MPL 15x15x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020120
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811268
length
15 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
15 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
8.44 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
5.87 kg / 57.62 N
Magnetic Induction
318.00 mT / 3180 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical specification of the product - MPL 15x15x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 15x15x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020120 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811268 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 15 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 15 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 5 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 8.44 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 5.87 kg / 57.62 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 318.00 mT / 3180 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 analysis of the assembly - data
The following data represent the outcome of a mathematical simulation. Values rely on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual performance may differ from theoretical values. Please consider these data as a preliminary roadmap when designing systems.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs gap) - characteristics
MPL 15x15x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
3179 Gs
317.9 mT
|
5.87 kg / 12.94 pounds
5870.0 g / 57.6 N
|
warning |
| 1 mm |
2873 Gs
287.3 mT
|
4.79 kg / 10.57 pounds
4794.1 g / 47.0 N
|
warning |
| 2 mm |
2528 Gs
252.8 mT
|
3.71 kg / 8.18 pounds
3712.5 g / 36.4 N
|
warning |
| 3 mm |
2181 Gs
218.1 mT
|
2.76 kg / 6.09 pounds
2763.0 g / 27.1 N
|
warning |
| 5 mm |
1565 Gs
156.5 mT
|
1.42 kg / 3.14 pounds
1422.0 g / 13.9 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
659 Gs
65.9 mT
|
0.25 kg / 0.56 pounds
252.1 g / 2.5 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
307 Gs
30.7 mT
|
0.05 kg / 0.12 pounds
54.7 g / 0.5 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
162 Gs
16.2 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.03 pounds
15.2 g / 0.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
59 Gs
5.9 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
15 Gs
1.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Shear hold (wall)
MPL 15x15x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.17 kg / 2.59 pounds
1174.0 g / 11.5 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.96 kg / 2.11 pounds
958.0 g / 9.4 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.74 kg / 1.64 pounds
742.0 g / 7.3 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.55 kg / 1.22 pounds
552.0 g / 5.4 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.28 kg / 0.63 pounds
284.0 g / 2.8 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.05 kg / 0.11 pounds
50.0 g / 0.5 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
10.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
4.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 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 (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 15x15x5 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.76 kg / 3.88 pounds
1761.0 g / 17.3 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.17 kg / 2.59 pounds
1174.0 g / 11.5 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.59 kg / 1.29 pounds
587.0 g / 5.8 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
2.94 kg / 6.47 pounds
2935.0 g / 28.8 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (saturation) - power losses
MPL 15x15x5 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.59 kg / 1.29 pounds
587.0 g / 5.8 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.47 kg / 3.24 pounds
1467.5 g / 14.4 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
2.94 kg / 6.47 pounds
2935.0 g / 28.8 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
4.40 kg / 9.71 pounds
4402.5 g / 43.2 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
5.87 kg / 12.94 pounds
5870.0 g / 57.6 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
5.87 kg / 12.94 pounds
5870.0 g / 57.6 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
5.87 kg / 12.94 pounds
5870.0 g / 57.6 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
5.87 kg / 12.94 pounds
5870.0 g / 57.6 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - thermal limit
MPL 15x15x5 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
5.87 kg / 12.94 pounds
5870.0 g / 57.6 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
5.74 kg / 12.66 pounds
5740.9 g / 56.3 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
5.61 kg / 12.37 pounds
5611.7 g / 55.1 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
5.48 kg / 12.09 pounds
5482.6 g / 53.8 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
4.18 kg / 9.21 pounds
4179.4 g / 41.0 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (repulsion) - forces in the system
MPL 15x15x5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Sliding Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
14.02 kg / 30.90 pounds
4 741 Gs
|
2.10 kg / 4.64 pounds
2103 g / 20.6 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
12.77 kg / 28.15 pounds
6 068 Gs
|
1.92 kg / 4.22 pounds
1916 g / 18.8 N
|
11.49 kg / 25.34 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
11.45 kg / 25.24 pounds
5 746 Gs
|
1.72 kg / 3.79 pounds
1717 g / 16.8 N
|
10.30 kg / 22.72 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
10.13 kg / 22.34 pounds
5 405 Gs
|
1.52 kg / 3.35 pounds
1520 g / 14.9 N
|
9.12 kg / 20.10 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
7.68 kg / 16.93 pounds
4 706 Gs
|
1.15 kg / 2.54 pounds
1152 g / 11.3 N
|
6.91 kg / 15.24 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
3.40 kg / 7.49 pounds
3 129 Gs
|
0.51 kg / 1.12 pounds
509 g / 5.0 N
|
3.06 kg / 6.74 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.60 kg / 1.33 pounds
1 318 Gs
|
0.09 kg / 0.20 pounds
90 g / 0.9 N
|
0.54 kg / 1.19 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
188 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
118 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
79 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
55 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
40 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
30 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Hazards (implants) - precautionary measures
MPL 15x15x5 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 7.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 6.0 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 4.5 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
Table 8: Impact energy (kinetic energy) - collision effects
MPL 15x15x5 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
27.30 km/h
(7.58 m/s)
|
0.24 J | |
| 30 mm |
46.08 km/h
(12.80 m/s)
|
0.69 J | |
| 50 mm |
59.47 km/h
(16.52 m/s)
|
1.15 J | |
| 100 mm |
84.11 km/h
(23.36 m/s)
|
2.30 J |
Table 9: Anti-corrosion coating durability
MPL 15x15x5 / 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)
MPL 15x15x5 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 7 651 Mx | 76.5 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.40 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Submerged application
MPL 15x15x5 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 5.87 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
6.72 kg
(+0.85 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Wall mount (shear)
*Caution: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds only approx. 20-30% of its max power.
