Abstract: A permanent magnetic holding arrangement for temporarily holding at least two ferro-magnetic parts wherein the holding of the second part does not decrease the holding of the first part. A disc-shaped permanent magnet magnetized through its smallest thickness is positioned between two pole plates of magnetically permeable material, the thickness of the plates relative to the thickness of the magnet being such that a strong magnetic oversaturation of the plates result. Preferably, the ratio of the pole plate thickness to the permanent magnet thickness is 1:3 or larger.