Pocket Sized Metal Testing Magnet For Scrapyards And Recycling

Hey, that's a Handy Magnet!

Retrieval and metal testing magnet for ferrous detection in gold, silver, antiques and scrap metal. 

• Identify and sort steel grades and metal alloys that contain iron, nickel, or cobalt.

• Identify/sort chrome plated items from polished aluminum, silver, and non-magnetic grades of stainless steel

• Identify/sort solid brass and bronze from plated steel items (handy in the antique market and hardware store)

• Identify/sort some types of costume (fake) jewelry, which often use steel alloy as the base material under the plating.

The magnet insert is rated at 10 lbs pull force (this does not indicate lifting capacity).

1/2" (12.5mm) diameter x 1/2" (12.5mm) tall head

1-3/4" (45mm) overall length

1/2" (12.5mm) diameter stainless steel split ring.

Handy Magnets are manufactured in the USA by Revolution Machines LLC

Here are some possible uses:

Used as a very powerful magnetic pickup, not like those 1/2 pound jokes at the hardware store.

Also handy for science experiments involving ferromagnetism

Dimensions are:

The aluminum casing protects the magnet from chipping and breaking and makes removing iron and steel shavings much easier.  These are made in the USA.

See my other listings for handy industrial magnets and tools. Custom work is available, let me know what you are looking for and I can tailor a product and listing for you.