MPL 15x3x6 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020122
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811282
length
15 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
6 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
2.03 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
1.90 kg / 18.68 N
Magnetic Induction
543.23 mT / 5432 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical data - MPL 15x3x6 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 15x3x6 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020122 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811282 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 15 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 3 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 6 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 2.03 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 1.90 kg / 18.68 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 543.23 mT / 5432 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 product - report
The following data represent the direct effect of a engineering simulation. Values rely on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Actual conditions may differ from theoretical values. Please consider these data as a preliminary roadmap for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (force vs distance) - interaction chart
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
5423 Gs
542.3 mT
|
1.90 kg / 4.19 lbs
1900.0 g / 18.6 N
|
weak grip |
| 1 mm |
3221 Gs
322.1 mT
|
0.67 kg / 1.48 lbs
670.2 g / 6.6 N
|
weak grip |
| 2 mm |
1942 Gs
194.2 mT
|
0.24 kg / 0.54 lbs
243.7 g / 2.4 N
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
1274 Gs
127.4 mT
|
0.10 kg / 0.23 lbs
104.9 g / 1.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
652 Gs
65.2 mT
|
0.03 kg / 0.06 lbs
27.5 g / 0.3 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
195 Gs
19.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 lbs
2.5 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
81 Gs
8.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.4 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
41 Gs
4.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
14 Gs
1.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
4 Gs
0.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Sliding capacity (wall)
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.38 kg / 0.84 lbs
380.0 g / 3.7 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.13 kg / 0.30 lbs
134.0 g / 1.3 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.05 kg / 0.11 lbs
48.0 g / 0.5 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.02 kg / 0.04 lbs
20.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.01 lbs
6.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 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 15x3x6 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.57 kg / 1.26 lbs
570.0 g / 5.6 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.38 kg / 0.84 lbs
380.0 g / 3.7 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.19 kg / 0.42 lbs
190.0 g / 1.9 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.95 kg / 2.09 lbs
950.0 g / 9.3 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - power losses
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.19 kg / 0.42 lbs
190.0 g / 1.9 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.48 kg / 1.05 lbs
475.0 g / 4.7 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.95 kg / 2.09 lbs
950.0 g / 9.3 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
1.42 kg / 3.14 lbs
1425.0 g / 14.0 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
1.90 kg / 4.19 lbs
1900.0 g / 18.6 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
1.90 kg / 4.19 lbs
1900.0 g / 18.6 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
1.90 kg / 4.19 lbs
1900.0 g / 18.6 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
1.90 kg / 4.19 lbs
1900.0 g / 18.6 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (material behavior) - thermal limit
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
1.90 kg / 4.19 lbs
1900.0 g / 18.6 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
1.86 kg / 4.10 lbs
1858.2 g / 18.2 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
1.82 kg / 4.00 lbs
1816.4 g / 17.8 N
|
OK |
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
1.77 kg / 3.91 lbs
1774.6 g / 17.4 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
1.35 kg / 2.98 lbs
1352.8 g / 13.3 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - field range
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
8.16 kg / 17.99 lbs
5 914 Gs
|
1.22 kg / 2.70 lbs
1224 g / 12.0 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
4.96 kg / 10.94 lbs
8 460 Gs
|
0.74 kg / 1.64 lbs
745 g / 7.3 N
|
4.47 kg / 9.85 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
2.88 kg / 6.34 lbs
6 441 Gs
|
0.43 kg / 0.95 lbs
432 g / 4.2 N
|
2.59 kg / 5.71 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
1.70 kg / 3.75 lbs
4 950 Gs
|
0.25 kg / 0.56 lbs
255 g / 2.5 N
|
1.53 kg / 3.37 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.67 kg / 1.48 lbs
3 116 Gs
|
0.10 kg / 0.22 lbs
101 g / 1.0 N
|
0.61 kg / 1.34 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.12 kg / 0.26 lbs
1 304 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 lbs
18 g / 0.2 N
|
0.11 kg / 0.23 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
391 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
46 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
29 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
19 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
13 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
9 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
7 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
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 4.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 3.0 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 2.5 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
Table 8: Dynamics (cracking risk) - collision effects
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
30.88 km/h
(8.58 m/s)
|
0.07 J | |
| 30 mm |
53.44 km/h
(14.84 m/s)
|
0.22 J | |
| 50 mm |
68.99 km/h
(19.16 m/s)
|
0.37 J | |
| 100 mm |
97.57 km/h
(27.10 m/s)
|
0.75 J |
Table 9: Coating parameters (durability)
MPL 15x3x6 / 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 15x3x6 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 2 390 Mx | 23.9 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.79 | High (Stable) |
Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 1.90 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
2.18 kg
(+0.28 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Wall mount (shear)
*Caution: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds just approx. 20-30% of its nominal pull.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin steel (e.g. computer case) significantly reduces the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*For N38 material, the max working temp is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.79
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.
