Sovrastampaggio e incapsulamento in plastica su misura

Magneti al neodimio rivestiti in plastica

OSENC realizza magneti al neodimio rivestiti in plastica su misura, con incapsulamento parziale o completo, alloggiamenti sovrastampati, inserti di montaggio e magnetizzazione specifica per l’applicazione. Progettiamo insieme la parete polimerica, il traferro di lavoro e il circuito magnetico, affinché il componente finito soddisfi sia i requisiti di protezione sia quelli di prestazione magnetica.

  • Incapsulamento parziale e completo
  • Stampaggio a inserto e sovrastampaggio
  • Alloggiamenti, fori e inserti su misura
  • MOQ 1 per progetti prototipali

Invia il disegno del componente finito. OSENC esaminerà il nucleo in NdFeB, la struttura polimerica, la magnetizzazione, la distanza di lavoro, la geometria di montaggio e l’ambiente di esercizio come un unico gruppo progettato.

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Illustrative plastic coated neodymium magnet configurations

Capacità di realizzazione di magneti rivestiti in plastica su misura

OSENC fornisce il nucleo magnetico e la struttura polimerica come componente magnetico finito. Il disegno rilasciato definisce le dimensioni finali, la superficie magnetica attiva, le interfacce di montaggio e i requisiti di controllo.

Nucleo magneticoNdFeB sinterizzato
FormeDischi, blocchi, anelli e gruppi magnetici personalizzati
IncapsulamentoIncapsulamento parziale, incapsulamento completo e alloggiamenti in plastica funzionali
Processi di produzioneStampaggio a inserto, sovrastampaggio, alloggiamento in plastica lavorato CNC, stampi prototipali, stampi di produzione a cavità singola e multicavità
Opzioni dei polimeriABS, PP, TPE, TPU, PU, PTFE, acrilico e nylon
Caratteristiche di montaggioForo passante, svasatura, lamatura, inserto in ottone, inserto in acciaio e inserto filettato
MagnetizzazioneMagnetizzazione assiale, diametrale, lungo lo spessore, la lunghezza e la larghezza, e multipolare
Quantità di prototipiMOQ 1 per progetti di magneti personalizzati
IspezioneDimensioni finite, condizioni dell’incapsulamento, interfacce critiche e magnetizzazione; validazione magnetica o meccanica specifica del progetto, se prevista
Illustrative custom plastic coated magnet shapes and mounting features

Che cosa sono i magneti al neodimio rivestiti in plastica?

I magneti al neodimio rivestiti in plastica combinano un nucleo pieno in NdFeB sinterizzato con un guscio polimerico separato, un sovrastampaggio o un alloggiamento funzionale. A differenza dei magneti a matrice plastica, il nucleo magnetico rimane un magnete permanente denso, anziché essere costituito da polvere magnetica miscelata con resina.

Un magnete rivestito in plastica non è un magnete a matrice plastica. OSENC mantiene il nucleo in NdFeB e la struttura polimerica come elementi progettati separatamente, affinché il componente finito possa essere progettato in funzione della protezione, dell’installazione e delle prestazioni magnetiche.

OSENC progetta questi componenti a partire dal finished-part drawing because the polymer geometry directly controls final OD, length, hole position, active-face wall thickness, mounting features and magnetic working gap.

Plastic Wall Thickness Is Part of the Magnetic Circuit

OSENC treats the polymer wall on the active magnetic face as part of the magnetic design. Plastic is non-magnetic, so increasing the wall thickness increases the working distance between the NdFeB core and the target. That added gap can reduce usable field or pull force at the real operating position.

1. Lock the Magnet Core

We define the core geometry, magnetic grade requirement and magnetization direction against the finished assembly.

2. Control the Protective Wall

We control active-face wall thickness separately from structural reinforcement, ribs, mounting bosses and other non-magnetic zones.

3. Define the Test Interface

We lock the target material, steel thickness, working gap and test condition when Gauss or pull-force acceptance is part of the drawing.

OSENC engineering rule: we do not maximize plastic thickness by default. We balance the minimum protective wall required by the structure with the magnetic output required at the operating gap.
Illustrative measurement of plastic wall thickness on a magnet assembly

Already have a drawing? Send it to OSENC for magnet grade, polymer structure and working-gap review before tooling or prototype release.

