How to use neodymium magnets safely?
Advanced magnetics needs knowledge.
Working with neodymium magnets needs adherence to H&S rules. Below we present a list of warnings that you must familiarize yourself with before handling.
Remember!
Handling rules
Handle magnets with awareness. Their powerful strength can shock even professionals. Be vigilant and respect their power.
Hand protection
Mind your fingers. Two large magnets will snap together instantly with a force of several hundred kilograms, crushing everything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
Risk of cracking
Protect your eyes. Magnets can fracture upon violent connection, launching sharp fragments into the air. Eye protection is mandatory.
No play value
Only for adults. Small elements pose a choking risk, causing serious injuries. Keep away from children and animals.
Danger to pacemakers
Warning for patients: Powerful magnets disrupt medical devices. Maintain minimum 30 cm distance or request help to handle the magnets.
Cards and drives
Powerful magnetic fields can corrupt files on payment cards, HDDs, and storage devices. Maintain a gap of at least 10 cm.
Threat to navigation
A strong magnetic field negatively affects the functioning of magnetometers in smartphones and navigation systems. Maintain magnets near a device to prevent breaking the sensors.
Sensitization to coating
Allergy Notice: The nickel-copper-nickel coating consists of nickel. If redness happens, immediately stop handling magnets and use protective gear.
Power loss in heat
Watch the temperature. Heating the magnet to high heat will destroy its magnetic structure and pulling force.
Fire risk
Drilling and cutting of NdFeB material poses a fire risk. Neodymium dust oxidizes rapidly with oxygen and is hard to extinguish.