tel: +48 888 99 98 98

Neodymium magnets: power you're looking for

Looking for huge power in small size? Our range includes wide selection of various shapes and sizes. Perfect for for home use, garage and model making. Check our offer in stock.

check magnet catalog

Magnet fishing sets (searchers)

Discover your passion involving underwater treasure hunting! Our double-handle grips (F200, F400) provide safety guarantee and immense power. Solid, corrosion-resistant housing and reinforced ropes will perform in any water.

find searching equipment

Magnetic solutions for business

Reliable solutions for mounting non-invasive. Threaded grips (M8, M10, M12) guarantee quick improvement of work on warehouses. Perfect for installing lighting, sensors and ads.

check available threads

📦 Fast shipping: buy by 14:00, we'll ship today!

Dhit sp. z o.o.
Product available Ships tomorrow

MPL 17x17x3 / N38 - lamellar magnet

lamellar magnet

Catalog no 020124

GTIN/EAN: 5906301811305

5.00

length

17 mm [±0,1 mm]

Width

17 mm [±0,1 mm]

Height

3 mm [±0,1 mm]

Weight

6.5 g

Magnetization Direction

↑ axial

Load capacity

3.22 kg / 31.54 N

Magnetic Induction

187.48 mT / 1875 Gs

Coating

[NiCuNi] Nickel

4.71 with VAT / pcs + price for transport

3.83 ZŁ net + 23% VAT / pcs

bulk discounts:

Need more?

price from 1 pcs
3.83 ZŁ
4.71 ZŁ
price from 200 pcs
3.60 ZŁ
4.43 ZŁ
price from 700 pcs
3.37 ZŁ
4.15 ZŁ
Not sure what to buy?

Call us +48 888 99 98 98 otherwise drop us a message using our online form the contact section.
Weight as well as form of magnetic components can be reviewed using our our magnetic calculator.

Orders placed before 14:00 will be shipped the same business day.

Product card - MPL 17x17x3 / N38 - lamellar magnet

Specification / characteristics - MPL 17x17x3 / N38 - lamellar magnet

properties
properties values
Cat. no. 020124
GTIN/EAN 5906301811305
Production/Distribution Dhit sp. z o.o.
ul. Zielona 14 05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki PL
Country of origin Poland / China / Germany
Customs code 85059029
length 17 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width 17 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height 3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight 6.5 g
Magnetization Direction ↑ axial
Load capacity ~ ? 3.22 kg / 31.54 N
Magnetic Induction ~ ? 187.48 mT / 1875 Gs
Coating [NiCuNi] Nickel
Manufacturing Tolerance ±0.1 mm

Magnetic properties of material N38

Specification / characteristics MPL 17x17x3 / N38 - lamellar magnet
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

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 magnet - report

The following values represent the result of a mathematical calculation. Values are based on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Real-world performance might slightly differ. Use these calculations as a supplementary guide when designing systems.

Table 1: Static force (pull vs distance) - power drop
MPL 17x17x3 / N38

Distance (mm) Induction (Gauss) / mT Pull Force (kg) Risk Status
0 mm 1874 Gs
187.4 mT
3.22 kg / 3220.0 g
31.6 N
medium risk
1 mm 1761 Gs
176.1 mT
2.84 kg / 2842.9 g
27.9 N
medium risk
2 mm 1610 Gs
161.0 mT
2.38 kg / 2376.8 g
23.3 N
medium risk
3 mm 1440 Gs
144.0 mT
1.90 kg / 1901.0 g
18.6 N
weak grip
5 mm 1099 Gs
109.9 mT
1.11 kg / 1107.5 g
10.9 N
weak grip
10 mm 508 Gs
50.8 mT
0.24 kg / 236.4 g
2.3 N
weak grip
15 mm 245 Gs
24.5 mT
0.06 kg / 55.2 g
0.5 N
weak grip
20 mm 131 Gs
13.1 mT
0.02 kg / 15.7 g
0.2 N
weak grip
30 mm 48 Gs
4.8 mT
0.00 kg / 2.1 g
0.0 N
weak grip
50 mm 12 Gs
1.2 mT
0.00 kg / 0.1 g
0.0 N
weak grip

