ndzied1
Lifetime Supporting Member
I am looking into using electro magnets to grip and move parts in a system we are currently quoting to a customer. The cost of the magnets is not that high but the power supplies seem quite expensive.
They claim to have a feature that reverses the current when releasing to have the part come off the magnet more quickly. That sounds great but a 50watt powersupply with this feature is over $900. A little cheaper w/ a toggle switch but this one will take a PLC output to turn the magnet on and off.
Is this somethign I could do myself with a reversing contactor?
Thanks
They claim to have a feature that reverses the current when releasing to have the part come off the magnet more quickly. That sounds great but a 50watt powersupply with this feature is over $900. A little cheaper w/ a toggle switch but this one will take a PLC output to turn the magnet on and off.
Is this somethign I could do myself with a reversing contactor?
Thanks