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Neodymium & Ferrite Magnets from China — A B2B Wholesale Buyer's Guide

Sourcing guide for sintered NdFeB, ferrite, bonded magnets, and SmCo magnets from China. Real product images from Ando Magnetics. Grade selection (N35-N52, SH/UH/EH), coating choice, application-specific specifications, MOQ economics.

Information notice: the details below were compiled from published supplier material and buyer correspondence. Specifications, MOQ, lead times and pricing change — confirm every figure with the supplier before you order.

Product range — actual catalogue images

The product images below are hosted on the manufacturer's official website (hnandomagnetics.com) and link directly to the manufacturer's catalogue. Click any image to view the full specification page in a new tab.

NdFeB block magnets — production batch in standard sintered N42-N52 grades.

Neodymium block magnets stacked in production — nickel-plated finish, ready for export packaging.

Large nickel-plated neodymium disc magnets — high-pull-strength variants for industrial applications.

Permanent magnet types and applications

Magnet typeEnergy product (BHmax)Max operating temperatureTypical FOB China per kgCommon applications
Sintered NdFeB N3533-36 MGOe80°C (max use temp)USD 28-45General-purpose, consumer electronics, holding magnets
Sintered NdFeB N4240-43 MGOe80°CUSD 35-58Most-common grade — speakers, motors, sensors
Sintered NdFeB N50/N5248-52 MGOe65°C (lower temp limit)USD 55-95High-performance applications, premium speakers, compact motors
Sintered NdFeB SH grade (high-temp)30-38 MGOe150°CUSD 45-72EV motors, industrial servo motors
Sintered NdFeB UH grade28-33 MGOe180°CUSD 60-95EV traction motors, high-temp industrial
Sintered NdFeB EH grade25-30 MGOe200°CUSD 80-130Wind turbines, mining equipment, demanding applications
Sintered Ferrite Y30 / Y30BH3.4-3.8 MGOe250°CUSD 2.50-4.50Speakers, motors, magnetic separators (cost-sensitive)
Sintered Ferrite Y35 / Y404.2-4.8 MGOe250°CUSD 3.50-5.50Higher-performance ferrite applications
Bonded NdFeB10-14 MGOe120°CUSD 35-60Complex shapes, multi-pole, sensor magnets
Samarium-Cobalt SmCo 2:1726-32 MGOe300-350°CUSD 280-450Aerospace, military, high-temp specialty
Samarium-Cobalt SmCo 1:516-22 MGOe250°CUSD 220-380Specialty high-temp applications

Coating selection — what matters for service life

NdFeB magnets corrode rapidly when exposed to moisture and salt. A nickel-plated NdFeB magnet exposed to coastal humidity without coating-system integrity can develop visible corrosion in 30-60 days. Once corrosion starts, the magnet loses both physical integrity (cracking) and magnetic strength (dimensional changes). For OEM applications where the magnet is sealed in housing, basic Ni coating is fine. For exposed or harsh-environment applications (outdoor sensors, marine equipment, magnetic separators in food/beverage), specify upgraded coating from the start — the cost premium is small relative to field-failure cost.

Quality verification: salt-spray test certificates per ASTM B117 should accompany any coating specification claim. Reputable manufacturers maintain ongoing salt-spray testing on production batches.

CoatingSalt-spray resistanceBest forCost premium
Nickel (Ni-Cu-Ni triple layer)48-96 hoursStandard indoor / sealed enclosure applicationsBaseline (included in price)
Zinc (Zn)24-48 hoursCost-sensitive indoor; not for humid/marine5 to -10% (cheaper)
Black Nickel48-96 hoursAesthetic black finish; same protection as Ni+5-12%
Epoxy coating72-200 hoursOutdoor industrial, mild-marine, vibration applications+12-22%
Gold (over Ni)96-200 hoursMedical, premium specialty+30-50%
Parylene C500+ hoursMedical implants, aerospace, demanding chemistry+45-80%
Phosphate8-24 hoursMagnets bonded inside resin / housing (no exposure)10 to -15% (cheaper)
Aluminum (Al)72-200 hoursEV motor magnets (better thermal cycling than Ni)+10-18%

Common form factors and specifications

Form factorCommon dimensionsTypical magnetization directionCommon applications
Disc / cylinderØ 3-100mm × thickness 1-50mmThrough thickness (axial)Holding, sensors, speakers
Block / square10-150mm × 10-100mm × 1-50mmThrough thicknessMotors, separators, holding fixtures
Ring / annularOD 5-200mm × ID 1-180mm × thick 1-30mmAxial or radial (specify)Motors, speakers, sensor rings
Arc / segmentInner R + outer R + arc angle + lengthRadial (parallel)Motor stators, generators, servomotors
SphereØ 5-50mmThrough diameterSpecialty, magnetic toys, jewelry
Trapezoid / wedgeCustom shapesCustom magnetizationWind turbine generators, large motors
Hollow / tubeOD 5-100mm × ID 2-90mm × lengthAxial typicallySensors, magnetic shields

Pricing brackets — wholesale

Order tierMOQ (per SKU)DiscountLead time
Sample / prototype10-100 pcsList price; air courier3-7 days
Small wholesale500-5,000 pcs / 10-50 kg5-15%15-25 days
Standard wholesale10,000-50,000 pcs / 100-500 kg15-25%20-35 days
Container wholesale100,000+ pcs / 500-5,000+ kg22-35%30-50 days
OEM project orderCustom volume + specNegotiated45-90 days (incl. tooling)

Application-specific selection criteria

Strong neodymium magnets in toys have caused multiple severe child-safety incidents (intestinal perforation when multiple magnets are swallowed). Multiple jurisdictions have banned or severely restricted high-powered magnet toys. Verify destination-market regulations: USA — CPSC mandatory standard 16 CFR 1240 (limits flux index for children's magnet sets); EU — REACH + EN 71-1 mechanical hazards section; Australia — Consumer Goods (Small High-Powered Magnets) Ban 2012. Selling non-compliant magnet toys creates major recall liability. For consumer/educational distributors, work with manufacturers who can provide compliance test reports per the destination jurisdiction.

