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Founded in 1970, Electron Energy Corporation was U.S.-based supplier, EEC is committed to meeting
one of the first commercial samarium cobalt magnet customer expectations for quality products and service
producers in the world. Our reputation was built by in a range of markets including aerospace, military,
pushing the envelope of magnet technology to the medical, electronics, instrumentation and motion control.
extremes of temperature, stability and engineered
performance. Today, we continue this tradition of
innovation in a 40,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art
facility in Landisville, PA. As a vertically integrated,

Our technical expertise,

understanding of customer
needs, and ability to precisely
control material compositions
allow us to partner with customers
as a virtual in-house source of
magnet technology.
We begin by melting custom-
designed alloys and ensure
consistent quality by controlling
every aspect of our manufacturing.
Our capabilities include:

• Designing magnets and magnet assemblies using

2D and 3D Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

• Preparing alloy by induction melting in an inert gas atmosphere

• Producing powder and pressing in a magnetic field

• Sintering, machining, magnetizing and stabilizing

• Quality inspection and laboratory testing

• Magnet system assembly

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Samarium cobalt (SmCo) magnets offer

excellent performance at high temperatures.
EEC provides the widest array of magnetic
properties attainable for SmCo with the
broadest operating temperature range --
including ultra-high temperature SmCo
UHTTM -- which can operate continuously up
to 550°C. We produce SmCo permanent
magnets with maximum energy products in
excess of 30 Mega Gauss Oerstead [30
MGOe] and application-specific blends to
provide unique, customized properties for
optimized magnetic circuit designs. EEC
offers Temperature Compensated (TC)
specialty magnet materials with near zero
reversible temperature coefficient of Br and
can control the TC to the ppm level. SmCo
magnets usually do not need coating to
protect them from environment-induced
corrosion, which allows more accurate part
tolerances and simplifies use.

Magnet Grade Maximum Energy Residual Coercive Intrinsic * Reversible Maximum

Product (BH)max Induction Br Force Hc Coercive Temperature Operating
(nominal) (nominal) (nominal) Force Hci Coefficient of Br Temperature Tm
MGOe kJ/m3 kG T kOe kA/m kOe kA/m % / °C °C
SmCo5 We manufacture our own alloys to produce
EEC 1:5-18 18 143 8.6 0.86 8.4 668 >30 >2390 -0.04 300
samarium cobalt magnets and magnet
Sm2Co17
EEC 2:17-31 31 247 11.5 1.15 10.5 835 >20 >1590 -0.035 250 assemblies for a wide variety of applications
EEC 2:17-27 27.5 219 10.8 1.08 10.1 803 >25 >1990 -0.035 300
EEC 2:17-24 24 191 10.1 1.01 9.3 740 >25 >1990 -0.035 300 that demand adherence to the most
Temp. Comp.
>25 >1990 -0.02 300
rigorous performance standards. Our
EEC 2:17TC-18 18.5 147 9.0 0.90 8.2 652
EEC 2:17TC-16 16 127 8.3 0.83 7.8 620 >25 >1990 -0.001 300
EEC 2:17TC-15 14.5 115 8.0 0.80 7.2 573 >20 >1590 -0.001 300
materials provide the highest magnetic
EEC 1:5TC-15 15 119 7.8 0.78 7.7 612 >30 >2390 -0.03 300
EEC 1:5TC-13 13 103 7.3 0.73 7.2 573 >30 >2390 -0.02 300
fields and highest temperature performance
EEC 1:5TC-9 9 72 6.1 0.61 6 477 >30 >2390 -0.001 300
available in the world.
Ultra-High Temp.
EEC 24-T400 24.5 195 10.2 1.02 9.6 763 >25 >1990 -0.035 400
EEC 20-T500 21 167 9.3 0.93 8.9 708 >25 >1990 -0.035 500
EEC 16-T550 16 127 8.5 0.85 7.5 598 >20 >1590 -0.035 550

The chart above represents more commonly used materials.

