MP 20x8x5 / N38 - ring magnet
ring magnet
Catalog no 030188
GTIN/EAN: 5906301812050
Diameter
20 mm [±0,1 mm]
internal diameter Ø
8 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
9.9 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
5.82 kg / 57.06 N
Magnetic Induction
277.16 mT / 2772 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical details - MP 20x8x5 / N38 - ring magnet
Specification / characteristics - MP 20x8x5 / N38 - ring magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 030188 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301812050 |
| 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 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 5 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 9.9 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 5.82 kg / 57.06 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 277.16 mT / 2772 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 |
Physical analysis of the magnet - technical parameters
These data are the outcome of a engineering simulation. Results are based on algorithms for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual parameters might slightly deviate from the simulation results. Treat these calculations as a supplementary guide when designing systems.
Table 1: Static force (force vs gap) - interaction chart
MP 20x8x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
5917 Gs
591.7 mT
|
5.82 kg / 12.83 pounds
5820.0 g / 57.1 N
|
warning |
| 1 mm |
5321 Gs
532.1 mT
|
4.71 kg / 10.38 pounds
4707.4 g / 46.2 N
|
warning |
| 2 mm |
4736 Gs
473.6 mT
|
3.73 kg / 8.22 pounds
3729.5 g / 36.6 N
|
warning |
| 3 mm |
4184 Gs
418.4 mT
|
2.91 kg / 6.42 pounds
2910.0 g / 28.5 N
|
warning |
| 5 mm |
3216 Gs
321.6 mT
|
1.72 kg / 3.79 pounds
1719.3 g / 16.9 N
|
low risk |
| 10 mm |
1650 Gs
165.0 mT
|
0.45 kg / 1.00 pounds
452.4 g / 4.4 N
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
907 Gs
90.7 mT
|
0.14 kg / 0.30 pounds
136.8 g / 1.3 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
544 Gs
54.4 mT
|
0.05 kg / 0.11 pounds
49.2 g / 0.5 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
240 Gs
24.0 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
9.6 g / 0.1 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
75 Gs
7.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.9 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Slippage force (wall)
MP 20x8x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.16 kg / 2.57 pounds
1164.0 g / 11.4 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.94 kg / 2.08 pounds
942.0 g / 9.2 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.75 kg / 1.64 pounds
746.0 g / 7.3 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.58 kg / 1.28 pounds
582.0 g / 5.7 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.34 kg / 0.76 pounds
344.0 g / 3.4 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.09 kg / 0.20 pounds
90.0 g / 0.9 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
28.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
10.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Wall mounting (shearing) - vertical pull
MP 20x8x5 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.75 kg / 3.85 pounds
1746.0 g / 17.1 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.16 kg / 2.57 pounds
1164.0 g / 11.4 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.58 kg / 1.28 pounds
582.0 g / 5.7 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
2.91 kg / 6.42 pounds
2910.0 g / 28.5 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MP 20x8x5 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.58 kg / 1.28 pounds
582.0 g / 5.7 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.46 kg / 3.21 pounds
1455.0 g / 14.3 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
2.91 kg / 6.42 pounds
2910.0 g / 28.5 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
4.37 kg / 9.62 pounds
4365.0 g / 42.8 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
5.82 kg / 12.83 pounds
5820.0 g / 57.1 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
5.82 kg / 12.83 pounds
5820.0 g / 57.1 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
5.82 kg / 12.83 pounds
5820.0 g / 57.1 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
5.82 kg / 12.83 pounds
5820.0 g / 57.1 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - thermal limit
MP 20x8x5 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
5.82 kg / 12.83 pounds
5820.0 g / 57.1 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
5.69 kg / 12.55 pounds
5692.0 g / 55.8 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
5.56 kg / 12.27 pounds
5563.9 g / 54.6 N
|
OK |
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
5.44 kg / 11.98 pounds
5435.9 g / 53.3 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
4.14 kg / 9.14 pounds
4143.8 g / 40.7 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (repulsion) - field range
MP 20x8x5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Sliding Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
54.03 kg / 119.11 pounds
6 121 Gs
|
8.10 kg / 17.87 pounds
8104 g / 79.5 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
48.76 kg / 107.50 pounds
11 242 Gs
|
7.31 kg / 16.13 pounds
7314 g / 71.8 N
|
43.89 kg / 96.75 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
43.70 kg / 96.34 pounds
10 642 Gs
|
6.55 kg / 14.45 pounds
6555 g / 64.3 N
|
39.33 kg / 86.71 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
38.98 kg / 85.94 pounds
10 051 Gs
|
5.85 kg / 12.89 pounds
5847 g / 57.4 N
|
35.08 kg / 77.34 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
30.63 kg / 67.54 pounds
8 910 Gs
|
4.60 kg / 10.13 pounds
4595 g / 45.1 N
|
27.57 kg / 60.78 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
15.96 kg / 35.19 pounds
6 432 Gs
|
2.39 kg / 5.28 pounds
2394 g / 23.5 N
|
14.36 kg / 31.67 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
4.20 kg / 9.26 pounds
3 299 Gs
|
0.63 kg / 1.39 pounds
630 g / 6.2 N
|
3.78 kg / 8.33 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.19 kg / 0.42 pounds
702 Gs
|
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
29 g / 0.3 N
|
0.17 kg / 0.38 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.09 kg / 0.20 pounds
480 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
13 g / 0.1 N
|
0.08 kg / 0.18 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.05 kg / 0.10 pounds
342 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
7 g / 0.1 N
|
0.04 kg / 0.09 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.02 kg / 0.05 pounds
253 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
4 g / 0.0 N
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
193 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
150 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Protective zones (electronics) - warnings
MP 20x8x5 / 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 |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 9.0 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 6.5 cm |
| Car key | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 6.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 2.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
Table 8: Collisions (cracking risk) - collision effects
MP 20x8x5 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
25.61 km/h
(7.11 m/s)
|
0.25 J | |
| 30 mm |
42.40 km/h
(11.78 m/s)
|
0.69 J | |
| 50 mm |
54.68 km/h
(15.19 m/s)
|
1.14 J | |
| 100 mm |
77.33 km/h
(21.48 m/s)
|
2.28 J |
Table 9: Surface protection spec
MP 20x8x5 / 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)
MP 20x8x5 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 16 116 Mx | 161.2 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 1.13 | High (Stable) |
Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MP 20x8x5 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 5.82 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
6.66 kg
(+0.84 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Shear force
*Warning: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds merely approx. 20-30% of its nominal pull.
