Lodestones The history of permanent magnets goes back to ancient times. Records from early Greek, Roman and Chinese civilisations make reference to rare and mysterious

Terms Air Gap A low permeability gap in the flux path of a magnetic circuit. Often air, but inclusive of other materials such as paint,

This picture demonstrates the many uses for magnets in our homes and in our every day life. One can only imagine the countless other applications

Axially Magnetised (Through the thickness) Magnetised through the thickness Axially Magnetised with two poles (Isotropic only) Diametrically Magnetised (Isotropic only) Magnetised – Multipoles on one