Abstract: Addressing the problems related to the permanent magnet and electromagnet lifters as encountered with in the process of steel pipe lifting, the electric pulse permanent magnet lifter is proposed.Discussed here in the article are the arrangement type of the said lifer for steel pipe automatic lifting operation, and the key factors affecting formation of pull-out force, such as steel pipe wall thickness, air gap and contact surface, etc.The electric pulse permanent magnet lifter is in possession of energy-saving and operation safety due to permanent magnetism, and convenient conversion of electric magnet polarity, which has brought about the automation of the steel pipe lifting operation with the magnetic lifter.