Junction Box 24

THE A-POD AND CONTROLLER SETUP

1. Machine Interlock2. Controller3. Mains Cable4. Hand Pendant5. Controller Discharge Cable6. Junction Box7. A-Pod Discarge Cable8. A-Pod Module

OUR AWARD WINNING LINE-UP

A-POD SPECS

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ALPHA

MILL

ROUND

ALPHA

MILL

ROUND

The Alpha ◆ Mill ◆ Round Milling Chuckis a Permanent-Electro Magnetic System, it requires electricity forjust a fraction of a second to polarize the magnets contained within the chuck. No electricity is required tomaintain the magnetism and is therefore “failsafe.” The Alpha Mill Round provides significant magneticclamp force for milling, drilling, tapping and other machining processes, while managing the magnetic flux.

◆ The Alpha Mill Round uses Permanent-Electro Magnetic technology. Power turns magnetism ON or OFF. No Power is required to maintain the Magnetic Clamping. *Available in 110 volt, 220 volt and 440 volt.

◆ Each Pole generates up to 1400 lbs of clamping force.

◆ Magnetic Clamping reduces vibration and increases tool life.

◆ Reduce set up time by up to 50% from conventional fixturing. Allows for 5 face machining in a single setup,therefore reducing the number of setups. It is perfect for contour work.

◆ It is magnetically designed to substantially reduce stray flux, and provide significant clamp force for machining without troublesome chip adhesion.

◆ Top Tooling – Simple mild steel Pole Risers can be used to raise the part off the surface of the magnet for through hole work to maintain polar balance thus further avoiding “troublesome chip adhesion”.

◆ Each Alpha Mill Chuck is engineered and manufactured to a high quality standard and available in 4” incrementsin length and width, approximately 3.75” high.

◆ The magnetic field penetrates only 0.400” deep into the work piece, keeping the surface of the work piece free of magnetism.

◆ The Alpha Mill Round Controller is equipped with circuit breakers, ground fault detection and Current Sensing(to ensure sufficient current has passed to the chuck for maximum magnetic clamping force).

◆ The Alpha Controller has the ability to be integrated into a machine’s PLC.

◆ Mono block construction for greater rigidity and durability.

◆ Solid Steel & Brass surfaces to seal against coolant ingress and maximize clamp force.

◆ Available with flanged edge or counter board through holes to quickly mount to “T” slots or sub plates.

◆ PERFECT FOR HARD MILLING

Ideal For:

✓ Job Shops, Mold Shops or Production Machining✓ Squaring Up✓ Five Face Machining✓ Thru’ Machining✓ Pallet Applications✓ Large Plate or block Applications

* voltage is dependent on the size of your magnetic systemwww.alphaworkholding.com

ALPHA MILL ROUND POLE CHUCKPatent # 6,489,871

P.O. Box 107, Hartland, WI 53029 Phone: (262) 367-3812 Fax: (262) 369-7218 Email: info@Alphaworkholding.com

ALPHA

PERM

MAGNETS

◆ Balanced - can beused at high RPM’s

◆ Sealed againstcoolant ingress

◆ Variable power

◆ Full face magnetism

◆ Ideal for both Grinding and light Turning

◆ Rigid construction - maintaining accuracy

◆ Radially poled - ideal for annular workpieces

◆ Removable center plug - for locating of parts

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ALPHA

PERM

MAGNETS

The Alpha ◆ Perm permanent magnetic chucks are the ideal magnets for small to medium surface grinders,Sinker EDM’s or light machining. The Alpha ◆ Perm was created to deliver unparalleled flexibility byutilizing the latest, most powerful magnetic material (Nd Fe B). The Alpha ◆ Perm is built to last regardlessof the environment and has a 2 year limited warranty.

CIRCULAR CHUCKSRADIAL POLE

RECTANGULARCHUCKS

Standard Fine DimensionsPole Pole

AP0404 APF0404 4” x 4” x 2.25”

AP0606 APF0606 6” x 6” x 2.25”

AP0704 APF0704 7” x 4” x 2.25”

AP1005 APF1005 10” x 5” x 2.25”

AP1010 APF1010 10” x 10” x 2.25”

AP1206 APF1206 12” x 6” x 2.25”

AP1208 APF1208 12” x 8” x 2.75”

AP1212 APF1212 12” x 12” x 2.75”

AP1310 APF1310 13” x 10” x 2.75”

AP1406 APF1406 14” x 6” x 2.25”

AP1616 APF1616 16” x 16” x 2.75”

AP1806 APF1806 18” x 6” x 2.75”

AP1808 APF1808 18” x 8” x 2.75”

AP2008 APF2008 20” x 8” x 2.75”

AP2010 APF2010 20” x 10” x 2.75”

AP2408 APF2408 24” x 8” x 2.75”

AP2410 APF2410 24” x 10” x 2.75”

AP2412 APF2412 24” x 12” x 2.75”

Model Dimensions

AP0400 4” Diameter x 2”

AP0600 6” Diameter x 2”

AP0900 9” Diameter x 2.5”

AP1200 12” Diameter x 2.5”

AP1400 14” Diameter x 2.5”

AP1600 16” Diameter x 2.5”

AP1800 18” Diameter x 2.5”

AP2000 20” Diameter x 3.25”

AP2400 24” Diameter x 3.25”

Center Plug - All Sizes

Standard Pole Pitch: 10MM Steel 3MM BrassFine Pole Pitch: 3.5MM Steel 3MM Brass

Fine Pole Pitch

Radial Pole PitchStandard Pole Pitch

All dimensions are nominal

All dimensions are nominal

Custom sizes, top plates and blank top plates arealso available.

◆ Variable power

◆ Removable handle

◆ Magnetism to extreme edges

◆ Sealed against coolant ingress

◆ Rigid construction - maintaining accuracy

◆ Ideal for both grinding and EDM applications

◆ Available in Standard and Fine Pole Pitch

Custom ID bores, top plates and blank top plates arealso available.

ALPHA WORKHOLDING SOLUTIONSP.O. Box 107Hartland, WI 53029Phone: (262) 367-3812Fax: (262) 369-7218

ALPHA WORKHOLDING SOLUTIONSP.O. Box 107Hartland, WI 53029(262) 367-3812 (877) 217-6900 Fax: (262) 369-7218Email: info@Alphaworkholding.comwww.alphaworkholding.com

MILLING MA GNETS

For heavy milling,hard milling andcontour milling.

ALPHA POWER MILL

Permanent milling magnet forVMC’s and Knee Mills.

Other products provided by Alpha Workholding Solutions include:

ALPHA MILL 1•2•3

Individual Magnetic ModularPods for milling, grinding,polishing, welding and more.

LIFT MAGNETS

250 Lbs. - 2000 Lbs. Capacity

OUR ALL NEW

ALPHALeading the world in magneticwork holding solutions

0-45 degrees45-90 degrees 0-90 degrees

Available in one size12” x 4” x 2”

T A Bilting daptor lock

Works on all makesof magnetic chucks!!

Rotates to any angle!!