neodymium magnet information

Magnets and chicken nuggets — What could be more well-loved? But do you know the connection? Magnets have long been critical in the food industry, helping with sorting and separating any metal scrap away from product, but they’re also involved in research and testing related to food quality and consistency. We’re not just talking about any food, but chicken nuggets specifically. Continue reading →

Do you own an auto body shop? Do you make custom cars? Then you should know that magnets are becoming the popular choice for custom trim projects and interior builds, and for good reason. Whether you’re working with paneling, tray setups, or consoles, using magnets allows you to snap them into place. More important than that satisfying snap though is their overall effectiveness.  Continue reading →

If you’re a lawnmower manufacturer, you’re probably aware of the benefits of using magnets in lawnmowers. For instance, they are reliable and allow mowers to run without a battery. In particular, magnets play an important role in generating power for the spark plug inside the mower’s magneto. They can also be used as a magnetic sweeper on commercial lawnmowers to avoid hazardous materials flying out at high speeds when mowing over them.  Continue reading →

Purchasing magnets can be an overwhelming task, especially if you are not familiar with key magnetic terms. For instance, when you are filling out your Apex custom magnet request form, you may not know what the terms “magnetic strength rating” or “direction of magnetization” mean. Without understanding magnetic terminology, your request form may not directly align with your magnetic needs. However, there’s no need to worry — Apex Magnets is here to help! We’ve highlighted some of the key magnetic terms that are helpful to understand when purchasing magnets for your business. Continue reading →

Here at Apex, we believe it’s important to understand the science behind our magnets and share them with you through “magnet 101s" so you can make an informed decision for your next project. Our next “magnet 101” is diving into one necessary element of neodymium magnets— magnetization direction. Essentially, neodymium magnets are formed with a specific magnetization direction depending on their shape to ensure they’re as strong as possible. Let’s dive deeper into what magnetization direction is and why it’s important! Continue reading →

When you head to a product page on our website, you may be surprised to find that there’s a lot of information to sort through! There are three tabs on each product page — “main details,” “more information,” and “product attachments.”  Below, we’ll go through what you can find in each of these tabs— and if you need to know anything else, we’re happy to try to help via phone or email!  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 →

When it comes to industrial uses for magnets, there are three pillars –– sweepers, sorters, and separators. These three categories, and the magnets that fall under them, are vital to the operation of warehouses, loading docks, construction zones, conveyor belts and more, and in all sorts of industries. Without them, there would be more accidents, lower quality control, and overspent budgets.  Let’s dig into their individual strengths and specifications! Continue reading →