Specifications and handling of our magnet systems

Are you looking for high-performance magnets for your application? We value the highest quality and transparency. This page provides you with comprehensive information on the specifications of our products, including materials, environmental standards (PAH-free, REACH, RoHS conformity, UV resistance, SSNT corrosion protection) and the stainless steels used.

In addition, we offer you detailed instructions for the safe handling of our magnets, from processing instructions to possible sources of danger (risk of crushing, risk of splintering) and transport guidelines.

Product specifications of our magnets: Quality & conformity

PAH free

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

REACH

REACH is the abbreviation for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. Since 27 June 2018, lead has been included in the candidate list of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) with a limit value of 0.1%. According to the REACH regulation, we are obliged to inform you if this limit value is exceeded. Since December 2022, we have only been ordering lead-free material from our suppliers that meets the requirements of the REACH Regulation (1907/2006) and are therefore completely "lead-free".

RoHS

RoHS is the abbreviation for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. The aim of the directive is to ban problematic components. Lead has a limit value of 0.1% in the directive. However, there are technical exceptions, which are described in Annex III of the Directive. These apply to alloys with steel 6(a) 0.35% lead content with aluminium 6(b) 0.4% lead content and copper 6(c) 4% lead content. In this sense, all our products are RoHS compliant.

UV resistance

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

 

SSNT (salt spray test)

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

Stainless steel

These products are made of high-quality stainless steel, an iron alloy with a high chromium content that is particularly corrosion-resistant and therefore rustproof. This material is characterised by its durability, hygiene and attractive appearance and is therefore used in many of our products.

Green TPE

The term "Green TPE" (thermoplastic elastomers) refers to bio-based or environmentally friendly soft plastics. This material uses renewable raw materials (e.g. plants) and is used in our sustainable rubberised magnetic systems with increased corrosion protection.

Handling instructions for BRUGGER high-performance magnets

Safety is our top priority. Our magnets offer strong forces that require careful handling. Here we provide you with important information on safe processing (avoidance of crushing and splintering hazards) and explain the special requirements for transport. Find out more now and utilise the full potential of our magnets responsibly!

General processing

The attractive or repulsive forces of magnets are a potential source of danger. Even from large distances, magnets can attract or repel each other - there is a risk of injury.

Risk of splintering

Magnets are hard, brittle and can splinter into sharp-edged pieces when they collide. Any collision should therefore be avoided.

Crushing hazard

The skin can be bruised by the large attractive forces. We therefore recommend working with suitable protective measures!

Explosion hazard

Magnets should not be installed in potentially explosive atmospheres because they can trigger sparks.

Warning

Strong magnetic fields can affect electrical and electronic devices , including pacemakers .

Health advice

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

Transport of magnets

Magnets are not considered dangerous goods if they are transported by land or sea. For air freight shipments, please refer to the IATA (International Air Transport Association) packaging regulations for hazardous goods no. 953.
When shipping by parcel service, the magnets can cause problems if they are not packed properly. For example, goods (electronic devices, chip cards) in other parcels could be affected or cause disruptions to the parcel service's sorting systems. The parcel could also stick to metal objects during transport.

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

Download handling instructions