MAGNETIC MATERIALS

SmCo MagnetsMagnetic stability.
Under demanding conditions.

Temperature-stable rare-earth magnets for demanding operating environments.

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Application overview

When temperature and magnetic stability drive the specification, SmCo deserves careful consideration. We connect material selection with thermal exposure, demagnetizing conditions, mechanical support and the inspection evidence your application requires.

SmCo Magnets

FORMS & CONFIGURATIONS

Made for Your Design.

Representative product forms. Final geometry, dimensions and material are confirmed against your drawing.

Blocks

Blocks

Rectangular geometry, coating-free in most designs

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Rings

Rings

Annular geometry for sensors and instruments

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Shape Selection

Shape Selection

Blocks, rings, discs and arc segments for different magnetic circuits.

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DESIGN & SELECTION

Define Stability in the Application.

OrientationEdge allowance
Illustration · SmCo edge and orientation review · Not to scale
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    Thermal stability

    Working point, temperature range and reverse fields

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    Precision faces

    Ground surfaces, fits and edge allowance

  • 03
    Material system

    Confirm 1:5 or 2:17 with the approved grade data

A good fit when
  • Magnet temperatures beyond the practical range of standard NdFeB
  • Stable output in aerospace, vacuum, chemical or outdoor environments
  • Designs where coating-free performance is valuable
  • High coercivity requirements under elevated temperature or opposing fields
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  • SmCo is brittle; impact, edge chipping and press-fit stress need a controlled assembly method
  • Material cost and rare-earth price exposure may outweigh the benefit in moderate-temperature designs
  • Magnetic performance still depends on grade, geometry, working point and temperature history
  • Do not assume 'no coating' means no environmental or handling specification

ENGINEERING REVIEW

Start with the Right Inputs.

A clear specification connects magnetic performance with a practical manufacturing route.

Magnet temperature

Give the actual magnet body temperature, thermal gradient and duration. Separate continuous duty from short peak exposure.

Mechanical loads

Describe impact, vibration, clamping, adhesive cure and insertion loads. SmCo parts should not be treated like ductile steel components.

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Magnetic stability

State the allowable flux change, opposing field and temperature coefficient target so 1:5 and 2:17 options can be compared fairly.

Handling and packaging

Specify edge protection, pole orientation, keep-away distances, magnetized or unmagnetized shipment and any air-freight constraints.

MATERIAL REFERENCE

Technical Data, Clearly Presented.

Complete technical grade data51 reference rows
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0 of 4 selected Select grades using the first-column checkboxes.

