Mars is the only major planet in our solar system that doesn’t have a planet-wide magnetic field. Given the planet’s proximity and similarity to Earth, the lack of a protective magnetic field has ignited the curiosity of scientists. Now a scientist has come up with an interesting explanation. Read more here: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/wate-may-have-killed-mars-magnetic-field.
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As you read through our website, you’ll see a measurement called Pounds Pull listed for most of our stock items, but what does that really mean? Pounds pull (also called breakaway force or pull strength) is the force required to vertically detach a magnet from ferrous material. We measure it in pounds, using very specific
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Usually, you won’t see them, but they’re there inside the devices you use every day. They get you to work and back home, keep you in touch with friends worldwide, and make your life easier in a thousand different ways. We’re talking about magnets, of course. Ask most people to list any magnets in their
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For most people, when they think of a magnet they think of a simple item that sticks to a refrigerator door, or a clasp that holds a piece of jewelry together. But there is a whole other world of magnets classified for industrial use. In fact, if you look around your home or office you’ll
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How’s this for the plot of a new disaster movie – the earth’s magnetic field begins to weaken, and then flips completely. The result? Flash floods, earthquakes, meteor showers and other natural and cosmic calamities, none of which prevent Tom Cruise from getting his family to safety. Title: Field of Screams. The idea is less
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Many companies that work with magnets in manufacturing use the term ‘gauss’ every day. Some may not know that the term originates in the work of a German mathematician named Carl Friedrich Gauss, who used mathematical principles to measure magnetism. Of course, you could probably get by without that particular trivia nugget. It’s more important
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Yes, When It’s MegaMAG™! These days consumers are bombarded with messages, so sometimes it takes a little extra effort to stand out from the crowd. That’s why Adams introduced MegaMAG, our wide format magnet that measures up to a full 60” across. Sure, there have been graphic displays this big before, but MegaMAG™ eliminates the
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Introduction Rare earth magnets are integral to a myriad of industrial and consumer products, thanks to their superior strength and versatility. However, gluing these powerful magnets to various surfaces presents unique challenges due to their chemical and physical properties. To address these challenges, Adams Magnetic Products has released a comprehensive white paper, “Gluing Rare Earth
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Question: What’s the Best Tool to Use to Cut .030 Thick Magnet Sheets? Justin writes: I was wondering the method or type of tool used to cut .030″ thick magnet sheets? I have an art project and was wondering the best, most clean way to cut the sheet so that it leaves the smoothest
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Best Material for Magnetic Car Signs & How Car Magnets Work magnet_sign_cleaning David Sharpe writes: We have a flatbed printer and solvent printer and we are looking for the best magnetic product to use for Car Magnets. One of our clients just had some of the ones that we are using blow off of her
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