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 simulation of the assembly - report
The following data constitute the direct effect of a engineering calculation. Results rely on algorithms for the class Nd2Fe14B. Real-world performance might slightly deviate from the simulation results. Please consider these data as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (pull vs gap) - characteristics
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 pounds
1900.0 g / 18.6 N
|
weak grip |
| 1 mm |
3221 Gs
322.1 mT
|
0.67 kg / 1.48 pounds
670.2 g / 6.6 N
|
weak grip |
| 2 mm |
1942 Gs
194.2 mT
|
0.24 kg / 0.54 pounds
243.7 g / 2.4 N
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
1274 Gs
127.4 mT
|
0.10 kg / 0.23 pounds
104.9 g / 1.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
652 Gs
65.2 mT
|
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
27.5 g / 0.3 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
195 Gs
19.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
2.5 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
81 Gs
8.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.4 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
41 Gs
4.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
14 Gs
1.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
4 Gs
0.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Shear load (wall)
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.38 kg / 0.84 pounds
380.0 g / 3.7 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.13 kg / 0.30 pounds
134.0 g / 1.3 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.05 kg / 0.11 pounds
48.0 g / 0.5 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
20.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
6.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 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 (shearing) - behavior on slippery surfaces
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 pounds
570.0 g / 5.6 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.38 kg / 0.84 pounds
380.0 g / 3.7 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.19 kg / 0.42 pounds
190.0 g / 1.9 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.95 kg / 2.09 pounds
950.0 g / 9.3 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - sheet metal selection
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.19 kg / 0.42 pounds
190.0 g / 1.9 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.48 kg / 1.05 pounds
475.0 g / 4.7 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.95 kg / 2.09 pounds
950.0 g / 9.3 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
1.42 kg / 3.14 pounds
1425.0 g / 14.0 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
1.90 kg / 4.19 pounds
1900.0 g / 18.6 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
1.90 kg / 4.19 pounds
1900.0 g / 18.6 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
1.90 kg / 4.19 pounds
1900.0 g / 18.6 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
1.90 kg / 4.19 pounds
1900.0 g / 18.6 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (material behavior) - resistance threshold
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
1.90 kg / 4.19 pounds
1900.0 g / 18.6 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
1.86 kg / 4.10 pounds
1858.2 g / 18.2 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
1.82 kg / 4.00 pounds
1816.4 g / 17.8 N
|
OK |
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
1.77 kg / 3.91 pounds
1774.6 g / 17.4 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
1.35 kg / 2.98 pounds
1352.8 g / 13.3 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - forces in the system
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Sliding Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
8.16 kg / 17.99 pounds
5 914 Gs
|
1.22 kg / 2.70 pounds
1224 g / 12.0 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
4.96 kg / 10.94 pounds
8 460 Gs
|
0.74 kg / 1.64 pounds
745 g / 7.3 N
|
4.47 kg / 9.85 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
2.88 kg / 6.34 pounds
6 441 Gs
|
0.43 kg / 0.95 pounds
432 g / 4.2 N
|
2.59 kg / 5.71 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
1.70 kg / 3.75 pounds
4 950 Gs
|
0.25 kg / 0.56 pounds
255 g / 2.5 N
|
1.53 kg / 3.37 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.67 kg / 1.48 pounds
3 116 Gs
|
0.10 kg / 0.22 pounds
101 g / 1.0 N
|
0.61 kg / 1.34 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.12 kg / 0.26 pounds
1 304 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
18 g / 0.2 N
|
0.11 kg / 0.23 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
391 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
46 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
29 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
19 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
13 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
9 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
7 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Protective zones (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 |
| Car key | 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: Impact energy (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 (Pc)
MPL 15x3x6 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 2 390 Mx | 23.9 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.79 | High (Stable) |
Table 11: Hydrostatics and buoyancy
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. Sliding resistance
*Note: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds merely approx. 20-30% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) severely 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
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 |
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Pull force analysis
Maximum lifting capacity of the magnet – what it depends on?
- with the use of a yoke made of low-carbon steel, guaranteeing full magnetic saturation
- possessing a thickness of minimum 10 mm to avoid saturation
- with a plane free of scratches
- without any insulating layer between the magnet and steel
- under axial force vector (90-degree angle)
- in neutral thermal conditions
Practical lifting capacity: influencing factors
- Clearance – existence of any layer (paint, tape, gap) interrupts the magnetic circuit, which lowers power rapidly (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Pull-off angle – note that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under sliding down, the holding force drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
- Element thickness – for full efficiency, the steel must be sufficiently thick. Paper-thin metal limits the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Metal type – different alloys reacts the same. Alloy additives worsen the attraction effect.
- Surface structure – the smoother and more polished the surface, the better the adhesion and stronger the hold. Unevenness creates an air distance.
- Temperature – temperature increase results in weakening of induction. Check the thermal limit for a given model.
Holding force was checked on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when the force acted perpendicularly, in contrast under parallel forces the load capacity is reduced by as much as 5 times. Moreover, even a slight gap between the magnet and the plate decreases the lifting capacity.
Safety rules for work with NdFeB magnets
Do not drill into magnets
Dust generated during machining of magnets is flammable. Do not drill into magnets without proper cooling and knowledge.
Danger to the youngest
Absolutely keep magnets away from children. Ingestion danger is significant, and the effects of magnets connecting inside the body are fatal.
Operating temperature
Regular neodymium magnets (N-type) lose power when the temperature exceeds 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.
Threat to navigation
Remember: neodymium magnets generate a field that disrupts sensitive sensors. Keep a safe distance from your mobile, device, and GPS.
Warning for allergy sufferers
It is widely known that nickel (the usual finish) is a potent allergen. If you have an allergy, avoid direct skin contact or opt for encased magnets.
Pinching danger
Large magnets can break fingers instantly. Do not place your hand betwixt two strong magnets.
Life threat
Life threat: Neodymium magnets can deactivate heart devices and defibrillators. Stay away if you have electronic implants.
Fragile material
Neodymium magnets are ceramic materials, which means they are fragile like glass. Impact of two magnets will cause them cracking into shards.
Handling guide
Use magnets with awareness. Their huge power can shock even professionals. Be vigilant and respect their power.
Protect data
Intense magnetic fields can erase data on credit cards, HDDs, and storage devices. Stay away of at least 10 cm.
