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

    Multipole Neodymium Disc Magnets

    Grip thin metal surfaces where standard magnets fail to hold. These magnets have multiple small poles that generate a shallow, concentrated magnetic field only near the surface. This makes them less likely to accidentally stick to nearby objects. They're often used to mount sensors on thin-walled enclosures or control panels. With the highest strength-to-size ratio of any magnet, these deliver powerful pull force even in tight spaces. Also known as Polymagnets®.
    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. Multipole Neodymium Disc Magnets.
    Image of Specification. Magnetized Through Thickness. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnetized Through Thickness. Multipole Neodymium Disc Magnets, Magnetized Through Thickness.

    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.
    Each
    OD
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Sets of
    Poles
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    1-49
    50-Up
    1/16" Thick
    1/2"4.95180N52Through Thickness00000000000000000
    3/4"15.314180N42Through Thickness000000000000000
    1"1713180N42Through Thickness00000000000000
     
    1/8" Thick
    1/2"88180N35Through Thickness00000000000000
    1/2"98180N42Through Thickness00000000000000
    3/4"1812180N42Through Thickness00000000000000
    1"37.322180N42Through Thickness000000000000000
    1 1/2"7737180N42Through Thickness0000000000000000
     
    3/16" Thick
    1/2"98180N35Through Thickness000000000000000
    1/2"118180N42Through Thickness00000000000000
    1"3813180N42Through Thickness000000000000000
     
    Magnets With Adhesive Back
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Multipole Neodymium Disc Magnets, Magnets With Adhesive Back.
    Image of Attribute. Magnetized Through Thickness. Front orientation. Magnetized Through Thickness. Multipole Neodymium Disc Magnets, Magnets With Adhesive Back, Magnetized Through Thickness.

    Magnetized

    Through

    Thickness

    Stick in place for fast, tool-free mounting where drilling isn’t practical. The adhesive holds tight without scratching surfaces.
    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.
    Each
    OD
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Sets of
    Poles
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    Adhesive Type
    1-49
    50-Up
    1/16" Thick
    1/2"4.95180N52Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)00000000000000000
    3/4"15.313180N42Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)000000000000000
    1"1713180N42Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)000000000000000
     
    1/8" Thick
    1"3713180N42Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)0000000000000000
    1 1/2"7737180N42Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)00000000000000000
     
    3/16" Thick
    1"3813180N42Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)00000000000000000
     
    Magnets With Adhesive Back and Unthreaded Hole
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Multipole Neodymium Disc Magnets, Magnets With Adhesive Back and Unthreaded Hole.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Magnetized Through Thickness. Multipole Neodymium Disc Magnets, Magnets With Adhesive Back and Unthreaded Hole, Magnetized Through Thickness.

    Magnetized

    Through

    Thickness

    Stick in place for fast, tool-free mounting where drilling isn’t practical. The adhesive holds tight without scratching surfaces. For added holding power, 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.
    Each
    OD
    Hole
    Dia.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Sets of
    Poles
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    Adhesive Type
    Mounting
    Hole Style
    1-49
    50-Up
    1/8" Thick
    1"0.19"3310180N42Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)Straight000000000000000000
    1 1/2"1/8"6736180N42Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)Straight00000000000000000
     
    Magnets With Unthreaded Hole
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Multipole Neodymium Disc Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole.
    Image of Specification. Magnetized Through Thickness. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnetized Through Thickness. Multipole Neodymium Disc Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole, Magnetized Through Thickness.

    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.
    Each
    OD
    Hole
    Dia.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Sets of
    Poles
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    Mounting Hole
    Style
    For Screw
    Size
    1-49
    50-Up
    1/8" Thick
    3/4"1/8"1612180N42Through ThicknessStraight00000000000000000
    3/4"0.186"116180N42Through ThicknessCountersunkNo. 8
    000000000000000
    7/8"0.186"146180N42Through ThicknessCountersunkNo. 8
    000000000000000
    1"0.186"1712180N42Through ThicknessCountersunkNo. 8
    00000000000000000
    1"0.19"33.221180N42Through ThicknessStraight000000000000000
    1 1/4"0.186"426180N42Through ThicknessCountersunkNo. 8
    00000000000000000
    1 1/2"1/8"6737180N42Through ThicknessStraight00000000000000000
     
    3/16" Thick
    2"7/8"11986180N42Through ThicknessStraight00000000000000000
     

    Multipole Neodymium Rectangle Magnets

    Grip thin metal surfaces where standard magnets fail to hold. These magnets have multiple small poles that generate a shallow, concentrated magnetic field only near the surface. This makes them less likely to accidentally stick to nearby objects. They're often used to mount sensors on thin-walled enclosures or control panels. With the highest strength-to-size ratio of any magnet, these deliver powerful pull force even in tight spaces. Also known as Polymagnets®.
    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. Multipole Neodymium Rectangle Magnets.
    Image of Specification. Magnetized Through Thickness. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnetized Through Thickness. Multipole Neodymium Rectangle Magnets, Magnetized Through Thickness.

    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.
    Each
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Sets of
    Poles
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    1-49
    50-Up
    1/8" Thick
    1/2"1/2"135180N42Through Thickness00000000000000000
    1/2"1"1711180N42Through Thickness000000000000000
    1"1"4025180N42Through Thickness0000000000000000
    1 1/2"1 1/2"8645180N42Through Thickness00000000000000000
     
    3/16" Thick
    1"1 1/2"6235180N35Through Thickness00000000000000000
    1"1 1/2"6535180N42Through Thickness00000000000000000
     
    Magnets With Adhesive Back
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Multipole Neodymium Rectangle Magnets, Magnets With Adhesive Back.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnetized Through Thickness. Multipole Neodymium Rectangle Magnets, Magnets With Adhesive Back, Magnetized Through Thickness.
    Image of Specification. Adhesive on South Pole. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnetized Through Thickness. Multipole Neodymium Rectangle Magnets, Magnets With Adhesive Back, Magnetized Through Thickness.

    Magnetized

    Through

    Thickness

    Adhesive on

    South Pole

    Stick in place for fast, tool-free mounting where drilling isn’t practical. The adhesive holds tight without scratching surfaces.
    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.
    Each
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Sets of
    Poles
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    Adhesive Type
    1-49
    50-Up
    1/8" Thick
    1/2"1/2"135180N42Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)00000000000000000
    1/2"1"1711180N42Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)000000000000000
    1"1"4025180N42Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)00000000000000000
    1 1/2"1 1/2"8645180N42Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)00000000000000000
     
    3/16" Thick
    1"1 1/2"6535180N42Through Thickness3M VHB (Very High Bond)00000000000000000
     
    Magnets With Unthreaded Hole
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnets. Multipole Neodymium Rectangle Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole.
    Image of Specification. Magnetized Through Thickness. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Magnetized Through Thickness. Multipole Neodymium Rectangle Magnets, Magnets With Unthreaded Hole, Magnetized Through Thickness.

    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.
    Each
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Hole
    Dia.
    Max. Pull,
    lbf
    Sets of
    Poles
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Magnet
    Grade
    Direction of
    Magnetization
    Mounting Hole
    Style
    For Screw
    Size
    1-49
    50-Up
    1/8" Thick
    1"1"0.0196"2621180N42Through ThicknessCountersunkNo. 8
    0000000000000000000
    1"1 1/2"0.184"4531180N42Through ThicknessCountersunkNo. 8
    00000000000000000
     

    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
     
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