Additional customized magnet materials available upon request.
Detailed second quadrant demagnetization curves and additional
design data available at www.electronenergy.com
*Temperature range is from -50°C to 150°C
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Neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) is the

highest energy product permanent magnet
material that is available commercially.
Our NdFeB magnets have maximum
energy products exceeding 48 Mega
Gauss Oerstead [48 MGOe]. These magnets
have a limited temperature range and
typically require a protective coating to
prevent environmental corrosion. EEC has
pioneered the development of
ToughNeoTM technology, doubling the
mechanical toughness of conventional
NdFeB, which reduces chipping and
cracking during handling and assembly.
Improved toughness might also require
less support structure for the magnet,
resulting in improved system performance,
greater durability, more compact designs
and longer operating life.

Magnet Grade Maximum Residual Coercive Intrinsic Coercive Maximum

Energy Product Induction Br Force Hc Force Hci Operating
(BH)max (minimum) (minimum) Temperature Tm
MGOe kJ/m3 kG T kOe kA/m kOe kA/m °C

EEC N48 46-49 366-390 13.8-14.2 1.38-1.42 10.5 835 11.5 915 80
EEC N45 43-46 342-366 13.2-13.8 1.32-1.38 11.0 876 12.0 955 80
EEC N40 38-41 318-342 12.5-12.8 1.25-1.28 11.6 923 12.0 955 80
EEC N42H 40-43 318-342 12.8-13.2 1.28-1.32 12.0 955 17.0 1353 120
EEC N38H 36-39 287-310 12.1-12.5 1.21-1.25 11.3 899 17.0 1353 120
EEC N35H 33-36 263-287 11.7-12.1 1.17-1.21 10.9 868 17.0 1353 120
EEC N40SH 38-41 302-326 12.4-12.8 1.24-1.28 11.8 939 20.0 1592 150
EEC N35SH 33-36 263-287 11.7-12.1 1.17-1.21 11.0 876 20.0 1582 150
EEC N33UH 31-34 247-271 11.3-11.7 1.13-1.17 10.7 852 25.0 1990 180
EEC N30UH 28-31 223-247 10.8-11.3 1.08-1.13 10.2 812 25.0 1990 180
EEC N30EH 28-31 223-247 10.8-11.3 1.08-1.13 10.2 812 30.0 2388 200
EEC N28EH 26-29 207-231 10.4-10.9 1.04-1.09 9.8 780 30.0 2388 200

Detailed second quadrant demagnetization curves and additional

design data available at www.electronenergy.com
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Our engineering team routinely works

closely with customers to provide a
virtual in-house magnet technology
resource when it comes to prototype
design and fabrication. We use 2D and
3D Finite Element Analysis to solve the
most demanding engineering problems.
Also, our in-depth knowledge of magnetic
materials and decades of practical
magnet and magnet assembly experience
enable us to provide innovative solutions
for our customers and ensure that their
precise magnetic requirements are met.

EEC’s quality system is designed under the

requirements of ISO 9001:2000. We
operate a state-of-the-art, in-house
magnetic characterization laboratory
for quality assurance and research
and development. Our traceability
system has been approved by
the aerospace industry.
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EEC also specializes in producing advanced magnet

assemblies and systems for challenging applications
such as Halbach assemblies, high-speed rotors, actuators
and many other components. We understand the
theoretical, practical and safety-related aspects of
building magnet assemblies and will work with your
engineers to design a solution that meets your
specifications. We have the expertise to maintain
extremely tight dimensional and magnetic tolerances
and complete projects on time and within budget.
State-of-the-art inspection and testing equipment ensures
the quality of every finished assembly.

