Magnet Facts

While the recycling of rare earth magnets – including neodymium and samarium cobalt – is technically possible, it is not scalable or efficient for most businesses. In fact, less than 1 percent of rare earths were recycled as of 2011, due to a combination of technical, financial, and political reasons. Still, several organizations and scientific studies are attempting to create...

If you’re responsible for procuring magnets for your business, you should have a basic understanding of the variables that impact a magnet’s strength. Why? Because strength relates back to safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. To help you meet your responsibilities and choose the best possible product for your application, we put together this quick and easy guide to magnet strength...

As purchasing manager, it is your primary responsibility to select the highest quality products for your business – goods that are safe, reliable, and efficient. Secondarily, your aim is to be as cost effective as possible. In order to meet these goals, you need a keen understanding of your business’s unique goals. If you are looking to acquire magnets for your business, you can trust Apex to be detail-oriented, fully available when you need our expertise, and open to creative problem-solving. We work with managers to identify the most appropriate product for your situation, but before you move forward with your purchase, there are some details you should consider. Continue reading →

When you think of magnets, where does your mind go first? Maybe an industrial backdrop – magnetic sweepers and lifters? Perhaps you think of a first-grade classroom – star magnets beneath the names of well-behaved children. There’s a good chance you don’t relate to either of these examples, but have you considered the practical uses magnets can have around your...

From Papa John’s Pizza to political campaigns, we’ve grown accustomed to the colorful magnetic signage we see around the city or on the side of someone’s vehicle as it drives by. Maybe the sign is an ad for a local handyman, hair stylist, or Grubhub delivery service. No matter the end product, there is a production process to all magnetic signage that remains, for the most part, unseen. If you’re involved in the manufacturing of magnetic signage, or the procurement of material to make said operation run more efficiently, Apex Magnets has several high-quality products you can use “behind the scenes.” That’s right – using magnets to better make a magnetic product! Continue reading →

Are you responsible for placing a large-scale order for magnets, but can’t find exactly what you need? Purchasing custom magnets is an effective way to find the right product for your unique situation. At Apex, we’re able to modify an order to meet special expectations and fit your company’s needs, and we can do so with a production lead time of approximately 6-8 weeks (up to 12 weeks for larger magnets). Successful customization is all in the details. The more descriptive you can be upfront, the better. Before reaching out to our team about customization, review the requirements of your desired magnetic application. If you’re unsure of what you need for the specific application, we suggest walking through the following steps. Continue reading →

Magnets differ in size, strength, and purpose, but those aren’t the only variables to consider. They also have different sensitivities and shelf-lives, some requiring more careful, deliberate storage than others. It’s not entirely clear whether the length of time a magnet goes unused – like when it's sitting in a warehouse – will affect its strength or durability. However, when it comes to packing and storing, you should take a few things into consideration. Following the basic rules outlined in this guide will help you make sure your magnets retain their original power. Continue reading →

We all know that there are different kinds of magnets—the magnet holding up your grocery list on your fridge isn’t in the same realm as the one being used to lift cars in the junkyard. So, how do we measure the strength of each of these different kinds of magnets? Continue reading →

When working with concrete or steel in a setting project, it’s incredibly important you have tools sturdy enough to hold pieces in place, but that also have the flexibility to move once everything is set. For this reason, shuttering magnets make for a great option when dealing with steel panels, beams, fences, or concrete, as they are permanent holding magnets offering exceptional sturdiness. When we say permanent, however, we are referring to its holding capability. They are, in fact, highly flexible in regards to movement through its provisions which allow you to release the magnet once the piece you’re working on is finished. Continue reading →

It may come as a surprise, but magnetic tape is exceedingly important to some items we use in our everyday lives.  Just think about it. Those cabinets in your kitchen where store your silverware, plates, cups, and all the rest? Magnetic tape is the perfect way to label them. The framed photos hanging in your house? The invisible magnetic tape keeps them sturdy and in place without the need for nails or damaged walls. That presentation board for your school project? Color magnetic tape and labels can help you get that A. In a lot of ways, the possibilities are endless. But do you know the different kinds of magnetic tape? We’ll detail some below so you can find creative ways to use them yourself! Continue reading →