Technical Blog
Engineering-level guides for sourcing, specifying, and qualifying coated magnets in industrial applications.
UL94 V-0 Flame Retardant Magnet Coatings: Procurement & Engineering Guide
Specify UL94 V-0 flame retardant magnet coatings for EV, ESS, and power electronics. Compare thickness, risks, supplier evidence, and use the RFQ checklist.
EV Motor Magnet Coatings for Direct Oil Cooling: Engineering Guidelines for ATF Immersion
Engineering guide to EV motor magnet coatings for direct oil cooling, covering ATF immersion risks, coating selection, RFQ fields, and validation tests.
Food Grade Coated Magnets: FDA Compliance, CIP Washdown, and PTFE Alternatives
A comprehensive engineering and procurement guide to specifying food contact magnets. Navigate FDA 21 CFR, EU 10/2011, EHEDG guidelines, and CIP survival.
PFAS-Free Magnet Coatings: 2026 Regulatory Guide & PTFE Alternatives
PFAS-free magnet coating guide for 2026 procurement: compare Parylene, silicone, epoxy, EPDM and UHMWPE routes against REACH, PPWR and TSCA risks.
Coated Magnets Market Update: EU PFAS Restrictions & PTFE Coating Alternatives (Q3 2026)
Week-28 coated magnets brief: audit PTFE, FKM, rubber overmolds, epoxy, and Parylene routes before EU PFHxA deadlines affect 2026 POs.
Coated Magnets Market Update: Epoxy REACH Compliance & Tariff Impacts (Q3 2026)
Week-27 coated magnets brief: audit BPAF REACH duties and U.S. 25% Section 301 tariffs before approving epoxy, rubber, or waterproof magnet purchase orders.
Marine Grade Coated Magnets: Salt Spray Test (SST) Standards and Procurement Guide
A buyer and engineering guide to specifying coated neodymium magnets for marine environments. Understand ASTM B117 limitations, coating options, and the air gap penalty.
Parylene vs PTFE Coated Magnets: Engineering & Procurement Guide
A comprehensive engineering comparison of Parylene (CVD) and PTFE (Teflon) magnet coatings. Evaluate thickness tolerances, biocompatibility, friction, dielectric strength, and procurement costs for micro-devices, electric vehicles, and harsh industrial environments.
Coated Magnets Market Update (2026-W18): HTS Technical Corrections Now Change U.S. Duty Logic for Steel-Heavy vs Non-Metal Routes
Week-18 coated magnets brief: after April 30, 2026 HTS corrections, recheck U.S.-bound steel-heavy vs non-metal routes before approving your next PO.
Coated Magnets Market Update (2026-W17): Section 232 Full-Value Tariffs Now Force Route-Level Cost and Classification Controls
Week-17 decision brief for coated magnet buyers: U.S. Section 232 now applies to full customs value with revised derivative annexes, requiring new RFQ costing logic, HTS checks, and route-level purchase controls.
Coated Magnets Market Update (2026-W16): EU PFAS Process Now Joins U.S. Trade Risk in Coating Route Decisions
Week-16 decision brief for OEM and sourcing teams: EU PFAS restriction process and U.S. CORE/PTFE trade actions now require route-level coating decisions, declaration controls, and dual-source planning.
Coated Magnets Market Update (2026-W15): U.S. Trade Actions Raise Risk on CORE Steel and Coating Inputs
Week-15 brief for coated magnet buyers: U.S. CORE steel and coating-input actions can shift duty risk, lead time, and MOQ. Use this checklist before next PO.
How to Choose a Waterproof Magnet: Engineering Selection Guide
A systematic 7-step method for selecting waterproof magnets — from exposure classification to encapsulation design, pull force derating, testing standards, cost structure, and supplier qualification.
Rubber Coated Magnets vs Epoxy Coated Magnets: A Buyer's Decision Guide
When should you specify rubber over epoxy for industrial magnets? This guide covers compound selection, air gap calculation, tooling economics, failure modes, and MOQ realities to drive the right coating choice.
IP67 vs IP68 Magnets: What the Rating Actually Means for Sourcing
Why IP ratings on magnet listings are misleading, how encapsulation methods actually achieve waterproofing, and what to specify instead of an IP number in your RFQ.
Rubber vs Epoxy vs PTFE: Magnet Coating Comparison for Industrial Buyers
An engineering-depth comparison of rubber, epoxy, and PTFE magnet coatings — with specific compound grades, failure modes, cost structures, salt spray benchmarks, and tooling realities.