Why Steel Is Used to Make Permanent Magnets
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- August 7, 2019
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Why Steel Is Used to Make Permanent Magnets0
- Blog Posts, Magnets, Material
- August 7, 2019
With a tensile strength that’s roughly 1,000 times stronger than iron, steel has become one of the world’s most important metals. It’s used to make everything from bridges and automobiles to nuts, bolts and even gardening tools. Unbeknownst to many people, however, steel is also a key ingredient in the construction of permanent magnets. Being
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What Are Neodymium Magnets?0
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- August 3, 2019
Also known simply as a neo magnet, a neodymium magnet is a type of rare-earth magnet that’s comprised of neodymium, iron and boron. Although there are other rare-earth magnets — including samarium cobalt — neodymium is by far the most common. They create a stronger magnetic field, allowing for a superior level of performance. Even
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What Are Ceramic Magnets?0
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- July 6, 2019
From stereo speakers and telephones to heavy lifting devices and medical imaging machines, magnets are used in a variety of applications. By definition, a magnet is any object that produces a magnetic field. They are able to attract or repel other magnets depending on the position of their poles. If the north pole of a
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What Is an Electromagnet?0
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- February 28, 2019
From stereo speakers and computer hard drives to heavy lifting devices and power generators, electromagnets are used in a variety of applications. They are called “electromagnets” because they rely on an electrical current to produce a magnetic field. This is in stark contrast to conventional magnets, also known as permanent magnets, that do not rely
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5 Reasons Manufacturers Should Use Material Handling Magnets0
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- January 18, 2019
Also known as a lifting magnet, a material handling magnet is a magnetically powered tool that’s used to lift, manipulate and move heavy loads. A type of electropermanent magnet, it uses an electrical current to activate and deactivate a magnetic field. For manufacturers, a material handling magnet is a smart invest that offers several noteworthy
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What Are Lifting Magnets And How Are They Used in Manufacturing?0
- Blog Posts, Construction, Magnets, Operations, Workers & Workplace
- September 4, 2018
Countless manufacturing companies — along with companies in other industries — use lifting magnets in their daily operations. This ergonomic lifting solution allows manufacturing workers to easily lift, move and manipulate heavy objects. And while it may sound like an unnecessary expense for manufacturing companies, a lifting magnet is a smart investment for several reasons.
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What Are Neodymium Magnets?
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What Are Ceramic Magnets?
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What Is an Electromagnet?
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