Magnet Store

Magnet Store: permanent magnets, custom manufacturing and magnetic assemblies

Magnet Store is a UK-based supplier and manufacturer of permanent magnets, presenting itself as "the UK's home of magnetics". Its catalogue combines off-the-shelf stock with a custom manufacturing service and magnetic assemblies, and it also offers a free online tool for estimating holding force and magnetic field in real-world conditions.

The company states that it supplies magnet solutions to some of the world's largest companies and industries, and describes itself as multi-award-winning. Among the distinctions it lists are Magnet Supplier of the Year 2023 and 2024, Metals Wholesaler of the Year 2021, 2022 and 2023, and Most Innovative in Magnetic Solutions 2023.

Off-the-shelf magnet range

The standard catalogue is organised by shape, size, strength and material grade. Buyers can browse by form, including arc, block, disc, cylinder/rod, mitre, ring, tube, top hat and pyramid magnets, as well as fixing and component types such as adhesive magnets, adhesive magnetic tape, countersunk and counterbore magnets, channel and pot magnets, magnetic hooks, high-temperature resistant magnets, diametrically magnetised magnets, epoxy-coated magnets, office magnets, magnetic filters, Halbach arrays, fishing and retrieval magnets, DIY and home magnets and Warhammer magnets.

Filtering by dimension covers diameters and widths from 2 mm to 50 mm and beyond, and thicknesses from 1 mm to 60 mm. Strength bands run from 0–0.5 kg up to 20 kg and above. Material grades listed include neodymium N35 through N54, Alnico 5, Sm2Co17 samarium cobalt and ferrite Y25, Y30 and Y35.

Featured categories on the site highlight strong magnets of 20 kg and above, waterproof magnets, countersunk or screw-in magnets, high-temperature magnets, adhesive magnets and retrieval and fishing magnets.

Custom-manufactured magnets

Beyond the standard range, Magnet Store produces bespoke permanent magnets to a customer's specification. The customisation covers the magnetic material (neodymium, SmCo, Alnico, ferrite and others), shape and size, grade or power, magnetisation direction, coating and coercivity. The company notes that most magnets are axially magnetised but that it can produce any magnetisation direction, and that it selects coatings to protect the magnet and addresses demagnetisation forces such as freezers, furnaces or magnetic pulses.

For most custom orders, the company indicates that it only needs the magnet type, size, shape and grade or power, while special requirements are also handled. It quotes an average lead time of around 15 working days for custom work, states that there is no minimum order quantity, and cites REACH and RoHS compliance. A free quote request is offered for custom and bulk or wholesale orders.

Pull Force & Field Engine

The site includes a free tool called the MagNet™ Force & Field Engine, which is presented as a way to see how strongly a magnet will hold in a real setup, accounting for variables such as air gaps and hot and cold temperatures, before purchase. A separate 3D Print Magnet Designer is also listed among the site's resources.

Technical guidance and materials

The site publishes technical material on magnetic materials, shape and size, magnet grades and power, Alnico, ferrite, neodymium and samarium cobalt grades, magnetisation direction, coatings and coercivity. It also provides a magnet health and safety guide, a resource hub, delivery and returns information and an FAQ section.

Its neodymium FAQ explains that NdFeB magnets are the strongest type of permanent magnet, made from an alloy of neodymium, iron and boron, and describes the production route from melting and casting the alloy through crushing, pressing, sintering, cutting to size (often within 0.05 mm tolerance) and magnetisation. It also explains that the grade number reflects the maximum energy product in MGOe, so a higher grade such as N52 is stronger than N35.

Industries served

The company lists the sectors it addresses: 3D printing, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, education, energy generation, engineering, environmental, home and DIY, manufacturing, oil and gas, print and packaging, product design, retail, and science and research.

Service claims

In its own presentation, Magnet Store emphasises rapid response times, expert technical support for product selection, integration and application, precision-manufactured solutions, and cost-effective custom manufacturing. These are the company's stated positioning points rather than independently verified figures.