SSKC-033 - Flexible Magnet Holding Force Explained: What Determines Real-World Performance?

How strong is flexible magnetic sheeting? Learn how thickness, formulation, pole pitch, steel, air gaps, contact area and test methods affect holdi...

SSKC-032 - How to Choose Flexible Magnetic Sheeting for Your Application

Choosing flexible magnetic sheeting starts with the application. Learn how thickness, steel, air gaps, printing, adhesive and environment affect ma...

SSKC-031 - 15 mil vs 20 mil vs 30 mil Flexible Magnetic Sheeting: Which Thickness Should You Choose?

Which magnetic sheeting thickness should you choose? Compare 15 mil, 20 mil and 30 mil by holding capability, flexibility, weight, fabrication and ...

SSKC-030 - Magnetic vs Magnetic-Receptive Materials: What Is the Difference?

Magnetic or magnetic-receptive? Learn the difference, how the two materials interact, and when to use each for graphics, signage and interchangeabl...

SSKC-029 - Flexible Magnets vs Neodymium Magnets: Which Solution Should You Choose?

Flexible magnets and neodymium magnets solve different problems. Compare strength, surface area, working distance, printing, fabrication and mechan...

SSKC-028 - Ferrite in Flexible Magnets: Strontium vs Barium

Strontium ferrite or barium ferrite? Learn what each means in flexible magnetic materials and why ferrite chemistry alone does not determine magnet...

SSKC-027 - How Flexible Magnets Are Magnetized: Pole Pitch and Multipole Magnetization

Why do flexible magnets have multiple poles? Learn how pole pitch, multipole magnetization, working distance, steel and air gaps influence magnetic...

SSKC-026 - Flexible Magnetic Sheeting Explained: How Does It work?

How does flexible magnetic sheeting work? Learn about ferrite, polymer binders, multipole magnetization, thickness, steel contact and real-world ho...

SSKC-025 - Designing a Magnet-to-Steel Attachment System

A magnetic attachment is more than a strong magnet. Learn how steel, air gaps, load direction, working distance, placement and mounting methods det...

SSKC-024 - How to Choose a Magnet for a Vertical Load

A high pull-force rating does not equal vertical holding capacity. Learn how friction, steel, air gaps, magnet placement and leverage affect vertic...

SSKC-023 - Magnet Working Distance Explained

How far away will a magnet still work? Learn how distance, magnet size, geometry, grade, pole configuration and the target affect real-world magnet...

SSKC-022 - How Many Magnets Do You Need?

How many magnets do you actually need? Learn why load sharing, magnet spacing, steel thickness, air gaps, shear and assembly stiffness matter more ...