Ordering a Set of Locker Magnets Without Mixing Up Sizes or Names
Order a locker magnet set from a written size, name and quantity table, after checking the actual locker surfaces. Do not rely on one sample locker or a folder of loosely named artwork. A coordinated set can contain several similar-looking pieces that need different dimensions, wording or quantities.
Start by identifying the location of each piece: door header, tall panel, small name area or another approved position. Give each location a simple code and keep that code consistent in measurements, artwork filenames and the proof review.
Test the surface before measuring the design
Check whether a magnet holds properly at the intended position. A metal-looking door is not enough evidence. Inspect ribs, vents, handles, seams and recessed panels that might prevent the entire magnet from resting against a suitable surface.
Flexible-magnet manufacturer Magnum Magnetics advises full contact with a suitable surface and warns against bridging protrusions or leaving air pockets. This is a general handling reference, not identification of the supplier for your order. Follow the instructions for the specific material you receive.
Ask the facility owner to approve the placement and any surface preparation. Avoid covering ventilation, operational labels or hardware. If a locker has been repainted or has an unusual coating, resolve surface compatibility before making the full set.
Measure each distinct locker type
Record width and height in a consistent order and unit. Measure the usable area rather than the overall door. Note whether adjacent lockers have the same panel arrangement; a change in handle or vent position can matter even if the outside dimensions match.
Use a paper outline to visualize the proposed size without treating it as a material test. Check both the outline and the text placement at the actual locker. Photograph the measured area for your own reference and label the photo with the same location code.
The custom magnet product offers full-color printing on 30-mil flexible magnetic material. Confirm your dimensions and chosen shape in the current product workflow, especially for long pieces or mixed-size sets.
Worked example: a small set with three sizes
Suppose a fictional program plans the following rectangular pieces. The areas below are simple finished-area calculations, not a price quotation or a production-sheet layout.
| Version | Finished width × height | Quantity | Combined area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tall strip | 5 × 72 inches | 10 | 3,600 square inches |
| Name panel | 11 × 7 inches | 20 | 1,540 square inches |
| Small label | 5 × 7 inches | 40 | 1,400 square inches |
The set contains 10 + 20 + 40 = 70 magnets. Its combined rectangular area is 3,600 + 1,540 + 1,400 = 6,540 square inches, or about 45.42 square feet after dividing by 144. Actual pricing may include configuration, minimums, cutting and shipping; area alone does not establish the order total.
Separate unique names from repeated designs
A quantity of 20 name panels could mean 20 copies of one name or 20 different names. State which you need. For unique pieces, use one row per name or a clearly identified roster tied to the shared size and design.
Check spelling, capitalization, accents and any numbering sequence against the facility’s approved list. Have its owner review the exact roster rather than reconstructing it from email replies. Use only the personal information needed on the sign and confirm that the facility has approved displaying it.
Keep front artwork, shape instructions and quantities associated with the same code. A filename such as “L02-name-panel-11×7-v03” gives the reviewer more useful information than “magnet-final-new.”
Approve the set as a set
Review every version and its quantity, then check the combined total. For repeated names or sequential identifiers, confirm that none are missing or duplicated unintentionally. Agree how mixed versions will be identified when delivered instead of assuming they will arrive sorted in your preferred order.
Retain the approved roster, measurements and final artwork for additions later. If your project combines many dimensions or individual names, send the set worksheet for ordering guidance before submitting the files. That makes the requested quantities and version differences clear from the start.