GradeBr mT (kGs)Hcb kA/m (kOe)Hcj kA/m (kOe)(BH)max kJ/m³ (MGOe)αBr %/°CβHcj %/°C PDF
S10H580-710 (5.8-7.1)≥422 (≥5.3)≥1990 (≥25)63-95 (8-12)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S12H650-760 (6.5-7.6)≥478 (≥6.0)≥1990 (≥25)79-111 (10-14)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S14H710-830 (7.1-8.3)≥525 (≥6.6)≥1990 (≥25)95-127 (12-16)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S16H790-860 (7.9-8.6)≥589 (≥7.4)≥1990 (≥25)119-143 (15-18)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S18H830-890 (8.3-8.9)≥605 (≥7.6)≥1990 (≥25)135-159 (17-20)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S20H870-930 (8.7-9.3)≥653 (≥8.2)≥1990 (≥25)151-175 (19-22)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S22H910-980 (9.1-9.8)≥693 (≥8.7)≥1990 (≥25)159-183 (20-23)0.030.2 Grade PDF
S24H960-1030 (9.6-10.3)≥724 (≥9.1)≥1990 (≥25)175-199 (22-25)0.030.2 Grade PDF
S26H1010-1060 (10.1-10.6)≥733 (≥9.2)≥1990 (≥25)191-215 (24-27)0.030.2 Grade PDF
S28H1040-1090 (10.4-10.9)≥749 (≥9.4)≥1990 (≥25)207-231 (26-29)0.030.2 Grade PDF
S30H1080-1110 (10.8-11.1)≥773 (≥9.7)≥1990 (≥25)222-247 (28-31)0.0350.2 Grade PDF
S32H1120-1160 (11.2-11.6)≥812 (≥10.2)≥1990 (≥25)239-263 (30-33)0.0380.2 Grade PDF
S34H1150-1180 (11.5-11.8)≥835 (≥10.5)≥1990 (≥25)247-270 (31-34)0.040.25 Material Datasheet
S35H1170-1200 (11.7-12.0)≥860 (≥10.8)≥1990 (≥25)255-278 (32-35)0.040.25 Material Datasheet
S10580-710 (5.8-7.1)≥422 (≥5.3)≥1592 (≥20)63-95 (8-12)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S12650-760 (6.5-7.6)≥478 (≥6.0)≥1592 (≥20)79-111 (10-14)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S14710-830 (7.1-8.3)≥525 (≥6.6)≥1592 (≥20)95-127 (12-16)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S16790-860 (7.9-8.6)≥589 (≥7.4)≥1592 (≥20)119-143 (15-18)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S18830-890 (8.3-8.9)≥605 (≥7.6)≥1592 (≥20)135-159 (17-20)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S20870-930 (8.7-9.3)≥653 (≥8.2)≥1592 (≥20)151-175 (19-22)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S22910-980 (9.1-9.8)≥693 (≥8.7)≥1592 (≥20)159-183 (20-23)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S24960-1030 (9.6-10.3)≥724 (≥9.1)≥1592 (≥20)175-199 (22-25)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S261010-1060 (10.1-10.6)≥733 (≥9.2)≥1592 (≥20)191-215 (24-27)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S281040-1090 (10.4-10.9)≥749 (≥9.4)≥1592 (≥20)207-231 (26-29)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S301080-1110 (10.8-11.1)≥773 (≥9.7)≥1592 (≥20)222-247 (28-31)0.0350.2 Material Datasheet
S321100-1130 (11.0-11.3)≥804 (≥10.1)≥1592 (≥20)231-255 (29-32)0.0380.2 Material Datasheet
S331120-1160 (11.2-11.6)≥812 (≥10.2)≥1592 (≥20)239-263 (30-33)0.0380.2 Material Datasheet
S341150-1180 (11.5-11.8)≥835 (≥10.5)≥1592 (≥20)247-270 (31-34)0.040.25 Material Datasheet
S351170-1200 (11.7-12.0)≥860 (≥10.8)≥1592 (≥20)255-278 (32-35)0.040.25 Material Datasheet
S24M960-1030 (9.6-10.3)597-756 (7.5-9.5)796-1273 (10-16)175-199 (22-25)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S26M1010-1060 (10.1-10.6)597-820 (7.5-10.3)796-1273 (10-16)191-215 (24-27)0.030.2 Grade PDF
S28M1040-1090 (10.4-10.9)621-836 (7.8-10.5)796-1273 (10-16)207-231 (26-29)0.030.2 Grade PDF
S30M1080-1110 (10.8-11.1)621-836 (7.8-10.5)796-1273 (10-16)222-247 (28-31)0.0350.2 Grade PDF
S32M1110-1150 (11.1-11.5)717-844 (9.0-10.6)796-1273 (10-16)239-263 (30-33)0.0380.2 Grade PDF
S24L960-1030 (9.6-10.3)438-716 (5.5-9)478-796 (6-10)175-199 (22-25)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S26L1010-1060 (10.1-10.6)438-716 (5.5-9)478-796 (6-10)191-215 (24-27)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S28L1040-1090 (10.4-10.9)438-716 (5.5-9)478-796 (6-10)207-231 (26-29)0.030.2 Material Datasheet
S30L1080-1120 (10.8-11.2)438-757 (5.5-9.5)478-796 (6-10)222-247 (28-31)0.0350.2 Material Datasheet
S32L1110-1150 (11.1-11.5)438-757 (5.5-9.5)478-796 (6-10)231-255 (29-32)0.0380.2 Material Datasheet
HTS20H870-930 (8.7-9.3)≥653 (≥8.2)≥1990 (≥25)151-175 (19-22)0.050.2 Material Datasheet
HTS22H910-980 (9.1-9.8)≥693 (≥8.7)≥1990 (≥25)159-183 (20-23)0.050.2 Grade PDF
HTS24H960-1030 (9.6-10.3)≥724 (≥9.1)≥1990 (≥25)175-199 (22-25)0.050.2 Grade PDF
LTS14730-800 (7.3-8.0)≥565 (≥7.1)≥1592 (≥20)103-127 (13-16)0.005–0.010.3 Material Datasheet
LTS16790-860 (7.9-8.6)≥613 (≥7.7)≥1592 (≥20)119-143 (15-18)0.01–0.0150.3 Material Datasheet
LTS18830-890 (8.3-8.9)≥645 (≥8.1)≥1592 (≥20)135-159 (17-20)0.015–0.020.3 Material Datasheet
LTS20870-930 (8.7-9.3)≥653 (≥8.2)≥1592 (≥20)151-175 (19-22)0.02–0.0250.3 Material Datasheet
PS16H790-860 (7.9-8.6)≥605 (≥7.6)≥1990 (≥25)119-143 (15-18)0.050.3 Material Datasheet
PS18H840-910 (8.4-9.1)≥645 (≥8.1)≥1990 (≥25)135-159 (17-20)0.050.3 Material Datasheet
PS20H870-930 (8.7-9.3)≥653 (≥8.2)≥1990 (≥25)151-175 (19-22)0.050.3 Material Datasheet
PS22H910-980 (9.1-9.8)≥693 (≥8.7)≥1990 (≥25)159-183 (20-23)0.050.3 Material Datasheet
PS24H950-1010 (9.5-10.1)≥717 (≥9.0)≥1990 (≥25)175-199 (22-25)0.050.3 Material Datasheet