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Working-Gap Magnetic Performance Test for Plastic Coated Magnets

Plastic wall thickness changes the non-magnetic distance between the NdFeB core and the target. For projects where field strength, holding force or slide resistance is critical, OSENC can validate the finished plastic-coated magnet at five defined working gaps: 0.0 mm, 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm and 2.0 mm.

Working Gap Magnetic Measurements Mechanical Measurements
0.0 mmSurface Gauss
Working-gap Gauss
Normal Pull Force
Shear / Slide Force
0.5 mmSurface Gauss
Working-gap Gauss
Normal Pull Force
Shear / Slide Force
1.0 mmSurface Gauss
Working-gap Gauss
Normal Pull Force
Shear / Slide Force
1.5 mmSurface Gauss
Working-gap Gauss
Normal Pull Force
Shear / Slide Force
2.0 mmSurface Gauss
Working-gap Gauss
Normal Pull Force
Shear / Slide Force

Magnetic Field Record

OSENC records Surface Gauss e la Working-gap Gauss at the agreed measurement position and orientation. This separates the field measured at the finished magnet surface from the field available at the real operating distance.

Holding & Sliding Force Record

OSENC records Normal Pull Force e la Shear / Slide Force when these values are part of the project acceptance criteria. The test interface is fixed before validation so the results are repeatable and comparable.

Test-condition control: Gauss and force values are only meaningful when the test setup is fixed. OSENC defines the target material, steel thickness, surface condition, contact area, magnet orientation, working gap, pull direction and slide direction before test data is released. The five gap points above define the standard project test matrix; actual acceptance values remain product-specific.

Need magnetic performance at a real assembly gap? Send the finished plastic wall, target steel, working distance and required force or field. OSENC can build the 0–2.0 mm gap matrix into the prototype validation plan.

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Partial Encapsulation, Full Encapsulation and Overmolded Assemblies

Partial Plastic Encapsulation

OSENC applies plastic only where the design requires protection, identification, spacing, gripping or a mechanical interface. The active magnetic face, mounting face or another functional area can remain exposed when the drawing requires direct magnetic contact or a defined interface.

Insert molding is a manufacturing route, not a coverage percentage. OSENC defines the coverage boundary from the finished component drawing.

Full Plastic Encapsulation

OSENC encloses the NdFeB core more completely when the component requires stronger isolation from moisture, corrosion exposure, chipping or direct contact with surrounding equipment.

Before tooling release, we define the sealing boundary around seams, holes, inserts and other penetration points so the encapsulation structure matches the specified environmental and mechanical exposure.

Illustrative partial and full plastic encapsulation structures

Plastic Materials and BOM Control

OSENC works with ABS, PP, TPE, TPU, PU, PTFE, acrilico e nylon for custom encapsulation projects. We do not treat these polymer families as interchangeable. The project BOM locks the actual material specification against the required environment, geometry and manufacturing route.

Polymer OptionEngineering RoleOSENC Locks Before Production
ABSRigid housing, appearance, color and molded interfacesResin grade, temperature, UV exposure, chemicals and wall thickness
PPLightweight rigid parts and many wet or chemical-contact structuresChemical, concentration, temperature, exposure duration and dimensions
TPE / TPU / PUSoft contact, grip, cushioning and flexible overmolded surfacesHardness, abrasion, oil or chemical exposure, UV and temperature
PTFELow-friction and demanding chemical-contact requirementsProcess route, wall thickness, working gap and full-assembly temperature
AcrylicRigid visual, colored or functional housing conceptsImpact, fastening, chemical exposure and geometry
NylonTough structural features and wear-resistant molded partsMoisture absorption, dimensional stability, temperature and chemicals
OSENC BOM control: Material, Manufacturer, Grade, Color, Hardness, Temperature Rating and Chemical Compatibility are locked in the project production file. We do not use a generic resin-family name as a substitute for the released material specification.

Process boundary: the available polymer families do not imply that every material is suitable for every molding route. OSENC releases the resin grade and manufacturing process together for each project.

Illustrative polymer protection options for neodymium magnets

For Chemical-Contact Requirements

OSENC selects the protection route against the exact chemical, concentration, temperature, exposure time and finished-component geometry. PTFE can be specified when its material properties match the application, while other projects may be better served by a thinner coating or another polymer housing.

