Alnico magnetic material consists of aluminum, nickel, cobalt and iron. Its name is an acronym for the first three metals. An Alnico magnet provides temperature characteristics suitable for continuous duty and extreme temperatures. These magnets also offer corrosion resistance, so coatings and plating aren’t required.

Applications for magnets made of Alnico include separators, sensors, instruments, generators, motors, conveyors and speakers among others. When looking for Alnico magnets, consider the following:

1. Get in-stock products in different styles from an Alnico magnet supplier or distributor.

2. Work with an Alnico magnet manufacturer for special design solutions.

3. Locate hard-to-find replacements for Alnico magnet humbucker pickups.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy from Alnico magnet suppliers

Find Alnico magnets for sale in various sizes, types and grades as well as rolls ready to ship.

I recommend: Go to Adams Magnetic Products and click “Request Form” for products listed on the page, including Alnico bar magnets, pots, rods, buttons and others. Go to Eriez Manufacturing, a manufacturer and marketer of Magna-Rolls, for conveyor lines and steel sheet movements. Click “Contact Eriez” for United States phone number and email address.

Go to Alnico magnet distributors that also manufacture products

These companies manufacture and distribute standard or custom-made Alnico magnets. Choose from all the standard designs or contact a company for special solutions suitable for your business applications.

I recommend: Select bars, plugs, rods, horseshoes, holding or channel horseshoes at Master Magnetics, then click “Quick Question” on the page; call or click “Request A Quote Here!” Choose from the standard stock list or click “Info Request” for information, including custom designs, at Magnet Sales & Manufacturing.

Request a quote from these Alnico magnet manufacturers

Both Monroe Engineering and Dexter Magnetic Technologies advertise on their websites compliance with ISO 9001:2000 certifications. Dura Magnetics models their quality on Mil-Spec 45208A. Short and long runs are available.

I recommend: Go to Monroe Engineering for Alnico magnet assemblies in Island 2 Pole, Jacket Shielded and Multi-Pole products; click “Request For Quote” or phone the number on the page. For cast and sintered processed magnets, click “Request a Quote” at Dura Magnetics. Scroll through the technical data and grade numbers then place your mouse over “Contact Us” and click “Request for Quote/Assistance” at Dexter Magnetic Technologies.

Get an Alnico magnet humbucker for pick-ups

Replace the pick-up magnets for power guitars or assemble new pickups with these magnets. These magnets help change string vibrations into electrified audio signals.

I recommend: Find replacement magnets for humbucker pickups including Alnico numbers 2, 3, 4, and 8 humbuckers at Wymore Guitars.Get MAG-5 Alnico humbucker magnets at Guitar Parts USA or at Stewart-MacDonald.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Cast Alnico magnets provide different shapes and magnetic orientations. Permanent Alnico magnets don't required power supplies.
• •  Keep Alnico magnets away from other magnetic media including discs, monitors and credit cards.