What are the different types of magnetic pad?
There are two varieties of magnetic mounting pad available: threaded stud and through hole.
They can come in a wide range of sizes, however their basic characteristic stays the same: they can both be attached to a non-ferromagnetic material.
Threaded stud magnetic mounting pad
A threaded stud magnetic mounting pad is the largest type of magnetic mounting pad available. It has a threaded stud welded to the centre of the magnet's top protective layer, known as the back plate, which cannot be removed.
A threaded stud is a bolt with continuous grooves, known as threads, in a spiral pattern around the outside of the stud.
Threaded stud magnetic mounting pad with labelled nylon insert lock nut and threaded stud
This allows the magnetic mounting pad to be attached to a non-ferromagnetic material with the aid of a nylon insert lock nut.
Through hole magnetic mounting pads
A through hole magnetic mounting pad has two holes which have been drilled all the way through the tool's back plate.
These are used to attach the magnetic mounting pad to a non-ferromagnetic material, with the aid of two screws.
