How to handle neodymium magnets safely?
Massive force requires care.
Safety first. Neodymium magnets, although small, possess huge power. Study the rules below to prevent accidents damage to body and equipment.
Key points!
Powerful field
Exercise caution. Rare earth magnets attract from a long distance and snap with huge force, often faster than you can react.
Pinching danger
Big blocks can break fingers in a fraction of a second. Never put your hand between two attracting surfaces.
Material brittleness
Beware of splinters. Magnets can explode upon uncontrolled impact, launching shards into the air. Wear goggles.
This is not a toy
Adult use only. Tiny parts can be swallowed, causing severe trauma. Store out of reach of children and animals.
Medical interference
Warning for patients: Strong magnetic fields disrupt electronics. Keep minimum 30 cm distance or request help to handle the magnets.
Cards and drives
Data protection: Strong magnets can ruin data carriers and delicate electronics (pacemakers, hearing aids, timepieces).
Threat to navigation
A strong magnetic field interferes with the functioning of compasses in phones and navigation systems. Do not bring magnets close to a smartphone to avoid damaging the sensors.
Sensitization to coating
Medical facts indicate that nickel (standard magnet coating) is a potent allergen. If your skin reacts to metals, avoid direct skin contact or select coated magnets.
Heat sensitivity
Keep cool. Neodymium magnets are sensitive to heat. If you require resistance above 80°C, inquire about special high-temperature series (H, SH, UH).
Dust is flammable
Machining of NdFeB material carries a risk of fire risk. Magnetic powder oxidizes rapidly with oxygen and is hard to extinguish.