Horseshoe Magnet
Product Code : SCL-M-11245
Quick answer: The horseshoe magnet is a U-shaped permanent magnet whose two opposite poles sit close together, giving a concentrated working region between them. Students use it to test magnetic and non-magnetic materials, identify poles and map field direction with a plotting compass. It needs no power. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for schools, colleges and universities.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Permanent magnet |
| Configuration | Horseshoe (U-shaped) |
| Concepts shown | Magnetic poles, attraction, repulsion and magnetic fields |
| Power | None required |
Material, size, pole marking and whether a keeper is included are confirmed with the quotation; chrome steel and Alnico horseshoe magnets with listed sizes are also in this section.
How it is used
Bending a magnet into a horseshoe brings the north and south poles side by side, so the field is strongest in the gap between the two ends. That makes attraction easy to see: pins, clips and iron filings cluster at the pole tips, while aluminium, brass, plastic and wood are not attracted, which gives a quick sorting test of magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
- Place the magnet on a clean, stable surface and identify the pole ends from the markings, where present.
- Bring an iron or steel object slowly towards the poles and note where the pull is strongest.
- Test a tray of mixed materials and sort them into magnetic and non-magnetic.
- Move a plotting compass around the ends to trace the field direction from north to south.
- Store the magnet with a keeper or a steel bar across the poles.
Key features
- U shape places both poles together for strong, visible attraction.
- Suits material-sorting and pole-identification activities.
- Works with plotting compasses and sealed iron-filing trays for field studies.
- No batteries or wiring needed.
- Reusable for many lessons when protected from knocks and heat.
Documentation and supply
Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the horseshoe magnet at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to schools, colleges and universities in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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- Demountable Transformer (SCL-M-11210)
- Fleming's Right Hand Rule (SCL-M-11199)
The full range is in the Magnetism section of the Physics Lab range.
Frequently asked questions
Where is a horseshoe magnet strongest?
At and between the two pole ends, where the field lines are packed into the short gap.
Which materials does a horseshoe magnet attract?
Ferromagnetic materials such as iron, steel, nickel and cobalt; copper, aluminium, brass, plastic and wood are not attracted.
What is the price of the horseshoe magnet?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the horseshoe magnet to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code SCL-M-11245 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the horseshoe magnet?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the horseshoe magnet at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code SCL-M-11245.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code SCL-M-11245 and the quantity, or add the horseshoe magnet to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
