Rochester Magnet supplies printable magnetic sheets and rolls designed to run through offset, screen, inkjet, and digital production presses. Every product is available magnetized or unmagnetized, in cut sheets or full rolls, with facestock options matched to your ink system. All materials are American-made.
DigiMag® VINYL is built for wide-format solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV inkjet printers. Available in matte and gloss finishes with thicknesses from .008″ to .030″, in roll widths up to 24.375″. DigiMag® PAPER is designed for aqueous inkjet printers, offered in matte and gloss paper finishes for indoor applications.
Certified by the Rochester Institute of Technology for HP Indigo 4000, 5000, and 7000 series presses, as well as Kodak NexPress 2100 plus, 2500, and all S-class presses. Available with paper or polypropylene surfaces at 14 mil and 16 mil overall thicknesses. Cut sheets up to 13″ wide and 12″ x 18″.
MessageMag® is a thin, high-performance magnetic sheeting customizable with paper, vinyl, or polypropylene facestock to match your press and ink requirements. Available in rolls or cut sheets for offset and flexographic printing.
Standard cut sizes include 8.5″ x 11″, 12″ x 18″, 12″ x 24″, and 20″ x 24″, with widths up to 48″. Die-cut business cards (10 per 8.5″ x 11″ sheet) and die-cut photo frames (4 per 7.375″ x 9.41″ sheet) are also in stock. Custom sheet sizes are available to reduce waste and eliminate final trimming.
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Printable magnets are flexible magnetic sheets with a specially prepared surface that accepts ink from commercial and industrial printing equipment. The base material is the same ferrite-and-rubber compound used in standard flexible magnets, but the top layer is laminated with a facestock chosen to work with a specific ink system and press type.
You can print on the resulting magnetic substrate directly, producing finished products like vehicle signs, refrigerator magnets, business card magnets, point-of-sale graphics, menu boards, calendars, and promotional pieces. Once printed and cut, printable magnet sheets attach to any ferrous metal surface and can be removed and repositioned without leaving residue.
For print shops and sign makers, printable magnets represent a way to expand your product offering and keep magnetic print jobs in-house rather than outsourcing them. For retailers and marketing teams, they provide a cost-effective way to produce branded materials that stay visible wherever your customers place them.
Choosing the right printable magnetic sheet starts with your printing process. The facestock determines ink adhesion, color vibrancy, durability, and whether the finished product is suited for indoor or outdoor use.
Vinyl-laminated printable magnet sheets are the most versatile option for commercial sign and graphics work. They’re compatible with solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV-curable inks, and they hold up well outdoors. Vinyl facestock is available in matte and gloss finishes.
For vehicle magnets and outdoor signage, vinyl is the standard choice because it resists moisture, UV exposure, and temperature swings from -15°F to 160°F.
Polypropylene facestock provides smooth feeding and strong ink adhesion for digital production presses. It’s a good fit for indoor signage, promotional magnets, and point-of-sale materials where a clean, professional surface finish matters. Polypropylene is also used on DigiMag® PLUS sheets certified for HP Indigo and Kodak NexPress presses.
Paper-laminated printable magnet sheets work with aqueous inkjet printers and some digital presses. They produce sharp image quality for indoor applications like refrigerator magnets, calendars, photo magnets, and mailers. Paper facestock is not recommended for outdoor use, as it is susceptible to moisture damage.
Not sure which facestock is right for your press? Refer to our Printer and Magnetic Sheet Compatibility Chart, or contact our team. We’ll match your printer model and ink type to the correct printable magnet product.
Rochester Magnet sells printable magnetic sheets in both cut-sheet and roll formats, with standard and custom sizing options.
Rochester Magnet offers all printable magnet products in both magnetized and unmagnetized configurations. The choice depends on your production workflow and press setup.
The sheet arrives ready to use. After printing and cutting, the finished product is magnetic with no additional processing steps. This is the simplest option if your press can handle pre-magnetized material without feeding issues. Keep in mind that magnetized sheets may attract to metal press components, so check your printer’s feed path for potential interference.
Unmagnetized sheets feed through presses more easily because they won’t stick to metal platens or rollers. After printing and cutting, you run the finished pieces through a magnetizer to activate the magnetic properties. This approach gives you more flexibility in press setup and is preferred by many high-volume print operations.
Rochester Magnet sells magnetizers in several configurations to match your production volume:
Ask about Rochester Magnet’s try-and-buy program: we’ll ship a magnetizer with your first order so you can test the workflow in your facility before committing to a purchase.
Not sure how to print on magnetic sheets? Here are a few tips from 25+ years on the job:
Allow prints to dry before stacking: Freshly printed sheets can transfer ink if stacked too soon, especially with aqueous and latex inks
Yes, for certain products. DigiMag® PLUS supports double-sided digital printing. For other products, double-sided printing depends on thickness and press compatibility. Sheets over .030″ thick can also be double-side magnetized. Contact our team to discuss your specific two-sided printing requirements.
Start with our Printer and Magnetic Sheet Compatibility Chart, which maps printer types and ink systems to compatible products. If your printer isn’t listed, contact our team with your printer model, ink type, and maximum media thickness. We can recommend a product or help you run a test with sample material.
Unmagnetized sheets can be stored indefinitely in a cool, dry environment without any degradation to the magnetic material or facestock. Once printed, they can be magnetized at any time using a compatible magnetizer.
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