Most of the magnets we encounter on a regular basis –– like the ones on our kitchen refrigerators and office whiteboards –– are extremely manageable and easy to use. They fit comfortably in our hands and typically don’t have enough strength to cause injury. However, there are even smaller magnets available with more power than you might think. While their size and strength might make them more complicated to handle, they are invaluable for certain applications.  Uses for Tiny Magnets As many of our customers have discovered, our smallest magnets –– only a few millimeters in length –– have a wide assortment of uses. Although we can’t cover each and every one of them due to confidentiality and proprietary reasons, we can give you a sample of some of the most common uses we see for tiny magnets in business settings. Artwork In offices and art galleries, small nickel-coated neodymium magnets aren’t noticeable enough to distract from paintings or other artwork. They’re also strong enough to hold any prints against the wall, and they work particularly well on a wall coated with magnetic paint Cabinetry Some businesses use small magnets in place of countersinks to keep cabinet doors closed. Instead of sitting the magnets on top of the wood, as you would with a countersink magnet, a hole is drilled into the wood for the magnet to sit inside. This allows the magnet to sit flush against the face of the wood. In some cases, people will apply paint on top of the magnet to keep it hidden. Storage Similarly, some businesses will use small magnets inside jewelry boxes and cases to keep lids closed when not in use. Magnets are also useful in binders and envelopes to keep papers “locked” inside.  Toys  Magnets themselves aren’t toys, but sometimes they’re used inside of them –– like keeping action figures upright to levitating objects. The key to using magnets in toys is to ensure the toy (and therefore magnet) cannot be swallowed, and that the magnets aren’t strong enough to pinch the skin. Music  Electric guitars and electric bases wouldn’t be able to squeal over a roaring crowd if not for the small magnets housed inside the pickups. By “reading” the vibrations in the strings, the magnets transfer the sound through the cables and out through the amplifiers.  Options with Apex Magnets At Apex Magnets, we offer a wide variety of magnets that are only 10mm and smaller. If you’re unsure of what you need, contact us. Our knowledgeable team wants to help you make the right selection, and if necessary, they can also help you move through the custom order process.