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    About Magnets
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    Choose a magnet with the right strength, material, and temperature resistance for your application.

    Mount Type

    Construction

    Magnetic Pull Rating

    Alnico U Magnets

    Image of Product. 1. Front orientation. Magnets. Alnico U Magnets, Style 1, Magnetized Through Length.
    Image of Product. 2. Front orientation. Magnets. Alnico U Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole, Style 2, Magnetized Through Length.

    1

    2

    Image of Product. 3. Front orientation. Magnets. Alnico U Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole, Style 3, Magnetized Through Length.
    Image of Specification. Magnetized Through Length. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnets. Alnico U Magnets.

    3

    Magnetized

    Through

    Length

    Hold or lift metal parts with confidence. The U-shape brings the north and south poles close together, creating a dense magnetic field for powerful pull force. These heat-resistant magnets won’t melt, deform, or lose magnetic strength in temperatures up to 970° F. Also known as horseshoe magnets.
    Warning: Maximum pull ratings are based on direct contact with rust-free, unpainted iron surfaces. Variations in material condition will significantly reduce these ratings. Do not use for lifting over people.
    Magnets
    Image of Product. 1. Front orientation. Magnets. Alnico U Magnets, Style 1, Magnetized Through Length.
    Image of Specification. Magnetized Through Length. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnets. Alnico U Magnets.

    1

    Magnetized

    Through

    Length

    Magnetized Through Length—Magnetized end to end, these magnets channel magnetic energy on the longest axis. This orientation creates deep field penetration and directional pull.
    Style
    Wd.
    Opening
    Wd.
    Wd. at
    Poles
    Lg.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    Each
    1/4" Thick
    11 7/64"13/32"47/64"1 1/8"6970Alnico 5Through Length0000000000000
     
    19/64" Thick
    11 1/8"1/4"29/32"1"2.2970Alnico 5Through Length00000000000
    11 1/8"1/4"29/32"1"5970Alnico 5Through Length000000000000
     
    7/16" Thick
    11 1/2"3/8"1 1/4"1 1/4"9970Alnico 5Through Length000000000000
     
    5/8" Thick
    11 13/16"3/8"1 5/8"1 9/16"22970Alnico 5Through Length0000000000000
     
    3/4" Thick
    13"1"2 1/2"2 1/2"60970Alnico 5Through Length0000000000000
     
    1 1/4" Thick
    15"1 1/2"4"4 1/8"210970Alnico 5Through Length0000000000000
     
    Magnets With Unthreaded Hole
    Image of Product. 2. Front orientation. Magnets. Alnico U Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole, Style 2, Magnetized Through Length.
    Image of Product. 3. Front orientation. Magnets. Alnico U Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole, Style 3, Magnetized Through Length.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnetized Through Length. Alnico U Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole, Magnetized Through Length.

    2

    3

    Magnetized

    Through

    Length

    Mount with pins, bolts, or rivets. There's no need for threading.
    Magnetized Through Length—Magnetized end to end, these magnets channel magnetic energy on the longest axis. This orientation creates deep field penetration and directional pull.
    Style
    Wd.
    Opening
    Wd.
    Wd. at
    Poles
    Hole
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    Mounting
    Hole Style
    Each
    3/4" Thick
    31 1/8"9/16"1 1/16"3/16"3/4"13970Alnico 5Through LengthStraight0000000000000
     
    25/32" Thick
    31 3/16"0.59"1 3/16"0.197"25/32"9970Alnico 5Through LengthStraight000000000000
     
    15/16" Thick
    22 3/16"1 3/16"2 3/16"3/16"1 13/16"32970Alnico 5Through LengthStraight000000000000
    22 7/16"1 3/16"2 7/16"1/4"2"35970Alnico 5Through LengthStraight000000000000
    22 5/8"1 3/8"2 5/8"1/4"2 1/4"40970Alnico 5Through LengthStraight000000000000
    23"1 1/2"3"1/4"2 1/2"50970Alnico 5Through LengthStraight000000000000
     
    63/64" Thick
    31 37/64"0.787"1 37/64"0.197"63/64"19970Alnico 5Through LengthStraight000000000000
     
