In today’s high-speed industrial landscape, automation is no longer optional, it’s essential for staying competitive. Whether you’re lifting, clamping, or positioning steel parts, automating your material handling process leads to faster production cycles, lower labour costs, and consistent quality.
At MAGBAT-Europe, we enable that transformation through electro-permanent magnetic technology, the safest, most energy-efficient solution for industrial automation.
Why electro-permanent magnets?
Electro-permanent magnets (EPMs) combine the best of two worlds:
- The fail-safe reliability of permanent magnets,
- And the controllability of electromagnets.
Once magnetized, the system remains active without continuous power. This makes EPMs extremely energy-efficient (95% less power consumption) and safe during power failure, no backup batteries needed.
They activate or deactivate in just a split second, making them ideal for integration into robot arms, gantry systems, and welding automation.
v Applications in automation
1. Magnetic grippers for robot arms
MAGBAT’s compact electro-permanent magnetic modules are engineered for seamless integration with robot arms in pick-and-place or manipulation cells.
- PLC-controlled, enabling full automation
- Cycle time: <1 second for MAG/DEMAG
- 24/7 operation, low maintenance
- Customised to fit your workpiece shape and weight
- No deformation or slipping during movement
Perfect for fast, repetitive handling of steel parts in machining, logistics, and light assembly.
2. Magnetic grippers for gantry robots
Need to automate the movement of larger or heavier parts across distances? Our magnetic grippers for gantry robots offer a tailor-made solution.
- Suitable for lifting, loading, transferring, and positioning
- Lightweight and built for high end-of-arm capacity
- Magnet stays engaged even during power loss
- Prevents product damage thanks to contactless gripping
- Customised magnetic force and dimensions on request
Ideal for sheet metal handling, profile transport, and feeding production lines.
3. Magnetic modules for welding automation
In welding cells, stability and precision are everything. Our electro-permanent welding magnets safely hold ferrous components in place, even complex or irregular shapes.
- Hands-free clamping improves speed and operator safety
- Localised magnetic field avoids interference with welds
- Fully customisable for robotised welding processes
- Continuous, consistent holding force, no slippage
- No thermal build-up or magnet degradation
A smart upgrade for MIG, TIG or spot-welding automation with variable parts.
¿Por qué elegir MAGBAT?
With over 20 years of experience in electro-permanent technology, MAGBAT-Europe offers:
- Tailor-made magnetic solutions for your automation challenge
- Fast response and engineering support from our HQ in Belgium
- Collaboration with leading OEMs and integrators across Europe
- ISO 9001:2015 certified quality and process standards
Ready to automate your material handling?
Let’s talk about your application. Whether you’re working on a robotic welding cell, a gantry robot for sheet handling, or a new production line concept, our magnets for automation are ready to integrate.
