MPL 12x10x4 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020118
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811244
length
12 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
10 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
4 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
3.6 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
3.45 kg / 33.88 N
Magnetic Induction
340.59 mT / 3406 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Specification / characteristics - MPL 12x10x4 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020118 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811244 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 12 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 10 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 4 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 3.45 kg / 33.88 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 340.59 mT / 3406 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 |
Technical modeling of the product - data
The following data are the outcome of a physical calculation. Values are based on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual conditions may differ. Please consider these data as a reference point for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - power drop
MPL 12x10x4 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
3404 Gs
340.4 mT
|
3.45 kg / 7.61 lbs
3450.0 g / 33.8 N
|
warning |
| 1 mm |
2920 Gs
292.0 mT
|
2.54 kg / 5.60 lbs
2538.8 g / 24.9 N
|
warning |
| 2 mm |
2399 Gs
239.9 mT
|
1.71 kg / 3.78 lbs
1713.7 g / 16.8 N
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
1919 Gs
191.9 mT
|
1.10 kg / 2.42 lbs
1096.3 g / 10.8 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
1190 Gs
119.0 mT
|
0.42 kg / 0.93 lbs
421.6 g / 4.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
392 Gs
39.2 mT
|
0.05 kg / 0.10 lbs
45.7 g / 0.4 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
162 Gs
16.2 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
7.8 g / 0.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
80 Gs
8.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
1.9 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
27 Gs
2.7 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.2 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
7 Gs
0.7 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Shear hold (vertical surface)
MPL 12x10x4 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.69 kg / 1.52 lbs
690.0 g / 6.8 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.51 kg / 1.12 lbs
508.0 g / 5.0 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.34 kg / 0.75 lbs
342.0 g / 3.4 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.22 kg / 0.49 lbs
220.0 g / 2.2 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.08 kg / 0.19 lbs
84.0 g / 0.8 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
10.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
2.0 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 (sliding) - vertical pull
MPL 12x10x4 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.04 kg / 2.28 lbs
1035.0 g / 10.2 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.69 kg / 1.52 lbs
690.0 g / 6.8 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.35 kg / 0.76 lbs
345.0 g / 3.4 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.73 kg / 3.80 lbs
1725.0 g / 16.9 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MPL 12x10x4 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.35 kg / 0.76 lbs
345.0 g / 3.4 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.86 kg / 1.90 lbs
862.5 g / 8.5 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
1.73 kg / 3.80 lbs
1725.0 g / 16.9 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
2.59 kg / 5.70 lbs
2587.5 g / 25.4 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
3.45 kg / 7.61 lbs
3450.0 g / 33.8 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
3.45 kg / 7.61 lbs
3450.0 g / 33.8 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
3.45 kg / 7.61 lbs
3450.0 g / 33.8 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
3.45 kg / 7.61 lbs
3450.0 g / 33.8 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (stability) - resistance threshold
MPL 12x10x4 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
3.45 kg / 7.61 lbs
3450.0 g / 33.8 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
3.37 kg / 7.44 lbs
3374.1 g / 33.1 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
3.30 kg / 7.27 lbs
3298.2 g / 32.4 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
3.22 kg / 7.10 lbs
3222.3 g / 31.6 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
2.46 kg / 5.42 lbs
2456.4 g / 24.1 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - field collision
MPL 12x10x4 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
8.57 kg / 18.90 lbs
4 915 Gs
|
1.29 kg / 2.84 lbs
1286 g / 12.6 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
7.46 kg / 16.44 lbs
6 349 Gs
|
1.12 kg / 2.47 lbs
1118 g / 11.0 N
|
6.71 kg / 14.79 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
6.31 kg / 13.91 lbs
5 841 Gs
|
0.95 kg / 2.09 lbs
946 g / 9.3 N
|
5.68 kg / 12.52 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
5.23 kg / 11.53 lbs
5 317 Gs
|
0.78 kg / 1.73 lbs
784 g / 7.7 N
|
4.71 kg / 10.37 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
3.42 kg / 7.55 lbs
4 302 Gs
|
0.51 kg / 1.13 lbs
513 g / 5.0 N
|
3.08 kg / 6.79 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
1.05 kg / 2.31 lbs
2 380 Gs
|
0.16 kg / 0.35 lbs
157 g / 1.5 N
|
0.94 kg / 2.08 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.11 kg / 0.25 lbs
784 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 lbs
17 g / 0.2 N
|
0.10 kg / 0.23 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
90 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
55 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
36 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
25 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
18 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
13 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Safety (HSE) (electronics) - precautionary measures
MPL 12x10x4 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 6.0 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 4.5 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 3.0 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 2.5 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
Table 8: Impact energy (cracking risk) - collision effects
MPL 12x10x4 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
31.48 km/h
(8.74 m/s)
|
0.14 J | |
| 30 mm |
54.08 km/h
(15.02 m/s)
|
0.41 J | |
| 50 mm |
69.81 km/h
(19.39 m/s)
|
0.68 J | |
| 100 mm |
98.73 km/h
(27.42 m/s)
|
1.35 J |
Table 9: Surface protection spec
MPL 12x10x4 / 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 12x10x4 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 4 295 Mx | 42.9 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.43 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Submerged application
MPL 12x10x4 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 3.45 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
3.95 kg
(+0.50 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Vertical hold
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains merely a fraction of its perpendicular strength.
