MPL 3x3x1 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020146
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811527
- length
- 3 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Width
- 3 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Height
- 1 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Weight
- 0.07 g
- Magnetization Direction
- ↑ axial
- Coating
- [NiCuNi] Nickel
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Specification / characteristics - MPL 3x3x1 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020146 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811527 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 3 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 3 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 1 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 0.07 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 0.23 kg / 2.29 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 317.31 mT / 3173 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 |
Engineering modeling of the product - report
Presented information represent the result of a physical simulation. Results were calculated on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational conditions may deviate from the simulation results. Please consider these calculations as a reference point for designers.
Table 1: Static force (force vs distance) - interaction chart
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
3168 Gs
316.8 mT
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
low risk |
| 1 mm |
1565 Gs
156.5 mT
|
0.06 kg / 0.12 LBS
56.1 g / 0.6 N
|
low risk |
| 2 mm |
659 Gs
65.9 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
9.9 g / 0.1 N
|
low risk |
| 3 mm |
307 Gs
30.7 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2.2 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 5 mm |
94 Gs
9.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.2 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 10 mm |
15 Gs
1.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
5 Gs
0.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
2 Gs
0.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
1 Gs
0.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
0 Gs
0.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Sliding capacity (wall)
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.05 kg / 0.10 LBS
46.0 g / 0.5 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.03 LBS
12.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 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) - vertical pull
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
69.0 g / 0.7 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.05 kg / 0.10 LBS
46.0 g / 0.5 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 LBS
23.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.12 kg / 0.25 LBS
115.0 g / 1.1 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 LBS
23.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.06 kg / 0.13 LBS
57.5 g / 0.6 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.12 kg / 0.25 LBS
115.0 g / 1.1 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
0.17 kg / 0.38 LBS
172.5 g / 1.7 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - thermal limit
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
0.22 kg / 0.50 LBS
224.9 g / 2.2 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
0.22 kg / 0.48 LBS
219.9 g / 2.2 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
0.21 kg / 0.47 LBS
214.8 g / 2.1 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
0.16 kg / 0.36 LBS
163.8 g / 1.6 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - field range
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
0.56 kg / 1.23 LBS
4 719 Gs
|
0.08 kg / 0.18 LBS
84 g / 0.8 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
0.31 kg / 0.68 LBS
4 706 Gs
|
0.05 kg / 0.10 LBS
46 g / 0.5 N
|
0.28 kg / 0.61 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
0.14 kg / 0.30 LBS
3 129 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
20 g / 0.2 N
|
0.12 kg / 0.27 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
0.06 kg / 0.12 LBS
2 019 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
8 g / 0.1 N
|
0.05 kg / 0.11 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
885 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
188 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
30 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
1 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
1 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
1 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
0 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
0 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 3x3x1 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| Car key | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 0.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 0.5 cm |
Table 8: Dynamics (kinetic energy) - collision effects
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
24.65 km/h
(6.85 m/s)
|
0.00 J | |
| 30 mm |
24.65 km/h
(6.85 m/s)
|
0.00 J | |
| 50 mm |
24.62 km/h
(6.84 m/s)
|
0.00 J | |
| 100 mm |
24.65 km/h
(6.85 m/s)
|
0.00 J |
Table 9: Coating parameters (durability)
MPL 3x3x1 / 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 3x3x1 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 306 Mx | 3.1 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.40 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 0.23 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
0.26 kg
(+0.03 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Sliding resistance
*Caution: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds only a fraction of its max power.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) severely weakens the holding force.
3. Power loss vs temp
*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) = 0.40
This simulation demonstrates the magnetic stability of the selected magnet under specific geometric conditions. 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.
Material specification
| 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% |
Ecology and recycling (GPSR)
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
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Pros and cons of neodymium magnets.
