Magnet applications on the topic large magnets

Some magnet applications are only possible through the use of very strong power magnets - which makes for an impressive result! A list of our strongest magnets can be found in a separate FAQ:

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44 Magnet applications

Pulling a cable through the ceiling

How to make a wire puller with magnets

Stephan Müller, Glauburg (DE), 12/04/2022

Ferrofluid fountain

DEATH MAGNET moves ferrofluid

Florian Eppel, Würzburg (DE), 21/07/2020

Storing strong magnets

These methods are well suited for storing strong magnets

Heinz Pahle, Offenbach (DE), 22/11/2018

Magnet separator for strong magnets

Step-by-step instructions for building a magnet separator for large neodymium magnets

supermagnete, Uster (CH), 10/08/2018

Frame for magnets

Demonstrates the strong repulsion of two equally poled magnets

Mirko Pafundi, Asti (IT), 09/11/2016

Bottle cap collection site

An eye-catcher for living room, kitchen, man cave, etc.

Robin L. (DE), 27/10/2016

Floating thanks to XXL magnets

Levitating above repelling neodymium magnets

Robin L. (DE), 15/08/2016

Video "The Power of Magnets": Making-of

A behind-the-scenes look of the video shoot

supermagnete, Uster (CH), 31/05/2016

Thinking ferro putty

Devours magnet colossus

Robin L. (DE), 24/08/2015

Smashing a huge magnet - The making-of

How our slow-motion video with monoliths came about

supermagnete, Uster (CH), 08/01/2015

Minimalist pergola with shade sail

Versatile sunshade

Karl-Heinz Tesker, Steinfurt (DE), 29/08/2013

The gold ingot test

Authenticating gold with magnets

M. Müller (DE), 11/02/2013

Outdoor mega pan

Huge pan with removable wind screen

Philippe Bron, Savigny (CH), 17/01/2013

Levitating surfboard

An unparalleled superconductor railway

Alain Sacuto , Marie Aude Méasson, Yann Gallais, Maximilien Cazayous (FR), 24/11/2011

Kinetic sculptures

These pieces of art show the aesthetic side of neodymium magnets

Laurent DEBRAUX, www.laurentdebraux.com, Paris (FR), 11/10/2011

Ironing aid

Tight fastening of "difficult" clothing with super magnets

Taisija, Vilnius (LT), 24/08/2011

Letter stencil

Magnets fixate a gigantic stencil on a steel hull

Reel Group, Invergordon (GB), 22/08/2011

High energy magnet

That's how horse shoe magnets look like at the University of Karlsruhe!

Dr. Manuel Fahrer, damals am Institut für Experimentelle Kernphysik, Universität Karlsruhe, Eggenstein-Leopolsdhafen (DE), 20/05/2011

Anchoring wooden posts

Breaking posts during crowded parties are a thing of the past

Klub Kaufleuten, Zürich (CH), 13/01/2011

Pillar of potential

An artistic dealing with the subject "bridge"

Sam Zealey, www.SAMZEALEY.com, London (GB), 13/12/2010

Filling a bathtub properly

How to outsmart the bathtub overflow

C.H., Lichtenstein/Sachsen (DE), 18/06/2010

Stool with magnetic suspension

Mary Poppins would like this stool!

Emma Hedberg, Stockholm (SE), 02/03/2010

Coin sculpture

The attractive force of a COLOSSUS is impressive!

Eero Ylönen, Mikkeli (FI), 30/11/2009

Magnetising a screwdriver

Screwing something on horizontally/vertically? No problem with a magnetised screwdriver!

Dr. Matthew Yong, Cambridge (GB), 09/11/2009

Boatbuilding trick

Find the exact spot for a drill hole with a magnet

B v/d Weijden, Alphen a/d Rijn (NL), 28/09/2009

Bicycle map holder

An affordable alternative to conventional holders

C. Egli, Winterthur (CH), 28/09/2009

Magnet fishing in XL

Two instructions for making your own magnetic fishing rod

M. B. (NL), 27/08/2009

Lumberjack help

Why super magnets are useful even for wood work

Kristian Ukkola, Vaala (FI), 02/06/2009

Magnet catapult

Hobbyists can now re-enact battles of the ancient world!

Rob Gallagher (US), 07/04/2009

Series of experiments

Stunning and educational experiments for pupils

Florent Coulon, Besancon (FR), 10/03/2009