MP 20x8/4x3 / N38 - ring magnet
ring magnet
Catalog no 030187
GTIN/EAN: 5906301812043
Diameter
20 mm [±0,1 mm]
internal diameter Ø
8/4 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
6.79 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
3.14 kg / 30.79 N
Magnetic Induction
178.11 mT / 1781 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical - MP 20x8/4x3 / N38 - ring magnet
Specification / characteristics - MP 20x8/4x3 / N38 - ring magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 030187 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301812043 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| Diameter | 20 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| internal diameter Ø | 8/4 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 3 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 6.79 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 3.14 kg / 30.79 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 178.11 mT / 1781 Gs |
| Coating | [NiCuNi] Nickel |
| Manufacturing Tolerance | ±0.1 mm |
Magnetic properties of material N38
| properties | values | units |
|---|---|---|
| remenance Br [min. - max.] ? | 12.2-12.6 | kGs |
| remenance Br [min. - max.] ? | 1220-1260 | mT |
| coercivity bHc ? | 10.8-11.5 | kOe |
| coercivity bHc ? | 860-915 | kA/m |
| actual internal force iHc | ≥ 12 | kOe |
| actual internal force iHc | ≥ 955 | kA/m |
| energy density [min. - max.] ? | 36-38 | BH max MGOe |
| energy density [min. - max.] ? | 287-303 | BH max KJ/m |
| max. 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 | 312 - 380 | °C |
| Curie Temperature TF | 593 - 716 | °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 assembly - data
These data are the outcome of a mathematical simulation. Results were calculated on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational performance might slightly differ from theoretical values. Please consider these data as a preliminary roadmap when designing systems.
Table 1: Static force (force vs distance) - power drop
MP 20x8/4x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
1531 Gs
153.1 mT
|
3.14 kg / 6.92 LBS
3140.0 g / 30.8 N
|
warning |
| 1 mm |
1457 Gs
145.7 mT
|
2.84 kg / 6.27 LBS
2843.2 g / 27.9 N
|
warning |
| 2 mm |
1352 Gs
135.2 mT
|
2.45 kg / 5.39 LBS
2446.6 g / 24.0 N
|
warning |
| 3 mm |
1227 Gs
122.7 mT
|
2.02 kg / 4.44 LBS
2016.2 g / 19.8 N
|
warning |
| 5 mm |
963 Gs
96.3 mT
|
1.24 kg / 2.74 LBS
1241.9 g / 12.2 N
|
safe |
| 10 mm |
465 Gs
46.5 mT
|
0.29 kg / 0.64 LBS
289.3 g / 2.8 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
228 Gs
22.8 mT
|
0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
69.7 g / 0.7 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
122 Gs
12.2 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
20.0 g / 0.2 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
45 Gs
4.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
2.7 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
11 Gs
1.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.2 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Vertical load (wall)
MP 20x8/4x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.63 kg / 1.38 LBS
628.0 g / 6.2 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.57 kg / 1.25 LBS
568.0 g / 5.6 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.49 kg / 1.08 LBS
490.0 g / 4.8 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.40 kg / 0.89 LBS
404.0 g / 4.0 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.25 kg / 0.55 LBS
248.0 g / 2.4 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.06 kg / 0.13 LBS
58.0 g / 0.6 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.03 LBS
14.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
4.0 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: Wall mounting (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MP 20x8/4x3 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.94 kg / 2.08 LBS
942.0 g / 9.2 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.63 kg / 1.38 LBS
628.0 g / 6.2 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.31 kg / 0.69 LBS
314.0 g / 3.1 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.57 kg / 3.46 LBS
1570.0 g / 15.4 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - power losses
MP 20x8/4x3 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.31 kg / 0.69 LBS
314.0 g / 3.1 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.79 kg / 1.73 LBS
785.0 g / 7.7 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
1.57 kg / 3.46 LBS
1570.0 g / 15.4 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
2.36 kg / 5.19 LBS
2355.0 g / 23.1 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
3.14 kg / 6.92 LBS
3140.0 g / 30.8 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
3.14 kg / 6.92 LBS
3140.0 g / 30.8 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
3.14 kg / 6.92 LBS
3140.0 g / 30.8 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
3.14 kg / 6.92 LBS
3140.0 g / 30.8 N
|
Table 5: Thermal resistance (stability) - thermal limit
MP 20x8/4x3 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
3.14 kg / 6.92 LBS
3140.0 g / 30.8 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
3.07 kg / 6.77 LBS
3070.9 g / 30.1 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
3.00 kg / 6.62 LBS
3001.8 g / 29.4 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
2.93 kg / 6.47 LBS
2932.8 g / 28.8 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
2.24 kg / 4.93 LBS
2235.7 g / 21.9 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - field collision
MP 20x8/4x3 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
3.71 kg / 8.17 LBS
2 815 Gs
|
0.56 kg / 1.23 LBS
556 g / 5.5 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
3.55 kg / 7.83 LBS
2 998 Gs
|
0.53 kg / 1.17 LBS
533 g / 5.2 N
|
3.20 kg / 7.05 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
3.36 kg / 7.40 LBS
2 915 Gs
|
0.50 kg / 1.11 LBS
503 g / 4.9 N
|
3.02 kg / 6.66 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
3.13 kg / 6.90 LBS
2 815 Gs
|
0.47 kg / 1.04 LBS
470 g / 4.6 N
|
2.82 kg / 6.21 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
2.63 kg / 5.81 LBS
2 582 Gs
|
0.40 kg / 0.87 LBS
395 g / 3.9 N
|
2.37 kg / 5.23 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
1.47 kg / 3.23 LBS
1 926 Gs
|
0.22 kg / 0.48 LBS
220 g / 2.2 N
|
1.32 kg / 2.91 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
930 Gs
|
0.05 kg / 0.11 LBS
51 g / 0.5 N
|
0.31 kg / 0.68 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
143 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
90 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
59 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
41 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
30 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
22 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Hazards (implants) - precautionary measures
MP 20x8/4x3 / 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 |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 4.5 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Car key | 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: Dynamics (cracking risk) - warning
MP 20x8/4x3 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
22.90 km/h
(6.36 m/s)
|
0.14 J | |
| 30 mm |
37.58 km/h
(10.44 m/s)
|
0.37 J | |
| 50 mm |
48.50 km/h
(13.47 m/s)
|
0.62 J | |
| 100 mm |
68.58 km/h
(19.05 m/s)
|
1.23 J |
Table 9: Coating parameters (durability)
MP 20x8/4x3 / 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 (Pc)
MP 20x8/4x3 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 5 044 Mx | 50.4 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.20 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Submerged application
MP 20x8/4x3 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 3.14 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
3.60 kg
(+0.46 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Sliding resistance
*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds merely approx. 20-30% of its max power.
