What magnets are used in packaging systems?
Magnets play
an important role in packaging systems, ensuring reliable product delivery and
complying with rigorous quality control processes that are constantly evolving.
In fact,
magnets in packaging systems are part of unique solutions that enable both the
customer and the end user to receive reliable products. Packaging manufacturers
and designers, as well as marketing agencies, have unanimously adopted magnets
as their first choice when packaging products.
Magnets, in
packaging systems, are mainly used in package closures. That is to say, to
assure the packing or packed, magnets are placed that allow a closing the box
that assures that the product will be inside it.
What type of magnets are used in
packaging systems?
Packaging
magnetic closures are made with neodymium magnets, one of the most powerful
rare earth magnets, which add a high level of quality feel, while providing a
solution that is easy to integrate, open and close, reliable and predictable,
with wear-free performance.
Neodymium
magnets are strong and compact magnetic materials, available with and without
adhesive backing. Neodymium magnets used in packaging systems are nickel coated
to protect against corrosion and provide maximum operating temperatures of
176ºF for standard magnets. Higher temperature resistance is possible with this
type of magnet.
These
neodymium magnets are usually magnetized conventionally through the thickness.
Achieving perfect alignment in magnetism applications requires facing opposite
poles.
In what type of packaging can
magnets be used?
Magnets in
packaging systems are commonly used in packaging projects:
The
incorporation of magnets in packaging systems allows cost savings, precisely in
the assembly of tools during the integration with the package. Whether clearly
visible or completely hidden from view, magnets offer almost unlimited
potential for creating a durable, reusable high-end package that carries the
company's brand far beyond the initial purchase of the product.
The use of
magnets in packaging systems is increasing. There are many advantages and they
are being exploited by creative designers and manufacturing companies.
Where can we find magnets in
packaging?
It is very
probable that, in a television package, that contains inside a remote control
or, in another case, some product that integrates the software in a CD or
others with cables contains inside the packing system a neodymium magnet.
In this
case, for example, the box may contain small magnets that are integrated into
the cover, while other steel lenses are incorporated into the latch to ensure
that the reusable package opens and closes.
A good
packaging design provides an airtightness that is key to the final quality of
the product. This closure is transparent, secure and capable of unlimited
action without significant change in performance. At IMA we manufacture magnets
that simplify and optimize the design and implementation of a package closure.
According to physical specifications and aesthetic design requirements, magnets
aim to optimize package performance effectively. If you would like more
information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
