Sphere Magnets Baggu

Sphere Magnets Baggu

Another interesting object created using only sphere magnets from our very creative user Wendy - A Magnetic Baggu! What I found interesting is the flap of this baggu can be opened and closed just like a regular bag. I wonder what's inside the baggu. 🙂 Sorry folks, we...

Neodymium Flower

Neodymium Flower

A magnetic art piece "Neodymium Flower" formed by 5mm sphere magnets. This magnetic flower was created in 3 parts and assembled. Leaves: The 2 leaves were formed from 6 sets of 9 spheres triangles, 3 such triangles form each leaves. Stalk: Main stalk were simply 4...

Neodymium Hook Magnets Dia.42mm for Van Canvas

Neodymium Hook Magnets Dia.42mm for Van Canvas

Our fellow youtuber and very creative customer Steven Tang shared this amazing hack on easily setting up a canvas shelter attached to his van using just 4pcs of Dia. 42mm Hook Neodymium Magnets.

Thank you Steven for sharing the wonderful hack video 🙏

Photos and Video Credits:
Steven Tang
Tennis Coach. Photographer. Cyclist. Customer of Titan Magnetics 👍

Closeup of the D42mm Eyelet neodymium magnet clamping a canvas sheet on van roof top.

Steven Pulling Canvas held by neodymium magnets
Steven pulling a canvas attached by 4pcs of Dia. 42mm Hook Neodymium Magnets.
Testing the strength of magnets in sheltered carpark.

Neodymium Hook Magnets outdoor on van canvas

Actual dia.42mm eyelet neodymium magnet clamping on canvas sheet at the top of van roof.
Note from Titan Magnetics: Neodymium magnets may rust when prolong exposed to humid or wet environments. 
Spray some anti-rust on the magnets before using outdoor might prolong the life span of these magnets.

Flexible Magnetic Whiteboard on Storeroom Metal Door

Flexible Magnetic Whiteboard on Storeroom Metal Door

WFH, HBL, SHN and LOA…
All these acronym have one thing in common, meaning we do whatever we need to do from the comfort of our home, constraint by space. So how can magnets help in making this period at home bearable, productive and possibly even more fun?

By making use of your vertical space at home! 

Our customer Liana Siau at Dawson shared a photo of how she use 2pcs of Flexible Magnetic Whiteboard (Magnetic Back) to convert the metal storeroom door into a functional writing space!

As she has young ones at home, her initial concern was “will the whiteboard drop and is it dangerous?” Our experience is that flexible magnetic whiteboard is safer and less likely to drop compared to a regular wooden or solid based whiteboard as it is just 0.5mm thin, less likely to get dragged or hit accidentally from sideways. And even if it drop, the soft material will not cause injury or ugly damage to the floor. And the fact that you can roll it up and store it away temporarily if needed, without having to clean up any residual glue or leave traces just makes it the ideal choice. 

Flexible Magnetic Whiteboard on BTO Storeroom Metal Door

Due to the door handle in the middle, she choose to use 2 pieces, one for top and another for bottom of the door. Good choice as that means the top is for Mommy and bottom is good for scribbles, and it is also easier to attach and detach 2 small pieces instead of one large piece.

Photo Credits: Thank you Liana for sharing this photo with us! 🙂 

Flexible Magnetic whiteboard (Magnetic Back) in roll 

Flexible Magnetic whiteboard (Magnetic Back) in A3 Size

Titan Magnetics notes:
– Flexible magnetic whiteboard (magnetic back) can attach to metal surfaces, magnetic painted wall or ferrous surfaces. (Aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass are not ferrous material and will not be able to attach magnetically)

– Flexible magnetic whiteboard front surface by itself can attach neodymium magnets (Neodymium magnets are strong magnet) but most common weak magnets (black color ferrite or ceramic magnets are common weak magnets) will usually slide off the surface if the magnetic whiteboard is not attached to a metal surface. Once the whiteboard is attached to a metal surface like the above photo, common magnet should be able to attach to the front without sliding off as the metal surface allows the weaker magnets more ferrous grip.

CNY Decoration Tips #1- Large Pin Magnets for Glass

CNY Decoration Tips #1- Large Pin Magnets for Glass

Besides using sticky tape to put up seasonal decoration, we choose to see what can be achieved with magnets, which is easier, reusable and leave no residual when taken down.

