Walker Magnetics

Established in 1896 by Oakley S. Walker, the O.S. Walker Company pioneered electromagnetic chuck technology. Now known as Walker Magnetics, the company has evolved into a global leader in the design and manufacture of magnetic products. Specializing in permanent, electromagnetic, and electro-permanent magnetic systems, they cater to various industrial applications, including lifting, material handling, and scrap magnets. Joining the Industrial Magnetics, Inc. family in 2021, Walker Magnetics operates under an umbrella that includes Sterling Systems and Controls, Inc. and Prater Industries, Inc. With over a century of innovation, the company continues to deliver reliable, durable, and safe magnetic solutions for moving bar stock, plates, coils, billets, and scrap metal. Walker's technological advancements include the first human-machine interface for burning table applications. Now with international reach and consolidated R&D and manufacturing capabilities, Walker Magnetics serves over 190 countries, meeting diverse industry needs from radiation-detecting magnets to advanced industrial magnet services.