Benefits
- They virtually do not lose strength, because even after ten years the performance loss is only ~1% (based on calculations),
- Neodymium magnets remain extremely resistant to magnetic field loss caused by magnetic disturbances,
- The use of an shiny finish of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to present itself better,
- Neodymium magnets create maximum magnetic induction on a contact point, which ensures high operational effectiveness,
- Thanks to resistance to high temperature, they are able to function (depending on the form) even at temperatures up to 230°C and higher...
- Possibility of custom modeling and adapting to precise applications,
- Huge importance in future technologies – they are commonly used in data components, brushless drives, precision medical tools, and complex engineering applications.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer strong magnetic field in small dimensions, which allows their use in small systems
Limitations
- To avoid cracks under impact, we recommend using special steel holders. Such a solution protects the magnet and simultaneously improves its durability.
- NdFeB magnets demagnetize when exposed to high temperatures. After reaching 80°C, many of them experience permanent weakening of strength (a factor is the shape and dimensions of the magnet). We offer magnets specially adapted to work at temperatures up to 230°C marked [AH], which are extremely resistant to heat
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can corrode. Therefore when using outdoors, we advise using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
- Due to limitations in realizing threads and complicated shapes in magnets, we propose using casing - magnetic mechanism.
- Health risk resulting from small fragments of magnets pose a threat, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child safety. Additionally, tiny parts of these products are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical in case of swallowing.
- Higher cost of purchase is one of the disadvantages compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Holding force characteristics
Optimal lifting capacity of a neodymium magnet – what contributes to it?
- with the application of a sheet made of low-carbon steel, guaranteeing full magnetic saturation
- with a thickness no less than 10 mm
- with an ground contact surface
- with total lack of distance (no impurities)
- for force acting at a right angle (pull-off, not shear)
- at conditions approx. 20°C
Lifting capacity in practice – influencing factors
- Distance – the presence of foreign body (paint, tape, air) acts as an insulator, which lowers power rapidly (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Loading method – catalog parameter refers to detachment vertically. When attempting to slide, the magnet exhibits much less (typically approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Metal thickness – the thinner the sheet, the weaker the hold. Part of the magnetic field penetrates through instead of generating force.
- Material type – the best choice is high-permeability steel. Hardened steels may have worse magnetic properties.
- Surface quality – the smoother and more polished the surface, the larger the contact zone and higher the lifting capacity. Roughness creates an air distance.
- Operating temperature – neodymium magnets have a sensitivity to temperature. When it is hot they lose power, and in frost gain strength (up to a certain limit).
Lifting capacity was assessed by applying a smooth steel plate of suitable thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular detachment force, in contrast under shearing force the load capacity is reduced by as much as 5 times. In addition, even a minimal clearance between the magnet’s surface and the plate reduces the lifting capacity.
Warnings
Warning for heart patients
Medical warning: Neodymium magnets can turn off pacemakers and defibrillators. Stay away if you have electronic implants.
Handling guide
Before starting, read the rules. Uncontrolled attraction can break the magnet or injure your hand. Think ahead.
Sensitization to coating
A percentage of the population suffer from a hypersensitivity to nickel, which is the standard coating for neodymium magnets. Prolonged contact can result in skin redness. It is best to wear safety gloves.
Fire risk
Fire warning: Rare earth powder is explosive. Avoid machining magnets in home conditions as this may cause fire.
Fragile material
Watch out for shards. Magnets can fracture upon violent connection, launching sharp fragments into the air. Wear goggles.
Physical harm
Pinching hazard: The attraction force is so great that it can cause blood blisters, crushing, and even bone fractures. Use thick gloves.
Thermal limits
Standard neodymium magnets (N-type) undergo demagnetization when the temperature surpasses 80°C. This process is irreversible.
Precision electronics
A powerful magnetic field disrupts the functioning of compasses in phones and GPS navigation. Do not bring magnets near a device to prevent breaking the sensors.
Keep away from children
Absolutely store magnets away from children. Choking hazard is high, and the effects of magnets clamping inside the body are fatal.
Electronic devices
Powerful magnetic fields can corrupt files on credit cards, hard drives, and storage devices. Stay away of at least 10 cm.