Table 2: Vertical force (vertical surface)
MPL 17x17x3 / N38

Distance (mm) Friction coefficient Pull Force (kg)
0 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.64 kg / 644.0 g
6.3 N
1 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.57 kg / 568.0 g
5.6 N
2 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.48 kg / 476.0 g
4.7 N
3 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.38 kg / 380.0 g
3.7 N
5 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.22 kg / 222.0 g
2.2 N
10 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.05 kg / 48.0 g
0.5 N
15 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.01 kg / 12.0 g
0.1 N
20 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 4.0 g
0.0 N
30 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
50 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N

Table 3: Wall mounting (shearing) - vertical pull
MPL 17x17x3 / N38

Surface type Friction coefficient / % Mocy Max load (kg)
Raw steel
µ = 0.3 30% Nominalnej Siły
0.97 kg / 966.0 g
9.5 N
Painted steel (standard)
µ = 0.2 20% Nominalnej Siły
0.64 kg / 644.0 g
6.3 N
Oily/slippery steel
µ = 0.1 10% Nominalnej Siły
0.32 kg / 322.0 g
3.2 N
Magnet with anti-slip rubber
µ = 0.5 50% Nominalnej Siły
1.61 kg / 1610.0 g
15.8 N

Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - power losses
MPL 17x17x3 / N38

Steel thickness (mm) % power Real pull force (kg)
0.5 mm
10%
0.32 kg / 322.0 g
3.2 N
1 mm
25%
0.81 kg / 805.0 g
7.9 N
2 mm
50%
1.61 kg / 1610.0 g
15.8 N
5 mm
100%
3.22 kg / 3220.0 g
31.6 N
10 mm
100%
3.22 kg / 3220.0 g
31.6 N

Table 5: Working in heat (material behavior) - resistance threshold
MPL 17x17x3 / N38

Ambient temp. (°C) Power loss Remaining pull Status
20 °C 0.0% 3.22 kg / 3220.0 g
31.6 N
OK
40 °C -2.2% 3.15 kg / 3149.2 g
30.9 N
OK
60 °C -4.4% 3.08 kg / 3078.3 g
30.2 N
80 °C -6.6% 3.01 kg / 3007.5 g
29.5 N
100 °C -28.8% 2.29 kg / 2292.6 g
22.5 N

Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - forces in the system
MPL 17x17x3 / N38

Gap (mm) Attraction (kg) (N-S) Repulsion (kg) (N-N)
0 mm 6.26 kg / 6260 g
61.4 N
3 313 Gs
N/A
1 mm 5.93 kg / 5928 g
58.2 N
3 648 Gs
5.33 kg / 5335 g
52.3 N
~0 Gs
2 mm 5.53 kg / 5527 g
54.2 N
3 523 Gs
4.97 kg / 4974 g
48.8 N
~0 Gs
3 mm 5.08 kg / 5085 g
49.9 N
3 379 Gs
4.58 kg / 4576 g
44.9 N
~0 Gs
5 mm 4.15 kg / 4153 g
40.7 N
3 053 Gs
3.74 kg / 3738 g
36.7 N
~0 Gs
10 mm 2.15 kg / 2153 g
21.1 N
2 199 Gs
1.94 kg / 1938 g
19.0 N
~0 Gs
20 mm 0.46 kg / 460 g
4.5 N
1 016 Gs
0.41 kg / 414 g
4.1 N
~0 Gs
50 mm 0.01 kg / 10 g
0.1 N
153 Gs
0.01 kg / 9 g
0.1 N
~0 Gs

Table 7: Hazards (implants) - precautionary measures
MPL 17x17x3 / N38

Object / Device Limit (Gauss) / mT Safe distance
Pacemaker 5 Gs (0.5 mT) 7.0 cm
Hearing aid 10 Gs (1.0 mT) 5.5 cm
Mechanical watch 20 Gs (2.0 mT) 4.5 cm
Mobile device 40 Gs (4.0 mT) 3.5 cm
Car key 50 Gs (5.0 mT) 3.0 cm
Payment card 400 Gs (40.0 mT) 1.5 cm
HDD hard drive 600 Gs (60.0 mT) 1.0 cm