    1" Thick
    23"1 3/4"3"3/16"1 11/16"55970Alnico 5Through LengthStraight000000000000
    31 1/2"3/4"1 3/8"3/16"1"22970Alnico 5Through LengthStraight000000000000
     
    1 1/8" Thick
    31 3/4"7/8"1 1/2"3/16"1 1/8"30970Alnico 5Through LengthStraight000000000000
     
    1 3/16" Thick
    31 49/64"29/32"1 49/64"0.197"1 3/16"25970Alnico 5Through LengthStraight000000000000
     
    1 7/8" Thick
    32 1/2"1 3/8"2 1/2"1/4"1 13/16"70970Alnico 5Through LengthStraight0000000000000
     

    Encased Alnico Disc Magnets

    Heat-resistant magnets that last. A built-in case shields them from cracks and chips caused by drops and bumps. These magnets won’t melt, deform, or lose magnetic strength in temperatures up to 420° F.
    Warning: Maximum pull ratings are based on direct contact with rust-free, unpainted iron surfaces. Variations in material condition will significantly reduce these ratings. Do not use for lifting over people.
    Magnets With Unthreaded Hole
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Encased Alnico Disc Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole.
    Mount with pins, bolts, or rivets. There's no need for threading.
    Steel Case—Maximizes holding power by concentrating magnetic force.
    OD
    Hole
    Dia.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    For Screw
    Size
    Each
    Steel Case
     
    19/64" Thick
    3/4"0.146"6420Alnico 5No. 6
    		0000000000000
     
    11/32" Thick
    1 1/8"0.189"11420Alnico 5No. 8
    		0000000000000
     
    13/32" Thick
    1 1/2"0.217"28420Alnico 5No. 8
    		0000000000000
     
    Magnets With Threaded Hole
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Encased Alnico Disc Magnets, Magnets With Threaded Hole.
    Internally threaded for secure mounting with screws or bolts.
    Steel Case—Maximizes holding power by concentrating magnetic force.
    Thread
    OD
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Size
    Dp.
    Each
    Steel Case
     
    1/2" Thick
    1/4"0.2420Alnico 56-32
    		0.188"0000000000000
    3/8"1.4420Alnico 56-32
    		0.188"00000000000
    1/2"2.5420Alnico 56-32
    		0.188"000000000000
    5/8"2.3420Alnico 510-24
    		0.188"000000000000
    3/4"5420Alnico 510-24
    		0.188"000000000000
    1"7420Alnico 51/4"-20
    		0.188"000000000000
    1 1/4"6420Alnico 51/4"-20
    		0.188"00000000000
     
    5/8" Thick
    11/16"5420Alnico 510-32
    		0.16"000000000000
     
    3/4" Thick
    1/4"0.3420Alnico 56-32
    		0.188"000000000000
    3/8"1.5420Alnico 56-32
    		0.188"000000000000
    1/2"3420Alnico 56-32
    		0.188"000000000000
    5/8"4420Alnico 510-24
    		0.188"000000000000
    3/4"9420Alnico 510-24
    		0.188"000000000000
    13/16"8420Alnico 510-32
    		0.19"000000000000
    1"14420Alnico 51/4"-20
    		0.188"000000000000
    1 1/4"15420Alnico 51/4"-20
    		0.188"000000000000
     
    1" Thick
    1/4"0.4420Alnico 56-32
    		0.188"000000000000
    3/8"1.7420Alnico 56-32
    		0.188"000000000000
    1/2"3420Alnico 56-32
    		0.188"00000000000
    5/8"4420Alnico 510-24
    		0.188"000000000000
    3/4"9420Alnico 510-24
    		0.188"00000000000
    1"16420Alnico 51/4"-20
    		0.188"000000000000
    1 1/16"13420Alnico 510-32
    		1/4"0000000000000
    1 1/4"22420Alnico 51/4"-20
    		0.188"000000000000
     
    1 3/16" Thick
    1 3/8"32420Alnico 510-32
    		0.3"0000000000000
     
    1 1/4" Thick
    1 1/4"25420Alnico 51/4"-20
    		0.188"000000000000
     

    Alnico Rectangle Magnets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Alnico Rectangle Magnets.
    Image of Specification. Magnetized Through Length. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnets. Alnico Rectangle Magnets.

