Air-Powered Magnetic Grippers

Connect these magnetic grippers to an air system to lift odd-shaped and perforated metal parts that often cause traditional vacuum cups to lose hold. Designed to work in any position, they only require one flat surface to securely grip parts. All have durable rare earth magnets that stay engaged, so they won’t drop parts in the event of air loss. Plus, unlike electromagnetic grippers, they do not need electric power to create a magnetic hold. Use these grippers in a variety of automated production lines and robotic pick-and-place systems.
Standard and heavy-load grippers have two air connections, one at each end, and a magnetic piston. One connection uses air to extend the piston and grip your part, while the other uses air to retract the piston and release the magnetic hold. All of these grippers have top and side mounting threads for attaching an optional mounting adapter that fits in tool arms commonly found in automation applications. Standard grippers with a stainless steel gripping surface withstand scrapes from parts with rough edges better than those with an aluminum gripping surface. Those with a proximity sensor signal when the magnetic piston is gripping or releasing a part, and uses that information to trigger other actions in your system. The sensors have a standard 4-pole micro M12 plug for electrical connections. Use heavy-load grippers for high temperatures when working near furnaces or near welding jobs.
Low-clearance grippers have one air connection that supplies a burst of air to release the magnetic hold. Those for destacking have a shallow magnetic field, so you can use them to lift and separate a top sheet from a stack of metal sheets.
Grippers with PNP sensors communicate proximity with a positive signal, while those with NPN sensors send a negative signal.
CE-marked grippers meet stringent European Union safety standards.
Friction rings absorb impact as grippers take hold to protect your parts from damage.
Note: Capacities listed are based on lifting flat metal that has a clean, smooth surface. If used on dirty, oily, thin, or curved surfaces, the capacities will be reduced.
Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.




Grippers | ||||||||||||||||||
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O'all | Port | Temp., °F | Top Mount. Location | Side Mount. Location | Replacement Friction Rings | |||||||||||||
Max. Gripping Cap. | Lg., mm | Wd., mm | Dp., mm | Pressure Range, psi | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Min. | Max. | Plug Type | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Thread Size | Thread Type | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
Aluminum Housing with Aluminum Gripping Surface | ||||||||||||||||||
With Friction Ring | ||||||||||||||||||
2.6 lbs. / 1.1 kg | 70 | 30 | 30 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | __ | 1/8 | BSPP | M4 × 0.7 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
7.4 lbs. / 3.3 kg | 70 | 40 | 40 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | __ | 1/4 | BSPP | M4 × 0.7 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
13.4 lbs. / 6.1 kg | 80 | 50 | 50 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | __ | 1/4 | BSPP | M5 × 0.8 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
21.7 lbs. / 9.8 kg | 80 | 70 | 70 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | __ | 1/4 | BSPP | M5 × 0.8 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
With Friction Ring and PNP Proximity Sensor | ||||||||||||||||||
2.6 lbs. / 1.1 kg | 70 | 30 | 30 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | 4-Pole Micro M12 | 1/8 | BSPP | M4 × 0.7 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
7.4 lbs. / 3.3 kg | 70 | 40 | 40 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | 4-Pole Micro M12 | 1/4 | BSPP | M4 × 0.7 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
13.4 lbs. / 6.1 kg | 80 | 50 | 50 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | 4-Pole Micro M12 | 1/4 | BSPP | M5 × 0.8 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
21.7 lbs. / 9.8 kg | 80 | 70 | 70 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | 4-Pole Micro M12 | 1/4 | BSPP | M5 × 0.8 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
With Friction Ring and NPN Proximity Sensor | ||||||||||||||||||
2.6 lbs. / 1.1 kg | 70 | 30 | 30 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | 4-Pole Micro M12 | 1/8 | BSPP | M4 × 0.7 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
7.4 lbs. / 3.3 kg | 70 | 40 | 40 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | 4-Pole Micro M12 | 1/4 | BSPP | M4 × 0.7 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
13.4 lbs. / 6.1 kg | 80 | 50 | 50 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | 4-Pole Micro M12 | 1/4 | BSPP | M5 × 0.8 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
21.7 lbs. / 9.8 kg | 80 | 70 | 70 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | 4-Pole Micro M12 | 1/4 | BSPP | M5 × 0.8 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Aluminum Housing with Stainless Steel Gripping Surface | ||||||||||||||||||
With Friction Ring | ||||||||||||||||||
2.6 lbs. / 1.1 kg | 61 | 30 | 30 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | __ | 1/8 | BSPP | M4 × 0.7 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
7.4 lbs. / 3.3 kg | 61 | 40 | 40 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | __ | 1/4 | BSPP | M4 × 0.7 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
13.4 lbs. / 6.1 kg | 71 | 50 | 50 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | __ | 1/4 | BSPP | M5 × 0.8 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
21.7 lbs. / 9.8 kg | 71 | 70 | 70 | 55-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 155° | __ | 1/4 | BSPP | M5 × 0.8 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |


