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Horseshoe-Shaped Magnets
Horseshoe-Shaped Magnets (Product Code: SCI-319/128) is a permanent U-shaped magnet used to demonstrate magnetic poles and a concentrated magnetic field in school and college physics laboratories. Because its two poles are bent close together, the strongest part of the field sits in the gap between them, so attraction and field-line patterns are easy for students to see. These magnets are made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India, as part of its school physics lab equipment range.
Key Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Magnet type | Permanent magnet — stays magnetised without a power source |
| Shape | Horseshoe (U-shape) with the two magnetic poles close together |
| Magnetic field | Strong field concentrated between the two poles |
| Compared with an electromagnet | Field cannot be switched on and off; an electromagnet’s field can be started and stopped |
| Product code | SCI-319/128 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Horseshoe Magnet Used For?
In magnetism lessons, a horseshoe magnet is the quickest way to show that every magnet has a north and a south pole and that the field is strongest where the poles face each other. Students lay a sheet of card over the gap and sprinkle iron filings to trace the field lines, pick up pins or paper clips at each pole, or bring a plotting compass near each end to identify its polarity.
Because it is a permanent magnet, it keeps its magnetism with no battery or supply, which makes it a useful contrast when teachers introduce the electromagnet. It is also the usual source of field for motor-effect demonstrations, where a current-carrying wire placed between the poles is pushed sideways. To help the magnets hold their strength, store them in opposite-pole pairs or with a soft-iron keeper across the poles, and avoid dropping or heating them.
OEM Manufacturer
ScienceLab is the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, the original equipment manufacturer of these horseshoe magnets. They are produced at the company’s own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, rather than bought in from a trader, so schools, colleges, dealers and importers buy directly from the maker.
Repeat orders for the same magnet, and questions about replacing lost or damaged pieces in a class set, are handled by the manufacturer itself — just ask us. Learn more about the company on the ScienceLab company profile.
Related Laboratory Equipment
These catalogue items work alongside horseshoe magnets in magnetism practicals:
- Steel Horseshoe Magnet — another horseshoe design from the Magnets range for comparing strength and build.
- Economy Alnico Bar Magnets — bar magnets for comparing field patterns with the U-shape.
- Compass — for identifying the north and south poles of each magnet.
- Device for Demonstrating Magnetic Field Lines — makes the field around a magnet visible to the whole class.
- Iron-Clad Electromagnet — the switchable counterpart when contrasting permanent magnets and electromagnets.
Browse the full Laboratory Equipment category, or see more items in the Magnets range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a horseshoe-shaped magnet?
A horseshoe-shaped magnet is a permanent magnet bent into a U shape so that its north and south poles sit close together. The Horseshoe-Shaped Magnets from ScienceLab (code SCI-319/128) use this shape to concentrate a strong magnetic field in the gap between the poles.
How is a horseshoe magnet different from an electromagnet?
The Horseshoe-Shaped Magnets are permanent magnets, so they stay magnetised without any power supply. An electromagnet produces its field only while current flows through its coil, which means its field can be started and stopped — a contrast often taught in physics lessons.
Who manufactures the Horseshoe-Shaped Magnets?
The Horseshoe-Shaped Magnets are manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, trading as ScienceLab, which is the OEM and makes them at its own factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Quotations and repeat orders come straight from the manufacturer.
What material and size are the magnets?
The current listing for the Horseshoe-Shaped Magnets does not state the magnet material, dimensions or pull strength. Please send your requirement through the contact page and ScienceLab will confirm the details of the version offered before you place an order.
How should horseshoe magnets be stored?
Store the Horseshoe-Shaped Magnets in opposite-pole pairs or with a soft-iron keeper across the poles, away from heat and hard knocks, and keep them clear of electronic devices and magnetic cards. These habits help the magnets keep their strength over many classroom sessions.
Can I order horseshoe magnets in bulk for schools or export?
Yes, the Horseshoe-Shaped Magnets can be quoted for a single lab, whole-school sets or dealer and export orders for India and international markets. State the quantity and delivery location in your enquiry, and ScienceLab will reply with a quotation as the manufacturer.
Request a Quote
To order Horseshoe-Shaped Magnets (SCI-319/128), send the quantity and delivery address through our contact page, or add the item to the enquiry cart with the rest of your physics list. Quotes come direct from the manufacturer in Ambala.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
