Pocket Key Chain Magnet with Aluminium Housing – 14mm (D) x 48mm (L)

The Pocket Key Chain Magnet with Aluminium Housing – 14mm (D) x 48mm (L) is a compact, portable magnetic pickup and retrieval tool measuring 14mm in diameter x 48mm long. Housed in aluminium and designed for convenient everyday carrying, this pocket-sized magnetic tool can be attached to keys or carried with workshop, maintenance and inspection equipment for quick access when a small magnet is required.

Designed to attract compatible ferromagnetic objects, this key chain magnet can be useful for picking up, locating or testing small iron and steel items such as screws, nuts, washers, pins and other magnetic components. Its compact 14mm x 48mm format makes it practical for workshops, toolboxes, maintenance kits, garages, manufacturing environments and general-purpose use.

Also known as a keychain magnet, pocket pickup magnet, magnetic key ring tool, portable retrieval magnet, mini magnetic pickup tool or pocket magnet, this product uses permanent magnetic attraction and requires no batteries, charging or external power.

Key Features

• Diameter: 14mm
• Length: 48mm
• Compact pocket-sized magnetic tool
• Aluminium housing
• Key chain format for convenient carrying
• Designed for magnetic pickup and retrieval
• Attracts compatible ferromagnetic iron and steel
• Useful for locating small steel components
• Portable and reusable
• Suitable for workshops, garages and maintenance
• Useful for quick material identification checks
• Permanent magnetic operation
• No batteries or charging required
• Compact addition to a toolbox or maintenance kit

Common Applications

• Picking up small screws
• Retrieving nuts and bolts
• Collecting washers and pins
• Locating dropped steel components
• Workshop maintenance
• Automotive work
• Machinery maintenance
• Equipment servicing
• Manufacturing
• Inspection tasks
• Toolbox use
• Garage use
• DIY projects
• Quick magnetic material testing
• General-purpose magnetic retrieval

Compact 14mm x 48mm Pocket Magnet

This magnetic key chain tool measures 14mm in diameter x 48mm long, creating a compact format designed for portability.

Its small size makes it convenient for:

• Key rings
• Toolboxes
• Workshop kits
• Maintenance bags
• Inspection equipment
• Garage storage
• Everyday workshop use

Rather than carrying a larger magnetic pickup tool for minor retrieval tasks, this compact magnet can remain readily accessible for small ferrous objects.

Aluminium Housing

The magnetic component is contained within an aluminium housing, creating a compact handheld tool suitable for portable use.

Aluminium itself is not ferromagnetic, so the magnetic attraction provided by the tool comes from the magnetic component contained within the assembly rather than the aluminium housing.

The specific aluminium alloy and surface finish have not been supplied and should not be assumed.

Magnetic Pickup and Retrieval

This pocket magnet can assist with retrieving small ferromagnetic items from suitable locations.

Examples may include:

• Screws
• Nuts
• Bolts
• Washers
• Pins
• Small steel fasteners
• Steel fragments
• Other compatible ferrous components

Actual pickup performance depends on the size, weight, shape, material and accessibility of the object being retrieved.

No maximum pickup weight or lifting capacity has been supplied.

Workshop and Maintenance Tool

The portable design makes this key chain magnet a practical accessory for technicians, mechanics, maintenance personnel and DIY users.

Potential environments include:

• Workshops
• Garages
• Factories
• Maintenance departments
• Manufacturing facilities
• Tool rooms
• Equipment servicing areas

It can provide a convenient magnetic retrieval option when a small steel component is dropped during assembly, repair or maintenance.

Automotive and Mechanical Applications

Small fasteners can be difficult to retrieve when dropped around machinery or mechanical equipment.

This pocket magnet may assist with locating or retrieving compatible steel components such as:

• Nuts
• Bolts
• Screws
• Washers
• Clips
• Small tools or parts

Always ensure machinery and equipment are safely stopped and isolated before attempting to retrieve dropped components from moving equipment or hazardous areas.

Quick Magnetic Material Testing

The key chain magnet can also provide a convenient way to perform a basic check for magnetic attraction.

It can help determine whether an accessible material or component is attracted to a permanent magnet.

Materials that commonly show strong magnetic attraction include:

• Mild steel
• Iron
• Magnetic steel

Materials such as the following generally do not show meaningful attraction:

• Aluminium
• Copper
• Brass
• Plastic
• Timber
• Glass

Many stainless steel grades may be weakly magnetic or non-magnetic.

