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Electromagnet to hold sphere
I am wanting to use an electro magnet much like this to hold a 60mm diameter steel spere for use in a test rig. http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/holding-magnets-solenoid-accessories/0346081/ I previously bought another magnet that was rated to carry 2.5 kg. The steel sphere weight approx 1.1kg...- doginabag
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- Forum: Magnetic engineering
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Using an electromagnet to disengade a permanant magnet?
First post here, I am hoping some kind soul will be able to help me with solving a problem that I have. I am a structural engineer specialising in structural glass. I am setting out to test some glass samples for impacts and for this I am required to drop a steel ball of approx 1kg from a...- doginabag
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