RM R5 - 4000 Gs / N52 - magnetic distributor

The difference lies in magnetic field strength: the 13,000 Gs models (R2, R3, R6 Golf, R7 Super, R8 Ultra) handle thicker and stronger security tags, while the 4,000–5,000 Gs versions (R4, R5) are enough for lighter tags. <strong>For a clothing shop carrying a full range from t-shirts to jackets, a higher-output detacher is the safer choice</strong>, since it covers the whole span of tags without needing a second unit. If a shop only stocks light items, the weaker model is sufficient. When in doubt, go stronger — extra output does not slow down the till, but insufficient output means a tag that simply will not release.

The universal Golf model (R6) releases the vast majority of tags found in retail, but no single unit can guarantee compatibility with every hard tag on the market. <strong>Before ordering one unit for the whole shop, test it against a sample of the actual tags you use</strong> — that is the only reliable way to confirm it will work. Shops with a mixed range or several clothing suppliers often keep two detachers of different strength on hand, covering the full spread of tags so no item gets stuck at the till.

The detacher should be screwed permanently into the counter or till stand — the housing is built for this kind of mounting. <strong>A fixed installation solves two problems at once: the unit stops sliding during fast customer service, and it does not disappear during staff changeovers</strong>, which is a common issue with units left loose on the counter. Choose a spot the cashier can reach with one hand without shifting position, but keep it well away from the card reader and any phone or tablet at the till. Check the screws periodically, since repeated knocks from merchandise can loosen them over time.

These detachers run on strong N52-grade neodymium magnets, so close contact with a card's magnetic stripe, a hotel key card or any data storage device can damage it. <strong>The rule is simple: keep the unit away from payment cards, phones, drives and anything that reacts to a magnetic field</strong> — do not place these items on the same counter surface or in the same drawer as the detacher. The payment terminal itself, kept at a normal working distance, is not at risk, but a card held directly against the unit is. It is worth passing this on to the whole till staff, not just whoever chose the equipment.

N52-grade neodymium magnets used in these detachers hold their properties for years of normal use — strength loss at room temperature is negligible. <strong>The real risk is not the magnet ageing, it is mechanical damage to the housing</strong> from being dropped or struck by something hard. Keep the unit dry, away from moisture and extreme temperatures, and check now and then that the counter mounting is still solid. A visible drop in performance usually points to a cracked housing or a shifted magnetic core, not a weakened magnet.

Every till point where tags get removed should have its own detacher — passing one unit between registers slows down service and risks leaving a till without one exactly when it is needed. <strong>Shops with more than one till, and busy locations in particular, do well to keep one spare unit in the stockroom</strong> — a mechanical fault or a misplaced unit should never bring customer service to a halt. Chains with several locations usually find it easier to order a larger batch upfront than to top up shortages store by store.

Detachers are sold to businesses fitting out points of sale — clothing shops, retail chains and wholesalers supplying their own stores — not for private or home use. <strong>To place an order, we just need the quantity and the type of tags used in the shop</strong> so the right model can be matched by magnetic strength. For larger orders covering several stores or a full chain, it is best to get in touch directly to discuss selection and pricing — choosing two different models for one chain is a common and sensible approach when the product range varies widely.