2. Plate thickness effect
*Thin steel (e.g. computer case) severely limits the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*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) = 1.13
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 |
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Strengths as well as weaknesses of neodymium magnets.
Pros
- Their magnetic field is durable, and after around ten years it decreases only by ~1% (theoretically),
- Magnets very well defend themselves against loss of magnetization caused by ambient magnetic noise,
- A magnet with a shiny gold surface has better aesthetics,
- Neodymium magnets create maximum magnetic induction on a contact point, which ensures high operational effectiveness,
- Neodymium magnets are characterized by extremely high magnetic induction on the magnet surface and can work (depending on the form) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
- Thanks to freedom in shaping and the capacity to customize to unusual requirements,
- Significant place in modern technologies – they are utilized in computer drives, electric drive systems, precision medical tools, and modern systems.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer impressive pulling force in compact dimensions, which enables their usage in small systems
Disadvantages
- To avoid cracks under impact, we suggest using special steel housings. Such a solution secures the magnet and simultaneously improves its durability.
- Neodymium magnets decrease their force under the influence of heating. As soon as 80°C is exceeded, many of them start losing their power. Therefore, we recommend our special magnets marked [AH], which maintain durability even at temperatures up to 230°C
- When exposed to humidity, magnets usually rust. For applications outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as magnets in rubber or plastics, which secure oxidation and corrosion.
- Limited ability of producing threads in the magnet and complex forms - preferred is cover - magnet mounting.
- Potential hazard resulting from small fragments of magnets are risky, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child health protection. Additionally, small elements of these magnets can disrupt the diagnostic process medical in case of swallowing.
- Due to complex production process, their price exceeds standard values,
Pull force analysis
Highest magnetic holding force – what affects it?
- with the use of a yoke made of special test steel, guaranteeing full magnetic saturation
- with a cross-section minimum 10 mm
- with a surface cleaned and smooth
- without the slightest air gap between the magnet and steel
- during pulling in a direction vertical to the mounting surface
- at standard ambient temperature
Magnet lifting force in use – key factors
- Clearance – existence of any layer (rust, dirt, gap) interrupts the magnetic circuit, which lowers capacity rapidly (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Direction of force – highest force is obtained only during pulling at a 90° angle. The force required to slide of the magnet along the plate is standardly several times lower (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
- Substrate thickness – to utilize 100% power, the steel must be adequately massive. Thin sheet restricts the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Metal type – different alloys attracts identically. High carbon content worsen the attraction effect.
- Plate texture – smooth surfaces guarantee perfect abutment, which increases field saturation. Rough surfaces reduce efficiency.
- Temperature – temperature increase results in weakening of force. Check the maximum operating temperature for a given model.
Lifting capacity was determined using a smooth steel plate of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under vertically applied force, however under attempts to slide the magnet the holding force is lower. In addition, even a minimal clearance between the magnet’s surface and the plate reduces the lifting capacity.
Warnings
Caution required
Be careful. Rare earth magnets attract from a distance and snap with massive power, often faster than you can react.
Combustion hazard
Powder produced during machining of magnets is self-igniting. Avoid drilling into magnets unless you are an expert.
Choking Hazard
Product intended for adults. Small elements can be swallowed, causing intestinal necrosis. Store out of reach of kids and pets.
Metal Allergy
It is widely known that nickel (the usual finish) is a strong allergen. If you have an allergy, prevent direct skin contact and opt for coated magnets.
Electronic devices
Do not bring magnets close to a purse, laptop, or TV. The magnetic field can irreversibly ruin these devices and erase data from cards.
Pacemakers
Patients with a heart stimulator should keep an absolute distance from magnets. The magnetic field can disrupt the operation of the life-saving device.
Bodily injuries
Large magnets can smash fingers in a fraction of a second. Do not place your hand betwixt two strong magnets.
Risk of cracking
NdFeB magnets are sintered ceramics, meaning they are very brittle. Collision of two magnets will cause them shattering into small pieces.
Power loss in heat
Monitor thermal conditions. Exposing the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will permanently weaken its magnetic structure and pulling force.
Keep away from electronics
A strong magnetic field disrupts the functioning of compasses in phones and GPS navigation. Keep magnets close to a device to avoid breaking the sensors.
