Welding Magnets
Welding magnets for holding steel plates, tubes and pipes at precise angles during setup and tack welding. Fixed-angle, adjustable and switchable options from StrongHand Tools, covering 30°, 45°, 60°, 90° and 135° positions, plus higher-capacity switchable magnets for heavier workpieces. Not sure which magnet suits your work? Our team can give you technical advice before you order.
Fixed-Angle, Adjustable and Switchable Magnets for Faster Setup
At TEC Products Ltd, we stock a range of welding magnets built to hold steel plates, tubes and pipes at precise angles during setup and tack welding. Used in place of clamps, welding magnets free up both hands, reduce setup time and hold parts steady while you make the first tacks that fix the geometry of the assembly.
The range covers fixed-angle magnets for standard 45° and 90° setups, adjustable magnets for non-standard angles, and switchable on/off magnets for jobs where quick release and cleanup matter.
How to Choose the Right Welding Magnet
Three things matter when picking a welding magnet:
The angles you need. Standard multi-angle arrow magnets cover 45°, 90° and 135° in a single tool, which handles most fabrication work. For non-standard angles like 30° or 60°, adjustable angle magnets give you the flexibility to lock into any position. Dual-position magnets combine the two most common angles (usually 45° and 90°) in one tool.
Fixed or switchable. Fixed magnets are always on, which is fine for tack welding and quick setup, but they can be awkward to remove once the assembly is welded, and they attract spatter and swarf during use. Switchable magnets have an on/off lever that releases the magnetic field completely, making them faster to remove and easier to keep clean.
Capacity. Small angle magnets typically hold 25lb (11kg). Larger 5" arrow magnets hold up to 50lb (23kg). Switchable magnets are built for heavier workpieces, holding significantly more when engaged. Match the magnet's capacity to the weight of the parts you're setting up.
What's in the Range
- Multi-angle arrow magnets: The workhorse of the range. Fixed 45°, 90° and 135° angles in a single arrow-shaped tool, available in small (25lb capacity) and large (50lb capacity) options.
- Mini angle magnet squares: Compact adjustable magnets covering 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°, sold as a twin pack for holding both sides of a joint simultaneously.
- Multi-angle welding magnet pairs: Twin packs of angle magnets, useful for larger workpieces or setups where two magnets are needed to hold long joints stable.
- Dual-use welding magnets: Adjustable magnets offering two of the most-used angles (typically 45° and 90°) in one tool. Sold as a pair.
- 6-piece welder's magnet set: A starter kit combining multiple angle magnets in one package, well suited to workshops building up a magnet collection from scratch.
- Switchable welding magnets: Higher-capacity magnets with on/off levers. Single-switch and double-switch options available, built for heavier workpieces and repeat work where quick release matters.
Also in the Range
- Magnetic sweeper pickup tool: A wheeled magnetic sweeper for collecting spatter, swarf and dropped fasteners from workshop floors. Different use case from workholding magnets, but a genuinely useful piece of kit for keeping a welding bay tidy and safe underfoot.
We Also Offer
- Welding table fixtures and accessories including clamps, stops, squares and V-blocks for non-ferrous materials and higher-precision fabrication setups
- Metalworking clamps for general workshop clamping outside the magnet setup
Frequently Asked Questions
What are welding magnets used for?
Welding magnets hold steel workpieces at precise angles during setup and tack welding. Used in place of clamps, they free up both hands, speed up setup and hold parts steady while you make the initial tacks that fix the geometry of the assembly. They're commonly used for holding right angles (90°), mitred joints (45°) and various fabrication angles in between.
What angles do welding magnets hold?
Standard multi-angle arrow magnets hold 45°, 90° and 135° in a single tool. Adjustable magnets cover 30°, 45°, 60° and 90° or lock into any position between. Some dual-use magnets combine the two most common angles (45° and 90°) in one tool. Between the options in the range, you can cover any standard fabrication angle plus most non-standard ones.
What is the difference between a fixed and a switchable welding magnet?
A fixed magnet is always on, which suits basic tack welding and quick setup but makes the magnet harder to remove after welding and attracts spatter during use. A switchable magnet has an on/off lever that releases the magnetic field completely, making it faster to remove, easier to reposition, and cleaner in use. Switchable magnets cost more but are the better choice for repetitive work or heavier components.
Do welding magnets work on aluminium or stainless steel?
Welding magnets only work on ferromagnetic materials, which means steel, iron and their alloys. Aluminium, copper, brass and most grades of stainless steel are not magnetic, so magnets won't hold them. For those materials, use welding table fixtures, clamps or V-blocks instead.