2. Plate thickness effect
*Thin steel (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) drastically limits the holding force.
3. Heat tolerance
*For N38 grade, the critical limit is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.43
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.
Elemental analysis
| 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 |
See also proposals
Advantages as well as disadvantages of neodymium magnets.
Pros
- They virtually do not lose power, because even after 10 years the decline in efficiency is only ~1% (based on calculations),
- They feature excellent resistance to magnetic field loss due to external magnetic sources,
- Thanks to the shimmering finish, the surface of nickel, gold, or silver gives an clean appearance,
- Magnets exhibit extremely high magnetic induction on the working surface,
- Through (adequate) combination of ingredients, they can achieve high thermal strength, allowing for operation at temperatures reaching 230°C and above...
- Due to the ability of precise forming and customization to custom solutions, magnetic components can be produced in a wide range of geometric configurations, which amplifies use scope,
- Significant place in high-tech industry – they are utilized in computer drives, motor assemblies, advanced medical instruments, also industrial machines.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they generate large force, making them ideal for precision applications
Weaknesses
- They are fragile upon heavy impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth securing magnets using a steel holder. Such protection not only shields the magnet but also improves its resistance to damage
- NdFeB magnets demagnetize when exposed to high temperatures. After reaching 80°C, many of them experience permanent weakening of power (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 very resistant to heat
- Due to the susceptibility of magnets to corrosion in a humid environment, we suggest using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material stable to moisture, in case of application outdoors
- We suggest cover - magnetic mechanism, due to difficulties in realizing threads inside the magnet and complex forms.
- Health risk to health – tiny shards of magnets can be dangerous, if swallowed, which gains importance in the aspect of protecting the youngest. It is also worth noting that small elements of these magnets are able to complicate diagnosis medical when they are in the body.
- With budget limitations the cost of neodymium magnets is economically unviable,
Holding force characteristics
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what affects it?
- with the application of a yoke made of low-carbon steel, ensuring maximum field concentration
- with a thickness minimum 10 mm
- with a surface perfectly flat
- without any air gap between the magnet and steel
- during detachment in a direction vertical to the mounting surface
- in neutral thermal conditions
Lifting capacity in practice – influencing factors
- Distance – existence of foreign body (paint, dirt, gap) acts as an insulator, which lowers power steeply (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Pull-off angle – remember that the magnet holds strongest perpendicularly. Under sliding down, the capacity drops significantly, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
- Metal thickness – the thinner the sheet, the weaker the hold. Magnetic flux passes through the material instead of generating force.
- Material type – ideal substrate is high-permeability steel. Cast iron may generate lower lifting capacity.
- Surface condition – smooth surfaces guarantee perfect abutment, which increases force. Uneven metal weaken the grip.
- Temperature – heating the magnet results in weakening of induction. It is worth remembering the maximum operating temperature for a given model.
Lifting capacity was determined with the use of a steel plate with a smooth surface of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular pulling force, in contrast under shearing force the holding force is lower. In addition, even a small distance between the magnet’s surface and the plate lowers the load capacity.
H&S for magnets
Allergy Warning
A percentage of the population experience a sensitization to nickel, which is the typical protective layer for NdFeB magnets. Frequent touching can result in an allergic reaction. We suggest wear protective gloves.
Magnetic media
Avoid bringing magnets close to a purse, computer, or screen. The magnetic field can permanently damage these devices and erase data from cards.
Mechanical processing
Powder created during grinding of magnets is self-igniting. Do not drill into magnets unless you are an expert.
Conscious usage
Handle with care. Rare earth magnets act from a long distance and connect with massive power, often faster than you can move away.
Serious injuries
Risk of injury: The pulling power is so immense that it can result in blood blisters, pinching, and even bone fractures. Use thick gloves.
Do not overheat magnets
Control the heat. Heating the magnet to high heat will ruin its magnetic structure and pulling force.
Medical implants
Medical warning: Strong magnets can deactivate pacemakers and defibrillators. Stay away if you have electronic implants.
Keep away from children
These products are not intended for children. Accidental ingestion of multiple magnets may result in them pinching intestinal walls, which poses a severe health hazard and requires immediate surgery.
Beware of splinters
Watch out for shards. Magnets can fracture upon uncontrolled impact, launching shards into the air. Eye protection is mandatory.
Impact on smartphones
Navigation devices and smartphones are highly sensitive to magnetism. Close proximity with a strong magnet can decalibrate the internal compass in your phone.
