Horseshoe Magnet
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11772
Quick Answer: The Horseshoe Magnet is a U-shaped permanent magnet with flat, parallel pole faces, colour-coded red (N) and blue (S) and stamped N and S. It comes with a soft-iron keeper and is made in 50, 75, 100 and 150 mm lengths.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- U shape brings the poles close together for a concentrated field.
- Poles colour-coded red/North and blue/South and stamped N and S.
- Cast U form with flat, parallel pole faces.
- Soft-iron keeper supplied to preserve strength.
- Four lengths: 50, 75, 100 and 150 mm.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Shape | Cast U shape, flat parallel pole faces |
| Polarity marking | Red = North, Blue = South; stamped N and S |
| Keeper | Soft iron, supplied |
| Lengths | 50, 75, 100, 150 mm |
| Magnetic stability | High-coercivity material |
How It Is Used
The magnet is used to show attraction of iron objects, attraction and repulsion with another magnet, and the strong field between its poles with iron filings or a plotting compass. When not in use, the keeper is placed across the pole faces to preserve its magnetism.
Frequently Asked Questions
What lengths is the Horseshoe Magnet available in?
50, 75, 100 and 150 mm.
Why is a keeper supplied with the Horseshoe Magnet?
The soft-iron keeper is placed across the poles when the magnet is stored, to preserve its magnetic strength.
Related Physics Lab Equipment
See the full physics lab equipment range, or these related magnets and magnetism items:
- Bar Magnet – Superior Quality
- Electromagnet 'U' shape
- Plotting Compass, Single Glass Face
- Magnetic Field Apparatus
- Learn with Magnets Kit
For a quotation on the Horseshoe Magnet, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
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