On some thin 3mm-5mm glass panels or door our facing pair large pin magnets can attached to each other across the thin glass and still have some pulling force to hang light weight decoration, like this beautiful and auspicious pineapple shape weighing appx. 70grams : )

Just a note that this works in interior with little wind and no rain. 
Some material will absorb liquid and gets heavier.

Pro and Cons:
Easy to put up, adjustment is literally shifting the magnet along with deco around the glass for that visually optimal spot!
Removal is as easy leaving no residual and also it is reusable!

Downside is that the object cannot be too heavy, best if it is indoor and if it is public area, passer by might just make off with the deco along with magnets ; )

Simple example of how magnets can greatly help in your festive season decoration and the benefits is even more apparent during take down, which is clean, fast and reusable.

Magnets used: Large Pin Magnets in white, also available in Red Pin Magnets and Black Pin Magnets

CNY Deco Tips Large Pin Magnets on glass door

Magnetic Paint In Learning Center

Magnetic Paint In Learning Center

Information are growing, discoveries are happening every second and trends are constantly changing. So are the bulletins, posters and photos that adorn our walls, no reason to be just a static display in a dynamic world. Our science guru customer Winston Chan found the perfect science based solution for his Science Solutions Learning Center located at East Coast Road. By using magnets and painting potion of the walls in the classroom with Titan Magnetics – Magnetive™ Paint, he is able to display the latest up to date posters and information magnetically, without drilling any holes, using sticky adhesive or Velcro tape. One of the biggest concern was having to clean up the sticky residue of adhesive or patching up unsightly holes when posters or photos are removed.

Magnetic Painted Wall of Science Solutions Learning Center

The magnetic wall also opens up possibilities like attaching a flexible magnetic whiteboard (magnetic back) on demand, shifting the position of photos and posters at will, attaching light weight objects like remote controls and even battery operated wall lights. The posters were attached using 20mm width Flexible Magnetic Tape with 3M adhesive.

The original wall is beige while the black middle section is the magnetic painted surface. The photos demonstrated some good tips for having a magnetic wall as follows:
– You can leave the black magnetic paint as it is if it blends well visually with your interior OR, paint over the magnetic painted area (black) with any colour of regular top coat paint you prefer, it works both ways. Magnetic field of most good quality magnet will work thru the layer of regular paint.
– Depending on your usage, most cases you do not need to paint the whole wall, just the section that you will use most often. In this case, the bottom and top of wall are not painted for reasons like out of reach, and too low to be of practical use.
(Exception cases for painting full height could be the wall is really small, or you are using full height magnetic wall decorations)

Thank you Mr Winston Chan of for sharing these photos with Titan Magnetics

Photo Credits:
Science Solutions Learning CenterMagnetic Wall Display Posters in Classroom

Iron Rubber Sheet for Fridge and Souvenir Magnets Display

Iron Rubber Sheet for Fridge and Souvenir Magnets Display

Traveled the world and amassed an interesting cache of souvenir magnets with no where to display?

Our friendly customer Rose has found the perfect spot and solution to showcase her collection of souvenir magnets… on her glass door!

She used Titan Magnetics Iron Rubber Sheet with Adhesive Back (Just peel and paste) on her glass door and it was able to hold most of her fridge magnets. 

Those heavier souvenirs or the ones with weaker ‘black’ magnets that were not able to attach, we recommend to just add a piece of Dia. 18x2mm neodymium magnets to the back of the ‘black’ magnet to increase the magnetic strength.

Iron Rubber Sheet for Fridge Magnets Display

Photo credits: Thank you Rose! for sharing with us your photos and fridge magnets collection. 🙂 

Titan Magnetics note: 
– Although our Flexible Magnetic Whiteboard can serve the same purpose, heavier items may tend to slide down on the whiteboard smooth surface due to lack of friction. Hence, for the display of fridge or souvenir magnets, our iron rubber sheet is the perfect solution.

– Always install the adhesive back on a smooth, hard and clean surface, apply pressure on the full surface to ensure maximum adhesive contact.

– Best result, leave the adhesive for at least 48hrs to allow curing of adhesive before attaching any magnets. Do consider the total weight of your magnets and if it is too heavy, advisable to spread the magnets over a larger surface area.

– Tip: Flexible Iron Rubber sheet can be cut to different shapes and sizes with a heavy duty pen knife or scissors. This opens up possibilities for small, under utilized spaces like inside of cabinet doors where you can hide the magnets internally to protect from dust and little fingers. 

