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How did Mars lose its magnetism?
Mars is the only major planet in our solar system that doesn’t have a planet-wide magnetic field. Given the planet’s proximity and similarity to Earth, the lack of a protective magnetic field has ignited the curiosity of scientists. Now a scientist has come up with an interesting explanation. Read...
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How much will our flexible magnet strip hold?
Adams features two types of flexible magnetic materials in our magnet strip: Standard Energy and High Energy and they come in standard thicknesses. We are often asked how much holding power each material can produce so we created this table as a guide. It is based on ideal conditions and should...
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Infographic: Don’t look now but… You’re surrounded by magnets
Usually you won’t see them but they’re there, inside the devices you use every day. They get you to work and back home, they keep you in touch with friends around the world, and they make your life easier in a thousand different ways. We’re talking about magnets, of course. Ask most people to list...
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Questions about Stabilizing or Calibrating Permanent Magnets? Read our New Whitepaper
Permanent magnets are utilized in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, many of which require these magnets to function in a highly stable and consistent manner. Variables such as temperature, and demagnetizing fields will impact performance, but these effects can be mitigated...
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How Are Magnets Affected by Cold?
Cold weather is great for enjoying hot cocoa by a fireplace, college football, and white Christmases. But what does it do to magnets? As it turns out most magnets don’t mind the cold. In fact, some may perform better when the temperature drops. That’s because the atoms that comprise magnets vibrate...
Read MoreWhat is an Industrial Use Magnet?
For most people, when they think of a magnet they think of a simple item that sticks to a refrigerator door, or a clasp that holds a piece of jewelry together. But there is a whole other world of magnets classified for industrial use. In fact, if you look around your home or office you’ll find a...
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Flipping Earth’s Magnetic Fields – in IMAX 3D
How’s this for the plot of a new disaster movie – the earth’s magnetic field begins to weaken, and then flips completely. The result? Flash floods, earthquakes, meteor showers and other natural and cosmic calamities, none of which prevent Tom Cruise from getting his family to safety. Title: Field...
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Magnet Blog: How Magnetic Viewing Film Works
Magnetic viewing film (also called magnetic viewing paper) is made of millions of tiny magnetic flakes suspended in clear oil. This oil is then sandwiched between two sheets of plastic. The magnetic viewing film can then be used to "see" the pattern of magnetization. When a magnet is placed under...
Read MoreMagnet Blog: What You Need to Know About Gauss
Many companies that work with magnets in manufacturing use the term ‘gauss’ every day. Some may not know that the term has its origins in the work of a German mathematician named Carl Friedrich Gauss, who used mathematical principles to measure magnetism. Of course, you could probably get by...
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Magnet Blog: What is a Strong Magnet?
Manufacturers and consumers researching specific magnet types may come across the term “strong magnet” in their search. At first, this sounds like an attribute that should be necessary for any magnet – who would buy something called a “weak magnet”? Alnico magnets are strong enough for several...
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