MagnaDrive

What MagnaDrive does

MagnaDrive Corporation is a privately held industrial technology company founded in 1999 in Bellevue, Washington and now headquartered at 18392 Redmond Fall City Road, Redmond, WA. The company designs and manufactures magnetic torque transfer products—primarily adjustable speed drives (ASD) and fixed-speed couplings—that replace conventional mechanical shaft couplings in motor-driven rotary equipment. Its products are deployed in pumps, fans, blowers, compressors, conveyors, and similar equipment across mining, oil and gas, power generation, pulp and paper, water/wastewater, chemical processing, maritime, HVAC, irrigation, and general manufacturing applications, with named enterprise customers including BP Cherry Point Refinery, FedEx Express, the U.S. Navy (1,000+ units across 10 ship classes), the U.S. Air Force, City of San Antonio, Nippon Paper, and Golden Valley Electric.

The core technology is based on Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets that transfer torque across a controlled air gap, eliminating physical shaft-to-shaft contact. This architecture allows continuous or stepped speed adjustment without variable frequency drives (VFDs), eliminates vibration transfer between motor and load, tolerates misalignment up to 0.200 inches, and reduces motor inrush current. The product portfolio spans fixed-speed couplings (Fixed Gap Coupling, MagnaGuard Delay, MagnaGuard Torque Limiting), adjustable-speed drives (ASD and ASD-SSD), premium synchronous lines (Synchra, MagZone with ATEX certification), belt-drive variants (B-Max Fixed, B-Max ADJ, Emax, Vortex), and a Permanent Magnet Consulting Service offering custom design and 470 kW dynamometer testing. The technology is protected by 20 U.S. patents and over 200 foreign patents, with the U.S. Department of Energy having validated up to 70% energy savings in independent testing.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of cataloged coupling and drive products priced by application and horsepower (2 to 4,000 HP range, up to 3,600 RPM) on a quote-based, multi-year contract basis, supplemented by professional services revenue from custom permanent-magnet consulting. Go-to-market combines direct engineering-led sales through phone, email, and quote-request channels with a global distributor network of more than 20 partners across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala, the U.K., Belgium, Turkey, South Africa, India, Korea, China, Japan, and Australia. Cumulative installations exceed 10,000 units since 1999, with products designed for 15-30 year service life that generate long-duration aftermarket replacement demand.

Name

MagnaDrive

Legal name

MagnaDrive Corporation

Website

https://magnadrive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MagnaDrive Corporation designs and manufactures magnetic torque-transfer couplings and adjustable speed drives using Neodymium-Iron-Boron permanent magnets, serving industrial operators in mining, oil and gas, power generation, water/wastewater, and maritime sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Magnetic Couplings & Drives

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Brakes, Clutches & Couplings (Electromagnetic Brakes, Torque Limiters) (IMAGACAK)

Keywords

• Magnetic couplings
• Adjustable speed drives
• Permanent magnet torque transfer
• Industrial drive systems
• Air gap coupling technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodinville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Magnetic Couplings: Fixed speed couplings for constant torque applications including Fixed Gap Coupling (FGC), MagnaGuard Delay (MGD), and MagnaGuard Torque Limiting (MGTL). Targeted at constant speed applications for motors with 2 to 4,000 horsepower up to 3,600 RPM.
2. Adjustable Speed Drives (ASD): Variable torque applications with adjustable speed control. Available in sizes from 5 to 4,000 horsepower and speeds up to 3,600 RPM. For pumps, fans, and blowers applications.
3. Synchra Series: Premium synchronous magnet-to-magnet couplings for mission-critical applications. No magnetic slip, zero RPM loss. Ideal for oil and gas, industrial, and wastewater applications.
4. MagZone Series: ATEX rated couplings for hazardous locations. Synchronous magnet-to-magnet connection for wastewater and oil & gas applications.
5. B-Max Products: Fixed speed couplings for belt-driven equipment. No modifications to motor shaft or system changes required. Cushioned start, overload protection, adjustable air gap settings.
6. Permanent Magnet Consulting Service: Custom design and prototype development services for new product innovation. Includes magnetic analysis, simulation, prototype development and testing. Consultation, rigorous testing and thorough analysis services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels14 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MagnaDrive designs and manufactures magnetic couplings and adjustable speed drives (ASDs) that use Neodymium-Iron-Boron permanent magnets to transfer torque across an air gap without shaft-to-shaft physical connection. Its product portfolio includes fixed-speed couplings, cushioned-start and torque-limiting couplings, synchronous magnet-to-magnet couplings, ATEX-rated couplings for hazardous locations, and adjustable speed drives for pumps, fans, blowers, and conveyors. The company also provides permanent magnet consulting, design, and prototype testing services for custom industrial applications.

