Magswitch develops products by tailoring its switchable magnetic technology to the specific requirements of each customer . We either adapt existing products or develop entirely new ones to enable cross-industry applications .
Based in Lafayette, Colorado , Magswitch has already collaborated with numerous companies, including Lincoln Electric Co., Cleveland . This collaboration on private-label magnetic welding products has enabled Magswitch to widely deploy its technology in the welding industry.
Magswitch places great emphasis on seamless collaboration , from development and packaging to marketing. Our marketing expertise includes, among other things, the design of packaging, promotional materials, flyers, and social media presence .
A recent project with a customer in digital dentistry required the adaptation of the Magswitch MagJig 150. The custom-designed switchable magnet secures the print platform during the printing process and replaces a manual process that previously required twice the effort .
Boart Longyear, a global mineral exploration company, needed a solution for field workers to lift and transport drill rods . Previously, they lifted each drill rod by hand or with a heavy metal clamp, posing a risk of hand crushing. Magswitch responded by developing a magnetic hand lifter specifically for drill rods and drill sleeves. The project is nearing initial production approval.
User feedback enabled the product to be optimized through several iterations, resulting in a solution that meets the customer's needs.
SAFETY FIRST
Employee safety is a top priority in many customer inquiries. Mobility and ergonomics play a major role in this. Customers are looking for lighter, more ergonomic, and safer tools .
One example is the MagDolly , a transport cart equipped with a standard lifting magnet. The company, which cleans and maintains grease traps, needed a tool that weighed under 30 lbs and was ergonomic and safe. This eliminates the need for end users to work in unhealthy positions to remove lids multiple times a day.
NEW APPLICATIONS FOR MAGNETS
Magnets are increasingly being used in unusual applications . End users can perform simple movements such as lifting, mounting, or fixing objects . For example, two heavy, ferromagnetic objects can be reliably joined together without welding or screwing.
The development of new alloys necessitates adjustments to switchable magnet technology. Thin, high-strength steels, such as those used in the automotive industry, require greater holding forces . Magswitch's research and development optimizes holding force beyond the performance of conventional magnetic grippers .
Painted surfaces or other coatings must also remain undamaged, as damage from magnetic lifting can be problematic.
ADAPTABILITY
Some customers work underwater , which places high demands on protection ratings . Magswitch's R&D teams are constantly developing new ways to apply the technology to different scenarios and working environments.
By broadening its focus beyond the original patented core technology, Magswitch has opened up new opportunities for customized products . If a customer needs a solution for thin materials or painted steel , Magswitch can now offer a much more compact solution than it could two years ago.
