MPL 40x20x10 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020158
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811640
- length
- 40 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Width
- 20 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Height
- 10 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Weight
- 60 g
- Magnetization Direction
- ↑ axial
- Coating
- [NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical specification - MPL 40x20x10 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 40x20x10 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020158 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811640 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 40 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 20 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 10 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 24.62 kg / 241.53 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 349.60 mT / 3496 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 |
Physical modeling of the product - report
The following information constitute the result of a mathematical analysis. Results are based on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Real-world performance might slightly differ. Use these data as a preliminary roadmap during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs gap) - characteristics
MPL 40x20x10 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
3495 Gs
349.5 mT
|
24.62 kg / 54.28 lbs
24620.0 g / 241.5 N
|
crushing |
| 1 mm |
3272 Gs
327.2 mT
|
21.58 kg / 47.57 lbs
21578.0 g / 211.7 N
|
crushing |
| 2 mm |
3035 Gs
303.5 mT
|
18.56 kg / 40.92 lbs
18559.3 g / 182.1 N
|
crushing |
| 3 mm |
2794 Gs
279.4 mT
|
15.73 kg / 34.69 lbs
15733.0 g / 154.3 N
|
crushing |
| 5 mm |
2332 Gs
233.2 mT
|
10.96 kg / 24.16 lbs
10959.2 g / 107.5 N
|
crushing |
| 10 mm |
1433 Gs
143.3 mT
|
4.14 kg / 9.12 lbs
4136.4 g / 40.6 N
|
strong |
| 15 mm |
891 Gs
89.1 mT
|
1.60 kg / 3.52 lbs
1598.7 g / 15.7 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
574 Gs
57.4 mT
|
0.66 kg / 1.46 lbs
664.0 g / 6.5 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
267 Gs
26.7 mT
|
0.14 kg / 0.32 lbs
143.7 g / 1.4 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
82 Gs
8.2 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 lbs
13.7 g / 0.1 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Slippage capacity (vertical surface)
MPL 40x20x10 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
4.92 kg / 10.86 lbs
4924.0 g / 48.3 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
4.32 kg / 9.52 lbs
4316.0 g / 42.3 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
3.71 kg / 8.18 lbs
3712.0 g / 36.4 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
3.15 kg / 6.94 lbs
3146.0 g / 30.9 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
2.19 kg / 4.83 lbs
2192.0 g / 21.5 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.83 kg / 1.83 lbs
828.0 g / 8.1 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.32 kg / 0.71 lbs
320.0 g / 3.1 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.13 kg / 0.29 lbs
132.0 g / 1.3 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.06 lbs
28.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Wall mounting (shearing) - vertical pull
MPL 40x20x10 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
7.39 kg / 16.28 lbs
7386.0 g / 72.5 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
4.92 kg / 10.86 lbs
4924.0 g / 48.3 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
2.46 kg / 5.43 lbs
2462.0 g / 24.2 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
12.31 kg / 27.14 lbs
12310.0 g / 120.8 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MPL 40x20x10 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
1.23 kg / 2.71 lbs
1231.0 g / 12.1 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
3.08 kg / 6.78 lbs
3077.5 g / 30.2 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
6.16 kg / 13.57 lbs
6155.0 g / 60.4 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
9.23 kg / 20.35 lbs
9232.5 g / 90.6 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
15.39 kg / 33.92 lbs
15387.5 g / 151.0 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
24.62 kg / 54.28 lbs
24620.0 g / 241.5 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
24.62 kg / 54.28 lbs
24620.0 g / 241.5 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
24.62 kg / 54.28 lbs
24620.0 g / 241.5 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - power drop
MPL 40x20x10 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
24.62 kg / 54.28 lbs
24620.0 g / 241.5 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
24.08 kg / 53.08 lbs
24078.4 g / 236.2 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
23.54 kg / 51.89 lbs
23536.7 g / 230.9 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
23.00 kg / 50.70 lbs
22995.1 g / 225.6 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
17.53 kg / 38.65 lbs
17529.4 g / 172.0 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (repulsion) - forces in the system
MPL 40x20x10 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
60.25 kg / 132.83 lbs
4 926 Gs
|
9.04 kg / 19.93 lbs
9038 g / 88.7 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
56.58 kg / 124.73 lbs
6 774 Gs
|
8.49 kg / 18.71 lbs
8487 g / 83.3 N
|
50.92 kg / 112.26 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
52.81 kg / 116.42 lbs
6 544 Gs
|
7.92 kg / 17.46 lbs
7921 g / 77.7 N
|
47.53 kg / 104.78 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
49.07 kg / 108.19 lbs
6 309 Gs
|
7.36 kg / 16.23 lbs
7361 g / 72.2 N
|
44.17 kg / 97.37 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
41.89 kg / 92.34 lbs
5 828 Gs
|
6.28 kg / 13.85 lbs
6283 g / 61.6 N
|
37.70 kg / 83.11 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
26.82 kg / 59.13 lbs
4 664 Gs
|
4.02 kg / 8.87 lbs
4023 g / 39.5 N
|
24.14 kg / 53.22 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
10.12 kg / 22.32 lbs
2 865 Gs
|
1.52 kg / 3.35 lbs
1518 g / 14.9 N
|
9.11 kg / 20.09 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.73 kg / 1.61 lbs
769 Gs
|
0.11 kg / 0.24 lbs
109 g / 1.1 N
|
0.66 kg / 1.45 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.35 kg / 0.78 lbs
534 Gs
|
0.05 kg / 0.12 lbs
53 g / 0.5 N
|
0.32 kg / 0.70 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.18 kg / 0.40 lbs
383 Gs
|
0.03 kg / 0.06 lbs
27 g / 0.3 N
|
0.16 kg / 0.36 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.10 kg / 0.22 lbs
282 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 lbs
15 g / 0.1 N
|
0.09 kg / 0.20 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.06 kg / 0.12 lbs
214 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
8 g / 0.1 N
|
0.05 kg / 0.11 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.03 kg / 0.07 lbs
165 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 lbs
5 g / 0.0 N
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 lbs
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Protective zones (implants) - precautionary measures
MPL 40x20x10 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 14.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 11.5 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 9.0 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 7.0 cm |
| Car key | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 6.5 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 2.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
Table 8: Impact energy (cracking risk) - collision effects
MPL 40x20x10 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
22.73 km/h
(6.32 m/s)
|
1.20 J | |
| 30 mm |
24.69 km/h
(6.86 m/s)
|
1.41 J | |
| 50 mm |
24.78 km/h
(6.88 m/s)
|
1.42 J | |
| 100 mm |
24.79 km/h
(6.89 m/s)
|
1.42 J |
Table 9: Corrosion resistance
MPL 40x20x10 / 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: Construction data (Flux)
MPL 40x20x10 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 28 125 Mx | 281.2 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.42 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Hydrostatics and buoyancy
MPL 40x20x10 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 24.62 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
28.19 kg
(+3.57 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Shear force
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains merely a fraction of its max power.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) significantly limits the holding force.
