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Permadur Plate Handling Systems

Safe, efficient solutions

Product Description

Overview

Permadur Plate Handling Systems are engineered for safe, efficient movement plate steel. Built with failsafe magnet technology, they prevent accidental load drops, even during power failure or mis-operation magnet control. Available in AC or battery-powered options, they are tailored for plate size, thickness, and handling requirements.

Key Benefits
  • Will not drop suspended load due to power loss, wiring faults, misoperation of controls
  • Single sheet lift from stack
  • Selective magnet controls with movable cross arms
  • Control options range from ON/OFF pushbutton to radio remote to PLC controls. Permadur controllers provides safety indicator lights for positive feedback to the operator to confirm magnet attachment prior to lift
  • Customer supplied AC or rechargeable battery in any capacity
  • One-operator efficiency boosts productivity
  • No power consumption during lift (100% duty cycle)
  • Compact, durable design
  • Built to OSHA and ASME B30.20 standards
  • Lower head room design
Models

Custom design based on load thickness, plate dimensions and surface conditions. Available with external power or rechargeable battery in any capacity.

Use Cases

Common in steel service centers, shipyards, and heavy manufacturing where large plate handling is required.

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Problem / Cause / solution / benefit

Problem

In fabrication shops, steel mills, and metal processing facilities — handling large steel plates manually or with generic hooks, slings, or clamps often leads to slow operations, frequent delays, potential material damage, and heightened safety risks. Heavy plates can slip, shift, tilt, or drop; operators may struggle with load balance; plates often get scratched, dented, or damaged; and handling may require multiple workers, causing inefficiency and higher labor costs.

Cause

Because steel plates are often large, heavy, and awkwardly shaped, traditional lifting/racking solutions (slings, chains, clamps, hooks) are not optimized for plates’ size and weight distribution. Those methods frequently result in uneven load balance, lack of stability, insufficient control over plate orientation or movement, and require manual adjustments or multiple operators. Without purpose-built plate handling equipment, each lift becomes risky and slow — increasing chances of dropped loads, plate damage, and operator injury.

Solution

Permadur Plate Handling Systems provide purpose-built equipment designed specifically for steel plates and large flat materials. These systems integrate lifting, gripping or support mechanisms (magnet packages, clamps, lifting beams, or other customized attachments) to ensure stable, balanced, and controlled lifting and movement of steel plates. By using equipment engineered for plate dimensions and weight, the system ensures proper load distribution, stable transport, secure grips, and safe handling — whether lifting single plates, stacking, staging for processing, or transporting across the shop floor.

Benefit

Using Permadur Plate Handling Systems transforms plate-handling operations. Plates move faster and more reliably with fewer workers, reducing labor costs and turnaround time. The risk of material damage (scratches, dents, dropped loads) goes down, preserving steel integrity and reducing scrap or rework. Safety for workers improves significantly by minimizing manual strain, reducing chance of load shifting or accidents, and improving overall control and stability during handling. Operational throughput increases — enabling smoother workflows, better production consistency, and lower costs per lift or plate handled.