Maximizing Magnetic Pull for Object with 2 Halves: Cylindrical vs Ring Magnets"

[everybest]

I figured with how big the internet is, there would be an entire forum on magnets somewhere out there for me to ask my question but it turns out, if it does exist, I couldn't find it. So I figured you guys would be just as good, if not better

I'm building an object that has 2 halves that are to be held together by magnets. What I couldn't figure out was this:

The ones I was looking at was http://unitednuclear.com/m0.250r.jpg and http://unitednuclear.com/m0.500g.jpg . I was thinking about whether to put a cylindrical magnet on both sides, or a ring magnet on one side and the cylindrical magnet on the other (which would fit inside the ring when closed). Regardless of the fact that the ring will stabilize the halves in one dimension, which configuration will have the greatest magnetic pull assuming they're of the same compound grade?

 

[Meir Achuz]

It is better to have the N face of one magnet against the S face of the other, both cylindrical.

 

[astrokreng]

I would approach this question by first considering the properties of each type of magnet. A cylindrical magnet has a single pole on each end, while a ring magnet has both north and south poles on its circular surface. This means that a ring magnet will have a stronger magnetic field compared to a cylindrical magnet of the same size and grade.

In terms of maximizing magnetic pull, the configuration with a ring magnet and a cylindrical magnet would likely have the strongest pull. This is because the ring magnet's strong magnetic field will be amplified by the cylindrical magnet's single pole, creating a stronger overall magnetic force.

However, it is important to note that the strength of the magnetic field also depends on the grade of the magnets. A higher grade magnet will have a stronger magnetic field, regardless of its shape. So, it is important to choose magnets with the highest grade possible to maximize the magnetic pull for your object.

Additionally, the distance between the two magnets also plays a role in the strength of the magnetic pull. The closer the magnets are to each other, the stronger the pull will be. Therefore, it is important to consider the size and shape of your object when choosing the magnets.

In conclusion, the configuration with a ring magnet and a cylindrical magnet would likely have the greatest magnetic pull for your object. However, it is important to consider the grade and distance between the magnets in order to maximize the strength of the magnetic field.