FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers!)

How are the magnets magnetised? Where are the poles?

Practically all of our magnets are magnetised parallel to the shortest side. There are a few exceptions, which are specially noted in the article descriptions.

This means: For blocks, the poles are normally on the largest surface areas.

For rods and discs, the poles are on the circular surface area. This is also called "axial" magnetisation.

The rings are - unless otherwise noted - also axially magnetised.

The poles lie on 2 opposite surface areas of the cubes.

Likewise, the spheres have 2 opposite poles, much like the globe.

A few of our round magnets are diametrically magnetised:

The following block magnets are magnetised lengthwise:

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