MPL 20x10x2 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020127
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811336
length
20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
10 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
2 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
3 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
1.88 kg / 18.44 N
Magnetic Induction
168.24 mT / 1682 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Detailed specification - MPL 20x10x2 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 20x10x2 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020127 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811336 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 20 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 10 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 2 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 1.88 kg / 18.44 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 168.24 mT / 1682 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 |
Engineering simulation of the product - report
These data are the result of a engineering simulation. Results are based on algorithms for the class Nd2Fe14B. Operational parameters may deviate from the simulation results. Use these data as a preliminary roadmap for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs gap) - characteristics
MPL 20x10x2 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
1682 Gs
168.2 mT
|
1.88 kg / 4.14 LBS
1880.0 g / 18.4 N
|
low risk |
| 1 mm |
1524 Gs
152.4 mT
|
1.54 kg / 3.40 LBS
1544.3 g / 15.1 N
|
low risk |
| 2 mm |
1316 Gs
131.6 mT
|
1.15 kg / 2.54 LBS
1150.1 g / 11.3 N
|
low risk |
| 3 mm |
1101 Gs
110.1 mT
|
0.81 kg / 1.78 LBS
806.0 g / 7.9 N
|
low risk |
| 5 mm |
744 Gs
74.4 mT
|
0.37 kg / 0.81 LBS
367.6 g / 3.6 N
|
low risk |
| 10 mm |
288 Gs
28.8 mT
|
0.06 kg / 0.12 LBS
55.1 g / 0.5 N
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
129 Gs
12.9 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
11.1 g / 0.1 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
66 Gs
6.6 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
2.9 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
23 Gs
2.3 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.4 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
6 Gs
0.6 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Shear load (wall)
MPL 20x10x2 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.38 kg / 0.83 LBS
376.0 g / 3.7 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.31 kg / 0.68 LBS
308.0 g / 3.0 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.16 kg / 0.36 LBS
162.0 g / 1.6 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.07 kg / 0.16 LBS
74.0 g / 0.7 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.03 LBS
12.0 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 (shearing) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 20x10x2 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.56 kg / 1.24 LBS
564.0 g / 5.5 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.38 kg / 0.83 LBS
376.0 g / 3.7 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.19 kg / 0.41 LBS
188.0 g / 1.8 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.94 kg / 2.07 LBS
940.0 g / 9.2 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - sheet metal selection
MPL 20x10x2 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.19 kg / 0.41 LBS
188.0 g / 1.8 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.47 kg / 1.04 LBS
470.0 g / 4.6 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.94 kg / 2.07 LBS
940.0 g / 9.2 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
1.41 kg / 3.11 LBS
1410.0 g / 13.8 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
1.88 kg / 4.14 LBS
1880.0 g / 18.4 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
1.88 kg / 4.14 LBS
1880.0 g / 18.4 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
1.88 kg / 4.14 LBS
1880.0 g / 18.4 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
1.88 kg / 4.14 LBS
1880.0 g / 18.4 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (material behavior) - resistance threshold
MPL 20x10x2 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
1.88 kg / 4.14 LBS
1880.0 g / 18.4 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
1.84 kg / 4.05 LBS
1838.6 g / 18.0 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
1.80 kg / 3.96 LBS
1797.3 g / 17.6 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
1.76 kg / 3.87 LBS
1755.9 g / 17.2 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
1.34 kg / 2.95 LBS
1338.6 g / 13.1 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - field collision
MPL 20x10x2 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
3.49 kg / 7.69 LBS
2 995 Gs
|
0.52 kg / 1.15 LBS
523 g / 5.1 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
3.21 kg / 7.08 LBS
3 227 Gs
|
0.48 kg / 1.06 LBS
481 g / 4.7 N
|
2.89 kg / 6.37 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
2.87 kg / 6.32 LBS
3 049 Gs
|
0.43 kg / 0.95 LBS
430 g / 4.2 N
|
2.58 kg / 5.69 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
2.50 kg / 5.51 LBS
2 846 Gs
|
0.37 kg / 0.83 LBS
375 g / 3.7 N
|
2.25 kg / 4.95 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
1.80 kg / 3.96 LBS
2 414 Gs
|
0.27 kg / 0.59 LBS
269 g / 2.6 N
|
1.62 kg / 3.56 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.68 kg / 1.50 LBS
1 487 Gs
|
0.10 kg / 0.23 LBS
102 g / 1.0 N
|
0.61 kg / 1.35 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.10 kg / 0.23 LBS
576 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.03 LBS
15 g / 0.2 N
|
0.09 kg / 0.20 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
76 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
47 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
31 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
21 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
15 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
11 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 20x10x2 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 5.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 4.5 cm |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 2.5 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: Dynamics (cracking risk) - collision effects
MPL 20x10x2 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
25.70 km/h
(7.14 m/s)
|
0.08 J | |
| 30 mm |
43.73 km/h
(12.15 m/s)
|
0.22 J | |
| 50 mm |
56.45 km/h
(15.68 m/s)
|
0.37 J | |
| 100 mm |
79.84 km/h
(22.18 m/s)
|
0.74 J |
Table 9: Corrosion resistance
MPL 20x10x2 / 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 20x10x2 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 3 825 Mx | 38.2 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.19 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
MPL 20x10x2 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 1.88 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
2.15 kg
(+0.27 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Sliding resistance
*Caution: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains merely ~20% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Steel saturation
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) severely limits the holding force.