Product overview

MagnaDrive offers a portfolio of industrial magnetic torque transfer products centered on Neodymium-Iron-Boron permanent magnet technology. The core product line consists of Adjustable Speed Drives (ASD) and Fixed Speed Couplings, which replace physical shaft connections with air-gap torque transfer to eliminate vibration, reduce maintenance, and achieve energy savings up to 70%. The ASD product enables variable speed control for pumps, fans, and blowers in sizes from 5 to 4,000 HP. Fixed speed coupling families include FGC (standard), MGD (cushioned start/delay), and MGTL (torque limiting). Premium lines include Synchra Series (no-slip synchronous) and MagZone (ATEX-rated) for mission-critical applications. The B-Max product line serves belt-driven equipment. All products share common benefits of vibration reduction, misalignment tolerance, and extended equipment life. The company also provides Permanent Magnet Consulting Services for custom design and prototype development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Synchra: Synchronous magnet-to-magnet connection for mission-critical applications with no-contact power transfer and zero RPM slip. Uses Neodymium-Iron-Boron magnets.
• MagZone
• MagnaDrive ASD
• Fixed Gap Coupling (FGC)
• MagnaGuard Delay (MGD)
• MagnaGuard Torque Limiting (MGTL)
• ASD-SSD
• B-Max

Products and services

• MagnaDrive Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD) Adjustable speed drive using Neodymium-Iron-Boron permanent magnets to transfer torque across an air gap without shaft-to-shaft physical connection. Available in sizes from 5 to 4,000 horsepower and speeds up to 3,600 RPM. Designed for pumps, fans, and blowers in industrial applications.
• Fixed Gap Coupling (FGC) Standard fixed-speed coupling family with predetermined fixed air gap for constant speed applications. Covers 3 to 4,000 HP up to 3,600 RPM with vibration elimination, misalignment tolerance, and low maintenance.
• MagnaGuard Delay (MGD) Cushioned start and stop coupling with ability to delay full torque transfer. Designed for pulsating and shock loading applications such as bulk handling conveyors. covers 10 to 1,000 HP up to 3,600 RPM.
• MagnaGuard Torque Limiting (MGTL) Overload protection coupling that automatically disengages in torque overload situations and self-resets when the jam is cleared. Covers 30 to 1,000 HP up to 3,600 RPM.
• Synchra Series Synchronous magnet-to-magnet connection product for mission-critical applications using Neodymium-Iron-Boron magnets. Features no-contact power transfer, up to 80% vibration reduction, 1/4 inch misalignment tolerance, and zero magnetic slip. Available in 200, 300, 400, and 800 series sizes, 10 to 1,500 HP.
• MagZone ATEX-rated synchronous magnet-to-magnet connection product for hazardous locations. Maximizes torque while eliminating magnetic slip with zero RPM loss and 1/4 inch misalignment tolerance. Designed for wastewater and oil & gas applications.
• ASD-SSD (Adjustable Speed Drive - Sheave Speed Drive) Adjustable speed drive for belt-driven applications. Plug and play retrofit with no modifications required to fan shaft or system design. Provides accurate speed control, reduced energy consumption, reduced maintenance, and noise reduction.
• B-Max Fixed Fixed speed coupling for belt-driven equipment with cushioned start, overload protection, adjustable air gap settings, and energy savings. No motor shaft or system modifications required.
• B-Max ADJ Adjustable speed coupling for belt-driven equipment with energy savings, overload protection, cushioned start, and speed adjustment capability.
• Emax Series Fixed speed coupling delivering up to 30% energy savings on variable torque pump and fan applications. Suited for high-inertia systems in mining, cement, HVAC, pulp and paper, and manufacturing with tight space constraints.
• Vortex Magnetic Coupling Standard magnetic coupling for centrifugal applications under 100 HP. Non-contact power transmission for energy and maintenance savings.
• Permanent Magnet Consulting Service Custom permanent magnet consulting service offering in-depth research, analysis, and development using 3D SolidWorks drawings, magnetic simulation software, and 470kW dynamometer testing. Supports custom design and prototype development for new product innovation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings up to 70% - validated by U.S. Department of Energy testing
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Conshor Services CCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor covering South Africa region at 6A Orchards Road, Orchards Johannesburg.
• Tura Danismanlik ve MuhendislikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish distributor at 1362 sok, Konak No:35/401, Izmir.
• TOP COMPONENTES MAQ IND LTDAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian distributor at Rua Ezequiel Freire, 25, São Paulo. Actively promotes MagnaDrive products including case studies in fertilizer and vaccine production applications.
• MGH NVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian distributor at Rittwegerlaan 2B, 1830 Machelen covering Belgium and surrounding regions.
• Drive & Coupling SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK distributor at The Coupling Warehouse, Windermere Cumbria. Also collaborated on IIoT condition monitoring solution.
• Comercial Hidrocentro S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChilean distributor at Obispo Arturo Espinoza 3062, Macul Santiago.
• AVJ Engineering ConsultantscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian distributor at Flat No.1, Plot No.21, Mahabali Housing Society, Karve Nagar Pune.
