Floating Ring Magnets
Product Specification Sheet
Floating Ring Magnets
Model Number: MTME-05
Floating Ring Magnets are a compact magnetism apparatus designed to demonstrate the principles of magnetic attraction, repulsion, and levitation. Micro Technologies supplies the apparatus with five permanent ring magnets, each sealed in a protective plastic case and arranged around a central vertical rod. When adjacent magnets are positioned with like poles facing each other, repulsive magnetic forces cause the rings to separate and appear to float above one another. The apparatus provides a clear visual demonstration of non-contact magnetic forces and the interaction between magnetic poles.
Product Specification
The Floating Ring Magnets apparatus is designed for practical demonstrations of magnetic attraction and repulsion using a series of permanent ring magnets. Its vertical arrangement provides a simple and highly visible way to observe how magnetic forces can act without physical contact.
The apparatus consists of a stand fitted with a central vertical rod. Five ring magnets are positioned around this rod, which keeps the magnets aligned while allowing them to move vertically according to the magnetic forces acting between them.
Micro Technologies supplies each magnet sealed inside a protective plastic case. The casing makes the individual rings easier to handle while protecting the magnetic components during repeated experimental use.
When two adjacent ring magnets are arranged with like poles facing one another, they repel. Because the central rod maintains alignment, the upper magnet can remain separated from the lower magnet, creating a visible floating or levitation effect.
Changing the orientation of a ring magnet changes the interaction between adjacent magnets. When unlike poles face each other, the magnets attract rather than repel. This allows both fundamental magnetic interactions to be demonstrated with the same apparatus.
The set of five magnets also makes it possible to observe the combined effects of multiple magnetic repulsive forces. When several rings are arranged with suitable pole orientations, they can remain separated at different positions along the rod.
The apparatus provides a direct demonstration that magnetic forces can act through space without physical contact. It can be used for investigations involving magnetic poles, force, attraction, repulsion, equilibrium, and magnetic levitation.
With its five-ring configuration, protective plastic cases, central alignment rod, and stable stand, the Floating Ring Magnets apparatus provides a simple and reusable setup for magnetism experiments.
Features
- Five permanent ring magnets
- Each magnet sealed in a plastic case
- Central vertical guide rod
- Stable supporting stand
- Demonstrates magnetic repulsion
- Demonstrates magnetic attraction
- Produces visible magnetic levitation
- Shows non-contact magnetic forces
- Ring orientation can be changed
- Allows multiple magnets to be compared
- Compact experimental arrangement
- No electrical power required
- Reusable laboratory apparatus
Benefits
- Makes magnetic repulsion clearly visible
- Provides an impressive demonstration of magnetic levitation
- Five magnets allow multiple interactions to be observed simultaneously
- Central rod maintains proper magnet alignment
- Protective plastic cases improve handling
- Demonstrates both attraction and repulsion
- Requires no electrical supply
- Simple setup requires minimal preparation and maintenance
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Floating Ring Magnets |
| Internal Model No. | MT-40093 |
| Product Type | Magnetic Levitation & Repulsion Apparatus |
| Number of Ring Magnets | 5 |
| Magnet Shape | Ring |
| Magnet Type | Permanent |
| Magnet Protection | Sealed in Plastic Cases |
| Support | Vertical Stand |
| Guide | Central Rod |
| Primary Demonstrations | Attraction & Repulsion |
| Levitation Demonstration | Yes |
| Operation | Manual |
| Power Requirement | None |
| Usage / Application | Magnetism, magnetic force and levitation experiments |
Available Variants
- MT-40093 – Standard Floating Ring Magnets
- Five Ring Magnet Levitation Apparatus
- Magnetic Repulsion Ring Set
- Floating Magnet Demonstration Apparatus
- Customized bulk configurations
SKU System
- MT-FRM-STD – Standard Floating Ring Magnets
- MT-FRM-5R – Five Ring Configuration
- MT-FRM-LEV – Magnetic Levitation Configuration
- MT-FRM-REP – Magnetic Repulsion Configuration
- MT-FRM-CUS – Customized Configuration
FAQs
What are Floating Ring Magnets used for?
They are used to demonstrate magnetic attraction, repulsion, non-contact magnetic forces, equilibrium, and magnetic levitation.
How many ring magnets are included?
The standard apparatus contains five ring magnets.
How do the magnets appear to float?
When adjacent magnets are positioned with like poles facing each other, the repulsive force between them keeps the magnets separated while the central rod maintains their alignment.
What is the purpose of the central rod?
The central rod guides the ring magnets vertically and prevents them from moving sideways while allowing them to respond to magnetic attraction or repulsion.
Can magnetic attraction also be demonstrated?
Yes. Reversing the orientation of a magnet can place unlike poles opposite each other, causing attraction.
Are the magnets protected?
Yes. Each ring magnet is sealed in a protective plastic case.
Does the apparatus demonstrate magnetic levitation?
Yes. Magnetic repulsion can support one or more rings above other magnets, producing a clearly visible levitation effect.
Can the spacing between the magnets change?
Yes. The spacing depends on the magnetic forces, orientation, weight of the rings, and the arrangement of the magnets.
Does the apparatus require electricity?
No. It uses permanent magnets and requires no external electrical power.
Can all five magnets be used simultaneously?
Yes. Multiple rings can be arranged on the central rod to demonstrate combined magnetic interactions.
How should Floating Ring Magnets be stored?
Store the apparatus in a dry location and protect the magnets and stand from strong impacts, excessive heat, moisture, and mechanical damage.
Can Floating Ring Magnets be supplied in bulk?
Yes. Micro Technologies can supply Floating Ring Magnets in bulk for physics laboratories, universities, colleges, research facilities, scientific equipment distributors, and institutional procurement.
Why Choose Our Products
- Five permanent ring magnets included
- Protective plastic casing
- Stable stand with central guide rod
- Clear magnetic levitation demonstration
- Demonstrates both attraction and repulsion
- No electrical power required
- Durable and reusable configuration
- Bulk quantities available
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