MAP-120R & MAP-180 Pneumatic magnets

Product catalog summary

Overview
Ixtur MAP magnets are pneumatically controlled neodymium permanent magnets known for their excellent size-to-gripping capacity ratio and low residual gripping force. They maintain their magnetic state even if compressed air is lost, offering high versatility due to their compact size and strong gripping force. These magnets are maintenance-free, have short cycle times, and are suitable for high production speeds and efficient automation. Applications include lifters, robot grippers, fixtures, and production automation.

Company Background
Ixtur Ltd. is a Finnish company established in 2010, specializing in magnet technology. They develop and manufacture permanent magnet-based lifters, grippers, and custom applications for machinery, welding, automation, robotics, and material handling, focusing on energy-efficient magnet components.

Technical Specifications

MAP-120R: Lifting capacity for flat surfaces is 120 kg and for round surfaces is 70 kg. Gripping capacity is 360 kg for flat and 210 kg for round surfaces. The magnet weighs 5.8 kg with dimensions of 120 x 82 mm and operates at temperatures between 0 to 50ºC with an air pressure range of 5 to 8 bar.
MAP-180: Designed for flat parts, it has a lifting capacity of 180 kg and a gripping capacity of 540 kg. It requires a plate thickness of at least 25 mm for optimal performance.

Design and Application
The MAP-120R is optimized for parts that do not fully cover the gripping surface, such as cylinders and irregularly shaped objects. The MAP-180 is designed for flat parts that fully cover the gripping surface. Both models require at least partial coverage of the magnetic poles for effective gripping.

Requirements
Compressed air requirements include water separation and a particle filter of ≤ 5 µm.

Catalog excerpts

120R & MAP-180 Pneumatic magnets Ixtur MAP magnets are pneumatically controlled neodymium permanent magnets, which have excellent size to gripping capacity ratio and low residual gripping force. The magnets do not change their magnetic state in case of loss of compressed air. The compact size combined with high gripping force provides high versatility. MAP series magnets are maintenance-free and have short cycle time, allowing high production speed and efficient automation. The magnets can be used in various applications: lifters, robot grippers, fixtures, production automation, etc. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS * plate thickness > 25 mm ** cylinder diameter > 240 mm Lifting capacity is determined with a safety factor of 3. The nominal gripping capacities can be obtained with the material thicknesses stated above. The magnets can be used with thinner materials, please see the graphs on the right for gripping capacities for different material thicknesses. The given gripping capacities are valid for mild steel (S355). MAP-120R's gripping surface is optimized for parts that do not fully cover the whole gripping surface of the magnet, e.g. cylinders, pipes and irregularly shaped objects. Requirements for compressed air: Water separation, particle filter < 5 pm More information: www.ixtur.com Company • Ixtur Ltd. is a Finnish magnet technology company established in 2010. Ixtur develops and manufactures permanent magnet based lifters, grippers and customer applications for machinery, welding, automation, robotics and material handling. Ixtur is focused on energy-efficient magnet components and applications. Ixtur Ltd. Varespellontie 6, FI-21500 Kaarina, Finland www.ixtur.com

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Pneumatic magnets MAP-120R and MAP-180 differ from each other by the pattern of their gripping surfaces. MAP-180 is especially designed for flat parts that fully cover the magnet’s gripping surface. MAP-120R is optimized for round parts and other shapes which do not fully cover the gripping surface. However, for proper gripping, it is necessary to at least partly cover both of the magnet’s magnetic poles. MAP-120R and MAP-180 technical drawings (all dimensions are in millimetres) Gripping surface of MAP-180 - magnetic poles Gripping surface of MAP-120R - magnetic poles Company • Ixtur Ltd. is...

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MAP-120R & MAP-180 Pneumatic magnets

MAP-120R & MAP-180 Pneumatic magnets

Catalog excerpts

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