Hands-on Notes from the Shop Floor: PML 1000 Lifting Magnet Reality Check

If you’ve been scouting for a tough, no-drama magnetic lifter, the pml 1000 lifting magnet from Dawei keeps popping up in my inbox—and for good reason. I visited Baoding a while back, and the factory vibe at Donglv Industrial Park felt refreshingly practical. Nothing flashy, just methodical manufacturing and a team that actually lifts steel with their own products during QC. That tells you something.

Why the PML series is trending (and where the 1000 kg fits)

In shipyards, fabrication shops, and laser-cutting lines, the move is clear: cut slings for plate handling whenever possible, reduce rigging time, and keep floors clear. The pml 1000 lifting magnet hits a sweet spot—big enough for thick plate and flame-cut blocks, yet still manageable by one operator. Many customers say they shaved minutes off each pick; it adds up fast on multi-shift lines.

Core specs and real-world limits

Note: Real-world capacity varies with air gap, paint, surface roughness, alloy, and temperature. Always derate for thin or rough plate.

Materials, build, and test flow

• Materials: NdFeB rare-earth magnet core; low-carbon steel yoke; precision ground pole shoes.
• Methods: CNC machined housings, resin potting of magnet stacks, lever/ratchet lock with positive detent.
• Testing: Flux density checks (IEC 60404 methods), 125%–150% breakaway pull tests, 1000+ on/off cycle endurance.
• Standards referenced: ASME B30.20/BTH-1 and EN 13155 for below-the-hook devices.
• Service life: ≈8–10 years in normal use; longer with dry storage and clean contact surfaces.
• Industries: steel service centers, shipbuilding, heavy fab, mold shops, docks, and warehouses.

Applications and advantages (from the floor)

• Plates and flame-cut parts: the pml 1000 lifting magnet sticks reliably on clean, ≥16 mm plate.
• No power required: permanent magnet equals zero cords, zero battery anxiety.
• Safety: mechanical lock; clear ON/OFF; good operator feedback. Surprisingly intuitive.
• Productivity: one-person picks; fewer slings; faster changeovers between racks.

Vendor snapshot (what buyers actually compare)

Customization and support

Dawei will tweak pole shoes for curved parts, add extended handles for plate stacks, and provide proof load reports on request. I guess that’s why feedback reads “arrived calibrated, lever lock feels secure.” Origin: Donglv Industrial Park, Qingyuan District, Baoding City, Hebei, China 071100.

Two quick cases

• Laser shop, EU: swapped slings for a pml 1000 lifting magnet; average plate changeover down ≈28%, fewer floor obstructions.
• Shipyard, APAC: paired two units on a spreader; safer handling of 2–3 m plates with variable thickness; annual incident rate dropped to zero.

Compliance and safety notes

• Use within ASME B30.20/EN 13155 scope; verify minimum thickness and surface condition.
• Perform daily function checks; quarterly proof tests per site policy.
• Keep below 80°C; avoid coated/rusty surfaces unless derated.

References

1. ASME B30.20: Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices.
2. ASME BTH-1: Design of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices.
3. EN 13155: Cranes — Safety — Non-fixed load lifting attachments.
4. ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
5. IEC 60404 series: Magnetic materials — measurement methods.