Neodymium Block Magnets › Medium Blocks
Heavy-duty industrial rectangular and square rare earth block magnets sized greater than 1/2 inch up to 1 inch (12.7 mm to 25.4 mm). Delivering high direct pull forces from 2.3 lbs to over 120 lbs, these mid-sized NdFeB blocks provide exceptional surface clamping power and anti-pivot torque resistance for commercial fixtures, magnetic separators, and machinery assemblies.
Medium neodymium block and bar magnets represent the most versatile workhorse size tier within our comprehensive Neodymium Block Magnets catalog. Defined by profile dimensions measuring greater than 1/2 inch up to 1 inch (12.7 mm to 25.4 mm), these sintered NdFeB blocks bridge the gap between small fasteners and ultra-heavy industrial lifting blocks. They deliver high magnetic flux density ($B_r$) and powerful direct holding force while maintaining a compact physical footprint suitable for commercial machinery, custom fixtures, and OEM sub-assemblies.
Mid-sized rare earth rectangular magnets are widely specified across diverse technical sectors:
Standard stock blocks feature a metallic Nickel-Copper-Nickel (Ni+Cu+Ni) triple-layer plating designed for indoor or dry operational environments up to 176°F (80°C). Epoxy-coated and rubber-encapsulated variants are available for high-humidity or outdoor marine exposure.
Safe Handling Warning: Medium-sized neodymium magnets attract each other with immense velocity. Never allow them to snap together freely, as impact will shatter the brittle sintered ceramic material and create sharp metallic fragments. Always slide magnets apart laterally off a stack and use non-magnetic spacers during storage.
This subcategory covers neodymium block and bar magnets where major length, width, or thickness dimensions measure greater than 1/2 inch up to 1 inch (12.7 mm to 25.4 mm).
While our broad Neodymium Block Magnets page covers all size ranges, this page focuses specifically on 1/2" to 1" profiles to help buyers match exact dimensional parameters without sifting through micro or heavy-duty industrial blocks.
Unless custom-ordered otherwise, stock blocks are axially magnetized through their thickness (T). This places the North and South magnetic poles on the two opposing flat rectangular faces.
No. Sintered NdFeB is brittle and will shatter if drilled. Machining also damages protective plating and produces combustible rare-earth dust. For mechanical screw attachment, choose pre-formed Countersunk Block Magnets.