 

Pot Neodymium Magnet for Holding Motorcycle Tank Bag

Pot Neodymium Magnet for Holding Motorcycle Tank Bag

Customer Contribution: Our customer Kirol feels the strength of Dia. 32mm Pot Magnets

Motorcycle Tank Bags, nifty bag with magnetic flaps designed to attach on to a motorcycle tank. Neat and fast way to secure the bag without any straps, works fine when the bag is empty or lightly loaded. Pack in more stuff and most riders realized that the bags original magnets aren’t as strong and secure as they hope it would be, especially after riding some distance, it began to slip… the situation gets worst on a raining day.

That is when Kirol first came across Titan Magnetics Dia.30mm Steel Cladded Office Magnet and decided to give it a try. He totally removed the 4 original magnets that came with the tank bag and inserted 4pcs of Dia. 30mm steel cladded magnets. He felt the improved grip of the dia. 30mm steel cladded magnets but wanted to see if there are other alternatives as his was a large sized tank bag.

We recommended our Dia. 32mm Pot Magnets that also had a steel capping so that the magnetic pull force is only strong on the exposed side. The steel capping serves 3 purposes, one – not only does it reduces the magnetic field from damaging things that are sensitive to magnetic field like cash card, credit cards with magnetic strips, two – it also increases the magnetic strength on the exposed side attached to the tank and three – it greatly protects the brittle neodymium magnet from breakages.

Pot Magnet Dia. 32mm for Motorcycle Tank Bag

Fully Loaded Tank Bag-Using Titan Magnetics Dia. 32mm Pot Magnet

After putting in the Dia. 32mm pot magnets, Kirol was certain that these magnets are up to the task of holding the heavy bag securely in place! The strength was noticeably stronger than the dia. 30mm steel cladded magnets and definitely way stronger than the original magnets that came with the tank bag.

Thank you Kirol for sharing with us this solution : )
Safe Riding!

Another Titan Magnetics Happy Customer!  😀

Kirol -Titan Magnetics Happy Customer

 

Acrylic Cladding for Aquarium Using QuikDisc Magnets with 3M Adhesive

Acrylic Cladding for Aquarium Using QuikDisc Magnets with 3M Adhesive

Customer Contribution: Our customer Chee Boon shared with us these photos of his aquarium enhancements

Covering up your aquarium tubing, messy cables, pumps and clutters can really transform it into a sleek and beautiful feature that is more relaxing and aesthetically pleasing.

Our customer Chee Boon came up with this idea of using QuikDisc Neodymium Magnets with 3M Adhesive to attach acrylic panels on to the facade of his aquarium metal structure.

As the aquarium setup needs maintenance periodically, able to access the filters and pumps easily is very important. Being able to fully detach the acrylic cladding makes future maintenance, decoration work and tweaking much more convenient. Furthermore, not a single hole were drilled on the metal structure and no additional tools are needed to attach or detach the acrylic panels. This cladding method not only looks good with no ugly screws along the edges, it is also easy to implement and practical. Thanks to QuikDisc Magnets, the structural integrity of the metal frame were also not compromised.

The completed aquarium setup with acrylic cladding attached using QuikDisc Magnets.
Acrylic cladding on aqurium stand using QuikDisc magnets

Below: Dia. 10x1mm QuikDisc Magnets were attached to the perimeter of each acrylic panel and left to cure for over 24 hours.
This allows the 3M adhesive to achieve micro-bonding to the acrylic surface.
Acrylic panel with Quikdisc magnets

Closed up view of QuikDisc Magnets on 3mm thick acrylic panel. The thickness of QuikDisc Magnet is just 1mm, hence it does not make the acrylic cladding appearing bulged out
Quikdisc magnets on acrylic panel

Once again, thank you Chee Boon for sharing with us your photos, ideas and creation! 🙂

 

Super Strong Hook Magnets On Store Room Metal Door

Super Strong Hook Magnets On Store Room Metal Door

Customer Contribution: Our customer Mark Ong send us these photos of the difference some hook magnets made to organising his store room

Can you spot the hook magnets used on the inside door of this store room (a.k.a. Bomb Shelter)?

Our customer Mark Ong decided to put his Dia. 36mm Hook Neodymium Magnets to the test when he first received it by loading it with foldable ladder, ironing board to see if it holds.
Satisfied that the hook magnets are up to the task, it’s time to organise those handbags and often used items by hanging on to the metal door internally rather than taking up valuable shelf space.