Grippers | ||||||||||||||||||
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O'all | Port | Temp., °F | Top Mount. Location | Side Mount. Location | Replacement Friction Rings | |||||||||||||
Max. Gripping Cap. | Lg., mm | Wd., mm | Dp., mm | Pressure Range, psi | Pipe Size | Thread Size | Thread Type | Min. | Max. | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Thread Size | Thread Type | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
Aluminum Housing with Aluminum Gripping Surface | ||||||||||||||||||
With Friction Ring | ||||||||||||||||||
1.1 lbs. / 0.5 kg | 78 | 20 | 20 | 40-85 | __ | M5 × 0.8 mm | Metric | 45° | 155° | 1/8 | BSPP | M3 × 0.5 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
6.7 lbs. / 3 kg | 99 | 30 | 30 | 40-85 | 1/8 | __ | BSPP | 45° | 155° | 1/8 | BSPP | M4 × 0.7 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
15.7 lbs. / 7.1 kg | 99 | 40 | 40 | 40-85 | 1/8 | __ | BSPP | 45° | 155° | 1/4 | BSPP | M4 × 0.7 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
21.7 lbs. / 9.8 kg | 123 | 50 | 50 | 40-85 | 1/8 | __ | BSPP | 45° | 155° | 1/4 | BSPP | M5 × 0.8 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |

Gripper (Shown with
Optional Friction Ring)

Grippers | |||||||||||||||||
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O'all | Port | Temp., °F | Top Mount. Location | Side Mount. Location | Optional Friction Rings | ||||||||||||
Max. Gripping Cap. | Lg., mm | Wd., mm | Dp., mm | Pressure Range, psi | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Min. | Max. | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Thread Size | Thread Type | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
Aluminum Housing with Steel Gripping Surface | |||||||||||||||||
8.9 lbs. / 4 kg | 99 | 30 | 30 | 40-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 300° | 1/8 | BSPP | M4 × 0.7 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
19.4 lbs. / 8.8 kg | 99 | 40 | 40 | 40-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 300° | 1/4 | BSPP | M4 × 0.7 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
27.7 lbs. / 12.5 kg | 123 | 50 | 50 | 40-85 | 1/8 | BSPP | 45° | 300° | 1/4 | BSPP | M5 × 0.8 mm | Metric | CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |

Clearance/Destacking
Gripper
Port | |||||||||
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Max. Gripping Cap. | OD, mm | O'all Lg., mm | For Min. Destacking Thick. | Pressure Range, psi | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Max. Temp., °F | Each | |
Aluminum Housing with Aluminum Gripping Surface | |||||||||
2.83 lbs. / 1.2 kg | 38 | 63.5 | __ | 25-60 | 3/8 | NPT | 140° | 000000 | 0000000 |
10 lbs. / 4.5 kg | 76 | 63.5 | __ | 25-60 | 3/8 | NPT | 140° | 000000 | 000000 |
Aluminum Housing with Aluminum Gripping Surface—For Destacking | |||||||||
8 lbs. / 3.6 kg | 76 | 63.5 | 0.03" | 25-60 | 3/8 | NPT | 140° | 000000 | 000000 |



