Specifications and handling of our magnetic systems

Are you looking for high-performance magnets for your application? We are committed to the highest standards of quality and transparency. On this page, you will find comprehensive information on the specifications of our products, including materials, environmental standards (PAH-free, REACH, RoHS compliance, UV resistance, SSNT corrosion protection) and the stainless steels used.

In addition, we provide detailed guidance on the safe handling of our magnets, ranging from processing instructions and potential hazards (risk of crushing, risk of splintering) to transport guidelines.

Product specifications for our magnets: Quality & Compliance

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PAK-free

These products are free from harmful plasticisers and PAHs (an abbreviation for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons).

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REACH

REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. Since 27 June 2018, lead has been included in the Candidate List of SVHCs (Substances of Very High Concern) with a limit value of 0.1 per cent. Under the REACH Regulation, we are obliged to inform you if this limit value is exceeded. To comply with these requirements, since December 2022 we have been sourcing only materials from our suppliers for this product line that can be verified as complying with this limit of 0.1 per cent lead content.

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RoHS

RoHS stands for‘Restriction of Hazardous Substances’. The aim of the directive is to ban problematic components. The directive sets a limit of 0.1 per cent for lead.
Since December 2022, we have been ordering exclusively lead-free materials from our suppliers, which comply with the requirements of the RoHS Directive (1907/2006) and adhere to this strict limit of 0.1 per cent lead content.

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UV resistance

These products are UV-resistant. This means that the properties of the material used do not change when exposed to UV light. The material properties and colours remain largely unchanged (no fading or cracking). Our black rubber-coated magnetic systems are UV-resistant.

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SSNT (Salt Spray Test)

These products have undergone the standardised test for assessing the corrosion protection performance of organic coatings, metallic coatings or chemical and physical surface treatments (salt spray test) in accordance with DIN 9227.
You can find information on our salt spray test here.

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Stainless steel

These products are made from high-quality stainless steel. ‘Stainless steel’ is an iron alloy with a high chromium content, which makes it particularly resistant to corrosion and therefore rust-free. This material is characterised by its durability, hygienic properties and attractive appearance, and is therefore used in many of our products.

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Bio-based TPE (thermoplastic elastomers):

We use this term to refer to soft plastics that are partly made from renewable, plant-based raw materials. We use this material for our rubberised magnet systems with enhanced corrosion protection, in order to reduce the use of fossil raw materials in production. Details of the exact material compositions and our environmental objectives are set out transparently in our latest Brugger Sustainability Report


Note: As part of our adaptation to the new EU directives against misleading environmental claims (“green claims”), we have replaced the misleading term “Green TPE” with the more precise term “bio-based TPE”.

Handling instructions for BRUGGER high-performance magnets

Safety is our top priority. Our magnets generate strong forces, which require careful handling. Here we provide you with important guidance on safe handling (avoiding the risk of crushing and splintering) and explain the specific requirements for transport. Find out more now and make responsible use of our magnets to their full potential!

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General processing

The attractive or repulsive forces exerted by magnets are a potential source of danger. Magnets can attract or repel one another even from a considerable distance – there is a risk of injury.

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Risk of splinters

Magnets are hard and brittle and can shatter into sharp fragments if they collide. Collisions should therefore be avoided at all costs.

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Risk of crushing

The high tensile forces can cause the skin to be crushed. We therefore recommend that you take appropriate protective measures!

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Risk of explosion

Magnets should not be installed in potentially explosive atmospheres, as they can cause sparks.

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Warning

Strong magnetic fields can affect electrical or electronic devices. This also applies to pacemakers.

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Health advice

We are not aware of any adverse effects of magnetic fields on the human body.

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Transport of magnets

Magnets are not classified as dangerous goods when transported by land or sea. For air freight consignments, please refer to IATA (International Air Transport Association) Packaging Instruction No. 953 for dangerous goods.
When dispatched via a parcel service, magnets may cause problems if not packed correctly. For example, they could affect other items (such as electronic devices or smart cards) in neighbouring parcels or cause malfunctions in the parcel service’s sorting systems. The parcel could also become stuck to metal objects during transit.

You can download the handling instructions and safety recommendations for our magnetic systems here as a PDF file.

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