How to Test a Magnet Using a Gaussmeter
Gaussmeter Testing 101 What Is a Gauss Meter Used For, How Does a Gaussmeter Work, & How to Use a Gaussmeter A Gaussmeter uses a probe to measure the magnetic field around a magnet at a specific location. The user positions the tip of the probe on the magnet or a pre-determined location near to […]
What Are Neodymium Magnets?
About Neodymium Magnets and Their Applications Neodymi-what?! If you’re browsing our website, you undoubtedly have an interest in magnets, but you might not have heard of neodymium rare earth magnets. A neodymium magnet is the strongest known type of permanent magnet, and it’s one we supply for a variety of industrial and commercial uses here […]
When It Comes to Sustainability, Magnets Just Click
True to their nature, magnets are attracting attention in all kinds of industries. Suitable for an enormous range of surfaces, magnets provide the strength and durability of mechanical closures and fasteners, with the mobility of temporary hangers. In the printing industry, magnets enable signage and displays to be assembled and updated quickly and neatly with […]
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 more here: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/wate-may-have-killed-mars-magnetic-field.
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, keep you in touch with friends worldwide, and make your life easier in a thousand different ways. We’re talking about magnets, of course. Ask most people to list any magnets in their […]
How Are Magnets Used in Industry – Magnets for Industrial Use
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 […]
Magnet Blog: Is Bigger Better?
Yes, When It’s MegaMAG™! These days consumers are bombarded with messages, so sometimes it takes a little extra effort to stand out from the crowd. That’s why Adams introduced MegaMAG, our wide format magnet that measures up to a full 60” across. Sure, there have been graphic displays this big before, but MegaMAG™ eliminates the […]
Best Material for Magnetic Car Signs & How Car Magnets Work
Best Material for Magnetic Car Signs & How Car Magnets Work magnet_sign_cleaning David Sharpe writes: We have a flatbed printer and solvent printer and we are looking for the best magnetic product to use for Car Magnets. One of our clients just had some of the ones that we are using blow off of her […]
Magnet Blog: A Good Way to Incorporate Greeting Cards and Refrigerator Magnets
Question: Deborah Foster writes: We have a greeting card company and want to expand to refrigerator magnets. What is the least expensive way to get into this and the least labor intensive? Answer: There are several ways you could expand into refrigerator magnets. A few ideas include: 1. Tipping or gluing printed magnets into your […]
Why Don’t My Round Base Magnets Hold as Much as They Say They Should
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 […]