Underwater Magnets

K.W. Supply has established a worldwide reputation when it comes to designing, building and the renting of underwater salvage and lifting magnets. Scores of salvage operations have been carried out utilizing lifting capacities of at least 130 tons..

K.W. Supply works closely with a number of large contractors by promptly delivering (if necessary within 24 hrs) rental equipment. Amongst them are:

  • Smit-Tak - Rotterdam
  • Tsavliris Russ - Griekenland
  • Landmacht Mijnopruiming - Belgie
  • Politie Rotterdam (underwater weapons search)
We designed several special underwater magnets for Smit Salvage in Rotterdam. These magnets have a relatively small diameter (about 1500 mm) and a lifting capacity of about 60.000 kg.
The breaking point for metal parts to be lifted underwater is about 80.000 Kg. This is accomplished by utilizing the special operating system on the deck of the salvage ship.
The photos show steel rolls being salvaged from a ship on the ocean floor. The magnet sometimes grabs two rolls at a time.
It goes without saying that besides providing specific services to our special contractors, underwater magnets can used to clean up the water floors off of scrap handling docks as well.
   
   
KW Supply Magnet Systems BV | Rotterdam | Holland | Tel: +31(0)10-4291380 | Fax: +31(0)10-4292168