Rare Earth Magnets Guide

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Rare Earth Magnets Guide There are regular magnets, and then there are rare earth magnets. If you’re unsure what the difference is or whether you need a rare earth magnet versus a regular magnet, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will tell you everything you could need to know about rare earth magnets, […]

How to Calculate the Strength of a Magnet

How to Calculate the Strength of a Magnet

Your magnets may need occasional testing to verify that they still perform as expected. Several environmental and adverse use factors can damage the strength of a magnet. Learn about magnet strength, including how to test it. What You Need to Test the Strength of a Magnet To test the strength of a magnet, you need […]

Magnets in Everyday Life

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We are surrounded by magnets.  Magnets are all around us, and most people do not even realize it.  Sure, you may have some on your fridge that come to mind, but most average households in the US have hundreds of magnets in them.  These magnets are tucked away in some of our most used items […]

The Perfect Match: Match Pole Magnets for Tradeshow Booths

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  Tradeshow season is upon us and exhibiting at tradeshows is a great way to get your company’s name out there to thousands of new possible customers.  A large backdrop or tradeshow booth can be a great way to attract customers to your booth space.  Most tradeshow booths are collapsible for easy storage and shipping, […]

What Is a Die Cut Magnet?

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Die-cut magnets are helpful in many industries, from cut-out magnets on the fridge for branding to industrial applications like switches, gaskets and masking. The die cutter is a type of press that comes in various sizes. The cutter uses a steel rule or ejector die to create an exact shape with specific dimensions depending on […]

The Right Magnet For The Job

Has this ever happened to you?  Your customer has a job they need to be completed, but they do not know exactly what they need for the outcome to work as they had envisioned.  You know that they are looking for the magnet in their project, but there are numerous different kinds of the magnet.  […]

Finding The Perfect Magnetic Mate

We all know that February is the month of love, and really aren’t we all looking for our perfect mate?  Like people, magnets are very particular about what other magnets they like to pair up with.  While there is no Tinder for magnets, the article below can help you become the perfect matchmaker when it […]

Holiday Signage That Is Sure To Attract!

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It’s that time of year again.  The turkey and pumpkin pie are barely digested before most of us turn our focus to hitting the stores to get those Black Friday specials and holiday deals occurring within the month of December.  While many of us are out cruising the stores and restaurants trying to buy this […]

How Magnets Can Save Lives

Columbine, Sandy Hook, Parkland.  All these towns names evoke feelings in us of sadness and helplessness thinking of the young lives lost in senseless school shootings over recent years.  In 2018, school shootings have hit an all-time high.  While the government argues over whether gun control is the answer, concerned citizens wonder what smaller, attainable […]

Custom Decals: How Graphic Designers Are Using Sheet Magnetic Strip

As a graphic designer, you will undoubtedly always find yourself looking to offer new types of services to your clients in order to stay competitive and solutions in magnetic sheeting can provide you with something very innovative to add to your roster of services. Because of the nature of magnetic sheeting, you will suddenly have […]

How Flexible Magnets Can Increase the Efficiency of Your Business

No matter what kind of business one may be interested in running, it always helps to find the most efficient ways of going about it. Sometimes in order to increase efficiency and decrease one’s expenditures requires a little bit of creative thinking. Smooth Sailing With Flexible Magnets One of the best ways that people could […]

Magnets and Tradeshow Booths: Setup in a Snap

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Did you know that setting up and taking down your Tradeshow Booth could be so easy?  People are finding that using Matched Pole Magnet to attach your banner or backdrop is as quick as a snap! These pieces fit together the same way, every time. Simply place the Adhesive Backed Matched Pole to your Vinyl […]

How Magnets Are Used In Pop Advertising Displays

Companies are using magnets in POP Displays to showcase their products in many new ways. From cosmetic walls and counter displays, to category management and floor stands they have found a way to create an intriguing appeal. Inventive designers are taking advantage of any “Real Estate” available at the Point of Purchase. One example of […]