    Magnetized

    Through

    Length

    Our most heat-resistant magnets won’t melt, deform, or lose magnetic strength in temperatures up to 1020° F. Use them in everything from magnetos and flow meters to fixturing tools. However, their magnetic hold isn't as strong as neodymium magnets.
    Warning: Maximum pull ratings are based on direct contact with rust-free, unpainted iron surfaces. Variations in material condition will significantly reduce these ratings. Do not use for lifting over people.
    Magnetized Through Length—Magnetized end to end, these magnets channel magnetic energy on the longest axis. This orientation creates deep field penetration and directional pull.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    Each
    1/8" Thick
    3/8"4"1.71,020Alnico 5Through Length000000000000
    1/2"4"1.71,020Alnico 5Through Length00000000000
     
    3/16" Thick
    3/8"4"1.71,020Alnico 5Through Length00000000000
     
    1/4" Thick
    1/4"6"1.21,020Alnico 5Through Length000000000000
    1/2"6"1.91,020Alnico 5Through Length000000000000
     
    3/8" Thick
    3/8"6"2.81,020Alnico 5Through Length000000000000
     
    1/2" Thick
    1/2"6"51,020Alnico 5Through Length000000000000
    3/4"6"111,020Alnico 5Through Length000000000000
    1"6"131,020Alnico 5Through Length000000000000
     
    3/4" Thick
    3/4"6"151,020Alnico 5Through Length000000000000
     
    1" Thick
    1"6"191,020Alnico 5Through Length0000000000000
     

    Alnico Disc Magnets

    Our most heat-resistant magnets won’t melt, deform, or lose magnetic strength in temperatures up to 1020° F. Use them in everything from magnetos and flow meters to fixturing tools. However, their magnetic hold isn't as strong as neodymium magnets.
    Warning: Maximum pull ratings are based on direct contact with rust-free, unpainted iron surfaces. Variations in material condition will significantly reduce these ratings. Do not use for lifting over people.
    Magnets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Alnico Disc Magnets.
    Image of Specification. Magnetized Through Thickness. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnets. Alnico Disc Magnets.

    Magnetized

    Through

    Thickness

    Magnetized Through Thickness—Magnetized from one flat face to the other, these magnets deliver a concentrated magnetic force. They’re best for direct contact with flat surfaces.
    OD
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    Each
    1" Thick
    19/64"1.11,020Alnico 5Through Thickness000000000000
     
    2" Thick
    19/64"1.51,020Alnico 5Through Thickness00000000000
     
    3" Thick
    19/64"1.51,020Alnico 5Through Thickness00000000000
     
    4" Thick
    1/8"0.31,020Alnico 5Through Thickness00000000000
    19/64"1.91,020Alnico 5Through Thickness00000000000
     
    5" Thick
    3/16"0.71,020Alnico 5Through Thickness00000000000
     
    6" Thick
    1/4"1.41,020Alnico 5Through Thickness000000000000
    19/64"2.21,020Alnico 5Through Thickness000000000000
     
    8" Thick
    19/64"2.21,020Alnico 5Through Thickness000000000000
    3/8"31,020Alnico 5Through Thickness000000000000
    1/2"41,020Alnico 5Through Thickness000000000000
     
    Magnets With Unthreaded Hole
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Alnico Disc Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole.
    Image of Specification. Magnetized Through Thickness. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnets. Alnico Disc Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole.

    Magnetized

    Through

    Thickness

    Mount with pins, bolts, or rivets. There's no need for threading.
    Magnetized Through Thickness—Magnetized from one flat face to the other, these magnets deliver a concentrated magnetic force. They’re best for direct contact with flat surfaces.
    OD
    Hole
    Dia.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    Mounting
    Hole Style
    Each
    1/2" Thick
    1"3/4"1.3970Alnico 5Through ThicknessStraight0000000000000
     