A magnetic attraction test alone should not be used as definitive material identification, as different alloys and material conditions can produce different magnetic responses.

Permanent Magnetic Operation

This pocket key chain magnet uses a permanent magnetic system.

It requires:

• No batteries
• No electricity
• No charging
• No external power supply

The magnetic attraction remains continuously active during normal use, making the tool ready whenever required.

Magnetic Performance

Practical magnetic pickup performance depends on factors including:

• Magnetic material and grade
• Object material
• Object size and weight
• Available contact area
• Surface shape
• Air gaps
• Paint or coatings
• Rust
• Dirt and contamination
• Pulling direction

No specific magnetic material, magnetic grade, pull force or magnetic flux density in Gauss has been supplied for this product and these specifications should not be assumed.

Air Gaps and Surface Contact

Magnetic attraction generally decreases as the distance between the magnet and a ferromagnetic object increases.

Pickup performance can be reduced by:

• Paint
• Protective coatings
• Dirt
• Rust
• Grease
• Uneven surfaces
• Limited contact area
• Physical separation

Direct contact with a clean ferromagnetic surface will generally provide better magnetic attraction than contact through non-magnetic layers.

Compatible Materials

This magnetic tool is designed to attract suitable ferromagnetic materials, including:

• Mild steel
• Iron
• Magnetic steel
• Compatible ferromagnetic fasteners and components

It will not effectively retrieve non-magnetic materials such as:

• Aluminium
• Copper
• Brass
• Plastic
• Timber
• Glass

Many stainless steel fasteners and components may also be weakly magnetic or non-magnetic and should be tested individually.

Pocket Magnet vs Larger Magnetic Pickup Tools

This key chain magnet is designed primarily around portability and convenience.

A pocket-sized magnetic tool can be useful for:

• Small fasteners
• Quick retrieval tasks
• Material attraction checks
• Everyday workshop use
• Compact tool kits

Larger magnetic pickup tools may be more appropriate for:

• Larger ferrous objects
• Greater reach
• Floor cleanup
• Large quantities of steel debris
• Industrial swarf collection

Selecting the appropriate magnetic tool depends on the size, location and quantity of material being retrieved.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Pocket Key Chain Magnet
• Alternative Names: Keychain Magnet, Pocket Pickup Magnet, Magnetic Key Ring Tool, Portable Retrieval Magnet, Mini Magnetic Pickup Tool
• Diameter: 14mm
• Length: 48mm
• Housing: Aluminium
• Format: Pocket / Key Chain
• Magnetic Operation: Permanent
• Power Required: None
• Target Materials: Compatible ferromagnetic iron and steel
• Primary Functions: Magnetic pickup, retrieval and basic magnetic attraction testing
• Typical Applications: Workshops, maintenance, automotive work, manufacturing, inspection, toolboxes, garages and DIY use

Care and Maintenance

To help maintain reliable operation:

• Remove accumulated ferrous debris from the magnetic pickup area
• Wipe away dirt, grease and contamination
• Avoid unnecessary impact
• Store away from sensitive magnetic equipment
• Inspect the housing and key chain attachment periodically
• Keep the magnetic contact area as clean as practical

Ferrous particles can accumulate around a permanent magnet during repeated workshop use and should be removed periodically.

Safety Information

Use appropriate personal protective equipment when retrieving sharp steel fragments, swarf or damaged fasteners.

Never place hands or magnetic tools into operating machinery. Machinery should be appropriately stopped and isolated before attempting retrieval around moving components.

Keep permanent magnets an appropriate distance from:

• Pacemakers
• Implanted medical devices
• Magnetic storage media
• Magnetic cards
• Sensitive electronic equipment

Keep this product securely away from babies and children.

Please Note

This product is a Pocket Key Chain Magnet with Aluminium Housing measuring 14mm in diameter x 48mm long, designed as a compact magnetic pickup, retrieval and general-purpose workshop tool.

No specific magnetic material, magnetic grade, pull force, Gauss rating, maximum pickup weight, aluminium alloy, surface finish or maximum operating temperature has been supplied and these specifications should not be assumed.

Actual magnetic pickup performance depends on the magnetic properties, size, weight and shape of the object being retrieved, together with available contact area, air gaps, coatings, contamination and operating conditions.

This product is intended for small magnetic pickup, retrieval and general-purpose magnetic attraction testing. It is not certified lifting equipment and should not be used for overhead or safety-critical lifting.