Magnet Facts

Have you ever wondered what happens to a magnet when it’s used near or fully emerged in saltwater? First, you might consider what you know about the relationship between magnets and freshwater, which is considered slightly diamagnetic. This means it creates a weak oppositional magnetic field to an applied magnetic field.  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 →

Magnetic tape and other adhesive magnets are becoming exceedingly popular and important to our everyday lives. To show you what we mean, let’s run through a couple of highly-used spaces in your average office to see where these magnets can exist. In the shared kitchen or a filing cabinet, you could use them as a labeling system. In the entryway, you could hang framed photos or awards with magnetic tape, keeping them sturdy and in-place without damaging the walls with nails (especially important if you’re renting your space). If you’re a teacher, colorful magnetic adhesives make a great addition to any presentation whiteboard. In many ways, the possibilities are infinite. Now, let’s get into what the different types of magnetic tape or adhesives are. Below, we’ll detail more information to help you kickstart the creative process.  Continue reading →

Self-driving cars have been on the horizon for a long time, but just how realistic is a world that travels primarily by autonomous vehicle? In 1997, the US Department of Transportation funded a series of projects to develop and demonstrate a highway prototype. The resulting automated system with embedded magnets performed “flawlessly.” This meant the possibility of switching from automatic...

Have you ever picked up a magnet only to find it just won’t do its job? Something must have demagnetized that magnet, rendering it unusable. But what factors can cause a magnet to lose its magnetism? This is important knowledge for folks regularly working with magnets in their work or just in their hobbies. There are a few different ways to demagnetize a magnet and we’re covering 5 of the most effective methods here: Continue reading →

The National Football League is a business empire. In 2017 alone, they pulled in roughly $14 billion and have no plans of slowing down with commissioner Roger Goodell sharing his desire to increase annual revenue to $25 billion within ten years. Simply put, America’s love of football is no secret. However, as disturbing facts surrounding blunt force trauma and the...

Thanks to science fiction novels and movies like Back to the Future Part II, hoverboards have long been a symbol for some distant and unknowable future. However, according to Wired, “for all the anguish and anticipation around making hoverboards real, they have existed for some time.” Continue reading →

Chances are you’ve been on a plane to travel to a work conference, vacation, or holiday event. It’s quick, relatively easy, and has the potential for less stress during travel (think about it--there’s no road rage in the sky)! But do you know the environmental impact of flying? When jet fuel is burned, carbon bonds with oxygen and forms carbon dioxide. This carbon emission makes up more than 80 percent of the greenhouse gases emitted in the United States Continue reading →

We use our state-of-the-art cell phones, tablets and televisions on a regular basis, but it’s easy to forget about the parts inside that make them work so well and allows them to be a fixture in our lives. As it turns out, a lot of the electronics we use every day rely on magnets to function at their fullest capability. We’ll show you how. Continue reading →