Industry Insights

Adhesives for Magnetic Assemblies: How to Glue NdFeB Magnets to Metal

Gluing neodymium magnets to metal surfaces is a critical process in magnetic assembly manufacturing. Improper adhesive selection or surface preparation leads to bond failure, causing magnets to detach

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Axial vs. Diametrical Magnetization: Specifying Custom Motor Magnets

Magnetization direction defines the path of the magnetic field relative to the magnet’s geometry. For cylindrical or ring magnets used in motors, axial magnetization (field through the cylinder axis),

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Halbach Array Magnetic Assemblies: Maximizing Magnetic Flux for Linear Motors

A Halbach array is a special arrangement of permanent magnets that augments the magnetic field on one side while cancelling it on the opposite side. For linear motors, a Halbach array produces a near-

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Magnetic Holders & Bases for Commercial Retail Displays: A Sourcing Guide

Magnetic holders and bases are increasingly used in commercial retail displays as an alternative to screws, adhesives, or suction cups. They allow invisible fixing of acrylic shelves to metal frames,

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SmCo Stator Magnets: High-Temperature Solutions for Industrial Motors

Samarium Cobalt (SmCo) magnets are the material of choice for stator magnets in industrial motors operating above 180°C continuously, or with intermittent peaks up to 350°C. Unlike NdFeB, which requir

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Injection Molded vs. Bonded NdFeB: Complex Shapes for Electronics Manufacturing

For intricate magnet geometries—thin walls, undercuts, threaded inserts, or multi-pole rings—conventional sintered NdFeB is impractical or impossible due to its brittleness and need for high-pressure

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Custom Magnetic Solutions: Using FEA to Prevent Demagnetization

Demagnetization is the leading cause of premature failure in permanent magnet motors and magnetic assemblies. It occurs when the operating point falls below the knee of the demagnetization curve, caus

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Cost-Effective Ferrite Magnets for Automotive Motor Suppliers

Ferrite (ceramic) magnets provide a low-cost alternative to NdFeB for automotive motors where high torque density is not required. Applications include window lift motors, wiper motors, seat adjusters

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