3. Thermal stability
*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) = 0.19
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.
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% |
Sustainability
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
Other offers
Strengths as well as weaknesses of rare earth magnets.
Strengths
- They retain attractive force for almost ten years – the loss is just ~1% (in theory),
- They feature excellent resistance to magnetic field loss when exposed to opposing magnetic fields,
- By covering with a shiny coating of gold, the element acquires an aesthetic look,
- Magnetic induction on the surface of the magnet turns out to be exceptional,
- Thanks to resistance to high temperature, they can operate (depending on the form) even at temperatures up to 230°C and higher...
- Possibility of detailed creating as well as modifying to individual conditions,
- Huge importance in innovative solutions – they are utilized in data components, electromotive mechanisms, advanced medical instruments, as well as other advanced devices.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they provide effective action, making them ideal for precision applications
Disadvantages
- They are prone to damage upon heavy impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth protecting magnets in a protective case. Such protection not only protects the magnet but also improves its resistance to damage
- Neodymium magnets lose their force 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
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can corrode. Therefore while using outdoors, we suggest using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
- Due to limitations in producing threads and complex forms in magnets, we recommend using cover - magnetic mechanism.
- Potential hazard related to microscopic parts of magnets pose a threat, when accidentally swallowed, which gains importance in the aspect of protecting the youngest. It is also worth noting that small elements of these devices are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical when they are in the body.
- Due to complex production process, their price is higher than average,
Lifting parameters
Optimal lifting capacity of a neodymium magnet – what it depends on?
- using a sheet made of mild steel, acting as a magnetic yoke
- possessing a thickness of minimum 10 mm to ensure full flux closure
- with an ideally smooth contact surface
- under conditions of no distance (surface-to-surface)
- for force applied at a right angle (in the magnet axis)
- at temperature approx. 20 degrees Celsius
Practical aspects of lifting capacity – factors
- Air gap (between the magnet and the plate), because even a very small clearance (e.g. 0.5 mm) can cause a decrease in force by up to 50% (this also applies to varnish, corrosion or dirt).
- Loading method – catalog parameter refers to detachment vertically. When slipping, the magnet holds much less (often approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Substrate thickness – to utilize 100% power, the steel must be sufficiently thick. Paper-thin metal restricts the lifting capacity (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Material composition – not every steel attracts identically. Alloy additives worsen the attraction effect.
- Surface condition – ground elements ensure maximum contact, which improves field saturation. Rough surfaces weaken the grip.
- Temperature – temperature increase causes a temporary drop of force. It is worth remembering the thermal limit for a given model.
Holding force was checked on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when a perpendicular force was applied, however under attempts to slide the magnet the lifting capacity is smaller. Additionally, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate decreases the lifting capacity.
Safe handling of neodymium magnets
Warning for heart patients
Health Alert: Strong magnets can deactivate heart devices and defibrillators. Do not approach if you have medical devices.
Do not underestimate power
Before starting, read the rules. Uncontrolled attraction can destroy the magnet or injure your hand. Think ahead.
Bodily injuries
Protect your hands. Two large magnets will snap together instantly with a force of massive weight, destroying everything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
Nickel coating and allergies
Studies show that the nickel plating (the usual finish) is a strong allergen. If you have an allergy, prevent touching magnets with bare hands and select versions in plastic housing.
Protective goggles
Watch out for shards. Magnets can fracture upon uncontrolled impact, launching shards into the air. We recommend safety glasses.
Threat to electronics
Do not bring magnets close to a wallet, laptop, or screen. The magnetic field can permanently damage these devices and wipe information from cards.
Choking Hazard
Always store magnets out of reach of children. Ingestion danger is significant, and the effects of magnets clamping inside the body are fatal.
Precision electronics
GPS units and mobile phones are extremely susceptible to magnetic fields. Direct contact with a powerful NdFeB magnet can permanently damage the internal compass in your phone.
Mechanical processing
Fire warning: Rare earth powder is explosive. Do not process magnets in home conditions as this may cause fire.
Operating temperature
Control the heat. Heating the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will ruin its magnetic structure and strength.