3 Creative Ways Businesses Are Using Magnets

What could kettle corn and magnets possibly have in common? They are both in abundance at the summer’s numerous festivals that take place in cities all across the country. While kettle corn is much tastier than magnets, it is much less functional! You may be surprised at how many artisans and vendors are finding unique […]

Why use Adhesives? 3 Types & Advantages

Some might feel that choosing the proper adhesive for their project can quickly turn into a sticky situation.  Many different factors come into play when deciding which tape is going to be the most effective and economical for your job. There are some general questions that must be answered before being able to determine which adhesive will best suit […]

3 Advantages of Direct Magnet Printing

Printed magnets are seemingly everywhere these days, from promotional items like calendars and business cards to high end retail display applications. Printed magnetic media has found a home on the sides of refrigerators and file cabinets, as vehicle advertising, and as interchangeable messaging and promotion for in-store displays. Surprisingly, many printers are still printing to […]

Die Cut Magnet Specs: 4 Things to Consider

Flexible magnets are a versatile component of any business’ retail and marketing strategy. These range from simple shapes to specialized rings for switch activation in pneumatic applications. But when choosing the right die cut magnet specs, there are many factors to consider. Does your die cut part require adhesive? What level of tolerance will it […]

What to Know About Flexible Magnets Used in Retail Signage

Brand-building and promotional signage is everywhere. It dominates the retail environment. What you might not know is that these days, when you see a retail sign, there’s likely a flexible magnet as part of that sign structure. In the retail environment, magnets have become a predominant means of effectively securing the sign in place, while […]

Magnets Provide Safety in Schools

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With the alarming rise in violent acts occurring in our schools over recent years, comes the need to find ways to heighten security and make our schools a safer place for our kids and educators. One way that schools are doing this is through the use of magnets. Many school districts throughout the United States […]

Rochester Magnet Featured in Sign & Digital Graphics Magazine

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Featured in the October issue of Sign & Digital Graphics Magazine, our sales and marketing team authored an article on using magnets in signage. Rather than go on about the article…you should read it for yourself!!! Click below to open article

Magnets are NOT Toys – Take Caution This Holiday Season

With the holidays and gift giving season on the horizon, we wanted to take a moment to discuss the topic of magnet safety. Magnets and their amazing magnetic properties are fascinating to children and adults alike. This is the reason they are a popular choice among toy manufacturers and have been incorporated into many children’s […]

All I Want For Christmas Is…Magnets?!

The holiday season is fast approaching, and with this time of year comes the task of picking out the perfect holiday gift. There is one item that should be on every business owner’s wish list in order to ensure them a profitable and hassle free New Year…magnets of course!! Magnets can play a key role […]

“Who knew Magnets could replace Medicine? Pretty Cool Article!!!”

Magnets and Magnetic Therapies have been used for centuries to treat a variety of medical conditions. While we can’t say if this unique use of magnet works we are intrigued by the many uses people and even medical professionals find for magnets. Rochester Magnet is pleased to see magnets used in many different applications. We […]

How to Find a Dependable Magnetic Strip Provider Today

Magnetic strips are used for businesses in all types of applications. Industrial magnetic strip uses range widely, from use in manufacturing components to making sure that machines are running properly. Those that are trying to seek out a magnetic strip company that is reliable should first consider what kind of strip needs they have to […]

Magnets that any business will find useful

When constructing a business, many people many never think about how many different magnets they will find around their office or warehouse when all is said and done. Only fourteen hundred years ago people were just learning how to use natural materials like lodestones for their magnetic properties. Today there are incredibly powerful magnets of […]

Flexible Magnetic Sheeting for Promotion

When it comes to promotion, organization and many of the other problems that some businesses face, magnets could be the answer. Many people may not realize just how multifaceted some magnets are. Those that are looking for true versatility can easily find it in the form of flexible magnetic sheeting. Flexible magnetic sheeting can have […]