Neodymium Rectangular Pot Magnet with Countersunk Holes – 10mm x 13.5mm

The Neodymium Rectangular Pot Magnet with Countersunk Holes – 10mm x 13.5mm is a compact rare earth mounting magnet designed for permanent or semi-permanent mechanical installation using compatible countersunk screws. With supplied dimensions of 10mm x 13.5mm, this small rectangular magnetic assembly is ideal for applications where installation space is limited and a discreet magnetic holding or locating point is required.

The assembly incorporates high-performance Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) permanent magnetic material within a protective steel housing. The steel pot helps protect the brittle neodymium material while directing and concentrating magnetic flux towards the active working face.

Integrated countersunk mounting holes allow compatible flat-head countersunk screws to sit neatly within the assembly, making this rectangular pot magnet suitable for cabinetry, furniture, displays, signage, equipment, fixtures, manufacturing and OEM applications.

Key Features

• Compact 10mm x 13.5mm rectangular pot magnet
• Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) rare earth magnetic material
• Integrated countersunk mounting holes
• Designed for mechanical screw fixing
• Steel pot / housing helps protect the magnetic material
• Steel housing helps concentrate magnetic flux towards the working face
• Compact design for space-restricted installations
• Permanent magnetic operation
• No electricity or batteries required
• Suitable for holding, locating, closing and positioning applications
• Suitable for compatible ferromagnetic iron and steel targets
• Useful for industrial, commercial and OEM assemblies

Common Applications

• Cabinet catches
• Door and panel closures
• Furniture manufacturing
• Signage
• Displays and exhibitions
• Removable panels
• Access panels
• Equipment covers
• Small fixtures
• Machinery components
• Product assemblies
• Manufacturing
• Prototyping
• OEM magnetic systems

Compact Rectangular Design

The compact 10mm x 13.5mm format makes this neodymium pot magnet particularly useful where a larger magnetic mounting assembly would occupy too much space.

Potential uses include:

• Narrow mounting areas
• Compact products
• Small cabinet components
• Equipment housings
• Discreet closures
• Display fixtures
• Custom product designs
• Space-constrained mechanical assemblies

The rectangular shape can also make the magnet easier to integrate into linear edges, frames, housings and other rectangular components.

Countersunk Mounting Holes

The integrated countersunk holes are designed for use with compatible countersunk screws.

When correctly matched, a countersunk screw can sit within the recessed hole rather than projecting significantly above the mounting surface.

This can provide a neat, low-profile mechanical installation for applications such as:

• Cabinetry
• Furniture
• Signage
• Displays
• Machinery
• Equipment
• Fixtures
• Custom assemblies

The specific hole diameter, countersink dimensions, number of holes and compatible screw size have not been supplied and should be confirmed before selecting mounting hardware.

How Does a Rectangular Pot Magnet Work?

A rectangular pot magnet combines powerful neodymium magnetic material with a steel housing or pot.

The steel housing helps direct and concentrate the magnetic field towards the exposed working face while also providing additional mechanical protection around the brittle neodymium magnet.

When the active magnetic face is positioned against suitable ferromagnetic steel, the magnetic circuit is completed and attractive force is generated between the two surfaces.

For strongest practical attraction, the working face should make close, flat contact with clean and sufficiently thick steel.

Neodymium Rare Earth Magnetic Performance

This rectangular pot magnet incorporates Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB), a high-performance rare earth permanent magnetic material known for producing strong magnetic fields relative to its size.

This makes neodymium particularly useful in compact applications where available installation space is limited.

As a permanent magnet, it requires:

• No electricity
• No batteries
• No charging
• No electrical switching

The magnetic field remains continuously active.

Magnetic Closures and Catches

Compact rectangular pot magnets are well suited to creating magnetic catches and closures.

Potential applications include:

• Cabinet doors
• Access panels
• Furniture
• Display panels
• Equipment covers
• Inspection panels
• Removable components

A suitable ferromagnetic steel strike plate or mating component can be positioned opposite the magnetic working face to create a removable magnetic closure.

Mechanical Screw Mounting

The countersunk-hole configuration allows the magnet to be mechanically secured rather than relying solely on adhesive attachment.

