24/10/2022
Frequently Asked Questions, Magnet Information
How Do Air Gaps Affect Magnets?
When it comes to considering factors that can reduce the performance of a magnet it is important to consider air gaps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
24/10/2022
10/10/2022
Frequently Asked Questions, Magnet Information
Ferrous Metals That Attract Magnets
Understanding the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals is important.
26/09/2022
Frequently Asked Questions, Magnet Information
How To Stop Magnets Damaging Your Watch?
It is possible for the very small components of mechanical wristwatches to become magnetised when placed in close proximity to very strong magnetic fields.
19/09/2022
Frequently Asked Questions, Teaching Resources
The Ultimate Guide To Gauss
Gauss is a measure of magnetic induction and a value of density. A magnet’s Gauss measurement represents the number of magnetic field lines per square cm.
12/09/2022
Frequently Asked Questions, Teaching Resources
Everything you need to know about coercive field strength
Coercive field strength is the measurement of a ferromagnetic material’s ability to withstand an external magnetic field without becoming demagnetised.
22/08/2022
Frequently Asked Questions, Magnet Information, Teaching Resources
Everything You Need To Know About The ‘N rating’ of Neodymium Magnets
There are several grades of neodymium available ranging from N35 to N55 alongside high-temperature variations, but these letters and numbers can be confusing.
15/08/2022
Frequently Asked Questions, Magnet Information, Teaching Resources
How Long Does A Magnet Last?
A permanent magnet if kept and used in optimum working conditions will keep its magnetism for years. Neodymium magnets only lose 5% of their magnetism every 100 years.
01/08/2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Drill A Hole In A Magnet?
Magnets should not be drilled as they are brittle and are likely to break during the drilling process.
25/07/2022
Frequently Asked Questions, Magnet Information
How To Protect Your Magnets From Chipping
Neodymium magnets are hard making them prone to breaking and chipping which is why to protect our neodymium magnets we coat them with a nickel-coat-nickel.
18/07/2022
Frequently Asked Questions, Magnet Information
What is The Difference Between Magnets Attracting and Repelling?
The difference between magnets attracting and magnets repelling is very small, however, the attraction between magnets is slightly stronger than the repulsion.
