Home, Shop & Industry Uses

A low-cost, compact, and low-power metal detector has been created by a team led by Huan Li at the China University of Geosciences. In addition to this device is used to identify the unique magnetic fingerprints of small metallic objects, it would allow for significant reductions in the size and the energy requirements of security screening systems.  Continue reading →

Feel like your house needs a refresh? Instead of going out and buying expensive furniture or decor, give some of these home decor magnet projects a shot!  Continue reading →

A Colorado startup company called Hustle Bike Labs has embarked on a new project to create REM magnetic bicycle pedals. Why? A magnetic pedal can replace traditional clipless pedals to provide easier foot engagement and freedom of movement while, according to Hustle Bike Labs, still offering the safety of a typical platform pedal. We’ve used our latest blog to detail the exciting news for you!    Continue reading →

At Apex Magnets, we do more than help you find the right magnets for your needs—we also like to play around with our products to find fun and effective ways to use magnets in our everyday lives. Our most recent project? A customizable sword stand. By creating a sword stand that we can change to fit our needs, we’ve found a way to store swords in one location while eliminating the need to buy new stands when the sword collection grows. Here’s how we did it:  Continue reading →

With real-life graphics through revolutionary technology, virtual reality has quickly become a popular part of the video gaming world. The concept of virtual reality is like none other before. It actually allows you to experience your favorite video game in first-person as if you’re the main character. Whether it’s sports games – like tennis or baseball – or story-mode war games, virtual reality lets you put your skills to the test. The technology is relatively new, so improvements are still in the works to make virtual reality gaming increasingly realistic and efficient. And magnets are playing a key role in them.  Continue reading →

For thrill seekers, bungee jumping is an exhilarating experience like none other. Just imagine the feeling of free-falling from a dangerously high cliff and stopping just before you hit the ground from an elastic cord that slingshots you back up into the air. It’s certainly not for everyone, but – like skydiving out of planes – some people love it.  Continue reading →

In the Chemical Process Industries (CPI), you have to pay special attention to the interaction between the “media” or type of chemical you are pumping and the pump itself. Sometimes the media is acidic, toxic, corrosive, abrasive, or gas-laden, meaning it can be extremely valuable as well as extremely dangerous. Up to 90% of damage to CPI pump systems results from poor design (for example, a leak in the seal) or an operating error. The damage can lead to downtime, incurred cost, and potentially, injured employees.  Continue reading →

Stern Pinball created a Stranger Things inspired pinball machine that features video projections and a clever ball trap inspired by the character Eleven’s telekinetic powers. Though Stranger Things is set in the 80s, this pinball machine, which began shipping in December 2019, used what was then cutting-edge technology. Continue reading →

It’s well known that magnets are often used to prevent unwanted and unpleasant events like break-ins and car accidents. But what about fires? If someone goes to a gas station to fill up and gets distracted, they may try to drive away with the gas hose still attached to their tank. This one moment of thoughtlessness can lead to catastrophe. Most gas station owners have at least a few stories of people driving away with the gas pump still attached to their car, sometimes taking the hose right along with them. It’s a common enough occurrence  that the industry designs pumps for the situation called breakaways. Traditional breakaway pumps function almost like a lizard tail — separating into two pieces with enough force is applied. However, traditional technology is often designed for single use, so a unit may have to be replaced after it separates. This shortens service life and increases the business owner’s maintenance costs. Continue reading →

Apex Magnet’s Magnet Uses Facebook Contest: Official Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Dates: Apex Magnets will begin gathering entries on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 at 2:00 pm ET and will complete the contest on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 at 11:59 pm ET.  The contest winner will be announced on Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 by 2:00 pm ET...

Matcha lovers rejoice! There’s a new product on the market that allows you to authentically craft the sweet and savory green beverage right from the comfort of your home. Just like coffee, there’s a noticeable difference in taste between Matcha made with pre-mixed powder, and Matcha made with fresh ground green tea leaves that are usually only accessible in coffee shops. However, with the help of Cuzen Matcha, your kitchen will become that coffee shop! Continue reading →

Every year, a massive amount of water is used, and essentially wasted, to keep the agriculture industry profitable. However, people are beginning to realize that clean water is a finite resource (more so in some countries than others), and we need to enact certain ongoing strategies to reduce our level of consumption. This practice of conservation is referred to as...

