MPL 20x8x6 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020134
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811404
- length
- 20 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Width
- 8 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Height
- 6 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Weight
- 7.2 g
- Magnetization Direction
- ↑ axial
- Coating
- [NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical of the product - MPL 20x8x6 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 20x8x6 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020134 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811404 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 20 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 8 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 6 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 6.27 kg / 61.50 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 423.90 mT / 4239 Gs |
| Coating | [NiCuNi] Nickel |
| Manufacturing Tolerance | ±0.1 mm |
Magnetic properties of material N38
| properties | values | units |
|---|---|---|
| Remanence Br ? | 12.2-12.6 | kGs |
| Remanence Br ? | 1220-1260 | mT |
| Coercivity bHc ? | 10.8-11.5 | kOe |
| Coercivity bHc ? | 860-915 | kA/m |
| Intrinsic coercivity iHc | ≥ 12 | kOe |
| Intrinsic coercivity iHc | ≥ 955 | kA/m |
| Energy product BHmax ? | 36-38 | BH max MGOe |
| Energy product BHmax ? | 287-303 | BH max KJ/m |
| Maximum working temperature ? | ≤ 80 | °C |
Physical properties of sintered neodymium magnets Nd2Fe14B at 20°C
| properties | values | units |
|---|---|---|
| Vickers hardness | ≥550 | Hv |
| Density | ≥7.4 | g/cm3 |
| Curie Temperature TC | 310 | °C |
| Curie Temperature TF | 590 | °F |
| Specific resistance | 150 | μΩ⋅cm |
| Bending strength | 250 | MPa |
| Compressive strength | 1000~1100 | MPa |
| Thermal expansion parallel (∥) to orientation (M) | (3-4) x 10-6 | °C-1 |
| Thermal expansion perpendicular (⊥) to orientation (M) | -(1-3) x 10-6 | °C-1 |
| Young's modulus | 1.7 x 104 | kg/mm² |
Technical modeling of the assembly - technical parameters
Presented data represent the outcome of a engineering analysis. Values rely on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Real-world conditions might slightly differ from theoretical values. Please consider these calculations as a supplementary guide for designers.
Table 1: Static force (pull vs distance) - interaction chart
MPL 20x8x6 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
4236 Gs
423.6 mT
|
6.27 kg / 13.82 lbs
6270.0 g / 61.5 N
|
warning |
| 1 mm |
3505 Gs
350.5 mT
|
4.29 kg / 9.47 lbs
4293.5 g / 42.1 N
|
warning |
| 2 mm |
2814 Gs
281.4 mT
|
2.77 kg / 6.10 lbs
2766.9 g / 27.1 N
|
warning |
| 3 mm |
2235 Gs
223.5 mT
|
1.75 kg / 3.85 lbs
1745.9 g / 17.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
1425 Gs
142.5 mT
|
0.71 kg / 1.56 lbs
709.0 g / 7.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
540 Gs
54.0 mT
|
0.10 kg / 0.22 lbs
101.9 g / 1.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
248 Gs
24.8 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 lbs
21.5 g / 0.2 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
131 Gs
13.1 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 lbs
6.0 g / 0.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
48 Gs
4.8 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.8 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
12 Gs
1.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Sliding capacity (wall)
MPL 20x8x6 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.25 kg / 2.76 lbs
1254.0 g / 12.3 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.86 kg / 1.89 lbs
858.0 g / 8.4 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.55 kg / 1.22 lbs
554.0 g / 5.4 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.35 kg / 0.77 lbs
350.0 g / 3.4 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.14 kg / 0.31 lbs
142.0 g / 1.4 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.02 kg / 0.04 lbs
20.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.01 lbs
4.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Vertical assembly (shearing) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 20x8x6 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.88 kg / 4.15 lbs
1881.0 g / 18.5 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.25 kg / 2.76 lbs
1254.0 g / 12.3 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.63 kg / 1.38 lbs
627.0 g / 6.2 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
3.14 kg / 6.91 lbs
3135.0 g / 30.8 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MPL 20x8x6 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.63 kg / 1.38 lbs
627.0 g / 6.2 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.57 kg / 3.46 lbs
1567.5 g / 15.4 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
3.14 kg / 6.91 lbs
3135.0 g / 30.8 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
4.70 kg / 10.37 lbs
4702.5 g / 46.1 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
6.27 kg / 13.82 lbs
6270.0 g / 61.5 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
6.27 kg / 13.82 lbs
6270.0 g / 61.5 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