Use mounting adapters for attaching grippers to tool positioning arms. Those for two grippers have more holding strength for heavier parts. They’re also good for handling longer parts.
For Gripper Width, mm | For Number of Grippers | Bolt Diameter, mm | Ball Diameter, mm | Wt. | Material | Mounting Fasteners Included | Each | |
For Standard Grippers | ||||||||
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Ball-Head Mounting Adapter | ||||||||
30, 40 | 1 | __ | 28.5 | 0.17 lbs./ 0.08 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
30, 40 | 2 | __ | 28.5 | 0.25 lbs./ 0.12 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
50, 70 | 1 | __ | 28.5 | 0.23 lbs./ 0.1 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
50, 70 | 2 | __ | 28.5 | 0.39 lbs./ 0.18 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
Bolt-Head Mounting Adapter | ||||||||
30, 40 | 1 | 19 | __ | 0.14 lbs./ 0.06 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
30, 40 | 2 | 19 | __ | 0.23 lbs./ 0.1 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
50, 70 | 1 | 19 | __ | 0.18 lbs./ 0.09 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
50, 70 | 2 | 19 | __ | 0.36 lbs./ 0.16 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Heavy-Load Grippers and Heavy-Load Grippers for High Temperatures | ||||||||
Ball-Head Mounting Adapter | ||||||||
20 | 1 | __ | 28.5 | 0.31 lbs./ 0.14 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
30, 40 | 1 | __ | 28.5 | 0.39 lbs./ 0.18 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
50 | 1 | __ | 28.5 | 0.47 lbs./ 0.21 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
Bolt-Head Mounting Adapter | ||||||||
20 | 1 | 19 | __ | 0.23 lbs./ 0.1 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
30, 40 | 1 | 19 | __ | 0.31 lbs./ 0.14 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
50 | 1 | 19 | __ | 0.37 lbs./ 0.17 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |

Use robot tool mounts with threaded connections to mount grippers to robot arms with ISO 31.5, 40, 50, or 63 mounting patterns. If you don't see your robot model number listed, measure the bolt circle diameter to determine mounting compatibility.
Robot Tool | End of Robot Arm (Bolt On) | |||||||||
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Pipe Size | Gender | Mounting Fasteners Included | Bolt Circle Dia. (Mounting Hole Pattern Compatibility) | Mounting Fasteners Included | Max. Load Cap. | Includes | For Robot Arm Manufacturer (Series/Model Number) | Each | ||
Threaded | ||||||||||
For Grippers with 1/8 BSPP Top Mount | 3/8 | Female | Yes | 31.5 mm (ISO 31.5) 40 mm (ISO 40) 50 mm (ISO 50) 63 mm (ISO 63) | Yes | 110 lbs. / 50 kg | Universal 1/8 Male Thread Adapter | ABB (IRB 360 6/1600, 8/1130; IRB 120; IRB 140; IRB 1200; IRB 1410; IRB 1520ID; IRB 1600; IRB 2400; IRB 2600) FANUC (CR 4iA, 7iA; CRX 10iA, 10iA/L; LR Mate 200iD/7L; M-20 iA) KUKA Robotics (KR 10 R1100-2) Omron (TM 5, 12, 14) Precise Automation (PAVP6; PF3400; PP100) Productive Robotics (OB7) Staubli (TX2 90) Universal Robots (UR3; UR3e; UR5; UR5e; UR10; UR10e; UR16; UR16e) Yaskawa/Motoman (GP 7, 8; MH 3BM, 3F, 5LS II, 5S II; MPP 3H, 3S; HC 10T; SIA 10D, 10F) | 00000000 | 0000000 |
For Grippers with 1/4 BSPP Top Mount | 3/8 | Female | Yes | 31.5 mm (ISO 31.5) 40 mm (ISO 40) 50 mm (ISO 50) 63 mm (ISO 63) | Yes | 110 lbs. / 50 kg | Universal 1/4 Male Thread Adapter | ABB (IRB 360 6/1600, 8/1130; IRB 120; IRB 140; IRB 1200; IRB 1410; IRB 1520ID; IRB 1600; IRB 2400; IRB 2600) FANUC (CR 4iA, 7iA; CRX 10iA, 10iA/L; LR Mate 200iD/7L; M-20 iA) KUKA Robotics (KR 10 R1100-2) Omron (TM 5, 12, 14) Precise Automation (PAVP6; PF3400; PP100) Productive Robotics (OB7) Staubli (TX2 90) Universal Robots (UR3; UR3e; UR5; UR5e; UR10; UR10e; UR16; UR16e) Yaskawa/Motoman (GP 7, 8; MH 3BM, 3F, 5LS II, 5S II; MPP 3H, 3S; HC 10T; SIA 10D, 10F) | 00000000 | 000000 |