Confronta PTFE coated magnets, epoxy coated magnets, and the neodymium magnet coating guide.

Plastic Encapsulation vs. Other Magnet Protection Options

OSENC selects the protection route from the working environment, magnetic gap, mechanical interface and expected surface contact. A molded plastic housing is the right solution when the project needs more than a thin protective coating.

Protection RouteBest FitMain Design Trade-Off
Rigid plastic encapsulationEnvironmental barrier plus molded mounting or locating featuresAdds wall thickness and magnetic working gap
Soft elastomer / rubber coatingSurface protection, friction and impact cushioningSoft layer can deform and also increases working gap
Epoxy coatingThin corrosion-protection layer where a housing is unnecessaryDoes not create the same mechanical enclosure as a molded shell
PTFE protectionLow-friction or application-specific chemical-contact requirementsMaterial and processing route must match the project geometry
Conventional plated NdFeBMinimum magnetic gap in a controlled environmentProvides less physical isolation from moisture, impact or direct chemical contact

If friction and anti-slip behavior are the primary requirements, use an OSENC rubber coated magnet rather than forcing a rigid plastic housing into the wrong application.

Custom Engineering, Mounting and Magnetization

Mechanical Integration

OSENC integrates the magnet into the finished component rather than treating the polymer as decoration added after the magnetic design.

  • Through holes, countersinks and counterbores
  • Brass inserts, steel inserts and threaded inserts
  • Functional plastic housings, tabs and locating features
  • CNC plastic housing for prototype validation
  • Prototype, single-cavity and multi-cavity tooling routes

Magnetization and Production Sequence

OSENC supports axial, diametrical, through-thickness, length, width and multipole magnetization. The pole layout is released against the magnetic circuit and finished assembly geometry.

For strong NdFeB overmolded assemblies, OSENC can complete the magnetic core and polymer structure before final magnetization so magnetic attraction does not interfere with tooling, positioning or assembly. The released process plan controls the final sequence.

Insert Molding Overmolding Functional Housing Threaded Inserts Multipolare MOQ 1
Illustrative countersunk holes and threaded inserts in plastic magnet assemblies

Finished-Part Quality Control

Standard Drawing Inspection

Every released plastic-coated magnet project is inspected against the finished-part drawing for the applicable dimensional, encapsulation and magnetic requirements.

  • Finished OD, length, width, height, holes and critical interfaces
  • Wall thickness and active-face geometry according to drawing
  • Flow mark, parting line, gate mark, flash, short shot and sink mark
  • Bubble, crack, contamination and exposed-magnet defects
  • Magnetization direction and pole pattern

Project-Specific Validation

When the drawing includes magnetic or mechanical acceptance requirements, OSENC adds the agreed validation method to the QC plan.

  • Core retention and anti-rotation
  • Pull-off, drop, impact or shell-integrity checks
  • Surface Gauss and working-gap Gauss at defined measurement positions
  • Normal Pull Force at 0.0 / 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 mm working gaps when required
  • Shear / Slide Force at the same defined gap points when required

OSENC locks finished dimensions, magnetic acceptance criteria, operating-temperature requirements and environmental conditions in the project drawing and QC specification. Acceptance values remain product-specific rather than being copied across unrelated plastic-coated magnet designs.

Illustrative magnet quality-control inspection concept

Water, Salt Water and Chemical Exposure

Wet and Water-Contact Applications

OSENC designs fully encapsulated NdFeB assemblies for wet, humid, wash-down and water-contact applications. We define the resin, sealing boundary, holes, inserts and exposure condition in the finished drawing so the protection requirement is tied to a specific component design.

For marine, aquarium or aquaculture projects, OSENC requires the salt concentration, water temperature, immersion duration, cleaning method and any metal insert that crosses the plastic barrier.

Acids, Alkalis, Solvents and Cleaners

OSENC defines polymer compatibility using Chemical + Concentration + Temperature + Exposure Time + Plastic Material. The released resin grade is matched to the stated service condition instead of relying on a generic “acid resistant” or “alkali resistant” claim.

This approach keeps chemical resistance, wall thickness, temperature and assembly geometry inside the same engineering review.

