Magnets and Science

A magnet is a material or object that produces a magnetic field. They are common in our everyday lives – more common than most of us realize. Yet despite the fact that we are surrounded by [...]

You may have noticed that the Neodymium magnets we sell are nickel plated. We also sell ceramic magnets that are nickel or steel plated and other magnetic assemblies. But have you ever wondered [...]

Size, shape and material are all factors in determining the strength of a magnet, but bigger isn’t always better. It’s not always economical to use larger magnets, especially if you’re using a [...]

Magnets almost seem magical. They have mystified humans for centuries and are still widely used in science experiments and magic shows today. This has led to a lot of myths and misconceptions [...]

Countersunk magnets go by a bunch of different names. You may know them as round base, round cup, cup or RB magnets. Regardless of what you call these ring-shaped magnets with a sunken hole, they [...]

Magnets can sometimes feel magical. They work in predictable, yet mesmerizing ways that can be captivating and mysterious. Here are a few of our favorite magnetic tricks that can be used to add [...]

At one point or another you’ve probably been warned to keep magnets away from your electronic devices. That magnets can erase or damage hard drives. It seems a little farfetched that something as [...]

Magnets are everywhere. You can find them all around your home, sticking things to your refrigerator and keeping your cabinet doors closed. They are used in electronics, industrial applications [...]

Magnets have lots of practical purposes in the world. They hold things together and hold things up. They are used to make tight seals on fridge and freezer doors, and power speakers in stereos [...]