Do you transport strong magnets?
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Strong magnets can be transported in two ways. If they are smaller they can go properly packaged in a cardboard box, but magnets of larger sizes must be crated. Magnetic arrays, assemblies, and large magnets will be packaged in wooden crates. Most of the time, carriers are required for transport.Between that measurement on the high end and 5.25 milligauss at 7 ft away, that may be shipped but needs to be labeled “magnetized material.”Again, your average refrigerator magnet or even a bunch of them don’t come close to this strength.
The position of the magnets influences the reading from a milligauss meter. If you are shipping multiple magnets, flip them around so they sit side by side with the opposite poles touching each other and the field strength decreases to a negligible amount. -
@alexanderdebrahan said in Do you transport strong magnets?:
Strong magnets can be transported in two ways. If they are smaller they can go properly packaged in a cardboard box, but magnets of larger sizes must be crated. Magnetic arrays, assemblies, and large magnets will be packaged in wooden crates. Most of the time, carriers are required for transport.Between that measurement on the high end and 5.25 milligauss at 7 ft away, that may be shipped but needs to be labeled “magnetized material.”Again, your average refrigerator magnet or even a bunch of them don’t come close to this strength.
The position of the magnets influences the reading from a milligauss meter. If you are shipping multiple magnets, flip them around so they sit side by side with the opposite poles touching each other and the field strength decreases to a negligible amount.If you don’t know, neodymium (Nd) magnets have the highest magnetic field strength in the world. They are made of crystalline magnetic structure used in them is Nd2Fe14B – an alloy composed of neodymium, iron, and boron.magnets can interfere with aircraft navigational equipment. From a moderate distance, most small magnets won’t affect these instruments in a significant way. See the magnetic induction thresholds from above to know whether your specific magnets are flight-worthy.
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@alexanderdebrahan said in Do you transport strong magnets?:
Strong magnets can be transported in two ways. If they are smaller they can go properly packaged in a cardboard box, but magnets of larger sizes must be crated. Magnetic arrays, assemblies, and large magnets will be packaged in wooden crates. Most of the time, carriers are required for transport.Between that measurement on the high end and 5.25 milligauss at 7 ft away, that may be shipped but needs to be labeled “magnetized material.”Again, your average refrigerator magnet or even a bunch of them don’t come close to this strength.
The position of the magnets influences the reading from a milligauss meter. If you are shipping multiple magnets, flip them around so they sit side by side with the opposite poles touching each other and the field strength decreases to a negligible amount.To be on the safe side, you should call and ask. Cargo staff can advise you on what’s feasible and how to pack them since just throwing them in your suitcase isn’t the best way to “find out” if they are or not.I read of a man’s recent experience where he flew from Germany to Paris, then on to Africa, using Air France with two heavy welding magnets.
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@alexanderdebrahan said in Do you transport strong magnets?:
Strong magnets can be transported in two ways. If they are smaller they can go properly packaged in a cardboard box, but magnets of larger sizes must be crated. Magnetic arrays, assemblies, and large magnets will be packaged in wooden crates. Most of the time, carriers are required for transport.Between that measurement on the high end and 5.25 milligauss at 7 ft away, that may be shipped but needs to be labeled “magnetized material.”Again, your average refrigerator magnet or even a bunch of them don’t come close to this strength.
The position of the magnets influences the reading from a milligauss meter. If you are shipping multiple magnets, flip them around so they sit side by side with the opposite poles touching each other and the field strength decreases to a negligible amount.While checking in online, he declared that he did not have any prohibited items with him.Magnets weren’t on the list of prohibited items, he noted. During the trip, his carry-on luggage was thoroughly searched. He brought a lot of luggage. But everything was in order. Other types of magnets include hook magnets and rubber magnets. You’re bound to find all of these magnets. They all perform the following tasks in the aircraft;