One of the worst parts of having an aquarium is cleaning it. It takes up a lot of time, it often makes a mess, and it can be pretty gross if we’re being honest! These reasons have people turning to magnetic cleaners. We know what you’re thinking — can you put magnets in water? The simple answer is yes. Though...

Imagine waking up in the morning and shuffling over to the coffee maker. You pour yourself a hot cup, then reach for the sugar. As you scoop your sugar out of the bag, you notice something shiny. It’s a small shard of metal. If you had been any more tired this morning, there’s a chance you would’ve mixed it into your coffee and swallowed it.  Continue reading →

The field of prosthodontics has utilized magnets for many years, namely in the design of corrective implant-supported overdentures and maxillofacial prosthesis. While prosthodontic engineers, orthodontists, and dentists originally experimented with aluminum-nickel-cobalt magnets (Alnico), their success was limited because they are far weaker than rare earth magnets and easily demagnetized. More recently, they’ve found success with rare earth magnets like samarium-cobalt and neodymium, which are stronger and, in the case of neodymium, more resistant to corrosive elements when coated. Continue reading →

If you build or sell your own furniture, you’ve likely encountered one or two unhappy clients irked by the way a door or drawer won't stay latched and closed. Usually, it has something to do with the angle the furniture is placed at or the levelness of the surface. Or maybe your client has kids who constantly leave the drawer open… but just a little bit.  Regardless of the reason, open doors and drawers can become an annoyance and even a hazard. As the creator or merchandiser of a furniture line, you have a responsibility to anticipate these kinds of problems and solve them whenever possible. In this case, permanent magnets can be your solution. Continue reading →

Do you own a gym? Are you thinking about buying one? Maybe you just want to upgrade your own home gym. In any case, you are probably looking for specific exercise equipment to fill your space. What you might not realize is that one of the many choices you’ll have to make is whether or not to use magnetic resistance equipment in your bikes and treadmills.  Continue reading →

In agriculture, a high concentration of salt accumulation in the soil can decrease the value of farmlands and productivity — meaning less healthy or less abundant crops for farmers. Because of this, there is a need to reduce salinity in soil and “improve the leaching of salts below the root zones of salt-sensitive crops,” such as potatoes, tomatoes, and citrus fruits.  Continue reading →

There’s more to magnets than what meets the eye—even for musicians! We put together a list of some DIY magnet hacks specifically for musicians and audiophiles. This way, they can spend less time finding and organizing their equipment and more time jamming.  Continue reading →

When the weather is nice, outdoor space, whether it’s on a porch, deck, or patio, is often the heart of the home. Because of this, you may splurge on nicer outdoor furniture with removable cushions for entertaining guests and relaxing. Some outdoor furniture is built for multiple seasons, but to make sure it lasts, it’s important to take care of the cushions and decorative throw pillows.  Continue reading →

Grip firmness is an important trait of human hands—we have the capability to handle something delicate, such as an egg, but we’re also able to hold a baseball bat with enough strength to hit a baseball and send it flying. Scientists have now found a way to make a robotic hand share this same characteristic.   Continue reading →

Creative designers and retailers in manufacturing companies are looking to create the most innovative and easy-to-use packaging for their products. Some companies want to take it a step further and create even more unique packaging that actually engages customers in its use. To do so requires them to experiment with new materials. In recent years, magnets have become a popular choice. Continue reading →

Silversea Cruises — a luxury cruise liner with headquarters in Monaco — began implementing powerful permanent magnets as a part of their effort to moor passenger excursion boats against the larger vessel. The goal is to deploy Zodiac boats safely, quickly, and efficiently, and return them to the cruise ship in the same manner.  Continue reading →

Do you know about the important role magnets play in the food and beverage industry? This is especially crucial during processing when metal contaminants can interrupt production, damage equipment, or lead to product recalls and consumer injury. Magnets are used to attract unwanted metal fragments (some as small as dust), whereas other methods of quality control (QC) — metal detectors and X-ray machines — are limited by how much they can accurately detect. Continue reading →