We have compared experimental magnetisation curves with results predic
ted by the classical Preisach model, a modified classical Preisach mod
el and the nonlinear Preisach model. Measurements were performed on a
rod of 0.4 wt% carbon steel. The sample was taken from saturation to a
demagnetised state over 12 field cycles. The modified classical model
showed good agreement to our experimental curves, particularly in the
region approaching the demagnetised state.