Electromagnet
Item Name Code (INC) 02813
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A winding with a soft, laminated, or pressed powdered iron core, which generates an extremely strong field of magnetic force when current is passed through the winding. The field dissipates almost completely when the current is interrupted. For electric magnets used for lifting, see MAGNET, LIFTING, ELECTRIC.
Additional Information for Electromagnet
Electromagnets are devices that generate a magnetic field using an electric current. They are a type of coil found in the supply class Coils And Transformers, which belongs to the supply group Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components.
Electromagnets consist of a coil of wire wound around a core material, such as iron or steel. When an electric current flows through the coil, it creates a magnetic field around the coil. The strength of the magnetic field can be controlled by adjusting the amount of current flowing through the coil.
Electromagnets have various applications in electrical and electronic equipment. They are commonly used in transformers, which are devices that transfer electrical energy between two or more circuits through electromagnetic induction. Transformers are essential in power distribution systems to step up or step down voltage levels.
In addition to transformers, electromagnets are used in various other devices such as relays, solenoids, motors, and generators. They are also used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, speakers, magnetic locks, and many other applications where a controllable magnetic field is required.
Overall, electromagnets play a crucial role in the functioning of electrical and electronic equipment, particularly in the Coils And Transformers supply class within the Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components supply group.