2. Plate thickness effect
*Thin steel (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) drastically reduces the holding force.
3. Power loss vs temp
*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) = 0.40
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% |
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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Advantages as well as disadvantages of rare earth magnets.
Advantages
- They virtually do not lose power, because even after 10 years the performance loss is only ~1% (in laboratory conditions),
- They feature excellent resistance to weakening of magnetic properties as a result of external magnetic sources,
- The use of an aesthetic coating of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to look better,
- The surface of neodymium magnets generates a unique magnetic field – this is a distinguishing feature,
- Through (appropriate) combination of ingredients, they can achieve high thermal strength, enabling operation at temperatures approaching 230°C and above...
- Thanks to versatility in forming and the ability to adapt to complex applications,
- Key role in modern industrial fields – they serve a role in hard drives, motor assemblies, advanced medical instruments, as well as multitasking production systems.
- Thanks to efficiency per cm³, small magnets offer high operating force, with minimal size,
Weaknesses
- At very strong impacts they can break, therefore we recommend placing them in strong housings. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage and increases the magnet's durability.
- We warn that neodymium magnets can reduce their power at high temperatures. To prevent this, we recommend our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can corrode. Therefore during using outdoors, we recommend using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material protecting against moisture
- We suggest cover - magnetic mechanism, due to difficulties in creating nuts inside the magnet and complex shapes.
- Possible danger resulting from small fragments of magnets are risky, when accidentally swallowed, which becomes key in the context of child safety. Furthermore, tiny parts of these magnets can disrupt the diagnostic process medical in case of swallowing.
- With mass production the cost of neodymium magnets can be a barrier,
Holding force characteristics
Detachment force of the magnet in optimal conditions – what it depends on?
- on a plate made of structural steel, optimally conducting the magnetic field
- with a thickness of at least 10 mm
- characterized by lack of roughness
- with direct contact (no coatings)
- during pulling in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface
- at room temperature
Lifting capacity in practice – influencing factors
- Gap between magnet and steel – even a fraction of a millimeter of distance (caused e.g. by veneer or dirt) significantly weakens the magnet efficiency, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Direction of force – maximum parameter is available only during perpendicular pulling. The force required to slide of the magnet along the plate is standardly many times smaller (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
- Plate thickness – insufficiently thick plate does not accept the full field, causing part of the flux to be escaped into the air.
- Material type – ideal substrate is pure iron steel. Cast iron may generate lower lifting capacity.
- Surface finish – full contact is possible only on polished steel. Rough texture reduce the real contact area, reducing force.
- Temperature influence – hot environment reduces pulling force. Exceeding the limit temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Lifting capacity was measured using a steel plate with a smooth surface of suitable thickness (min. 20 mm), under vertically applied force, however under attempts to slide the magnet the holding force is lower. In addition, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate reduces the load capacity.
Safety rules for work with neodymium magnets
Data carriers
Avoid bringing magnets close to a purse, computer, or screen. The magnetic field can permanently damage these devices and erase data from cards.
Respect the power
Handle with care. Rare earth magnets attract from a distance and snap with massive power, often quicker than you can move away.
Product not for children
These products are not intended for children. Swallowing several magnets may result in them attracting across intestines, which poses a critical condition and necessitates immediate surgery.
Mechanical processing
Combustion risk: Rare earth powder is explosive. Do not process magnets in home conditions as this risks ignition.
Medical implants
Medical warning: Neodymium magnets can deactivate heart devices and defibrillators. Stay away if you have electronic implants.
Compass and GPS
Navigation devices and mobile phones are highly sensitive to magnetism. Direct contact with a powerful NdFeB magnet can ruin the sensors in your phone.
Protective goggles
NdFeB magnets are ceramic materials, which means they are very brittle. Clashing of two magnets leads to them breaking into small pieces.
Hand protection
Watch your fingers. Two large magnets will join instantly with a force of massive weight, crushing everything in their path. Be careful!
Heat sensitivity
Do not overheat. Neodymium magnets are sensitive to temperature. If you need operation above 80°C, inquire about HT versions (H, SH, UH).
Nickel allergy
It is widely known that nickel (the usual finish) is a strong allergen. If your skin reacts to metals, refrain from direct skin contact or choose encased magnets.
