Full Safety Rules
Massive force needs care.
Take care of your safety. Neodymium magnets, despite their inconspicuous appearance, contain huge power. Study the rules below to avoid injuries and property damage.
Summary!
Caution required
Exercise caution. Neodymium magnets attract from a long distance and snap with massive power, often quicker than you can react.
Finger safety
Large magnets can smash fingers in a fraction of a second. Do not place your hand betwixt two strong magnets.
Protective goggles
Watch out for shards. Magnets can explode upon violent connection, launching sharp fragments into the air. We recommend safety glasses.
This is not a toy
Adult use only. Tiny parts pose a choking risk, leading to intestinal necrosis. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Pacemakers
Patients with a ICD have to keep an absolute distance from magnets. The magnetic field can disrupt the functioning of the life-saving device.
Threat to electronics
Data protection: Strong magnets can ruin payment cards and sensitive devices (heart implants, hearing aids, timepieces).
Compass and GPS
A strong magnetic field negatively affects the functioning of magnetometers in smartphones and navigation systems. Maintain magnets close to a smartphone to prevent damaging the sensors.
Sensitization to coating
A percentage of the population suffer from a sensitization to nickel, which is the common plating for neodymium magnets. Prolonged contact can result in an allergic reaction. It is best to wear safety gloves.
Thermal limits
Regular neodymium magnets (grade N) lose magnetization when the temperature goes above 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.
Machining danger
Powder produced during cutting of magnets is flammable. Do not drill into magnets unless you are an expert.