Magnets Archives | OneMonroe https://monroeengineering.com/blog/category/magnets/ Blog Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:41:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 6 Benefits of On/Off Magnetic Welding Angles https://monroeengineering.com/blog/6-benefits-of-on-off-magnetic-welding-angles/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:34:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22933 If you work in the metal fabrication industry, you probably know the importance of magnetic welding angles. Also known as magnetic welding squares, they are used to hold metal workpieces in place while welding. Magnetic welding angles produce a magnetic … Read More

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]]> Magnetic Drain Plugs: Everything You Need to Know https://monroeengineering.com/blog/magnetic-drain-plugs-everything-you-need-to-know/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:37:26 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22696 Magnetic drain plugs have become a popular alternative to traditional drain plugs. The prevent fluids like oil from leaking out of storage systems while also providing a point of access for maintenance. You can drain the oil out of an … Read More

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]]> What Are Parallel Pole Electromagnets? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-are-parallel-pole-electromagnets/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:59:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22602 Electromagnets offer a superior level of holding strength compared to traditional permanent magnets. Some of them, in fact, are up to 20 times stronger than their permanent counterparts. This makes electromagnets a popular choice for commercial applications like electric motors … Read More

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]]> The Beginner’s Guide to Submersible Tank Magnets https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-submersible-tank-magnets/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:25:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22523 If your job involves working with oil or hydraulic fluid-filled tanks, you may want to invest in a submersible tank magnet. It can help you maintain cleaner tanks while simultaneously protecting mechanical seals and other parts from wear and tear. … Read More

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]]> What Are Wedge Magnets? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-are-wedge-magnets/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:11:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22468 Permanent magnets are often categorized by shape. Bar magnets, for instance, feature a rectangular bar-like shape, whereas cube magnets feature a cube-like shape. A lesser-known shape in which permanent magnets are made, however, is wedge. Wedge magnets still produce a … Read More

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]]> Magnetic Welding Grounds: Everything You Need to Know https://monroeengineering.com/blog/magnetic-welding-grounds-everything-you-need-to-know/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:47:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22425 You don’t have to use an all-mechanical clamp to create a grounding path when welding. There are other solutions available, such as magnetic welding grounds. They perform the same task as their all-mechanical counterparts, but magnetic welding grounds feature a … Read More

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]]> Magnet Coatings: Everything You Need to Know https://monroeengineering.com/blog/magnet-coatings-everything-you-need-to-know/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:04:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22339 When shopping for magnets, you may discover that some of them have a coating. Magnets, of course, are characterized by their ability to attract ferromagnetic materials. When placed near an object containing a ferromagnetic material — iron, cobalt or nickel … Read More

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]]> What Are Block Magnets? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-are-block-magnets/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:49:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22298 Not all magnets are round or curved. You can find them in a variety of shapes. Block magnets, for instance, are rectangular. They feature a north pole on one end and a south pole on the opposite end. To learn … Read More

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]]> The Beginner’s Guide to Ring Magnets https://monroeengineering.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-ring-magnets/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:36:29 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=22168 When most people think of magnets, they envision traditional square- or rectangular-shaped permanent magnets. Magnets, however, are available in a wide range of shapes, including ring. Ring magnets produce a magnetic field that allows them to attract ferromagnetic materials, but … Read More

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