How do I order magnets?

To efficiently order magnets, you need to have a good idea of what you want to accomplish. Here are a few items that you will need to consider:

• General nature of application - Holding, moving, lifting, etc.
• Shape of magnet desired - Disc, Ring, Rectangle, etc.
• Size of magnet desired - Diameter, length, width, height, etc.
• Tolerances - what variation in dimensions is allowed.
• Conditions magnet will be used in - Elevated temperature, humidity, outside, inside, etc.
• Strength of magnet required - In pounds of holding force, Gauss, etc.
• Magnet should cost no more than? - This will eliminate certain materials from consideration.
• Quantities you will need.