Sikkerhed Neodymium Magneter

Danger

Swallowing

Children could swallow small magnets.

If several magnets are swallowed, they could get stuck in the intestine and cause perilous complications.

Magnets are not toys! Make sure that children don't play with magnets.

Danger

Electrical Conductivity

Magnets are made of metal and conduct electricity.

Children might try to put magnets into a power outlet and thereby suffer from an electric shock.

Magnets are not toys! Make sure that children don't play with magnets.

Warning

Contusions

Bigrare earthmagnets have a very strong attractive force.

· Unsafe handling could cause jamming of fingers or skin in between magnets. This may lead to contusions and bruises.

· Powerful, very large magnets could cause bone fractures.

Wear heavy protective gloves when handling larger magnets.

Notice

Influence on People

According to the current level of knowledge, magnetic fields of permanent magnets do not have a measurable positive or negative influence on people. It is unlikely that permanent magnets constitute a health risk, but it cannot be ruled out entirely.

· For your own safety, avoid constant contact with magnets.

· Store large magnets at least one metre away from your body.

Notice

Splintering of coating

Most of our neodymium magnets have a thin nickel-copper-nickel coating to protect them from erosion. This coating could splinter or crack due to collision or large pressure. This makes them vulnerable to environmental influences like moisture and they could oxidize.

· Separate big magnets, especially spheres, with a piece of cardboard.

· Avoid collisions of magnets as well as repeated mechanical exposure (e.g. blows, bashes).

Notice

Oxidation, Corrosion, Rust

Untreated neodymium magnets oxidize quickly and disintegrate.
Most of our magnets have a nickel-copper-nickel coating to protect them from corrosion. This coating provides some protection against corrosion, but it is not robust enough for continuous outdoor use.

· Use magnets only in the dry indoors or protect them against environmental influences.

· Avoid damages to the coating.

Notice

Temperature Resistance

Neodymium magnets have a maximum working temperature of 80 to 200 °C.
Most neodymium magnets lose part of their adhesive force permanently at a temperature of 80 °C.

· Don't use magnets in places where they are exposed to extreme heat.

· If you use an adhesive, don't harden it with hot air.

Notice

Mechanical Treatment

Neodymium magnets are brittle, heat-sensitive and oxidise easily.

· When drilling or sawing a magnet with improper tools, the magnet may break.

· The emerging heat may demagnetise the magnet.

· The magnet will oxidise and disintegrate due to the damaged coating.

Stay away from mechanical treatment of magnets if you do not possess the necessary equipment and experience.