ApplicationTypical magnet specificationCritical factors
Speaker / audio (consumer)NdFeB N42 ring, Ni coatingMagnetization direction, dimensional accuracy ±0.05mm
Audio (premium / studio)NdFeB N48-N52 discBHmax, thermal stability, batch consistency
Brushless DC motor (small)NdFeB N42 SH arc segmentDemagnetization curve at operating temp; arc length precision
EV traction motorNdFeB UH/EH or N48 with optimized HRE contentHeavy rare earth (Dy/Tb) content for thermal stability; quality consistency
Industrial servo motorNdFeB SH/UH arc, Al or Ni coatingTemperature performance, dimensional precision
MRI / medicalNdFeB high-grade with parylene coatingField uniformity, biocompatibility, traceability
Wind turbine generatorNdFeB EH grade with epoxy coatingThermal stability, corrosion resistance, batch traceability
Sensor (Hall-effect)NdFeB N42 or bonded NdFeBMagnetic field uniformity, dimensional accuracy
Magnetic separator (industrial)NdFeB N42 block, epoxy coatingFlux density, mechanical strength, long-term performance
Magnetic separator (food/beverage)NdFeB N42, FDA-compliant coating, stainless housingFDA/food-contact certification, cleanability
Holding magnet (industrial)Ferrite Y30 or NdFeB N42 (cost-sensitive)Holding force, mechanical attachment
Toys / consumer / educationFerrite Y30 or NdFeB N35 (compliance-checked)Children safety standards (ASTM F963, EN 71), small-parts swallowing risk

Order workflow — magnet wholesale procurement

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Ando Magnetics (Hunan, China) — specialist manufacturer of permanent magnets. Sintered NdFeB (neodymium-iron-boron) magnets in N35 through N52 grades, plus high-temperature SH (150°C), UH (180°C), EH (200°C) grades; sintered ferrite magnets (Y30 through Y40); bonded NdFeB magnets for complex shapes and multi-pole patterns; samarium-cobalt magnets for high-temperature aerospace and military applications; magnetic assemblies with steel housing and soft-iron return paths. Coatings include Ni triple-layer, Zn, black Ni, epoxy, gold-over-Ni, parylene, phosphate, and aluminum. Salt-spray test certificates per ASTM B117 available.

  • Application analysis — define magnet type (NdFeB grade, ferrite grade, or specialty), form factor, magnetization direction, coating, dimensions, tolerances, and magnetic specification (BHmax, Hcj, Br)
  • Sample order — 10-100 pcs of each candidate spec; verify dimensional accuracy with calipers/CMM, magnetic strength with gauss meter, coating integrity with salt-spray (for harsh-environment applications)
  • Application validation — install samples in actual application; run for 30-90 days; verify magnetic-field stability, no demagnetization, no corrosion onset
  • Wholesale order — 10,000-50,000 pcs minimum for cost economics; specify exact spec, packaging (bagged, tube, custom), and shipping documentation
  • Quality acceptance — incoming inspection (sample 1-3% of batch for dimensional + magnetic + coating); document any out-of-spec parts for supplier feedback
  • Series replenishment — quarterly to monthly orders based on actual consumption; build relationships with 2-3 alternative suppliers for redundancy on critical SKUs

Frequently asked questions

Companion guide for power electronics — VFDs that drive permanent-magnet motors using these magnets.

Companion guide for low-voltage motor-control components — contactors, breakers used with PMSM motors.

For complementary industrial component sourcing.

Source: Product images on this page are hosted on the manufacturer's official website (hnandomagnetics.com) and link directly back to that website. All product information was summarised from the supplier's public catalogue.

Brand mentions and trademark compliance: References to Tier-1 magnet manufacturer brands (Hitachi, TDK, Shin-Etsu, VAC, Magnequench, Arnold Magnetic Technologies) are made for the sole purpose of describing functional benchmarks. Ando Magnetics is not authorized by, affiliated with, or endorsed by any of these brand owners. Products are manufactured under Ando Magnetics' own brand or buyer-private-label only.

Children safety regulations: Strong neodymium magnets pose serious risk to children if multiple magnets are swallowed (causing intestinal perforation). USA CPSC, EU REACH, and Australia have specific regulations restricting high-powered magnet sets in consumer/toy applications. Verify all destination-market regulations apply to specific product before commercial distribution. Selling non-compliant magnet toys creates major recall liability and potential criminal exposure.

Magnetic field safety: Strong NdFeB magnets create powerful magnetic fields that can damage electronics (credit cards, hard drives, pacemakers, cochlear implants, hearing aids). Industrial applications must follow safe handling protocols. Workshop staff with active medical implants should be specifically warned. Magnetic separators in food/beverage industry require explicit FDA-compliance documentation.

Pricing & specifications: All price ranges, grade specifications, and tier definitions reflect general market observation. Rare-earth magnet pricing is highly volatile due to commodity (NdPr, Dy, Tb) price fluctuations. Confirm current pricing, MOQ, lead time, and configuration directly with the supplier.

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