MSA's COVID-19 Response & Updates The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic has disrupted and changed life as we know it. Although we continue to hope for the best, it’s evident that new protocols and safety measures must be put into effect for the health and safety of our team members, our families,
We Have a New Website! Magnet-Schultz of America (MSA) is pleased to announce the launch of our new website! This effort began as part of MSA’s Better, Quicker, Thriftier (BQT) initiative, now officially one of the 14 rules we live by known as The MSA Way. The new website brings web development in-house for
Ingression protection is a commonly requested solenoid feature. As dirt, dust, moisture, and other foreign objects accumulate in a solenoid, the performance and life cycle are dramatically reduced. There are several methods to combat ingression, but before choosing the correct solution it is important to understand the degrees of protection available. International Protection (or IP)
While Magnet-Schultz of America designs solenoids to perform above and beyond the expectations of its customers, there are constraints to the capabilities of any given design. Environmental factors, power supply errors, and general lifecycle wear can all lead to solenoid failures. This guide outlines some of the common failure modes, and should assist in
MSA Stewardship Makes Its First Contribution Westmont, IL November 3, 2017 - Magnet-Schultz of America officially announces the names of the eight organizations that will be the recipients of a $250 donation as part of MSA’s new initiative, MSA Stewardship. On September 8, 2017, MSA employees were asked to share what their passions and
Magnet-Schultz of America has posted a new company overview video highlighting our role as a leader in the electromagnetic actuator market. You can check out the video below or at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYBB4Ib-Q0Q. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYBB4Ib-Q0Q
Crains’ Most Innovative Companies – MSA makes Crain’s Top 100 patent list Magnet-Schultz of America has made an appearance in Crain's Chicago Business for being one of the top 100 Illinois companies for number of patents awarded in 2016. Our continued development of the ball detent product and advances in voice coils and LVDT technology
The latest entry in the Magnet-Schultz of America Solenoid 101 blog series is designed to explain the basic differences between common solenoid valve designs. This blog builds on our general overview of solenoid principles. Check our blog history for information on more technical concepts and feel free to make suggestions for future posts. Solenoid
Choosing a solenoid can be overwhelming. The sheer number of parts offered makes it difficult to identify all of the possibilities, and comparing specification sheets and force curves is time consuming. You can always send your requirements to us and we can identify a best fit for you, but some prefer to explore their
Magnet-Schultz of America has added new machinery that increases our abilities in quality and manufacturing analysis. The addition of a new cross-cut machine, grinding machine, and upgraded microscopes allows MSA to perform even more comprehensive inspections. By setting parts in epoxy, MSA can effectively freeze all components in place and then take a complete and