• Anteco R.I.S.A.C.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPeruvian distributor at Calle los Angeles, Manzana F, Lote 7 Urb. El Paraíso de Huachipa, Lima.
• Distributions PimotrancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor at 1463 Victor-Guimond street, Chicoutimi G7J4V7.
• ATI Division IndustrialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcuadorian distributor at Mirasierra L4 y Los Piqueros, 170804, Los Chillos Quito.
• Mid-Atlantic Engineered Systems InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distributor in Virginia Beach, VA serving mid-Atlantic region.
• Abbey RogerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distributor in Lakeland, Florida serving southeastern US market.
• Abbey Mec-triccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distributor in Lawrenceville, Georgia serving southeastern US market.
• Componentes Industriales SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuatemalan distributor at 13 Avendia 17-38, Zona 10, Guatemala City.
• PreisacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexican distributor in Minatitlan, Veracruz at Buenos Aires 24 Col. Nueva Mina Sur.
• Barmex SA de CVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexican distributor at Cedro No. 501 y 509, Mexico City CP 6450.
• Master Control SA de CVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMexican distributor at Av. Las Americas 905, Guadalupe 67120.
• Miller Sales & Engineering InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distributor in Tucson, Arizona serving southwestern US market.
• Westcan Industries LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor at 1580 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5M5. Website: westcan.com
• PumpTech Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distributor in Bellevue, WA at 12020 SE 32nd St, Suite 2, serving Pacific Northwest.
• SaecoteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorean distributor at 302Ho Any Building, 149 Bongsin-gil, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong.
• Goss EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor (formerly Integrated Reliability Solutions) at 15 Nelson Road, Cardiff NSW 2285.
• U.S. Department of EnergystrategicOthersDOE provided early funding and testing support for MagnaDrive technology. Testing proved products reduce energy usage by up to 70%.
• U.S. NavystrategicOthersU.S. Navy operates 1,000+ MagnaDrive units across 10 different ship classes in mission-critical applications.
• U.S. Air ForcestrategicOthersU.S. Air Force uses MagnaDrive units in mission-critical applications.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Regal Rexnord: Regal Rexnord (formerly Rexnord) is a broad power transmission manufacturer offering couplings, gears, bearings, and industrial drives. While not focused exclusively on magnetic couplings, the portfolio overlaps significantly in industrial drivetrain applications.
• Siemens (Flender / Drive Technologies): Siemens offers a broad portfolio of industrial drives, gear units, couplings, and VFDs through its Flender and Drive Technologies divisions. While overlapping broadly in industrial power transmission, Siemens competes across both VFDs and mechanical couplings where MagnaDrive also operates.
• ABB (Drives & Motion): ABB is a global leader in variable frequency drives, motors, and industrial automation. As the dominant VFD supplier, ABB is the principal indirect competitor MagnaDrive positions its adjustable speed drives against in industrial energy-savings applications.
• Sumitomo Heavy Industries (Drive Technologies): Sumitomo Heavy Industries produces gear motors, gear reducers, and power transmission equipment through its Drive Technologies division. Competes broadly with MagnaDrive in industrial drivetrain applications including pumps, conveyors, and material handling.
• Eaton (Industrial Clutches & Brakes): Eaton manufactures industrial clutches, brakes, and power transmission products used in heavy industrial applications. Overlaps with MagnaDrive's torque limiting and soft-start coupling offerings in mining, paper, and material handling.

Direct peers

• KTR Systems: KTR Systems is a leading manufacturer of flexible couplings, torque limiters, and industrial braking systems. The product portfolio directly competes with MagnaDrive's Fixed Gap Coupling and MagnaGuard Torque Limiting lines across industrial drivetrains.
• Altra Industrial Motion (TB Wood's): Altra Industrial Motion owns TB Wood's and other coupling brands, offering industrial couplings, clutches, and power transmission products. Direct overlap with MagnaDrive's coupling portfolio across pumps, fans, and conveyor applications.
• Flender (Siemens): Flender, now part of Siemens, is a major manufacturer of mechanical couplings, gear units, and generators for industrial applications. Direct overlap with MagnaDrive in industrial coupling technology for pumps, fans, and compressors.
• Voith Turbo: Voith manufactures hydrodynamic and fluid couplings used in industrial drivetrains. MagnaDrive case studies explicitly cite replacing Voith hydraulic couplings (e.g., at BP Cherry Point Refinery), making Voith a direct competitor in industrial coupling applications.
• Vulkan Couplings: Vulkan specializes in flexible couplings and torsional vibration analysis for industrial drivetrains. Competes directly with MagnaDrive's flexible and torsionally-tuned magnetic coupling products in marine, power, and process industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

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