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Magnetization Direction for Neodymium Magnets

Learn more about available magnetization directions for neodymium magents

Discs & Cylinders

Disc and Cylinder magnets can be axially or diametrically magnetized.

Axially Magnetized

Disc magnet magnetized through axis 1 Disc magnet magnetized through axis 2
Examples include D82 and D48.

Diametrically Magnetized

Disc magnet magnetized through diameter 1 Disc magnet magnetized through diameter 2
Examples include D82DIA and D48DIA.


Blocks

Block magnets are defined by three dimensions: Length, Width and Thickness. To be consistent, we define the Thickness dimension along the axis of magnetization. The thickness is usually the smallest dimension, but not always!

We're sometimes asked if we can provide block magnets magnetized through the length or width. Yes, we do have some long "bar" magnets, where the magnetization is in the longest dimension. We do still define this as the Thickness, though.

Magnetized Through Thickness

Block magnet magnetized through thickness 1 Block magnet magnetized through thickness 2
Examples include B882 and B828.


Rings

Ring magnets can be axially or diametrically magnetized.

Axially Magnetized

Axially magnetized ring magnet 1 Axially magnetized ring magnet 2
Examples include R424 and R828.

Diametrically Magnetized

Diametrically magnetized ring magnet 1 Diametrically magnetized ring magnet 2
Examples include R424DIA and R828DIA.



Spheres

Spheres can only be axially magnetized. There is only one possible direction.

Axially Magnetized

Sphere magnet axial magnetization
Examples include S4 and S8.


Mounting Magnets

Round Mounting Magnets are assembled with an axially magnetized disc or ring magnet set inside a steel cup. The north pole of the magnet faces outward.

Our Rectangular Mounting Magnets are constructed in a similar fashion.

North Pole Facing Out

Mounting magnet north pole facing out
Examples include MMS-C-X4 and MM-A-32.


Arc Segments

Arc Segment magnets can be magnetized in one of four directions.

North on the Outside Face

Arc magnet magnetized through north outside face
Examples include AX2C45-N and AY0X030-N.

South on the Outside Face

Arc magnet magnetized through thickness
Examples include AX2C45-S and AY0X030-S.


Magnetized through Circumference

Arc magnet magnetized through circumference
One example is the AY0X030-C.

Magnetized through Thickness

Arc magnet magnetized through thickness
One example is the AY0X030-T.




Arc Magnetization with Poles on Inner & Outer Face

Magnetization directions explained 1
Note that the magnetization is along a straight axis, and is not truly radial. The lines do not converge at the center of the arc. When assembled, arc segments like this can be used to approximate a radially magnetized ring.

Circumferential Magnetization of Arc Segments

Magnetization directions explained 2
Again, the lines of magnetization are all parallel. The lines do not curve around the arc.



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