Neodymium Magnet Information

Samarium-cobalt magnets, also known as SmCo magnets, are an alloy made of two basic elements: samarium and cobalt. SmCo magnets are a type of permanent and rare earth magnet that is available in a wide range of sizes, shapes, etc. They are similar in strength to neodymium earth magnets, but they have additional properties that make them advantageous, such as high heat resistance. Due to their benefits, samarium cobalt magnets have increased in popularity tremendously. In fact, the samarium-cobalt magnet industry reached a value of $498 million in 2019, with China accounting for 71% of total consumption. Continue reading →

The rare earth minerals industry is growing tremendously as more and more upcoming industries are using rare earth minerals. According to Global Market Insights, rare earth minerals will be used in many upcoming industries due to the “growing product demand across Asia-Pacific, increasing adoption of magnets, and global shift towards clean energy.” Because of this, rare earth minerals will monopolize 25% of the minerals produced.  Here are some examples of industries that will promote the growth of the rare earth minerals industry: Continue reading →

Is your company looking to place a custom order with Apex Magnets? We offer customized magnet solutions to clients domestically and all over the world. We also offer many sizes and shapes (within certain parameters) for our business customers and provide a quote free of charge with no obligation to purchase.  In order to get a quote fast and prevent any hold-ups, we will walk you through the process of submitting a custom order form and provide tips on what to include for each section. The more specifics you provide, the easier it is for us to provide your quote.  Continue reading →

The shape of magnets are often overlooked in purchasing, with people focusing on sizes and price points, but the shape of a magnet can tell you a lot more than size! While both of these are important in your purchase decision, we believe the first step in choosing the right magnet for your project is to figure out the use and shape that you need. We’ve written about each shape and their common uses before so here’s a guide for quick viewing with tips for use!  Continue reading →

Apex alone offers 450 different types of magnets – and each geometric variant has unique benefits, so how are you to choose? The truth is, many magnets can be used for many things — isn’t that what makes them so great? With that said, we can offer some guidance to help you in your decision for you to get the most bang for your buck and offer you the easiest application.  Continue reading →

Purchasing magnets for your business can be an overwhelming task, especially if you do not know which magnets could be useful. Whether you already know or not, Apex Magnets is here to help! We have supplied thousands of business, industrial, and institutional clients within the U.S. and globally. With our expertise, we can offer recommendations and simplify the selection process for you.  Continue reading →

Tis’ the season of online shopping, making many purchases, and sometimes, when necessary, returns and exchanges. If you’ve made a magnet purchase for your business but need to return or exchange your order, it’s important to know the proper protocol. Continue reading →

If you want to mail a magnetic Christmas or holiday-themed card to your family—the ones with the magnetic backing you can stick up on your refrigerator – rest assured that it’s safe to do! There is little to no risk involved in mailing these refrigerator cards across the country. That said, if you’re thinking of shipping more powerful magnets this holiday season, be aware: they can cause damage if not properly mailed.  Continue reading →

While it’s great that magnets can offer incredible strength, the more powerful the magnet, the more careful you need to be when handling it. Here at Apex, we have a wide range of strength levels and magnet types so we want to make sure you know our recommended best practices for all of them. Before you put your new magnets to use, check out this roundup of magnet safety tips! Continue reading →

Magnetic separation practices are becoming more and more common in the food processing industry, and not only for food and beverages that humans consume. Properly implemented, magnets can save people and animals from ingesting scrap metal or metal dust, which can lead to painful, potentially deadly situations. Naturally, they also keep operational costs down for owners, too. Not only does it cost money to treat a sick animal (let alone a human), but it costs money to fix broken machinery impacted by metal scrap, and not to mention lawsuits.  Continue reading →