The main materials used in refrigerator magnet production are: magnetic sheet (usually 0.4 mm or 0.35 mm thick), printing paper (270 gr coated or 300 gr American Bristol), lamination adhesive, lamination film, and cutting equipment. Using high-quality paper and magnets is important for the magnet to be solid and flat. In addition, special adhesive may be required for lens lamination applications; otherwise, detachment may occur in a short time.
The production process begins with preparing the visual design on a computer. Then, the design is printed and laminated. Lamination can be done in matte, glossy, or lenticular options. The printed surface is mounted onto the magnetic sheet and pressed to ensure smoothness. In the final stage, the cutting is done with a blade, and the magnets are manually separated and made ready for packaging. Some printing houses may skip the pressing step; however, this step is recommended for product quality.
To keep the magnet flat and durable, it is recommended to add A1 hardener at a 1/9 ratio to the lamination adhesive. This strengthens the solid structure of the magnet and increases customer satisfaction. The cutting process is carried out with pedal-operated cutting machines, which provide both fast and precise results. The smoothness of the magnet edges is important for visual integrity. In addition, print quality, color saturation, and magnetic adhesion strength determine the success of the product.
Refrigerator magnets are generally used for promotional purposes: magnets containing the contact information of businesses such as restaurants, markets, and plumbers are common. In addition, touristic magnets, calendar magnets, and educational magnets for children are also produced using this technique. During storage, it is recommended to keep magnets on a flat surface, avoid scratching the printed surface, and protect them from moisture. To prevent color fading during long-term use, they should be kept away from direct sunlight.
Magnet Wholesale has been offering customer-satisfied solutions in the magnet and magnet industry as our country's largest supplier since 2006.