Applications for OSENC Plastic Coated Neodymium Magnets

Aquarium and Aquaculture Equipment

OSENC supplies encapsulated magnetic components for high-humidity, splash and salt-water assemblies where the NdFeB core requires a physical barrier from the environment.

Laboratory and Chemical Equipment

OSENC engineers polymer-protected magnetic assemblies for equipment exposed to defined acids, alkalis, solvents or cleaning media, with the polymer selected against the actual service condition.

Outdoor and Wet-Environment Assemblies

OSENC builds magnetic components for sensors, closures, furniture fixing, material handling and installation systems that require protection from moisture, impact or direct surface contact.

Surface-Sensitive Holding

OSENC uses a polymer interface where direct metal contact must be avoided. When friction and anti-slip behavior are more important than a rigid housing, we move the design to a softer elastomer or rubber-coated structure.

What to Send OSENC for an Engineering Quote

  • 2D drawing, 3D model or dimensioned sketch
  • Finished dimensions and critical tolerances
  • NdFeB grade requirement or operating-temperature target
  • Magnetization direction or pole pattern
  • Polymer preference, color, hardness or surface requirement
  • Required coverage and exposed areas
  • Water, salt water, acid, alkali, solvent, oil or cleaner exposure
  • Chemical concentration, temperature and exposure duration
  • Target material, steel thickness, surface condition and working gap
  • Required validation points: 0.0 / 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 mm gap
  • Surface Gauss, working-gap Gauss, Normal Pull Force or Shear / Slide Force acceptance requirement
  • Mounting holes, countersinks, counterbores, inserts, threads, tabs or molded interfaces
  • Prototype and production quantity targets
Illustrative batch production concept for plastic coated magnets

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Send your drawing, working environment, magnetic requirement and quantity. OSENC will review the magnet core, polymer structure, mounting details and magnetic working gap before quotation and prototype release.

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FAQ

I magneti al neodimio con rivestimento in plastica sono impermeabili?

OSENC designs fully encapsulated NdFeB assemblies for water-contact and wet-environment applications. We define the resin, sealing boundary, holes, inserts and exposure condition in the finished drawing so waterproof requirements are tied to a specific product design rather than a generic coating claim.

Il rivestimento in plastica riduce la forza magnetica?

Il grado del magnete NdFeB non si riduce semplicemente perché il magnete è rivestito, ma la plastica aggiunge una distanza non magnetica tra il nucleo del magnete e il bersaglio. Per questo, quando il campo o la forza di distacco sono fattori critici, OSENC progetta congiuntamente lo spessore della parete sul lato attivo e il traferro di lavoro.

I magneti con rivestimento plastico sono uguali ai magneti con legante plastico?

No. I magneti rivestiti in plastica utilizzano un nucleo solido in NdFeB con uno strato protettivo polimerico o un involucro separato. Nei magneti plastolegati, invece, la polvere magnetica viene miscelata con un legante polimerico e il materiale magnetico così ottenuto viene stampato.

Quali materiali plastici può utilizzare OSENC per l’incapsulamento?

OSENC lavora con ABS, PP, TPE, TPU, PU, PTFE, acrilico e nylon per progetti personalizzati. Il grado di resina approvato viene selezionato in funzione di temperatura, sostanze chimiche, durezza, spessore di parete, requisiti dimensionali e processo produttivo.

OSENC può aggiungere fori, svasature o inserti filettati?

Sì. OSENC integra fori passanti, svasature coniche, lamature cilindriche, inserti in ottone, inserti in acciaio e inserti filettati quando la geometria, l’elemento di fissaggio e i requisiti di ritenzione sono definiti nel disegno tecnico del pezzo finito.

In che modo OSENC verifica le prestazioni magnetiche attraverso la parete in plastica?

Per i progetti con requisiti di accettazione magnetica, OSENC può collaudare il magnete finito con rivestimento plastico a traferri di lavoro di 0,0, 0,5, 1,0, 1,5 e 2,0 mm. Il verbale di validazione può includere l’induzione magnetica superficiale in gauss, l’induzione magnetica al traferro di lavoro in gauss, la forza di distacco normale e la forza di taglio / scorrimento. Il materiale di riscontro, lo spessore dell’acciaio, le condizioni della superficie, l’area di contatto, l’orientamento e la direzione di prova vengono definiti prima del rilascio dei risultati.

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