Rare Earth Neodymium or Ceramic-8 Magnetic Head Pulleys

IPES International’s magnetic pulleys are used in conveyor systems to remove ferrous metal from the product flow. They’re offered in two types: Rare Earth Neodymium or Ceramic-8. Ceramic magnets came into existence in the 1950s, and in the 1980s neodymium magnets were invented. So what’s the difference? Ceramic magnets are made out of powdered barium… Read more »

4 Interesting Facts About IPES’ Industrial Magnets

For nearly 20 years, IPES International has helped countless clients find the right industrial magnet for their specific needs. As evidenced by our A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, our products are known for their high quality, and our customer service is second to none. Let’s take a look at a few interesting tidbits… Read more »

Four Ways IPES International Can Make Your Industrial Business More Efficient

Anyone who’s ever worked in the industrial sector knows the importance of efficiency. At its core, efficiency is all about conserving the valuable resources you have. These resources are often in human form, but other times they are inanimate objects, like supplies and equipment. Some resources are intangible and more difficult to measure.  To demonstrate… Read more »

How are industrial magnets used?

IPES International is an American company based in Pittsburgh making industrial magnets used in a wide variety of industries. Magnets have the power to do heavy lifting that would otherwise break most men’s backs. Magnets can be used to lift, move and drop heavy loads. The shipping, manufacturing and construction industries often rely on industrial… Read more »

What Types of Businesses Can Benefit From Using Magnetic Plates?

Magnetic plates are generally used to keep tramp iron from contaminating other materials in a variety of processes. Tramp iron refers to stray metallic particles or objects that you would not want contaminating things like foodstuffs, animal feed or silage. Objects like staples, baling wire and nails are pulled from the materials put through a… Read more »

Remarkable Facts about Magnets

Even though we design some of the world’s best industrial magnet supplies, it’s easy to overlook just how amazing magnets are in the first place. Show a child a magnet for the first time and you’ll see a fascinated look on their face. While we may have grown used to the power of magnets, most… Read more »

What Separates IPES’ Magnetic Sweepers from Competitors

a href=”https://www.ipesmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/snippy-14.png” rel=”attachment wp-att-1148″>IPES International proudly makes magnetic sweepers in the USA. As a Pittsburgh, PA based company, IPES manufactures all of its TMRS series magnetic sweeper bars with a keen focus on superior quality, performance and durability. When you want the best magnetic sweepers on the market, IPES delivers. Companies and industries need powerful,… Read more »

Why Attach a Magnetic Sweeper to a Forklift?

The forklift is the warehouse workers best friend. It takes care of the bulk of heavy lifting, and when operated skillfully it can make a job dramatically easier and much less dangerous. So why attach a magnetic sweeper to one? Why do customers continue to return to IPES International singing the praises of these wonderful… Read more »

The Advantages of Magnetic Head Pulleys

>Magnetic head pulleys (also known as magnetic separation pulleys) perform an important function, attracting ferrous metals and debris out of product flow so you get clean product and the “extra junk” doesn’t damage equipment. By placing magnetic head pulleys in the appropriate spot on a conveyor belt system, they effectively remove ferrous metal and discharge… Read more »