Electromagnet Classification

Electromagnets can be divided into two main types: DC electromagnets and AC electromagnets. If classified by application, electromagnets can be mainly divided into the following five types:

(1) Traction electromagnets – mainly used to pull mechanical devices, open or close various valves to perform automatic control tasks.

(2) Lifting electromagnets – used as lifting devices to lift ferromagnetic materials such as steel ingots, steel, and iron sand.

(3) Braking electromagnets – mainly used to brake motors to achieve accurate stopping.

(4) Electromagnetic systems of automatic electrical appliances – such as electromagnetic relays and contactors, electromagnetic trip units of automatic switches, and operating electromagnets.

(5) Electromagnets for other purposes – such as electromagnetic chucks for grinding machines and electromagnetic vibrators.