New Shaker Magnetic Catch

New Shaker Magnetic Catch

The new Shaker Magnetic Catch extends the range of magnetic catches sold by Bunting on their online sales outlet eMagnets UK.  The new Magnetic Catch enables quicker installation in Shaker-style kitchens, with only one screw providing secure fixing. The new Magnetic Catches, also known as kitchen door catches, are designed specifically for handmade in-frame doors…

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Sensor Magnets

Car Dashboard Magnetic Sensors

Sensors are used everywhere from vehicle engine management systems to Smartphones determining if the flip cover accessory is closed. Modern everyday life would be very different without sensors and the operation of many of these sensors rely on magnetism. As products evolve, so have the range and specification of sensor magnets. A magnetic sensor converts…

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Replicating True Radial Arc and Ring Magnets with Pseudo-Radial Arcs and Rings

Halbach Array

The manufacture of anisotropic radially magnetised arcs and rings is significantly different to the production of diametrically magnetised rings and arcs. Radially aligned and magnetised anisotropic arcs and rings are only possible in fully dense sintered NdFeB and need a dedicated press tool and magnetising fixture and have a limited physical envelope (Max OD 85mm).…

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Surface Mounted Arc Magnets

Arc Magnets

Bunting is capable of supplying almost any shape and size of a permanent magnet, but one of the most popular shapes is the arc. Arc magnets are used in a wide range of magnet assemblies, but in particular, surface mounted electric machines. There are four main types of arc magnets and these are: Each arc-type…

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Virtual Audit for ISO9001 ISO14001 and ISO45001

Denis Elkins

The coronavirus pandemic and the necessity of social distancing has forced many companies to think creatively about how they conduct business. With Bunting’s 3-year re-accredited certification for Quality (ISO9001), Environment (ISO14001) and Health & Safety (ISO45001) due, Denis Elkins, Bunting’s Quality and Health & Safety Manager, adopted a digital approach. “The present state of uncertainty…

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Bespoke Pot Magnet Design for Oil and Gas Application

Pot Magnet

An international Oil and Gas company turned to Bunting when investigating designs for a novel magnetic system to act as a pressure relief valve. The Pot Magnet assembly design requirements were complex with a number of significant technical challenges. The initial design evaluation identified that the bespoke magnet assembly would be based on a simple…

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Metal Recovery from Electric Vehicles

Electric Car

Mining the Urban Environment The anticipated global increase in production and consumption of electronic goods and electric vehicles puts a huge strain on raw material reserves. Subsequently, the focus has turned from mining raw materials to reclaiming, reusing and recycling secondary materials. This is known as ‘Mining the Urban Environment’. The strategic nature of critical…

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Carbon Fibre Containment for Magnetic Rotors

Magnetic Rotor Combo

Magnetic rotors are used in a wide range of applications including motors, generators, alternators and Eddy Current Separators. These rotors spin at very high speeds and a key design consideration is ensuring that the motors do not become detached from the magnet carrier. One of the key design considerations is the resultant centrifugal force. Centrifugal…

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Post Assembly Magnetisation for the Automotive Sector

Rotor Exploded View

Magnets are an integral component in all modern vehicles.  They help form the traction drive to provide motive power to the vehicle, whilst also driving the window wipers, electric windows, instrumentation, and an array of engine parts.  For electric vehicles, magnets are simply fundamental. Magnets and Magnet Assemblies for the Automotive Sector The magnets are…

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Magnetic Catches at kbb 2020

UK Magnetic Catches

Visitors to the 2020 kbb show (1-4 March NEC, Birmingham, UK) will see an extensive array of Magnetic Catches on stand Z85. kbb 2020 is a biennial event bringing together Europe’s leading kitchen, bedroom and bathroom designers and suppliers. There are over 400 exhibitors with many introducing new products and designs at the show. Magnetic…

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