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Magnetic Sweeper Buying Tips

Measuring Magnetic Sweeper Pickup Power and Performance

To understand a magnet’s pickup power to compare magnets you need to know how the magnetic pickup power and performance is being measured. Pickup power is a very difficult thing to explain or for a potential buyer to ask about and still have it mean anything.

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Magnetic Sweeper Buying Tips

Comparing magnets inside a magnetic sweeper

Comparing magnetic sweeper magnets – If you’re buying a magnetic tool, it probably has permanent magnets inside, either ceramic or rare earth. Rare earth magnets will always have a stronger magnetic field than ceramic.

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Magnetic Sweeper Buying Tips

How is “lifting power” measured?

How is “lifting power” measured? – There is no standard for measuring “lifting power” for magnetic sweepers. Some manufacturers use pounds of nails, some use pounds of a…

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