McNetiq Controlock
Magnetic anchor for risers and scaffolding
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A welded steel connection is strong but as a temporary solution it has much impact on health, cost, environment and material. In the Dutch industry several thousand temporary welding connections are daily made for fitting scaffoldings, hoisting eyes, lashing eyes, lifting tanks etc. Today’s alternative is the McNetiq Controlock, the first magnet that can be tested on load bearing and sliding capacity.
It is patented, fire proof, and it works without battery, can be scaled endlessly. The first developed and certified application is the scaffolding anchor. E.g. Dow Chemical, Shell, ExxonMobil saved a lot of money with it.
Recently McNetiq and Shell Pernis developed a pipe support to mount risers on e.g. storage tanks. Traditionally, risers are mounted with chemical anchors and that proces has some disadvantages in comparison with magnets. The pilot was successful, saving both time and money.
Future applications are: fall protection, temporary handrail, pipe supports, lashing eye, hoisting eyes.
Pro/con
Cost efficient; eliminates welding, reduces scaffolding logistical operations & material usage
Sustainable; 0% emissions & 0% energy consumption | Magnets can be reused
Safe; No change in surface tension | Preventing risk of collapsing, moving, or sinking scaffold
One needs carbon steel (>4 mm) to use magnets
Specification
Areas of Application
The magnetic anchor is a switchable permanent magnet, that can be used on steel surfaces such as tanks, ships, steel construction etc. for fixation of risers and scaffolding.
ATEX certified
Yes
Capabilities
In ideal conditions the magnet is able to create a brake away force of approximately 2200 kg.
Certifications / licences
Each product comes with a unique serial number and test report.
Connectivity
Attraction force of the anchor is dependent on: airgap between magnet and wall, thickness of the wall, type of steel.
Maintenance
Yearly check
Temperature
-25°C ....+80 °C, stock and operation (higher values on request).
Usability
Outside in rain, snow and frost.
Relative Business Impact
Technology Readiness Level
[9/9]
Development
Technology demonstration
Mature / Proven
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