Table 8: Dynamics (kinetic energy) - collision effects
MPL 17x17x3 / N38

Start from (mm) Speed (km/h) Energy (J) Predicted outcome
10 mm 23.45 km/h
(6.52 m/s)
0.14 J
30 mm 38.89 km/h
(10.80 m/s)
0.38 J
50 mm 50.19 km/h
(13.94 m/s)
0.63 J
100 mm 70.98 km/h
(19.72 m/s)
1.26 J

Table 9: Anti-corrosion coating durability
MPL 17x17x3 / 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: Construction data (Flux)
MPL 17x17x3 / N38

Parameter Value SI Unit / Description
Magnetic Flux 6 509 Mx 65.1 µWb
Pc Coefficient 0.23 Low (Flat)

Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
MPL 17x17x3 / N38

Environment Effective steel pull Effect
Air (land) 3.22 kg Standard
Water (riverbed) 3.69 kg
(+0.47 kg Buoyancy gain)
+14.5%
Rust risk: This magnet has a standard nickel coating. After use in water, it must be dried and maintained immediately, otherwise it will rust!
1. Sliding resistance

*Caution: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds just a fraction of its perpendicular strength.

2. Steel saturation

*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) severely limits the holding force.

3. Thermal stability

*For standard magnets, the max working temp is 80°C.

4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)

chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.23

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.

Engineering data and GPSR
Material specification
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
Safety card (GPSR)
responsible entity
Dhit sp. z o.o.
ul. Kościuszki 6A, 05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki
tel: +48 22 499 98 98 | e-mail: bok@dhit.pl
batch number/type
id: 020124-2025
Measurement Calculator
Force (pull)

Magnetic Field

Other offers

This product is a very powerful magnet in the shape of a plate made of NdFeB material, which, with dimensions of 17x17x3 mm and a weight of 6.5 g, guarantees premium class connection. This magnetic block with a force of 31.54 N is ready for shipment in 24h, allowing for rapid realization of your project. The durable anti-corrosion layer ensures a long lifespan in a dry environment, protecting the core from oxidation.
Separating block magnets requires a technique based on sliding (moving one relative to the other), rather than forceful pulling apart. To separate the MPL 17x17x3 / N38 model, firmly slide one magnet over the edge of the other until the attraction force decreases. We recommend care, because after separation, the magnets may want to violently snap back together, which threatens pinching the skin. Using a screwdriver risks destroying the coating and permanently cracking the magnet.
Plate magnets MPL 17x17x3 / N38 are the foundation for many industrial devices, such as magnetic separators and linear motors. They work great as fasteners under tiles, wood, or glass. Customers often choose this model for workshop organization on strips and for advanced DIY and modeling projects, where precision and power count.
Cyanoacrylate glues (super glue type) are good only for small magnets; for larger plates, we recommend resins. Double-sided tape cushions vibrations, which is an advantage when mounting in moving elements. Remember to clean and degrease the magnet surface before gluing, which significantly increases the adhesion of the glue to the nickel coating.
The magnetic axis runs through the shortest dimension, which is typical for gripper magnets. In practice, this means that this magnet has the greatest attraction force on its main planes (17x17 mm), which is ideal for flat mounting. This is the most popular configuration for block magnets used in separators and holders.
This model is characterized by dimensions 17x17x3 mm, which, at a weight of 6.5 g, makes it an element with high energy density. The key parameter here is the lifting capacity amounting to approximately 3.22 kg (force ~31.54 N), which, with such a compact shape, proves the high power of the material. The protective [NiCuNi] coating secures the magnet against corrosion.

Strengths and weaknesses of neodymium magnets.