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 |
See also proposals
Advantages as well as disadvantages of rare earth magnets.
Strengths
- Their magnetic field is durable, and after approximately ten years it drops only by ~1% (theoretically),
- They possess excellent resistance to weakening of magnetic properties when exposed to opposing magnetic fields,
- By using a shiny layer of nickel, the element presents an nice look,
- Magnets have exceptionally strong magnetic induction on the outer layer,
- Through (appropriate) combination of ingredients, they can achieve high thermal strength, allowing for operation at temperatures reaching 230°C and above...
- Possibility of precise modeling and modifying to individual applications,
- Versatile presence in innovative solutions – they are commonly used in data components, electromotive mechanisms, medical equipment, also modern systems.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they provide effective action, making them ideal for precision applications
Limitations
- They are prone to damage upon too strong impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth securing magnets in special housings. Such protection not only protects the magnet but also increases its resistance to damage
- Neodymium magnets lose their strength 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
- They oxidize in a humid environment. For use outdoors we suggest using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- Due to limitations in realizing nuts and complicated shapes in magnets, we propose using a housing - magnetic mount.
- Health risk to health – tiny shards of magnets are risky, when accidentally swallowed, which becomes key in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Furthermore, small components of these devices can disrupt the diagnostic process medical in case of swallowing.
- Higher cost of purchase is one of the disadvantages compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Lifting parameters
Maximum lifting capacity of the magnet – what affects it?
- on a block made of mild steel, effectively closing the magnetic flux
- with a thickness no less than 10 mm
- with a surface cleaned and smooth
- with direct contact (no coatings)
- for force applied at a right angle (in the magnet axis)
- at temperature room level
Determinants of practical lifting force of a magnet
- Gap between magnet and steel – every millimeter of distance (caused e.g. by veneer or unevenness) significantly weakens the pulling force, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Force direction – remember that the magnet holds strongest perpendicularly. Under sliding down, the holding force 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 penetrates through instead of generating force.
- Steel grade – ideal substrate is high-permeability steel. Cast iron may attract less.
- Surface finish – ideal contact is obtained only on smooth steel. Rough texture reduce the real contact area, reducing force.
- Temperature influence – high temperature weakens magnetic field. Exceeding the limit temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Lifting capacity was determined using a steel plate with a smooth surface of suitable thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular pulling force, whereas under parallel forces the load capacity is reduced by as much as 5 times. Additionally, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the load capacity.
Warnings
Power loss in heat
Regular neodymium magnets (N-type) undergo demagnetization when the temperature exceeds 80°C. Damage is permanent.
Caution required
Be careful. Neodymium magnets attract from a distance and connect with massive power, often faster than you can move away.
Phone sensors
GPS units and mobile phones are highly sensitive to magnetic fields. Direct contact with a strong magnet can permanently damage the internal compass in your phone.
Mechanical processing
Dust produced during grinding of magnets is self-igniting. Avoid drilling into magnets unless you are an expert.
Fragile material
Watch out for shards. Magnets can fracture upon uncontrolled impact, launching sharp fragments into the air. Wear goggles.
Avoid contact if allergic
Certain individuals have a sensitization to Ni, which is the standard coating for NdFeB magnets. Extended handling might lead to dermatitis. We suggest wear protective gloves.
This is not a toy
Always store magnets away from children. Choking hazard is significant, and the effects of magnets connecting inside the body are very dangerous.
Hand protection
Protect your hands. Two powerful magnets will snap together immediately with a force of massive weight, destroying anything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
Pacemakers
Health Alert: Strong magnets can turn off pacemakers and defibrillators. Do not approach if you have medical devices.
Data carriers
Device Safety: Neodymium magnets can ruin data carriers and sensitive devices (heart implants, hearing aids, timepieces).