6.27 kg / 13.82 lbs
6270.0 g / 61.5 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
6.27 kg / 13.82 lbs
6270.0 g / 61.5 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (material behavior) - resistance threshold
MPL 20x8x6 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
6.27 kg / 13.82 lbs
6270.0 g / 61.5 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
6.13 kg / 13.52 lbs
6132.1 g / 60.2 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
5.99 kg / 13.21 lbs
5994.1 g / 58.8 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
5.86 kg / 12.91 lbs
5856.2 g / 57.4 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
4.46 kg / 9.84 lbs
4464.2 g / 43.8 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - field range
MPL 20x8x6 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
17.70 kg / 39.02 lbs
5 386 Gs
|
2.66 kg / 5.85 lbs
2655 g / 26.0 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
14.82 kg / 32.66 lbs
7 751 Gs
|
2.22 kg / 4.90 lbs
2222 g / 21.8 N
|
13.33 kg / 29.40 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
12.12 kg / 26.72 lbs
7 011 Gs
|
1.82 kg / 4.01 lbs
1818 g / 17.8 N
|
10.91 kg / 24.05 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
9.78 kg / 21.55 lbs
6 296 Gs
|
1.47 kg / 3.23 lbs
1466 g / 14.4 N
|
8.80 kg / 19.40 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
6.21 kg / 13.69 lbs
5 018 Gs
|
0.93 kg / 2.05 lbs
932 g / 9.1 N
|
5.59 kg / 12.32 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
2.00 kg / 4.41 lbs
2 849 Gs
|
0.30 kg / 0.66 lbs
300 g / 2.9 N
|
1.80 kg / 3.97 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.29 kg / 0.63 lbs
1 080 Gs
|
0.04 kg / 0.10 lbs
43 g / 0.4 N
|
0.26 kg / 0.57 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.01 lbs
153 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 lbs
97 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
65 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
45 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
33 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
25 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Protective zones (implants) - precautionary measures
MPL 20x8x6 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 7.0 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 5.5 cm |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 4.5 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 3.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
Table 8: Collisions (kinetic energy) - warning
MPL 20x8x6 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
22.84 km/h
(6.35 m/s)
|
0.14 J | |
| 30 mm |
23.10 km/h
(6.42 m/s)
|
0.15 J | |
| 50 mm |
23.10 km/h
(6.42 m/s)
|
0.15 J | |
| 100 mm |
23.11 km/h
(6.42 m/s)
|
0.15 J |
Table 9: Coating parameters (durability)
MPL 20x8x6 / N38
| Technical parameter | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Coating type | [NiCuNi] Nickel |
| Layer structure | Nickel - Copper - Nickel |
| Layer thickness | 10-20 µm |
| Salt spray test (SST) ? | 24 h |
| Recommended environment | Indoors only (dry) |
Table 10: Electrical data (Flux)
MPL 20x8x6 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 6 558 Mx | 65.6 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.52 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
MPL 20x8x6 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 6.27 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
7.18 kg
(+0.91 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Shear force
*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds merely ~20% of its nominal pull.
2. Steel saturation
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) significantly weakens the holding force.
3. Thermal stability
*For N38 grade, the max working temp is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.52
The chart above illustrates the magnetic characteristics of the material within the second quadrant of the hysteresis loop. The solid red line represents the demagnetization curve (material potential), while the dashed blue line is the load line based on the magnet's geometry. The Pc (Permeance Coefficient), also known as the load line slope, is a dimensionless value that describes the relationship between the magnet's shape and its magnetic stability. The intersection of these two lines (the black dot) is the operating point — it determines the actual magnetic flux density generated by the magnet in this specific configuration. A higher Pc value means the magnet is more 'slender' (tall relative to its area), resulting in a higher operating point and better resistance to irreversible demagnetization caused by external fields or temperature. A value of 0.42 is relatively low (typical for flat magnets), meaning the operating point is closer to the 'knee' of the curve — caution is advised when operating at temperatures near the maximum limit to avoid strength loss.
Chemical composition
| iron (Fe) | 64% – 68% |
| neodymium (Nd) | 29% – 32% |
| boron (B) | 1.1% – 1.2% |
| dysprosium (Dy) | 0.5% – 2.0% |
| coating (Ni-Cu-Ni) | < 0.05% |
Sustainability
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
Other products
Advantages as well as disadvantages of neodymium magnets.
