Magnets Archives | OneMonroe https://monroeengineering.com/blog/tag/magnets/ Blog Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:12:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 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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]]> 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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]]> Lifting Magnets: What Is Holding Value? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/lifting-magnets-what-is-holding-value/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:36:00 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21850 Lifting magnets are commonly used to lift and move heavy objects. Also known as magnetic lifters, they feature two high-powered magnets, such as neodymium magnets. When activated, the magnets’ poles become aligned, thereby creating a powerful magnetic field that can … Read More

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]]> Magnets: Understanding Curie Temperature and Why It’s Important https://monroeengineering.com/blog/magnets-understanding-curie-temperature-and-why-its-important/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:40:47 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21433 When using a magnet around heat, you should be aware of its Curie temperature. Magnets are susceptible to heat-related demagnetization. Whether it’s a ceramic or rare-earth magnet, exposure to excessively hot temperatures may cause it to lose its magnetic properties. … Read More

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]]> Ceramic Magnets: What Is Maximum Temperature? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/ceramic-magnets-what-is-maximum-temperature/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:24:22 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21228 Ceramic magnets are used in a variety of applications. Also known as ferrite magnets, they are found in speakers, appliances, motors, computer hardware, conveyor systems, sorting and recycling systems, and more. Like all magnets, however, they have a maximum temperature … Read More

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]]> What Are Temporary Magnets and How Do They Work? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/what-are-temporary-magnets-and-how-do-they-work/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:43:39 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=21054 When shopping for magnets, you may come across the term “temporary magnets.” All magnets produce a magnetic field that  forces electrically charged particles to move in a helical field around the magnet — and temporary magnets are no exception. They … Read More

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]]> 6 Common Uses for Rectangular Magnets https://monroeengineering.com/blog/6-common-uses-for-rectangular-magnets/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:01:19 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20942 Magnets are available in different shapes. Some of them are cylindrical. Known as disc magnets, cylindrical magnets are compact yet powerful. There are also rectangular magnets. Rectangular magnets are available in different materials, such as ceramic and neodymium. They are … Read More

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]]> Demagnetization: Why Magnets Lose Their Strength https://monroeengineering.com/blog/demagnetization-why-magnets-lose-their-strength/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:48:04 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20708 It’s not uncommon for magnets to lose their strength. Known as demagnetization, it occurs with all permanent magnets. When a permanent magnet becomes demagnetized, it will produce a weaker magnetic field, resulting in a lower Tesla (T) reading. What causes … Read More

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]]> Is Stainless Steel Magnetic? https://monroeengineering.com/blog/is-stainless-steel-magnetic/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:05:04 +0000 https://monroeengineering.com/blog/?p=20501 Ever wonder if stainless steel is magnetic? Consisting primarily of iron and chromium, stainless steel is one of the world’s most commonly used materials. It’s strong, durable and resistant to corrosion. Unless you’ve tested it firsthand, however, you might be … Read More

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