Price increases and order delays.  No company wants to be responsible for them, and no buyer wants to be inconvenienced by them.

However, sometimes such occurrences are inevitable, and the magnet production industry is currently struggling with these issues.  As a global leader, Adams has been able to limit their impact more than other companies during these industry-wide challenges. But over the past few months even we have not been immune to the realities of the global economic situation.

If you’ve placed an order recently, you may have noticed that we are experiencing price increases and lead time extensions on some of our magnetic assemblies. As a valued customer you deserve to know why these things are happening. (more…)

Important questions to ask before magnet production

For any successful signage project, communication with clients is critical, and magnets are no different. Though magnets are a low-maintenance signage option, there are still certain considerations to ensure your clients are receiving the best products available. From manufacturing to application, there are elements that can directly affect how the magnet performs in various environments, and they must be identified before you even begin production. (more…)

pull test equipment in action

Question: “Scott the PAINTER” from California asks: I recently purchased several round base style magnets from the hardware store and they don’t seem to work properly.  I spoke with the folks at the store and they told me there is nothing wrong with them.  They attached them to those orange beams in the store and they worked great.  I am using them on the roof of my car to hold a small sign for my business.  The packaging stated that they would hold 80 pounds.  In the store they felt really strong but when I applied them to the roof of my car it felt like I could pull them off with less then 80 pounds of effort.  Can you explain to me why this is happening?  My car is made of steel.  I have already had one sign blow off and I can’t afford to loose another one, please help.

Answer: Hello Scott,  Thank you for your post.  This is a common issue we have experienced with magnetic assemblies.  When Adams Magnetic Products or any other magnet manufacturer test their assemblies we base the results on a .375″ thick piece of steel (more…)

Our strong selection of overstock magnets could have just what you need for your next project!  We’ve just updated our overstock list, and added images and pricing for all our overstock magnetic assemblies.  Take a look and you may find something you’d like to have around to test in future projects.  If you see anything you want to try, let us know and we’ll send you a sample.  Here’s a link to the full list with images, descriptions and pricing: ADAMS OVERSTOCK.  When you get there, just select what type of magnet you’re looking for from the drop down menu, and press GO!