Master Magnetics

Buying Guide: Pick-Up Tools and Magnets

Magnetic Pick-Up Tools
The Pick-Up Pal is a 37 in. magnetic pick-up tool with a 65 lb. pull that picks up nails, nuts, bolts, screws and scrap metal. The Magnetic Mini Sweeper has a 30 lb. pull. Compare the pull rating with the weight of the metal you need to lift, and check the length against the reach you need.

Ceramic and Neodymium Magnets
Ceramic disc magnets are black, with a 0.7 lb. pull and 1.05 MGOe, and the ceramic handle magnet is red with a 25 lb. pull and 3.4 MGOe. The neodymium super disc magnets are 0.118 in., silver and rated 35 MGOe, and neodymium is a permanent type of rare earth magnet. Compare the pull rating and MGOe rating of the magnet you are replacing, and measure its diameter before you order.

Hooks, Clips and Mounting Tape
The neodymium magnetic hook has a 65 lb. pull and swings 180 degrees, and the ceramic magnetic hooks have a 35 lb. pull. The flexible mounting tape is .5 in. wide and 120 in. long, and it cuts easily with scissors to any length. Check that the surface is ferrous metal before relying on a magnet to hold an item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Master Magnetics make?
Master Magnetics makes magnetic pick-up tools such as the 37 in. Pick-Up Pal, ceramic disc, block, handle and knob magnets, neodymium super disc magnets, Alnico horseshoe and work holding magnets, super latch magnets, magnetic hooks, magnetic clips, push pins, ferrite magnetizers and flexible mounting tape.

How do I choose the right magnet strength or size?
Compare the lb. pull rating with the weight or holding force you need, and check the MGOe rating, such as 3.4 MGOe on the ceramic handle magnet or 35 MGOe on the neodymium super disc magnets. For pick-up tools, match the length to the reach you need, such as the 37 in. Pick-Up Pal. Measure the magnet you are replacing before ordering.

What does the Pick-Up Pal pick up?
The Pick-Up Pal is a 37 in. magnetic pick-up tool with a 65 lb. pull. It picks up nails, nuts, bolts, screws and scrap metal, and its steel handle helps you reach hard-to-reach places. Check that the items you need to lift are ferrous metal before you use it.