3. Heat tolerance
*For N38 material, the safety limit is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.42
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% |
Environmental data
| 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 Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Pros
- They do not lose strength, even after around 10 years – the decrease in lifting capacity is only ~1% (theoretically),
- They have excellent resistance to magnetism drop as a result of opposing magnetic fields,
- By covering with a smooth coating of silver, the element acquires an proper look,
- They feature high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which increases their power,
- Due to their durability and thermal resistance, neodymium magnets can operate (depending on the form) even at high temperatures reaching 230°C or more...
- Possibility of detailed machining as well as adjusting to specific conditions,
- Universal use in modern industrial fields – they are utilized in HDD drives, motor assemblies, precision medical tools, and multitasking production systems.
- Thanks to concentrated force, small magnets offer high operating force, occupying minimum space,
Disadvantages
- Brittleness is one of their disadvantages. Upon intense impact they can fracture. We recommend keeping them in a special holder, which not only protects them against impacts but also increases their durability
- Neodymium magnets lose their force under the influence of heating. As soon as 80°C is exceeded, many of them start losing their force. Therefore, we recommend our special magnets marked [AH], which maintain stability even at temperatures up to 230°C
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can corrode. Therefore while using outdoors, we advise using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
- Limited possibility of making nuts in the magnet and complex forms - recommended is cover - magnet mounting.
- Health risk related to microscopic parts of magnets can be dangerous, in case of ingestion, which is particularly important in the context of child safety. Furthermore, small elements of these products can be problematic in diagnostics medical after entering the body.
- High unit price – neodymium magnets cost more than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which can limit application in large quantities
Holding force characteristics
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what affects it?
- on a base made of mild steel, optimally conducting the magnetic field
- whose transverse dimension is min. 10 mm
- with a surface perfectly flat
- with zero gap (no paint)
- under axial force vector (90-degree angle)
- in stable room temperature
Determinants of practical lifting force of a magnet
- Distance (betwixt the magnet and the metal), as even a microscopic clearance (e.g. 0.5 mm) can cause a drastic drop in force by up to 50% (this also applies to varnish, rust or debris).
- Pull-off angle – note that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under sliding down, the capacity drops significantly, often to levels of 20-30% of the maximum value.
- Wall thickness – thin material does not allow full use of the magnet. Part of the magnetic field passes through the material instead of converting into lifting capacity.
- Material type – the best choice is high-permeability steel. Hardened steels may attract less.
- Surface quality – the smoother and more polished the surface, the better the adhesion and higher the lifting capacity. Unevenness creates an air distance.
- Temperature influence – hot environment reduces pulling force. Exceeding the limit temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Lifting capacity was determined using a smooth steel plate of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular pulling force, in contrast under attempts to slide the magnet the lifting capacity is smaller. In addition, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate lowers the lifting capacity.
Safe handling of NdFeB magnets
Warning for heart patients
People with a heart stimulator should maintain an safe separation from magnets. The magnetic field can disrupt the operation of the life-saving device.
Phone sensors
A strong magnetic field disrupts the operation of compasses in smartphones and GPS navigation. Do not bring magnets near a smartphone to prevent damaging the sensors.
Permanent damage
Watch the temperature. Heating the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will permanently weaken its magnetic structure and strength.
Product not for children
These products are not intended for children. Eating a few magnets can lead to them pinching intestinal walls, which constitutes a direct threat to life and necessitates urgent medical intervention.
Finger safety
Big blocks can crush fingers in a fraction of a second. Never place your hand between two attracting surfaces.
Warning for allergy sufferers
Medical facts indicate that the nickel plating (the usual finish) is a common allergen. If you have an allergy, avoid direct skin contact and choose encased magnets.
Combustion hazard
Fire warning: Rare earth powder is explosive. Do not process magnets in home conditions as this may cause fire.
Beware of splinters
Watch out for shards. Magnets can explode upon uncontrolled impact, launching shards into the air. Eye protection is mandatory.
Handling rules
Before starting, read the rules. Sudden snapping can break the magnet or injure your hand. Be predictive.
Electronic hazard
Powerful magnetic fields can erase data on payment cards, HDDs, and storage devices. Maintain a gap of at least 10 cm.
