Warehouses and distribution centers operate in a state of flux – a recurring expansion and consolidation of products and raw material. In many ways, warehouses behave as the lungs of the sales and manufacturing business. But even in the midst of constant change, one goal remains the same – to stabilize. You want to increase productivity and predictability. Our magnets can play a prominent role in the effort to improve and standardize day-to-day life for your business. Magnetic Hooks: Movable Lighting, Signage, and Storage Warehouses typically have high ceilings, tall shelves, and few windows, which means little to no natural light is coming in. It’s an environment that calls for industrial LED or strip lights, but traditional methods of mounting and hanging will leave you, quite literally, stuck. Once you place and hang your lights, that spot becomes their permanent home. However, if you opt for hook magnets, such as our neodymium 80 pound hooks, you can hang movable industrial lighting from steel ceilings and beams. Based on the ebbs and flows of inventory, or any sort of reorganization, you can move the lighting based on where it’s needed most. In general, magnetic hooks are a versatile asset for warehouse management. When placed on steel shelving, you can use hook magnets to hang aisle chains or wayfinding and safety signs. You can also store wires, cable, and tools as a means to standardize storage and boost productivity. Most neodymium magnets are equipped to withstand temperature elevations up to about 176°F. In the reverse, they actually gain strength in colder temperatures up until about -216.4°F. This means your neodymium magnetic hooks will retain their strength regardless of normal temperature fluctuations within the warehouse. Safety Protocol: Magnetic Sweepers  Working in and traveling throughout warehouses is inherently dangerous. Ferrous metal debris, such as loose hardware, scrap iron, and metal shavings, can lead to personal injury and damage to expensive equipment. To avoid costly damage – scratched flooring, flat tires, etc. –  and to prevent injury, consider how magnets can help maintain both value and safety on the warehouse floor and loading dock.   The simple power of magnetic sweepers works regardless of weather, temperature, or terrain. They prevent early maintenance and minimize safety hazards that come hand in hand with warehouse management by picking up metal debris that can, at times, be hard to see. Don’t allow dangerous material to litter your aisles and shop floor, especially if it’s reclaimable hardware like nails and screws. Another useful tool is our magnetic flashlight pickup tool with a flexible head. It can hold up to three pounds and is perfect for hard-to-reach items like screws, nails, nuts, and bolts stuck behind shelving.   Apex Magnets in Your Warehouse Are you involved in MRO procurement? Apex magnets are perfect for the creative maintenance and operation of warehouses and distribution centers. If used properly, they can improve conditions for the men and women who work there, and the experience of customers waiting to receive their order. Sort through our entire product line, or jump straight to the relevant products – hook magnets or magnetic sweepers. You can also contact us with any customization requests. Apex will work with you to find or customize a product that suits your specific needs.