Picture speaks louder then words

“I did a test to see how strong it was, it could hold a ladder plus an ironing board at the same time. This is a fantastic product but handle with care as those are extremely strong magnets which could not be remove easily.” – Mark Ong

These ultra strong hook magnets are a great help in many situations where drilling a hole is not an option. This is a very common problem, as drilling a hole may sometime compromise the structure integrity, render an otherwise fire/water proof room unsafe, cause corrosion point on a surface or simply the metal is too thick or tough to drill a hole.

The many advantages of using hook magnets are:
– Instant Installation
– Reusable
– Re-positionable
– Removable
– Doesn’t damage or leave any marks or hole

Hook Magnet Review-MarkOng

Thanks to Mark Ong for sharing with us these wonderful ideas for using hook magnets!

QuikDisc™ and Disc Magnets Great for Organizing Cables

QuikDisc™ and Disc Magnets Great for Organizing Cables

Cables from different mobile devices such as tablets, powerbank, smart phones, fitness tracker etc. can quickly mess up a otherwise neat table or get into a frustrating tangle.

Our customer Emily shared this photo of how she used QuikDisc™ and disc neodymium magnets to organize her gadgets cables.

Some USB and Micro USB cables tips are made of ferrous metal and so are some tables legs and frames. This makes it an ideal place to attach pieces of small disc magnets to the table frame for lining up USB cables when not in use. Unlike clumsy clips or holder that requires effort to slot in or remove the cables, neodymium magnets is a much neater and effective choice as you can shift position, add or remove magnets as your cables increases, easily attach or remove cables in split seconds, leave no sticky residue and is totally reusable.

For those cables that are not natively attachable to magnets, she uses Titan Magnetics QuikDisc™ Dia. 10x1mm or QuikDisc™ Dia. 8×0.7mm – Disc magnets with 3M™ adhesive on 1 side.
The 3M™ sticky adhesive side is pasted on a clean flat surface of the USB cable (leave the adhesive magnet to cure overnight for stronger, more permanent adhesion). Now the cable end with the magnet can be attached on to any ferrous metal surfaces.

For some tricky plastic surface that doesn’t bond well with any adhesive, we recommend 3M™ Primer 94 Adhesion Promoter, applied to the area to be bonded and leave it to dry for 5 minutes before sticking the adhesive magnet.

Thank you Emily for sharing with us the photo and idea.

 

Bicycle Speedometer Replaced with Block Neodymium Magnets

Bicycle Speedometer Replaced with Block Neodymium Magnets

A bicycle odometer or speedometer consist of the Computer LCD Display, Cadence Sensor and a Magnet that is attached to the spoke of bicycle wheel.

If you lost the original magnet or for some reasons the original magnet doesn’t quite fit, our neodymium magnets together with a little 3M adhesive may solve the problem.

Our customer Evelyn shared with us how she replace her Cateye speedometer original magnet with a piece of Titan Magnetics 20x10x3mm block neodymium magnets that looks better than the original!

Why not use the original magnet? (Shown here)
Cateye Speedometer original magnet

As shown in the photos below, the original magnet is unable to fit the unique spoke of her wheel.
Original-Cateye-Magnet-Unsuitble-Bicycle-wheel

We were concern that the harsh outdoor environment and speed may flung the magnet right off.
Hence being a true kiasu Singaporean, she applied 3M Adhesion Promoter (3M 94 Primer itself is not a glue or adhesive) on the small area where the 3M adhesive will hold the magnet.

The Process
First the area was cleaned once with a cloth and then with a alcohol pad to ensure it is perfectly cleaned, no oil or unwanted residue.
A thin coating of 3M 94 Primer was applied and left to dry for 5 minutes before sticking on the block magnet with 3M Foam Double Sided Adhesive tape.
Firm pressure was applied for 30secs to ensure a good initial bond. the magnet bonded by adhesive was left overnight so that the 3M adhesive substrates have sufficient time to flow and “wet out” and achieve bonding at the microscopic level.

A quick test of the 20x10x3mm block magnet from Titan Magnetics before sticking it to the wheel with 3M VHB Acrylic Foam Adhesive.
(This is the same 3M VHB Foam adhesive used on our Dia. 20x2mm Neodymium Magnets with 3M VHB Adhesive  )
Cateye Senso with Titan Magnetics Magnet

After 1 week of testing to ensure the replacement magnet works and stay firmly in place during rides, she sent us the following photo showing the completed replacement block neodymium magnet held by 3M adhesive and insured with 3M 94 Adhesion Promoter Primer!

Cateye Sensor with replaced Magnet

I think it’s way neater than the original magnet.

Customer Contribution Thank you Evelyn for sharing with us the process in such great details!