Add V-notch gripping adapters to grippers when you need a better hold on round parts, such as bars and tubes. Use rectangular gripping adapters with grippers for grasping uneven or curved parts that don’t have one flat surface that’s large enough to secure a hold—they’re designed to contact two separate flat surfaces.
For Gripper Width, mm | For Workpiece Diameter, mm | Wt. | Material | Mounting Fasteners Included | Pair | |
For Heavy-Load Grippers and Heavy-Load Grippers for High Temperatures | ||||||
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V-Notch Gripping Adapter | ||||||
20 | 3-10 | 0.03 lbs./0.01 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
30, 40 | 10-20 | 0.09 lbs./0.04 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
50 | 20-30 | 0.11 lbs./0.05 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
Rectangular Gripping Adapter | ||||||
20 | __ | 0.03 lbs./0.02 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
30, 40 | __ | 0.09 lbs./0.04 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
50 | __ | 0.14 lbs./0.06 kg | Aluminum | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |


Gripper-surface protectors guard gripper surfaces from damage. Use them when handling hard or rough parts, such as metal sheets in hot-forming processes. If your gripper has friction rings, they are usually removed when using these protectors.
High-Capacity Magnetic Retrievers


Pick up heavier objects than our other magnetic retrievers. These retrievers have a long, fixed shaft, allowing you to reach material in hard-to-reach areas.
Easy-Release Magnetic Retrievers


Often used to pick up steel sheets, the magnet holds material until you press the lever to disengage it.
Magnetic Retrievers



Pick up screws, nuts, and other small steel objects.
Adjustable-length retrievers have a telescoping shaft to extend your reach.
Overall Lg. | Max. Magnetic Pull | Head Dia. | Flexibility | Max. Temperature, °F | Magnet Shape | Each | |
Fixed-Length Plastic | |||||||
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6" | 8 oz. | 3/16" | Rigid | 250° | Round | 0000000 | 00000 |
Fixed-Length Aluminum | |||||||
6" | 1.5 lbs. | 5/16" | Rigid | 175° | Round | 0000000 | 0000 |
Adjustable-Length Stainless Steel | |||||||
6"-18" | 8 oz. | 3/16" | Rigid | 840° | Round | 0000000 | 0000 |
7"-33" | 2.5 lbs. | 7/16" | Rigid | 175° | Round | 0000000 | 00000 |
7"-34" | 5 lbs. | 5/8" | Rigid | 175° | Round | 0000000 | 00000 |
8"-30" | 10 lbs. | 3/4" | Rigid | 175° | Round | 0000000 | 00000 |
12 3/4"-48" | 16 lbs. | 3/4" | Rigid | 150° | Round | 0000000 | 00000 |
High-Visibility Magnetic Retrievers

A fluorescent orange handle makes these retrievers stand out, so they’re less likely to be misplaced. They have a telescoping shaft to extend your reach.
Overall Lg. | Lg. Adjustability | Max. Magnetic Pull, lbs. | Head Dia. | Finish | Color | Flexibility | Max. Temperature, °F | Magnet Shape | Each | |
6"-26" | Adjustable | 2 | 5/16" | Plastic-Coated Brass | Fluorescent Orange | Rigid | 175° | Round | 0000000 | 00000 |
Illuminated Magnetic Retrievers