EEC offers a broad range of NdFeB and SmCo bonded magnets that have several
advantages over the fully-dense sintered magnets. Most bonded magnets are
isotropic; therefore, complex magnetization patterns including radial, diametric, axial
and multi-pole orientations can be offered. These magnets are less susceptible to
handling damage and breakage because they are not as brittle as sintered magnets.
Also, machining can be reduced or eliminated because bonded magnets are molded
to near-net shape. The higher electrical resistivity typical of bonded magnets can be
helpful in some design applications.

Bonded Residual Coercive Intrinsic Maximum Energy Tm

Magnet Grade Induction Br Force Hc Coercive Product (BH)max
Force Hci
kG T kOe kA/m kOe kA/m MGOe kJ/m3 °C
NdFeB
NEOL10 6.8-7.4 0.68-0.74 5.1-5.4 406-430 8-10 637-796 9.5-10.5 76-84 120
NEOLS10 6.7-7.2 0.67-0.72 5.4-5.8 430-462 9-12 716-955 9.5-10.5 76-84 130
NEOH9 6.0-6.5 0.60-0.65 5.4-5.9 430-470 13-17 1034-1353 8.5-9.5 68-76 130
NEOHS9 6.0-6.4 0.60-0.64 5.3-5.8 422-462 14-18 1114-1433 8.5-9.5 68-76 130
NEOT9 6.1-6.6 0.61-0.66 5.0-5.6 398-446 11-14 876-1114 8.5-9.5 68-76 150

SmCo
SCH5 4.3-5.0 0.43-0.50 4.0-4.6 318-366 >20 >1592 4.5-5.5 36-44 200
SCH10 6.1-6.8 0.61-0.68 5.5-6.2 438-494 >20 >1592 8.5-11.0 72-88 200

The chart above represents more commonly

used materials. Additional customized magnet
materials available upon request. Detailed second
quadrant demagnetization curves and additional
design data available at www.electronenergy.com
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We are a leading supplier of ready-to-assemble

magnet stacks for TWTs used to amplify microwave
signals in a broad range of aerospace, military and
commercial applications. Our products provide
customized axial field profiles and stable magnetic
fields up to 550°C. Applications include the radars
of F-16 and F-18 jets, unmanned aircraft and
naval vessels.

Our Temperature Compensated SmCo magnets

provide precision control and stability for
accelerometers and gyroscopes in military and
aerospace applications. Temperature coefficients
of residual induction for magnets used in these
applications can be controlled to better than 10
parts per million.

Low weight, high temperature tolerance and excellent

reliability make EEC magnets ideal for many of the
motors, actuators and generators used in military,
commercial and aerospace applications.
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Inspired by the U.S. Air Force’s More

Electric Aircraft initiative, EEC developed
SmCo magnets capable of operating
at temperatures up to 550°C. EEC
was awarded a US patent for this
pioneering technology.

The value of our products is evident in the

extreme conditions of space. An example
of partnering with customers on cutting-edge
applications is the innovative ion propulsion
system developed for NASA’s Deep Space I,
which uses our patented high temperature
samarium cobalt magnets. EEC magnets
also provide precision control and stability
for accelerometers and gyroscopes in the
space shuttle.

EEC magnets serve a vital role in many branches of medical

science and technology. Our magnets, with their high energy
density, are a critical component in the high-speed motors
used in hand-held, cordless power tools for surgical
applications and can easily withstand the high temperatures
of repeated autoclave sterilization.
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Marlin S. Walmer founded Electron Energy

Corporation in response to a growing demand for
rare earth magnets. His vision for their potential
has guided our commitment to excellence ever
since. A tireless innovator, Marlin brought together
researchers and engineers from around the world
to enhance the application and properties of rare
earth magnets. He was integral in developing a
new class of high temperature magnets that has
paved the way for many new applications.

Today, Marlin’s pursuit of excellence lives on at EEC

under the leadership of his son, Michael H. Walmer,
an accomplished materials science engineer in his
own right, and the EEC management team.
Commitment to our founder’s principles stands as
tribute to Marlin and the outstanding organization
he made possible.

Marlin S. Walmer and Michael H. Walmer

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