With many hook magnets to choose from — swivel, carabiner, eye bolt, and double-sided retrieval — it can be difficult to decide which magnet to use. On top of that, there are other factors to consider, such as pull force, the type of environment, and the directional placement.  To simplify the decision process, we’ve rounded up common hook magnets and how they can be used by businesses.

Hook Magnets For Businesses 

  1. Carabiner Hook Magnets

When most people think of carabiners, they typically think of the steel and aluminum accessories used in rope-intensive adventure sports like rock climbing or sailing; however, magnetic carabiner hooks can be used in a variety of businesses.  Carabiner hook magnets have a pull force of 30 pounds from a horizontal application when attached to a metal ceiling. Their pull force reduces by ⅔ if used vertically on a metal wall. Additionally, they are made from high-impact plastic and will not break under rated load. Hook magnet applications:   

  1. Swivel Hook Magnets

Swivel hook magnets have a pull force of 18 pounds in horizontal applications (e.g., attached to a metal ceiling). Their pull force is reduced by ⅔ if used vertically, such as a metal wall or file cabinet. Additionally, swivel hooks can rotate 360 degrees in their base (clockwise and counterclockwise) and pivot 180 degrees (horizontal and vertical). Swivel hook applications: 
  • Schools: hang backpacks, hall passes, keys, and more from magnetic surfaces
  • Pharmacies: hold certain types of containers, like cotton-lined storage baskets, in a medicine cabinet
  • Greenhouse: maximize organization or build an overhang if you need your irrigation system to be closer to the plants
 

  1. Hook & Eye Bolt Magnets 

Hook magnets and eye bolt magnets are similar, but their hook shape is what makes them vary in application. Both magnets are available in many pull strengths, ranging from 12 pounds to 200 pounds, in horizontal applications. They both lose ⅔ pull force when applied vertically.  Hook magnet applications: 
  • Office: organize your office by hanging plants, decorations, and tools from a magnetic surface
  • Construction: hang movable industrial lighting, aisle chains, wayfinding, and safety signs
  • Trucking: maximize and create more storage space when you’re on the road
Eye bolt magnet applications:   

  1. Double-Sided Retrieval Magnets

Double-sided retrieval magnets have a strong pull force, they can hold 200, 600, or 1,000 pounds. Because of this, extreme care must be used in handling the products, and their strong magnetic fields can be detrimental to electronic and medical devices.  Double-sided retrieval magnet applications: 
  • Fishing: retrieve heavy items lost at the bottom of bodies of water 
  • Law enforcement: find evidence or retrieve heavy items in bodies of water
 

Apex Magnets Can Hook You Up

If you still have questions about which type of magnet to use for your business application, don’t hesitate to contact us at 1.304.257.1193. We sell a variety of hook magnets, and we can also help you place a custom magnet order online if you need specific dimensions.  If you would like to see more industrial magnet content, be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and read our blog.