LEDs light the magnetized tip for picking up screws, nuts, and other small steel objects in dark areas. These retrievers have a telescoping shaft to extend your reach.
High-Capacity Flex-Head Magnetic Retrievers


Pick up heavier objects than our other flex-head magnetic retrievers. All of these retrievers have a long shaft and pivoting head to access hard-to-reach items from almost any angle.
Flex-Head Magnetic Retrievers


The head pivots, so you can pick up screws, nuts, bolts, and other small steel objects from any angle.
Adjustable-length retrievers have a telescoping shaft to extend your reach.
Electrical-Insulating Flexible-Shaft Magnetic Retrievers

Protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These insulated retrievers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. The shaft bends and stays in position to reach objects in awkward spaces.
Overall Lg. | Max. Magnetic Pull, lbs. | Head Dia. | Material | Flexibility | Max. Temperature, °F | Magnet Shape | Specifications Met | Each | |
18" | 5 | 1/2" | Plastic | Bend and Stay | 155° | Round | IEC 60900, ASTM F1505 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Illuminated Flexible-Shaft Magnetic Retrievers

LEDs light the magnetized tip and the shaft bends and stays in position to reach objects in awkward spaces.
Overall Lg. | Max. Magnetic Pull, lbs. | Head Dia. | Material | Flexibility | Max. Temperature, °F | Magnet Shape | Batteries Included | Each | |
23" | 5 | 1/2" | Aluminum | Bend and Stay | 175° | Round | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
Easy-Release Flexible-Shaft Magnetic Retrievers

Push the plunger to engage the magnet; release to disengage. These retrievers bend into position and stay in place.
Overall Lg. | Max. Magnetic Pull, lbs. | Head Dia. | Material | Max. Temperature, °F | Magnet Shape | Each | |
24" | 3 | 1/2" | Steel | 140° | Round | 0000000 | 000000 |
Flexible-Shaft Magnetic Retrievers


Bend the shaft to reach objects in awkward spaces.
Spring-back retrievers flex and then bounce back when pressure is released.
Bend-and-stay retrievers flex into position and stay there.
Illuminated Flexible-Shaft Claw Retrievers for Small Parts

An LED lights the wire jaws and the shaft bends to reach objects in awkward spaces. Press the plunger to open the jaws; release to close. These retrievers flex and then spring back when pressure is released. Their magnetic tip can pull up to five pounds.
Jaw | ||||||
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Overall Lg. | Max. Capacity | Texture | Material | Batteries Included | Each | |
Spring Back | ||||||
25" | 1/2" | Smooth | Steel | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
Magnetic Chip Collectors


Magnetized on all sides, these wand-like tools remove steel chips from machinery, the floor, and your clothing. Pull the plunger to demagnetize and drop the chips into your collection bin.
Picks with Magnetic Retriever

The handle has a magnet at the end to pick up small steel objects. Use these picks to hold and position wire, springs, and other small parts.
Style | ||||||||
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Overall Lg. | Max. Magnetic Pull, oz. | Handle | Grip | Tip Type | Material | Handle Material | Each | |
Hook Tip | ||||||||
7" | 6 | Straight | Knurled | Fixed | Steel | Aluminum | 0000000 | 00000 |
Pick Sets with Magnetic Retrievers

The handles of these assorted picks have a magnet at the end to pick up small steel objects. Use to hold and position wire, springs, and other small parts.
Number of Pieces | Includes | Max. Magnetic Pull, lbs. | Handle Style | Tip Type | Handle Material | Container Type | Each | |
4 | 4 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Knurled Grip 4 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Knurled Grip 4 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Knurled Grip 4 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Knurled Grip | 1.5 | Straight | Fixed | Aluminum | Plastic Pouch | 0000000 | 000000 |
Magnetic-Grip Wall Clips

Mount these clips with the adhesive backing, then post paper and notes between the two vinyl-covered magnets.
Color | For Max. No. of Sheets | For Max. Thick. | Lg. | Wd. | Backing Type | Each | |
White | 5 | 0.02" | 4" | 1" | Adhesive | 000000000 | 000000 |