Magnets

[karenmac60]

When magnets are being made and have been magnetised - how do they go about packaging them without them attracting/repelling one another or sticking to the machinery used in the packing process? Doesn't matter if no one knows - I've just always wondered... :)

[mollykins]

Maybe the stuff in the packing area isn't magnetic, or is coated with a thick enough layer or something that shields the magnetism. dunno about them all sticking together though.

[karenmac60]

I've got you thinking now haven't I ;)

[Wak]

Actually, Karen, they send all the metal magnets together in one box and then send all the magnetism in a separate box on a separate method of transport.
The two boxes are then mixed on site. ;-))

[douglas9401]

I'm not sure but I did hear that most experts in the field were Poles.

[Wak]

Most horseshoe magnets are usually sold with a metal bar called a keeper across the poles. I'm not sure what they do with bar magnets. Maybe they dispatch them placed end to end in long strings???

[benny3008]

Thanx, i'm going to have a sleepless night now because im wondering about that! lol

[MickyMacgraw]

Especially if they're the superstrong Neodymium magnets karenmac.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClkP-QwIOAQ&feature=related

[karenmac60]

Cool! I like the cherry one best I think :)

[AlBags]

Tip*
Stainless Steel, Plastic, and alloys are non-magnetic.

http://www.theanswerb...k/Question962037.html

[karenmac60]

But they'd still attract or repel each other - how do they do it??? :) xx

[Matheous-2]

I wonder who gets the job of 'stroking' to pass on the magnetism???

[AlBags]

Magnet Stroker Required
Experience not necessary, as Karen will give stroking training.

Pack them with opposite poles together. They would be one big magnet lump.

[karenmac60]

Hmmm. I'm still not convinced but I'm starting to sound like someone else so I'll leave it at that and stick to stroking ;)

[squarebear]

Actually, that's a very good question. You have me thinking now.