neodymium magnet information

We’ve all received wedding invites or Christmas photos with magnetic backings to attach to our refrigerators. While these magnets can be easily mailed in an envelope without much risk involved, more powerful magnets can do a lot of damage if improperly mailed.  Continue reading →

You’ve probably seen them before: ring-shaped magnets that look like washers with wedges cut out of the middle. These are countersunk magnets. Also called countersink magnets, the design is intentional—the wedge and hole exist so the countersunk magnet can be anchored in place by a single screw. Their strange design makes them extremely useful in the right situations.  Continue reading →

Every type of rare earth magnet, whether neodymium, AlNiCo, or something else, has its own alphanumerical system for classifying strength. Each one is unique, and there’s no simple formula for translating a system from one magnet type into the system for another.  Continue reading →

You carefully purchase magnets for your facility to ensure you’re selecting enough strength and the right size without going over budget. You’re doing your best to be diligent, but are you also considering how much the coating will interfere with your magnetic force?  Continue reading →

Under ideal conditions, a permanent rare-earth magnet can continue performing indefinitely. But achieving “ideal conditions” is easier said than done. Because as strong as neodymium and other rare earth magnets are, they do have a sensitive side. Knowing what to watch for will ensure your magnets perform without any interference for as long as you need them to remain in service.  Continue reading →

When you imagine the contrast in magnetic strength between the business card magnet on your refrigerator and something like a rattlesnake egg, it’s clear that not all magnets are equal. For an industrial application, choosing the correct magnet is crucial to the proper function and efficacy of that application.  Continue reading →