Mechanical mounting can be useful where:

• A durable fixing method is required
• Adhesive bonding is unsuitable
• The magnet may experience repeated use
• Accurate positioning is important
• The assembly needs to be serviceable

Use appropriately sized countersunk fasteners and avoid excessive tightening.

Neodymium magnets are inherently hard and brittle, and excessive mechanical force can crack, chip or otherwise damage the magnetic assembly.

Magnetic Holding Performance

Actual magnetic holding performance depends on the complete installation.

Important factors include:

• Steel thickness
• Steel composition
• Surface flatness
• Available contact area
• Paint and coatings
• Rust
• Dirt or contamination
• Air gaps
• Load direction
• Vibration
• Movement
• Leverage

No specific pull force or Gauss rating has been supplied for this product, so magnetic holding capacity should not be inferred solely from its dimensions or neodymium construction.

Direct Pull vs Shear Force

Magnetic holding performance varies according to the direction in which force is applied.

A magnet pulled directly away from a flat steel surface experiences a different loading condition from a magnet subjected to sideways or vertical forces.

In practical installations, shear, sliding, peeling and leverage forces may result in lower holding performance than direct pull.

This should be considered when designing closures, fixtures and equipment assemblies.

Compatible Target Materials

This pot magnet is designed to attract compatible ferromagnetic iron and steel.

Suitable mating surfaces may include:

• Mild steel
• Iron
• Magnetic steel plates
• Steel brackets
• Ferromagnetic equipment components

It will not magnetically attract aluminium, copper, brass, plastic, timber or glass.

Many grades of stainless steel also provide little or no magnetic attraction and should be tested before use.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Neodymium Rectangular Pot Magnet with Countersunk Holes
• Alternative Names: Rectangular Pot Magnet, Countersunk Neodymium Magnet, Rare Earth Mounting Magnet, Rectangular Magnetic Catch, Screw-Fix Magnet
• Supplied Dimensions: 10mm x 13.5mm
• Shape: Rectangular
• Magnetic Material: Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB)
• Magnet Type: Rare Earth Permanent Pot Magnet
• Housing: Steel Pot / Housing
• Mounting: Countersunk Holes
• Power Required: None
• Target Material: Compatible ferromagnetic iron and steel
• Primary Function: Magnetic holding, positioning, locating and closure applications
• Typical Applications: Cabinetry, furniture, displays, signage, equipment and OEM assemblies

Industrial and OEM Applications

The compact dimensions and mechanical mounting configuration make this rectangular pot magnet suitable for integration into manufactured products and equipment.

Potential users include:

• Furniture manufacturers
• Cabinet makers
• Signage manufacturers
• Equipment builders
• Product designers
• Fabricators
• Engineers
• Display manufacturers
• OEM manufacturers

Its small footprint is particularly useful where magnetic functionality needs to be incorporated into a compact assembly.

Installation Considerations

Before installation:

• Confirm the supplied dimensions suit the application
• Verify the countersunk-hole dimensions
• Select compatible countersunk screws
• Ensure the mounting surface provides adequate support
• Avoid overtightening fasteners
• Position the magnetic working face correctly
• Use a suitable ferromagnetic mating surface
• Maximise flat contact with the target steel
• Consider load direction, vibration and leverage

If the magnet is installed in a recess, ensure surrounding material does not create an unwanted gap between the magnetic face and target steel.

Please Note

This product is a Neodymium Rectangular Pot Magnet with Countersunk Holes with supplied dimensions of 10mm x 13.5mm.

Only two dimensions have been provided. A specific thickness/height, countersunk-hole diameter, number of mounting holes, compatible screw size, neodymium grade, coating, pull force, Gauss rating, dimensional tolerance and maximum operating temperature have not been supplied and should not be assumed.

Actual magnetic holding performance depends on the target steel, steel thickness, surface condition, contact area, air gaps, coatings, mounting orientation, leverage and dynamic forces.

Use compatible countersunk fasteners and avoid overtightening. Neodymium magnetic material is inherently brittle and can chip or crack when subjected to excessive mechanical force or uncontrolled impact.

Keep strong neodymium magnets away from children, pacemakers and other medical implants, magnetic storage media and sensitive electronic equipment.