Mechanically activated, no electricity required. The BHP series lifts up to 11,000 lbs (5,000 kg). Ideal for general steel plate, billets, and round stock. Safe, simple, and maintenance-free.
Best For: Steel service centers, machine shops, fabrication yards.
• Best For: Standard plates, round bars or irregular shapes can be handled with custom pole shoes if needed.
Powered by DC current, electromagnets deliver high holding force and are ideal for high-cycle automated production lines and scrap handling. Power off = magnet releases.
Best For: Scrap yards, steel mills, automated crane systems.
Combines the safety of a permanent magnet with the controllability of an electromagnet. Holds the load even during a complete power failure. Electricity only needed to magnetize or demagnetize.
Best For: Overhead cranes, automation, any application where power loss is a safety concern.
Our team has specified lifting solutions for steel service centers, fabrication shops, foundries, and automated production lines. Tell us your load weight, material, and operating environment — we will recommend the right system.
EMAIL NOWThe Braillon BHP is a German-engineered, mechanically activated permanent lifting magnet available in capacities from 220 lbs (100 kg) to 11,000 lbs (5,000 kg). A simple lever activates and releases the magnetic field — no electricity, no batteries, no maintenance.
Best For: General steel plate, billets, bars, and round stock.
Capacity Range: 100 kg – 5,000 kg (220 lbs – 11,000 lbs)
Material Compatibility: Ferromagnetic steel and cast iron.
Engineered for foundries and heat treatment facilities, the BHP-HOT operates reliably in temperatures up to 480°F (250°C). Standard permanent magnets lose holding force at elevated temperatures — the BHP-HOT is specifically designed to maintain full capacity in hot environments.
Best For: Foundries, heat treatment, forging operations.
Max Temperature: 480°F (250°C)
Max Capacity: 880 lbs (400 kg)
Standard lifting magnets create a strong magnetic field that can cause thin sheets to stick together, lifting multiple parts at once. The BHP-TF uses a specially designed pole shoe to produce a controlled, low-penetration magnetic field — lifting exactly one sheet at a time.
Best For: Sheet metal fabrication, stamping, laser cutting operations.
Key Benefit: Prevents multi-sheet pickup on thin ferromagnetic stock. Great for parts that are less than a 1/2″ thick.
The EMC rectangular electromagnet delivers exceptional holding force on flat steel plate and structural shapes. Powered by DC current, the EMC is designed for overhead crane applications where high-cycle reliability is critical.
Best For: Steel plate handling, structural steel, overhead crane systems.
Key Benefit: High holding force on flat surfaces; available in multiple sizes.
The K Series round electromagnet features integrated on/off controls directly on the magnet body — no separate control panel required. Operates on 230V single phase. Ideal for smaller workshop cranes and hoists.
Best For: Workshop cranes, smaller fabrication shops, maintenance operations.
Key Feature: Integrated controls — no remote panel needed. 230V operation.
The EMR bipolar electromagnetic bar is designed for lifting flat ferromagnetic parts such as bars, plates, and structural sections. The bipolar design distributes the magnetic field along the full length of the part for uniform, secure lifting and handling.
Best For: Bar stock, rods, structural sections, long narrow parts.
Key Benefit: Bipolar design prevents load shifting during transport.
Braillon’s flagship electro-permanent lifting system. The EPN holds the load permanently — even during a complete power failure — making it the safest option for overhead lifting. Electricity is only consumed during the brief magnetization and demagnetization cycle.
Best For: Overhead cranes, steel service centers, any safety-critical lifting application.
Key Safety Feature: Load is held even during power failure.
Capacity Range: Up to several tons (contact us for sizing).
The battery-powered electro-permanent lifter brings full EP safety and controllability to locations without overhead power — outdoor yards, remote bays, and mobile crane operations. Up to 8-ton capacity with a full day of operation on a single charge.
Best For: Outdoor yards, mobile cranes, areas without overhead power supply.
Max Capacity: 8 tons (16,000 lbs)
The PEPi integrates the control unit directly into the magnet body — no separate pendant or control box required. Simply plug in, magnetize, lift, and release. The most compact and user-friendly electro-permanent solution in the Braillon range.
Best For: Workshops requiring a simple plug-and-play EP solution.
Key Feature: Fully integrated controls — no external controller needed.
Yes, Braillon Magnetics performs lifting magnet bench testing to meet ASME B30.20 standards. A 3:1 safety ratio is standard for all our lifting magnets.
The Permanent lifting magnet is mechanically activated system to allow the permanent magnets inside the casing to have an open or closed magnetic field. No Electricity is needed. Turn it on or off manually by lever. Some of permanent lifting magnets can also be activated by pressurized air.
In contrast, an electro-permanent lifting magnet does need electricity, only for a few seconds when magnetizing or demagnetizing. Once it is Magnetized, no power is needed anymore. No mechanical moving parts here. A control unit and remote control is needed to operate an electro-perm lifting magnet.