Neodymium magnet systems in various designs

What is a magnet system?

In a magnet system, a neodymium magnet, but usually several neodymium magnets, are arranged next to each other with alternating poles on a steel plate. This leads to a deflection of the field lines in order to increase the magnetic holding force on one side of the system.
Magnet systems are often encased in rubber. This also leads to an increase in the holding force in the shear direction, as this creates greater friction in the magnet, making it more difficult to slip down. This means that with the same holding force in the pulling direction, magnet systems generally allow higher loads to be hung on the wall than, for example, pot magnets without a rubber coating.

Advantages of magnet systems

- Protection and durability: The rubber cover protects the underlying magnet from environmental influences such as moisture, chemicals and mechanical wear. This significantly increases the service life of the magnet systems.
- Low abrasion resistance: Rubber is known for its abrasion resistance, which makes rubberised magnet systems ideal for applications where friction and wear occur, such as in conveyor belt technology.
- Corrosion resistance: Magnets made from materials such as neodymium are susceptible to corrosion. The rubberised cover protects them from corrosion and allows them to be used in environments where moisture is a factor.
- Sound insulation: Rubber also has sound-absorbing properties. In applications where vibrations need to be reduced, such as in the automotive industry, rubberised magnet systems are an advantage.
- Very strong when mounted in shear direction. With a rubberised magnet system, the adhesive force is greater in the shear direction due to the higher friction.
- Combination of two magnet systems: Two identical types of magnetic system can be easily attached to each other. A very high adhesive force is realised.

What are the differences between flat magnets / pot magnets and magnetic systems?

Magnet systems:
- usually consist of several magnets (in exceptional cases only one magnet) arranged with alternating poles
- can be combined with other magnet systems. This means that two identical magnet systems can be attached to each other, as the magnets are arranged alternately
- the magnets are attached to a steel plate and the entire system is often encased in rubber

Pot magnets:
- usually consist of a single magnet
- the magnet is embedded in a steel pot. This changes the field lines, resulting in an extremely high holding force with extreme support. However, the adhesive force is significantly reduced even at a very small distance. For this reason, rubber sheaths are generally not recommended here
- cannot usually be combined with each other, as two identical magnets repel each other

Which magnets are used for magnet systems?

We only offer magnet systems with neodymium cores (neodymium-iron-boron), as they have a significantly higher adhesive force than ferrite magnets of the same size.

Applications of rubberised magnet systems

- Conveyor belt technology: Rubberised magnet systems are used in logistics and mining to separate metal parts from conveyor belts.
- Automotive industry: In vehicles, rubberised magnet systems can be used to fasten parts or dampen vibrations.
- Packaging industry: In packaging machines, rubberised magnetic systems ensure the safe transport of products.
- Storage and transport: Rubberised magnetic systems are used in storage facilities and material handling.
- Medical technology: In medical imaging, rubberised magnet systems can be used to attach sensitive equipment.