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Hello Everyone. I'm very new to this website and am turning to anyone for help.
I'm trying to design and build a large electromagnet to do some scrap metal lifting for me and my grandpa that can be hooked onto a crane/loader of a tractor/payloader. I'm currently studying electrical and mechanical engineering at a university in Kansas, but I'm only in my second year to have the knowledge to design one correctly. I grew up on a farm and ranch and have all the tools (lathe, drills, mill, MIG welder, TIG Welder, ARC welder, plasma cutter) and abilities I need to do the job correctly because I want to build one tough enough to handle the work.
I know how to build small simple electromagnets, but I'm not sure what I need to do with a larger scale version.
* My intentions are to build one that can hold around 1000lbs to, well roughly a car would be nice, so around 5000lbs.
* Would like to run it off a 12V DC car battery or if needed 24v by hooking two in a series. If making one that can run on 120v or 240v AC current is ideal, than ideas would be appreciated.
* I'm wanting the total diameter to be around the ballpark of 2 feet.
*Use an iron core of anywhere around 2" to 6" in diameter depending on what design is best to go with
What I don't know.
* What is possible
* The Best electromagnet design
* Size of resin wire to be using and wraps
* Do I need an insulator between the iron core and windings
* If I can hook hook it up directly to the battery using a switch/relay to control the on/off or if i need an amperage controller
Below is a drawing of what i assumed it would end up being designed to look like\
Thanks for your help
I'm trying to design and build a large electromagnet to do some scrap metal lifting for me and my grandpa that can be hooked onto a crane/loader of a tractor/payloader. I'm currently studying electrical and mechanical engineering at a university in Kansas, but I'm only in my second year to have the knowledge to design one correctly. I grew up on a farm and ranch and have all the tools (lathe, drills, mill, MIG welder, TIG Welder, ARC welder, plasma cutter) and abilities I need to do the job correctly because I want to build one tough enough to handle the work.
I know how to build small simple electromagnets, but I'm not sure what I need to do with a larger scale version.
* My intentions are to build one that can hold around 1000lbs to, well roughly a car would be nice, so around 5000lbs.
* Would like to run it off a 12V DC car battery or if needed 24v by hooking two in a series. If making one that can run on 120v or 240v AC current is ideal, than ideas would be appreciated.
* I'm wanting the total diameter to be around the ballpark of 2 feet.
*Use an iron core of anywhere around 2" to 6" in diameter depending on what design is best to go with
What I don't know.
* What is possible
* The Best electromagnet design
* Size of resin wire to be using and wraps
* Do I need an insulator between the iron core and windings
* If I can hook hook it up directly to the battery using a switch/relay to control the on/off or if i need an amperage controller
Below is a drawing of what i assumed it would end up being designed to look like\
Thanks for your help