Abstract: A device to hold at least one magnetic flux producing permanent magnet onto a surface of an electrical machine comprising at least one slot recessed from the surface and extending from one end of the surface; and at least one gripping bar inserted into an associated at least one slot having a protrusion extending past the surface to engage at least one magnet where at least one slot and at least one gripping bar are shaped to retain the at least one gripping bar within the associated at least one slot to hold the at least one engaged magnet onto the surface.