    3/4" Thick
    1 1/2"1 1/8"3970Alnico 5Through ThicknessStraight000000000000
     
    1" Thick
    2"1 1/2"6970Alnico 5Through ThicknessStraight000000000000
     
    1 1/4" Thick
    2 1/2"1 7/8"8970Alnico 5Through ThicknessStraight000000000000
     
    1 1/2" Thick
    3"2 1/4"14970Alnico 5Through ThicknessStraight0000000000000
     

    Alnico Button Magnets

    Clamp, hold, and position metal parts. These magnets have both north and south poles on the same face for strong, flush contact. A slot and mounting hole help you mount them in jigs and fixtures. Although not as strong as U-shaped magnets, button magnets have a flat base for stable clamping. They won’t melt, deform, or lose magnetic strength in temperatures up to 970° F.
    Warning: Maximum pull ratings are based on direct contact with rust-free, unpainted iron surfaces. Variations in material condition will significantly reduce these ratings. Do not use for lifting over people.
    Magnets With Unthreaded Hole
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Alnico Button Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole.
    Mount with pins, bolts, or rivets. There's no need for threading.
    OD
    Hole
    Dia.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Mounting
    Hole Style
    Each
    3/8" Thick
    1/2"11/64"1.5970Alnico 5Straight000000000000
     
    1/2" Thick
    3/4"3/16"4970Alnico 5Straight00000000000
    3/4"7/32"4970Alnico 5Straight0000000000
     
    5/8" Thick
    1"3/16"7970Alnico 5Straight00000000000
     
    3/4" Thick
    1 1/4"3/16"14970Alnico 5Straight000000000000
     
    7/8" Thick
    1 1/2"1/4"18970Alnico 5Straight000000000000
     
    1" Thick
    7/8"1/4"9970Alnico 5Straight0000000000
    1 1/4"9/32"10970Alnico 5Straight000000000000
     
    1 3/4" Thick
    1 1/2"3/8"35970Alnico 5Straight00000000000
     

    Alnico Rotor Magnets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Alnico Rotor Magnets.
    Achieve reliable rotation in motors, turbine generators, and other electromechanical systems. These magnets mount on shafts to create a uniform magnetic field around the axis. They won’t melt, deform, or lose magnetic strength in temperatures up to 970° F.
    Warning: Maximum pull ratings are based on direct contact with rust-free, unpainted iron surfaces. Variations in material condition will significantly reduce these ratings. Do not use for lifting over people.
    OD
    Hole
    Dia.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Sets of
    Poles
    Magnet
    Grade
    Mounting
    Hole Style
    Each
    3/4" Thick
    1"1/4"169702Alnico 5Straight000000000000
    1 1/4"1/4"259703Alnico 5Straight00000000000
     
    7/8" Thick
    1 1/2"3/8"309703Alnico 5Straight00000000000
     
    1 1/4" Thick
    2"1/2"759704Alnico 5Straight000000000000
     

    Alnico U-Channel Magnets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Alnico U-Channel Magnets.
    Image of Specification. Magnetized Through Length. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnets. Alnico U-Channel Magnets.

    Magnetized

    Through Length

    Mount flush in everything from tool holders to fixture plates. These magnets are encased in a channel that concentrates the magnetic field on one side, creating a strong hold on flat surfaces. They're also heat resistant, so they won’t melt, deform, or lose magnetic strength in temperatures up to 1020° F.
    Warning: Maximum pull ratings are based on direct contact with rust-free, unpainted iron surfaces. Variations in material condition will significantly reduce these ratings. Do not use for lifting over people.
    Magnetized Through Length—Magnetized end to end, these magnets channel magnetic energy on the longest axis. This orientation creates deep field penetration and directional pull.
    Wd.
    U-Channel
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    Each
    5/16" Thick
    1/2"3/16"5"111,020Alnico 5Through Length0000000000000
     
    3/8" Thick
    5/8"1/4"5"161,020Alnico 5Through Length000000000000
     
    1/2" Thick
    3/4"1/4"6"341,020Alnico 5Through Length000000000000
     
    5/8" Thick
    1"3/8"6"401,020Alnico 5Through Length0000000000000
     
    3/4" Thick
    1 1/4"7/16"6"601,020Alnico 5Through Length0000000000000
     
    7/8" Thick
    1 1/2"1/2"6"601,020Alnico 5Through Length0000000000000
     
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