Reference values support initial selection; the approved drawing and agreed specification govern supply.

Grade PDF links open a dedicated grade file. Material Datasheet links open the general material reference. Series filters follow the source grade names; confirm the 1:5 or 2:17 system against the approved material specification.

Application & grade guidance5 reference rows
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ApplicationTypical SpecWhy this material
High-temperature motors / actuatorsSmCo 2:17 S24H–S30HStable flux and high coercivity at elevated temperature
Automotive sensorsS22H / S24HTemperature stability and corrosion resistance
Downhole / harsh industrialHTS seriesHigh-temperature margin and chemical resistance
Microwave / instrumentationSmCo 1:5High coercivity and predictable magnetic behavior
Medical / precision equipmentSmCo 2:17Stable output without relying on an external corrosion coating

Reference values support initial selection; the approved drawing and agreed specification govern supply.

SmCo 1:5 vs 2:173 reference rows
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FamilyEnergy / coercivity characterTemperature behaviorProcessing noteTypical use
SmCo₅ (1:5)Lower energy, high coercivityExcellentFine/brittle; grinding onlySmall parts, sensors, microwave devices
Sm₂Co₁₇ (2:17)Higher energy productExcellent to extreme-temperature classesGrinding only; edge protection importantMotors, aerospace/industrial actuators, oil & gas
HTS 2:17Application-specific high-temperature familyUp to ~350°C class where validatedTest condition must be definedDownhole, high-temperature actuation

Reference values support initial selection; the approved drawing and agreed specification govern supply.

Material characteristics5 reference rows
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CharacteristicSmCo 1:5SmCo 2:17
Typical useSmall / complex, high-coercivity partsHigher-energy, high-temperature applications
Energy productLower to mediumHigher
Temperature coefficientExcellentExcellent / typically better
CoercivityVery highHigh to very high
Manufacturing noteFine-grain / brittleBrittle; grinding only

Reference values support initial selection; the approved drawing and agreed specification govern supply.

Geometry & tolerances4 reference rows
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ProcessTypical ToleranceNotes
As-sintered±0.1 mmNon-critical faces
Ground±0.05 mmStandard mating dimensions
Precision ground±0.02 mmLocating / press-fit dimensions
Parallelism / perpendicularityPer drawingDFM confirmation

Reference values support initial selection; the approved drawing and agreed specification govern supply.

QUALITY & RELEASE

Agree the Evidence.

Verification follows the component’s function and the agreed inspection plan.

High-temperature exposure

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Define the temperature cycle, dwell time, stabilization method and the magnetic property to be rechecked after exposure.

Mechanical integrity

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Inspect chips, cracks, edge damage and fit condition using agreed visual and dimensional criteria before assembly.

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Flux stability

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Use a controlled fixture and consistent measurement position when verifying flux, field strength or matched sets.

Traceability

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Tie grade, lot, heat treatment route, inspection results and packing identification to the same batch record.

Our Quality Approach

PRODUCT QUESTIONS

Before You Send a Drawing.

Why choose SmCo instead of NdFeB?

SmCo is typically considered when temperature capability, coercivity, corrosion resistance or long-term stability justify its higher cost and more brittle handling characteristics.

Does SmCo need a coating?

Many SmCo designs can be evaluated without a coating, but the final decision still depends on the environment, surface handling, cleanliness and assembly process.

Can SmCo be machined after magnetizing?

Machining strategy should be defined before production. Because SmCo is brittle and magnetic dust must be controlled, most precision processing and inspection planning is completed before final magnetization.

FROM YOUR DRAWING TO PRODUCTION

Bring Your Design to Production.

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