Municipalities

Magswitch infrastructure and municipality tools focus on safety and preventing accidents on the job. Currently featuring the MagDolly manhole lifter and Extenda-Lift valve box lid lifter, these products are aimed to make workplace jobs safer and much more efficient. Using the patented technology, these magnetic tools can easily be turned ON and OFF and stay clean after use!

Municipal and Infrastructure Heavy Lifting Products

Dollies

MagDolly

The collapsible dolly has a lifting capacity of 350 pounds and is designed to lift and carry heavy sheet metal, pipes, or any steel objects. No more getting down on your knees or pinching your fingers to move heavy steel objects.

Safer for your back, knees, and hands
Allows one person to move heavy objects
Maneuvers on uneven surfaces
Does not use an electrical power source

MagDolly Lite

When it comes to moving heavy sheets, plates, and manhole covers, the Magswitch MagDolly Lite is the answer.

Quicker, safer, more ergonomic solution for lifting large ferrous objects.
Adjustable handle, hook slots and new cable support system.
6-inch solid wheels offer durable maneuverability.
Collapsible for easier transport.
Eliminates the need to touch sharp, dirty or hot materials.
Pulls parts of the burn table while standing on the side.
Excellent on manhole covers and valve boxes with paired with our MLAY lifters (MLAY1000 or MLAY600x2)
Eliminates need for bending over and back injuries.

Lifters

Extenda-Lift 600

With the Magswitch ExtendaLift 600, you can pick up and move steel on the ground without bending over and using your hands. Twist the handle to turn On/Off 600 pounds of magnetic holding force. Safely lift a valve box with ease as well as hot, sharp, or dirty steel without touching it. Ideal for cities and utilities, valve box and small lid removal.

Extenda Lift 600 has 600 lbs (272 kg) of hold force.
No need to bend over and pick up materials.
It instantly attaches to and removes valve box covers—a real timesaver!
Our safety lock keeps magnets on until they’re turned off.
Easy on/off control for precise positioning
Lightweight and compact.
Works great for picking up hot, sharp or dirty steel without touching it.
Easy to use with the freedom from electricity
Ideal for cities and utilities.

Extenda-Lift 1000

With the Magswitch Extenda Lift 1000, you can pick up and move steel without bending over and using your hands. Twist the handle to turn On/Off 1000 pounds of magnetic hold force. Safely lift a valve box with ease as well as hot, sharp, or dirty steel without touching it. Ideal for cities and utilities, valve box, and small lid removal.

Extenda Lift 1000 has 1000 lbs (454 kg) of hold force.
No need to bend over and pick up materials.
It instantly attaches to and removes valve box covers—a real timesaver!
Our safety lock keeps magnets on until they’re turned off.
Easy on/off control for precise positioning
Lightweight and compact.
Works great for picking up hot, sharp, or dirty steel without touching it.
Easy to use with the freedom from electricity
Ideal for cities and utilities.

Custom Lifting Solutions

In addition to groundbreaking products, Magswitch offers the expertise and resources to assist customers with their design and application challenges. To achieve the best performance for contact one of our knowledgeable sales representatives for advice on fixtures, pole shoes, guarding, and magnet designs.

If you need more than a design, we’ve got you covered at a fraction of the cost of a machine shop. Magswitch can help you customize a range of components to expand the usability of your tool.

Magswitch also offers Finite Element Analysis (MFEA), a magnetic analysis to confirm holding force and validate pole shoe designs. Magswitch prides itself on having a team of engineers ready to handle any application. Many factors determine the performance of a magnet, and all should be accounted for before selecting your tool.

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