2. Steel saturation
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) significantly limits the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*For standard magnets, the safety limit is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.20
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 |
Other proposals
Advantages as well as disadvantages of rare earth magnets.
Advantages
- They retain attractive force for around ten years – the loss is just ~1% (based on simulations),
- They possess excellent resistance to weakening of magnetic properties when exposed to opposing magnetic fields,
- The use of an aesthetic coating of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to be more visually attractive,
- Magnets are distinguished by huge magnetic induction on the active area,
- 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...
- Possibility of accurate shaping and adjusting to specific applications,
- Significant place in high-tech industry – they are used in hard drives, electromotive mechanisms, diagnostic systems, as well as modern systems.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they provide effective action, making them ideal for precision applications
Cons
- To avoid cracks under impact, we suggest using special steel holders. Such a solution protects the magnet and simultaneously improves its 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 durability even at temperatures up to 230°C
- They rust in a humid environment. For use outdoors we advise using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- We suggest casing - magnetic holder, due to difficulties in realizing threads inside the magnet and complex forms.
- Health risk to health – tiny shards of magnets are risky, if swallowed, which becomes key in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Furthermore, small components of these devices can complicate diagnosis medical when they are in the body.
- With budget limitations the cost of neodymium magnets can be a barrier,
Pull force analysis
Highest magnetic holding force – what it depends on?
- on a plate made of mild steel, effectively closing the magnetic flux
- with a cross-section no less than 10 mm
- with a plane cleaned and smooth
- without the slightest insulating layer between the magnet and steel
- during pulling in a direction vertical to the plane
- in stable room temperature
Lifting capacity in practice – influencing factors
- Distance – existence of foreign body (paint, tape, gap) interrupts the magnetic circuit, which reduces capacity steeply (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Pull-off angle – note that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under sliding down, the capacity drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the maximum value.
- Metal thickness – thin material does not allow full use of the magnet. Magnetic flux passes through the material instead of converting into lifting capacity.
- Material type – the best choice is pure iron steel. Cast iron may generate lower lifting capacity.
- Surface condition – smooth surfaces ensure maximum contact, which improves field saturation. Uneven metal weaken the grip.
- Heat – NdFeB sinters have a negative temperature coefficient. At higher temperatures they are weaker, and at low temperatures gain strength (up to a certain limit).
Lifting capacity testing was performed on a smooth plate of optimal thickness, under a perpendicular pulling force, in contrast under parallel forces the holding force is lower. In addition, even a small distance between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the load capacity.
Precautions when working with neodymium magnets
Beware of splinters
NdFeB magnets are sintered ceramics, which means they are fragile like glass. Clashing of two magnets will cause them shattering into small pieces.
Do not give to children
Product intended for adults. Tiny parts can be swallowed, causing severe trauma. Store away from children and animals.
Permanent damage
Watch the temperature. Exposing the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will destroy its magnetic structure and strength.
Phone sensors
Be aware: rare earth magnets produce a field that interferes with precision electronics. Keep a safe distance from your mobile, tablet, and GPS.
Powerful field
Handle magnets consciously. Their huge power can surprise even professionals. Plan your moves and respect their power.
Avoid contact if allergic
Certain individuals suffer from a sensitization to Ni, which is the typical protective layer for NdFeB magnets. Prolonged contact may cause skin redness. We recommend use safety gloves.
Data carriers
Device Safety: Neodymium magnets can damage payment cards and sensitive devices (heart implants, medical aids, mechanical watches).
Finger safety
Watch your fingers. Two powerful magnets will snap together immediately with a force of several hundred kilograms, destroying everything in their path. Be careful!
Pacemakers
People with a heart stimulator must keep an absolute distance from magnets. The magnetic field can disrupt the functioning of the life-saving device.
Fire risk
Drilling and cutting of neodymium magnets carries a risk of fire risk. Neodymium dust reacts violently with oxygen and is hard to extinguish.