Benefits
- They retain attractive force for around ten years – the drop is just ~1% (according to analyses),
- They possess excellent resistance to magnetic field loss as a result of external fields,
- By using a smooth layer of gold, the element presents an proper look,
- They are known for high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which increases their power,
- Made from properly selected components, these magnets show impressive resistance to high heat, enabling them to function (depending on their form) at temperatures up to 230°C and above...
- In view of the ability of accurate shaping and customization to specialized requirements, magnetic components can be created in a broad palette of geometric configurations, which expands the range of possible applications,
- Significant place in advanced technology sectors – they are used in data components, electric drive systems, diagnostic systems, as well as modern systems.
- Thanks to concentrated force, small magnets offer high operating force, in miniature format,
Cons
- Susceptibility to cracking is one of their disadvantages. Upon intense impact they can fracture. We advise keeping them in a strong case, which not only secures them against impacts but also raises their durability
- When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets suffer a drop in power. Often, when the temperature exceeds 80°C, their power decreases (depending on the size and shape of the magnet). For those who need magnets for extreme conditions, we offer [AH] versions withstanding up to 230°C
- They rust in a humid environment. For use outdoors we recommend using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- Due to limitations in creating nuts and complicated forms in magnets, we propose using cover - magnetic mechanism.
- Possible danger related to microscopic parts of magnets are risky, when accidentally swallowed, which is particularly important in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Additionally, small components of these devices are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical when they are in the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is one of the disadvantages compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Lifting parameters
Maximum lifting force for a neodymium magnet – what contributes to it?
- with the application of a yoke made of special test steel, ensuring full magnetic saturation
- with a thickness minimum 10 mm
- characterized by lack of roughness
- with zero gap (without coatings)
- under perpendicular force direction (90-degree angle)
- in stable room temperature
Lifting capacity in practice – influencing factors
- Air gap (between the magnet and the metal), because even a very small clearance (e.g. 0.5 mm) leads to a reduction in lifting capacity by up to 50% (this also applies to paint, corrosion or debris).
- Direction of force – maximum parameter is available only during perpendicular pulling. The shear force of the magnet along the plate is standardly many times smaller (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
- Element thickness – for full efficiency, the steel must be adequately massive. Thin sheet restricts the lifting capacity (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Material type – ideal substrate is high-permeability steel. Hardened steels may have worse magnetic properties.
- Plate texture – smooth surfaces ensure maximum contact, which increases field saturation. Rough surfaces weaken the grip.
- Heat – NdFeB sinters have a negative temperature coefficient. At higher temperatures they are weaker, and in frost gain strength (up to a certain limit).
Lifting capacity testing was carried out on a smooth plate of optimal thickness, under perpendicular forces, however under attempts to slide the magnet the load capacity is reduced by as much as 75%. In addition, even a minimal clearance between the magnet and the plate lowers the load capacity.
H&S for magnets
Electronic hazard
Do not bring magnets close to a purse, computer, or TV. The magnetic field can permanently damage these devices and wipe information from cards.
Nickel coating and allergies
Studies show that nickel (the usual finish) is a strong allergen. If you have an allergy, avoid direct skin contact and select versions in plastic housing.
GPS Danger
GPS units and smartphones are extremely sensitive to magnetism. Close proximity with a powerful NdFeB magnet can permanently damage the sensors in your phone.
Medical interference
People with a heart stimulator must maintain an safe separation from magnets. The magnetism can disrupt the operation of the implant.
Dust is flammable
Combustion risk: Rare earth powder is explosive. Avoid machining magnets without safety gear as this risks ignition.
Eye protection
Watch out for shards. Magnets can fracture upon uncontrolled impact, launching sharp fragments into the air. Eye protection is mandatory.
Handling guide
Exercise caution. Rare earth magnets attract from a distance and connect with huge force, often quicker than you can react.
Operating temperature
Standard neodymium magnets (grade N) lose magnetization when the temperature exceeds 80°C. Damage is permanent.
Keep away from children
Product intended for adults. Tiny parts can be swallowed, leading to serious injuries. Store away from kids and pets.
Crushing risk
Large magnets can smash fingers instantly. Under no circumstances put your hand between two attracting surfaces.
