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What are Rare Earth Magnets?

Rare earth magnets, also known as neodymium magnets or samarium cobalt magnets are magnets made from alloys of rare earth elements.  They are currently the strongest type of permanent magnets made, and produce significantly stronger magnetic fields than other types such as ceramic or alnico magnets.  Rare earth magnets have replaced alnico and ferrite magnets in many applications, including head actuators for computer hard disks, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),loudspeakers and headphones, several types of motors, and more.

Neodymium Magnets
Neodymium Magnets

Among commercial magnet materials, the rare earth Neodymium Iron Boron magnet is the most powerful in the marketplace. Available in both sintered and bonded forms, this class of Rare Earth material possesses the highest Br, relatively high Hc and high BHmax. In many cases it is a more economical alternative to Samarium Cobalt, but is only suitable for certain applications because of its temperature sensitivity and susceptibility to oxidation. Neodymium has an approximate energy product range of 10-53 MGOe.  Read more about Neo Magnets.

Samarium Cobalt Magnets
Samarium Cobalt Magnets

Like Neodymium Iron Boron, Samarium Cobalt is a class of rare earth material that is available in both sintered and bonded forms. The two materials share many of the same attributes, such as High Br, high Hc and relatively high BHmax. However, Samarium Cobalt is more resistant to corrosion than Neodymium iron boron. Samarium Cobalt has an approximate energy product range of 18-33 MGOe, and exhibits better temperature stability than Neodymium.  Learn more about SmCo Magnets.

Rare Earth Magnets Stock Selection
Adams offers a wide selection of Rare Earth magnet products. Click on your desired product type for stock product specifications.
Rare Earth Neodymium Disc Magnets
Neodymium Disc Magnets
View a small sampling of our stock Neodymium disc magnets in several grades.
Rare Earth Neodymium Block Magnets
Neodymium Block Magnets
Adams offers Neodymium magnets in square and rectangular blocks.
Rare earth neodymium ring magnet which is silver, a perfect circle and has a smaller open circle inside it.
Neodymium Ring Magnets
We stock NdFe ring magnets, magnetized through the thickness.
Rare Earth Samarium Cobalt Disc Magnets
Samarium Cobalt Disc Magnets
View our stock SmCo disc magnets, in grades 18-26.
Rare Earth Samarium Cobalt Block Magnets. Photograph of a tall skinny dark metallic object. The side of the object is dark and multi-colored.
Samarium Cobalt Blocks
Our SmCo block magnets offer good thermal stability!
Neodymium Magnet With Adhesive. Photograph of a circular metal object with a removable piece of paper on top of it. The paper has "3M" written on it.
Adams TabMAG®
View our stock Neodymium magnets with adhesive, great for closures.

Demagnetization Curves

A second quadrant demagnetization curve provides information about the magnetic characteristics of a magnet, including the magnetic field strength and how resistant it is to demagnetize. How it is used in a magnetic circuit will affect its performance. When a permanent magnet is fully magnetized, its magnetic domains are aligned. Certain conditions such as temperature and reverse magnetic fields can cause some of the domains to lose this alignment and reverse, triggering the magnet to lose some or all of its magnetic field.  Click to view our demagnetization curves.

Military and Defense Materials

Adams Magnetic Products has the knowledge, understanding and systems in place to fully comply with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). We are your partner in fabricating magnets and magnetic products for the defense and military industries. As an ITAR registered supplier, you can rest assured your data and confidential information is safe with us. We are also your source for Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DFARS) compliant materials. Let our technical staff assist you in obtaining the right materials for your DoD needs.

Gluing Magnets

Several factors must be considered to assure the effective performance of the magnet, the adhesive and the resulting bond. These include the chemical and physical properties of the magnets and the surfaces to which they are affixed. Detailed coverage of all these factors, along with some adhesives to try, is covered in our white paper Gluing Magnets.

Why Choose Adams?

Our technical experts are ready to answer your questions and address your magnetic needs. Whether it’s selecting a magnet to fit an application, choosing the most cost effective material or reviewing options from what is available in the market, we are here to help with:

  • Application and Design Engineering Assistance
  • Testing/Analysis of Magnetic Materials
  • Magnetic Circuit Analysis/FEA
  • Value Analysis/Value Engineering Support
  • Inventory Management Programs

A Commitment to Value

We define value as having the right products available at the right time and delivering them as promised, defect-free, at competitive prices. Adams is committed to delivering outstanding value to customers at every opportunity.

Certified Quality Management

Adams maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification, reinforcing our strong operational processes and commitment to continual improvement. We have a standard of zero defects in everything we do.

Resources

  • Adams Stock Products Catalog 2018
    We are delighted to share our 2018 catalog with you. We've added updated information about our fabrication capabilities, available in Elmhurst, IL and Carlsbad, CA. We've also added new neodymium holding assemblies, a MAGbond Magnetic Media System overview, and high energy wide-format magnetic sheet (40" wide and still printable!). If you'd prefer to receive a hard copy of this catalog, let us know.
    PDF icon Adams Catalog 2018.pdf
  • Adams Hard Magnet Materials Catalog updated 2020
    (7MB) This PDF catalog features a magnet materials overview, chart of materials properties and demagnetization curves for Neodymium, Samarium Cobalt, Ceramic (Ferrite) and Alnico materials offered by Adams. New in 2020, we've added more curves, and a coatings chart to assist with corrosion protection decisions.
    PDF icon Adams Materials Catalog 11_2016.pdf
  • Chart of Material Properties
    Displays each permanent magnet material along with its Maximum Energy Product: Bhmax, Residual Flux Density: Br Gauss, Coercive Force: Hc Oersteds, Intrinsic Coercive Force: Hci Oersteds and Maximum Operating Temperature: C / F.
    PDF icon Adams_Material_Properties
  • Breakaway Force of a Magnet
    Explains the test methods used to determine how much force it takes to pull a magnet directly away from the surface it is attached to.
    PDF icon Breakaway Force.pdf
  • Samarium Cobalt Product Specifications
    Samarium Cobalt (or SmCo) magnets are strong permanent magnets made of an alloy of samarium and cobalt. They are known for their high magnetic strength, exceptional temperature resistance, and reliable performance without oxidation protection. As a result, they are more suitable for certain applications than Neodymium magnets.
    PDF icon Adams Samarium Cobalt Magnets.pdf

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