Q: How strong is the magnet catch this cup creates?
A magnet (available separately) installed in the integral steel cup will exert at least 2 lb of pulling force, which is generally enough to hold a cabinet door or panel closed.
99K3272 - 3/8" Panel Magnet Cup, each
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Used to mount a rare-earth magnet perpendicular to a surface, this magnet cup makes an excellent catch for a cabinet door or a concealed mount for removable panels. A magnet (sold separately) installed in the integral steel cup will exert at least 2 lb of pulling force. A screw slot allows 1/16" of horizontal adjustment (#6 screw not included).
We offer steel washers separately to use as a contact point. Self-adhesive high-friction discs (sold separately in packages of ten) can be used as a cushion to dampen door closure.
The cup comes in two sizes. The 3/8” cup is 5/8" wide by 11/16" long and projects 9/16"; it matches the 3/8” magnet, and the 1/2" washer and high-friction disc. The 5/8” size is 7/8” wide by 25/32” long and projects 27/32”; it matches the 5/8” magnet, and the 3/4" washer and high-friction disc.
A magnet (available separately) installed in the integral steel cup will exert at least 2 lb of pulling force, which is generally enough to hold a cabinet door or panel closed.
Yes, the magnet itself is available separately from the cup, along with optional steel washers and self-adhesive high-friction discs to cushion door closure.
It comes in two sizes: a 3/8" cup that matches the 3/8" magnet, and a 5/8" cup that matches the 5/8" magnet, each with a corresponding washer and high-friction disc.
| Materials | Steel |
| Dimensions | 3/8" cup: 5/8" wide × 11/16" long, projects 9/16"; 5/8" cup: 7/8" wide × 25/32" long, projects 27/32" |
| Compatibility Dimensions | Matches 3/8" or 5/8" rare-earth magnets, washers and high-friction discs |
| Capacity | At least 2 lb pulling force (with magnet installed) |
| Includes | Panel magnet cup |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Panel Magnet Cup
Used to mount a rare-earth magnet perpendicular to a surface, this magnet cup makes an excellent catch for a cabinet door or a concealed mount for removable panels. A magnet (sold separately) installed in the integral steel cup will exert at least 2 lb of pulling force. A screw slot allows 1/16" of horizontal adjustment (#6 screw not included).
We offer steel washers separately to use as a contact point. Self-adhesive high-friction discs (sold separately in packages of ten) can be used as a cushion to dampen door closure.
The cup comes in two sizes. The 3/8” cup is 5/8" wide by 11/16" long and projects 9/16"; it matches the 3/8” magnet, and the 1/2" washer and high-friction disc. The 5/8” size is 7/8” wide by 25/32” long and projects 27/32”; it matches the 5/8” magnet, and the 3/4" washer and high-friction disc.
