Custom-made magnets: how does it work?
Short answer: yes, at Magnetenspecialist you can have neodymium magnets made to measure: a different size, grade (N35 to N52 or a temperature class such as SH), coating, hole or magnetisation direction. Custom work usually has a lead time of 6 to 8 weeks. We always think along first: our stock often already contains something suitable, and sometimes we find the right product closer to home in Europe, with a shorter lead time.
First: is custom work really necessary?
Many requests for custom magnets turn out to be solvable with a standard magnet. We have hundreds of sizes in stock, often shipped the same day. A slightly different size, an extra-thick magnet or a pot magnet instead of a loose magnet often gives the same result, without waiting time and without a minimum order. That is why for every request we first look at:
- Our stock: does an existing size or version fit, possibly with a small change to your design?
- European suppliers: some products are available faster or in smaller quantities within Europe.
- Custom production: if it really has to be a custom size, we have it made.
What can be made to measure?
| Property | Options |
|---|---|
| Shape | disc, block, ring, rod, segment (arc), with hole or countersunk hole |
| Dimensions | to drawing, with usual tolerances of approx. ±0.05 – 0.1 mm |
| Grade | N35 to N52, and temperature classes M, H, SH, UH, EH |
| Coating | NiCuNi, zinc, epoxy, gold, or a plastic or rubber casing |
| Magnetisation | axial, diametrical, through the thickness, or with marked poles |
| Packaging | with spacers, per set, marked north/south |
More about these choices: grade, coating and magnetisation direction.
How does a custom request work?
- Your question: send us your application, the desired size or a drawing, the quantity and the environment (temperature, moisture).
- Thinking along: we check whether a stock item or a European product will do, or whether custom work is needed.
- Sample: where possible, you test first with a standard magnet or a sample.
- Quotation and production: for custom work, allow 6 to 8 weeks lead time.
- Delivery from our warehouse in Nuenen, the Netherlands.
What do you need for a good request?
- where the magnet goes and what it has to do (hold, close, sensor, motor)
- the available space and how you will fix it
- the force needed, or the weight it has to hold
- the environment: indoors, outdoors, moisture, temperature
- the quantity per year or per batch
Frequently asked questions
What is the lead time for custom magnets?
Usually 6 to 8 weeks. If a suitable stock item exists, we often ship the same day.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
That depends on the size and version. Contact us; we will look for the best solution together, also for smaller quantities.
Can you help with the design?
Yes, we always do. A small design change sometimes makes a standard magnet possible, saving time and cost.
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Need custom work or a larger batch? See business orders, product developers and industry, or contact us directly.
