Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc.

04/14/2026

Don’t Replace. Retrofit.

We specialize in giving your legacy MagnaLift and Power-Grip units a second life. You get modern safety compliance (ASME B30.20) and a new modern control unit without the "new equipment" price tag.

Why Retrofit?

✅New modern control unit.

✅Faster turnaround than buying new.

✅Budget-friendly.

First step? A Free Evaluation. We provide a full annual safety certification for all OEM lift magnets at no cost. 👇
https://www.magnapowergrip.com/what-can-we-lift-for-you?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mlpg_modern_retrofit

04/07/2026

Does your collector ring look like the one on the top?

If it does, you’re likely losing precision and risking a major failure.

At Magna-Lock USA, we build chucks to last a lifetime. To maintain that premium holding power, your collector ring and brushholder should look like the bottom image.

The OEM Advantage: As the only manufacturer of genuine Magna-Lock parts, we help you avoid the possible $50k+ repair bill with the exact components your machine was designed for.

Keep your shop running at peak performance:
✅ Get the Maintenance Checklist:https://7ced6f30-5df2-4f8a-98be-8cf2070daaa0.usrfiles.com/ugd/7ced6f_5f90f9fec8884780a8ae8f81ae7406f7.pdf
✅ Shop OEM Spare Parts: https://www.magnalock.com/spare-parts?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hc_prevent_maint

03/18/2026

It’s the final stretch! 🏁 There are just 4 days left to vote for the Arter Precision Grinding Machines CNC Model E in this year’s Illinois Manufacturers' Association Makers Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois, presented by Comcast Business!

Help Obsidian advance to the Top 16! You can cast 5 votes every single day through Sunday, March 22, at 11:59 PM.

🗳️ Vote here: www.MakersMadnessIL.com

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03/16/2026

Due to blizzard conditions continuing in the Rockford area this morning and throughout the rest of the day, our building will be closed today, March 16.

Our support teams will have limited availability remotely.

We plan on reopening March 17 with full operations.

03/10/2026

Voting is now open for the Illinois Manufacturers' Association 2026 “Makers Madness” contest, presented by Comcast Business, to decide what product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois!

We are excited to share that the Arter Precision Grinding Machines CNC Model E has made the first round this year! 🏀🏆

We at Obsidian are proud to be long-time Illinois manufacturers and are honored to have yet another nomination in this annual event

Help us advance to the top 16:
🗳️ Vote here: https://makersmadnessil.com/
🔥 The Rule: You can cast 5 votes every single day!
⏰ Deadline: The first round closes March 22nd.

The first round of voting in the Makers Madness competition is now open!

More than 100 unique products from every corner of the state were nominated for this year’s contest, with nominees ranging from agriculture and energy storage equipment to life-saving medical products, iconic pantry staples, sweet treats, and a variety of vehicles.

Voting throughout the contest will take place at www.makersmadnessil.com, where voters can now choose which products will advance to the Top 16 bracket round.

Voting is open now and runs through 11:59 p.m. on March 22; participants can vote up to five times per day. Check out our 2026 nominees and vote daily to help us determine The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois!

01/01/2026

🎉Happy New Year! Here is to building something great together. 🥂

Thank you to all our partners for a fantastic 2025. As we kick off 2026, our resolution is simple: to support your growth with world-class solutions.

Whether your goals for 2026 involve the tightest tolerances with Arter Precision Grinding Machines, superior workholding with Magna-Lock USA, or heavy-duty lifting power with MagnaLift and Power-Grip, we are geared up to be the partner you can rely on.

From our floor to yours, we wish you success, health, and heavy-duty productivity in the year ahead. We are recharged and ready to tackle your projects when we return on January 5th.

What is the #1 project you are excited to tackle this year? Let us know in the comments 👇

12/24/2025

' Twas the night before runtime, and all through the shop...🎄

We know the holiday season on the manufacturing floor is a unique kind of chaos. So, we rewrote a classic to celebrate the magic that happens on the shop floor.

Swipe through to read the full story!

From all of us at Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc., we wish you efficiency and low stress this holiday season.

FAST SETUPS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT!🎅

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12/23/2025

🎶 On the twelfth day of Christmas, Obsidian sent to me...

Twelve Chuck Controllers! 🎛️

11 Brand New Top Plates 10 Magna-Vises 9 RM Magnets 8 Collector Rings 7 Surface Grinders 6 Vacuum Systems 5 MAG-NETIC CHUCKS! 4 LB-2s 3 Grid Chucks 2 Ammeters ...and an Arter CNC Machine! ⚙️

✅ Variable Power: Don't just turn it on, tune it in. With standard 0-100% variable holding, you can dial down the force for delicate, thin parts to prevent distortion, or crank it up for heavy roughing cuts.
✅ Smooth Release: Struggling to get parts off the table? Our controllers feature rapid, adjustable demagnetization cycles that reverse polarity to strip residual magnetism, letting you lift parts off in as fast as 3 seconds.
✅ Universal Fit: Already have a Blanchard, Walker, or other brand of chuck? The Flux Master is designed to retrofit and upgrade any brand of electromagnetic chuck, bringing modern solid-state reliability to your workholding.

Thank you for following our 12 Days of Obsidian! Merry Christmas to all our hardworking machinists and shop owners. Let’s make 2025 magnetic!

Which of these gifts is on your shop's wish list for 2025?

🎁 Contact us for quotes: https://www.magnalock.com/electromagnetic-chuck-controllers?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=12_days

12/22/2025

🎶 On the eleventh day of Christmas, Obsidian sent to me...

Eleven Brand New Top Plates! 🆕

Is your magnetic chuck losing its holding power? You might not need a new chuck, it might just need a facelift.

Don't Scrap It, Revitalize It:
✅ Restore Accuracy: Over time, repeated dressing reduces the thickness of your top plate, eventually compromising magnetic holding power and structural rigidity. A brand new top plate brings your equipment back to OEM specifications and can help you avoid inconsistencies in your part finish.
✅ The "New Chuck" Feel: Eliminate the dents, pitting, and loose laminations that cause poor surface finishes. A fresh plate ensures a flawless connection between the magnet and your workpiece.
✅ Cost-Effective: Why buy a completely new unit when the core magnets and coils are still good? Replacing the top plate is a smart, budget-friendly way to extend the life of your expensive workholding assets.

🎁 Bring Your Machine Back to Life: https://www.magnalock.com/quoterequest?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=12_days

12/19/2025

Look at our turnout! We want to thank everyone again for their generous donations to our donation drive. 🐶🦴

We want to send a special shoutout to our partners at Mullen Circle Brand Inc. and HMC Products, as well as our incredible team members who rallied together to make this happen.

Every single donation makes a real difference for both the animals and staff at WCAS. We truly could not have done this without your help and support. ❤️

Although our drive is over, Winnebago County Animal Services is always accepting donations. If you missed our drive and still want to help out, their priority item wish list is here https://winnebagoanimals.org/donation-wish-list/
📍 Drop off donations directly: 4517 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103