
Rubber magnets are made of a permanent flexible magnetic material which is
available in sheet, strip, and extrusion forms, which can further be given
various shapes like ring, square, segment, cylinder and other shapes.
Features of Rubber Magnets
- Lightweight
- Soft
- Elastic
- Stable
- Easy to process
- Energy saving
- Absorb shock and sound
- Very flexible
- Can be easily stamped, slit, punched and laminated
- Average temperature stability
- Good resistance to demagnetization
- Reasonable resistance to chemical agents etc.
Types of rubber magnets
- Isotropic magnets: These are widely used for daily
necessary industry and seen in toys, family education, printing and
decoration etc.
- Anisotropic magnets: These rubber magnets are made
by extrusion or injection. Properties like high elasticity, flexibility
and machine ability make these magnets a favorite choice for many
permanent magnet applications in industry and in home appliances.
Uses and Applications of Rubber Magnets
Rubber magnets provide an
alternative material for printing, holding, signage, and fastening
applications. Designers, printers, marketers, salespeople, engineers,
teachers, manufacturers, sign makers, material-handling specialists etc. all
use rubber magnets. These magnets are ideal for applications where a low
cost magnet needs to be combined with complex form precisely. These magnets
are used in food industry, advertising industry, factory equipment industry,
office and home etc. Some of the applications of rubber magnets are as
follows:
- Fastening devices
- Displays
- Advertising specialties
- Nameplates
- Printing
- POP displays
- Crafts
- Message boards
- Surface-mount signs
- Floor signs
- Vehicle signage
- Architectural signage
- Die-cutting
- Teaching aids
- Decorative magnets
- Business cards
- Calendars