Benefits

Apart from their consistent power, neodymium magnets have these key benefits:
  • They do not lose strength, even over around ten years – the decrease in lifting capacity is only ~1% (according to tests),
  • They do not lose their magnetic properties even under close interference source,
  • The use of an refined finish of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to present itself better,
  • They show high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which increases their power,
  • Due to their durability and thermal resistance, neodymium magnets are capable of operate (depending on the form) even at high temperatures reaching 230°C or more...
  • Due to the ability of free shaping and adaptation to individualized needs, magnetic components can be manufactured in a wide range of forms and dimensions, which amplifies use scope,
  • Significant place in innovative solutions – they are commonly used in hard drives, electric drive systems, precision medical tools, and complex engineering applications.
  • Compactness – despite small sizes they provide effective action, making them ideal for precision applications

Disadvantages

Characteristics of disadvantages of neodymium magnets: tips and applications.
  • At very strong impacts they can break, therefore we recommend placing them in steel cases. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage, as well as increases the magnet's durability.
  • When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets experience a drop in strength. Often, when the temperature exceeds 80°C, their strength decreases (depending on the size, as well as shape of the magnet). For those who need magnets for extreme conditions, we offer [AH] versions withstanding up to 230°C
  • 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, when using outdoors
  • We recommend casing - magnetic mechanism, due to difficulties in producing nuts inside the magnet and complex shapes.
  • Potential hazard to health – tiny shards of magnets are risky, when accidentally swallowed, which gains importance in the context of child safety. Additionally, small components of these products can disrupt the diagnostic process medical when they are in the body.
  • Due to neodymium price, their price is relatively high,

Lifting parameters

Detachment force of the magnet in optimal conditionswhat it depends on?

The load parameter shown refers to the maximum value, recorded under optimal environment, namely:
  • on a plate made of structural steel, effectively closing the magnetic field
  • possessing a thickness of at least 10 mm to ensure full flux closure
  • with an ideally smooth contact surface
  • under conditions of no distance (surface-to-surface)
  • for force acting at a right angle (pull-off, not shear)
  • at standard ambient temperature

Magnet lifting force in use – key factors

In real-world applications, the real power results from several key aspects, presented from crucial:
  • Space between magnet and steel – every millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by veneer or unevenness) significantly weakens the pulling force, often by half at just 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.
  • Steel thickness – insufficiently thick steel does not close the flux, causing part of the power to be wasted to the other side.
  • Steel grade – the best choice is pure iron steel. Cast iron may generate lower lifting capacity.
  • Base smoothness – the more even the plate, the better the adhesion and higher the lifting capacity. Unevenness creates an air distance.
  • Thermal environment – temperature increase results in weakening of force. Check the maximum operating temperature for a given model.

Lifting capacity was assessed with the use of a smooth steel plate of suitable thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular detachment force, in contrast under attempts to slide the magnet the lifting capacity is smaller. Moreover, even a minimal clearance between the magnet and the plate lowers the lifting capacity.

Warnings
Bone fractures

Danger of trauma: The pulling power is so immense that it can cause blood blisters, crushing, and broken bones. Protective gloves are recommended.

Phone sensors

Remember: rare earth magnets generate a field that confuses precision electronics. Keep a safe distance from your phone, device, and GPS.

Life threat

For implant holders: Powerful magnets affect electronics. Keep minimum 30 cm distance or request help to handle the magnets.

Product not for children

NdFeB magnets are not suitable for play. Swallowing several magnets may result in them attracting across intestines, which poses a severe health hazard and necessitates urgent medical intervention.

Power loss in heat

Watch the temperature. Exposing the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will ruin its properties and pulling force.

Eye protection

NdFeB magnets are sintered ceramics, meaning they are very brittle. Collision of two magnets will cause them breaking into small pieces.

Machining danger

Fire warning: Rare earth powder is explosive. Do not process magnets without safety gear as this risks ignition.

Nickel allergy

Studies show that nickel (the usual finish) is a common allergen. For allergy sufferers, avoid direct skin contact or select encased magnets.

Respect the power

Handle with care. Neodymium magnets attract from a distance and snap with huge force, often faster than you can move away.

Safe distance

Equipment safety: Strong magnets can damage payment cards and delicate electronics (pacemakers, medical aids, timepieces).

Danger! Details about hazards in the article: Safety of working with magnets.
Dhit sp. z o.o.

e-mail: bok@dhit.pl

tel: +48 888 99 98 98