Product Details
Every mechanic knows the moment: the bolt that was right here is now nowhere. PML Magnetic Trays end it. Strong magnets grip every ferrous part placed in the tray — firmly enough that the tray can be held upside down — and the tray itself sticks to any steel surface, keeping small parts in one central spot until you need them.
Beyond the workshop, the same trays serve in operation theatres, keeping important surgical items safely together.
Features
- Heavy-Duty Magnet
1000–1200 gauss permanent magnet — parts stay put, even inverted.
- Surface-Safe
A flexible PVC cover on the magnet prevents scuffing and scratching valuable surfaces.
- Corrosion-Resistant
Stainless steel or plastic tray bodies shrug off workshop conditions.
- One Central Spot
Collect small parts and tools where you can always find them — less searching, faster work.
Round Bowls — Horizontal Placement
| FOR HORIZONTAL PLACEMENT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model No. | Dimensions (inches) | Material | |
| Bowls | Diameter | Depth | SS/Plastic |
| TR 12 | 4 | 0.875 | SS |
| TR 13 | 6 | 0.875 | Plastic |
| TR 14 | 6 | 1 | SS |
Rectangular Trays — Horizontal Placement
| FOR HORIZONTAL PLACEMENT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model No. | Dimensions (inches) | Material | |
| Rectangular | Length + Width | Depth | SS/Plastic |
| TR 16 (P) | 5.5 + 9.5 | 1.125 | Plastic |
| TR 16 (SS) | 5.5 + 9.5 | 1.125 | SS |
| TR 17 | 6.25 + 14.25 | 1.125 | SS |
| TR 18 | 10.5 + 11.5 | 1.125 | SS |
Rectangular Trays — Vertical Placement
| FOR VERTICAL PLACEMENT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model No. | Dimensions (inches) | Material | |
| Rectangular | Length + Width | Depth | Steel, Powder Coating |
| TR 20 | 5.875 + 4.5 | 1 | |
| TR 22 | 10.5 + 4.5 | 1 | |
| TR 23 | 12.25 + 4.5 | 1 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will parts really stay in upside down?
Yes — the 1000–1200 gauss magnet holds ferrous parts securely even with the tray inverted or mounted vertically.
Will the magnet scratch my car's paint?
No — the magnet base wears a flexible PVC cover precisely to protect painted and polished surfaces.
Round or rectangular — which should I get?
Round bowls suit benchtop work; rectangular trays hold longer tools; vertical-placement models mount on machine sides and panels. The tables above give dimensions and materials for every model.
Why Buy From PML
- 65+ years of magnetic expertise — Permanent Magnets Ltd has designed and manufactured magnetic products for 65+ years, and our consumer range is built to the same engineering standards we supply to global industrial leaders.
- Made and tested in-house — magnets, assemblies and finished products are manufactured and quality-checked at our own facilities, so every unit performs to its stated specification.
- Honest specifications — the ratings you read on this page are the ratings you get. If your application needs a different size or strength, our engineers will tell you exactly what works — and what won't.
- Support from real engineers — from product selection to after-sales, your questions are answered by the team that builds the product.
Need help choosing, or a custom specification? Enquire now and our engineering team will guide you to the right solution.