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MPL 20x10x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet

lamellar magnet

Catalog no 020128

GTIN/EAN: 5906301811343

5.00

length

20 mm [±0,1 mm]

Width

10 mm [±0,1 mm]

Height

5 mm [±0,1 mm]

Weight

7.5 g

Magnetization Direction

↑ axial

Load capacity

6.15 kg / 60.31 N

Magnetic Induction

349.47 mT / 3495 Gs

Coating

[NiCuNi] Nickel

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Technical data of the product - MPL 20x10x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet

Specification / characteristics - MPL 20x10x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet

properties
properties values
Cat. no. 020128
GTIN/EAN 5906301811343
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 20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width 10 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height 5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight 7.5 g
Magnetization Direction ↑ axial
Load capacity ~ ? 6.15 kg / 60.31 N
Magnetic Induction ~ ? 349.47 mT / 3495 Gs
Coating [NiCuNi] Nickel
Manufacturing Tolerance ±0.1 mm

Magnetic properties of material N38

Specification / characteristics MPL 20x10x5 / 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

Engineering modeling of the product - report

Presented data are the outcome of a mathematical simulation. Results were calculated on algorithms for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual performance might slightly differ from theoretical values. Treat these calculations as a supplementary guide for designers.

Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - interaction chart
MPL 20x10x5 / N38

Distance (mm) Induction (Gauss) / mT Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) Risk Status
0 mm 3493 Gs
349.3 mT
6.15 kg / 13.56 lbs
6150.0 g / 60.3 N
medium risk
1 mm 3035 Gs
303.5 mT
4.64 kg / 10.23 lbs
4641.8 g / 45.5 N
medium risk
2 mm 2558 Gs
255.8 mT
3.30 kg / 7.27 lbs
3298.0 g / 32.4 N
medium risk
3 mm 2120 Gs
212.0 mT
2.26 kg / 4.99 lbs
2264.8 g / 22.2 N
medium risk
5 mm 1433 Gs
143.3 mT
1.03 kg / 2.28 lbs
1034.5 g / 10.1 N
safe
10 mm 574 Gs
57.4 mT
0.17 kg / 0.37 lbs
166.1 g / 1.6 N
safe
15 mm 267 Gs
26.7 mT
0.04 kg / 0.08 lbs
35.9 g / 0.4 N
safe
20 mm 141 Gs
14.1 mT
0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
10.1 g / 0.1 N
safe
30 mm 52 Gs
5.2 mT
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
1.4 g / 0.0 N
safe
50 mm 13 Gs
1.3 mT
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.1 g / 0.0 N
safe

Table 2: Slippage hold (vertical surface)
MPL 20x10x5 / N38

Distance (mm) Friction coefficient Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N)
0 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.23 kg / 2.71 lbs
1230.0 g / 12.1 N
1 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.93 kg / 2.05 lbs
928.0 g / 9.1 N
2 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.66 kg / 1.46 lbs
660.0 g / 6.5 N
3 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.45 kg / 1.00 lbs
452.0 g / 4.4 N
5 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.21 kg / 0.45 lbs
206.0 g / 2.0 N
10 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.03 kg / 0.07 lbs
34.0 g / 0.3 N
15 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
8.0 g / 0.1 N
20 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
2.0 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: Wall mounting (sliding) - vertical pull
MPL 20x10x5 / N38

Surface type Friction coefficient / % Mocy Max load (kg/lbs/g/N)
Raw steel
µ = 0.3 30% Nominalnej Siły
1.85 kg / 4.07 lbs
1845.0 g / 18.1 N
Painted steel (standard)
µ = 0.2 20% Nominalnej Siły
1.23 kg / 2.71 lbs
1230.0 g / 12.1 N
Oily/slippery steel
µ = 0.1 10% Nominalnej Siły
0.62 kg / 1.36 lbs
615.0 g / 6.0 N
Magnet with anti-slip rubber
µ = 0.5 50% Nominalnej Siły
3.08 kg / 6.78 lbs
3075.0 g / 30.2 N

Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - sheet metal selection
MPL 20x10x5 / N38

Steel thickness (mm) % power Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N)
0.5 mm
10%
0.62 kg / 1.36 lbs
615.0 g / 6.0 N
1 mm
25%
1.54 kg / 3.39 lbs
1537.5 g / 15.1 N
2 mm
50%
3.08 kg / 6.78 lbs
3075.0 g / 30.2 N
3 mm
75%
4.61 kg / 10.17 lbs
4612.5 g / 45.2 N
5 mm
100%
6.15 kg / 13.56 lbs
6150.0 g / 60.3 N
10 mm
100%
6.15 kg / 13.56 lbs
6150.0 g / 60.3 N
11 mm
100%
6.15 kg / 13.56 lbs
6150.0 g / 60.3 N
12 mm
100%
6.15 kg / 13.56 lbs
6150.0 g / 60.3 N

Table 5: Thermal resistance (material behavior) - thermal limit
MPL 20x10x5 / N38

Ambient temp. (°C) Power loss Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) Status
20 °C 0.0% 6.15 kg / 13.56 lbs
6150.0 g / 60.3 N
OK
40 °C -2.2% 6.01 kg / 13.26 lbs
6014.7 g / 59.0 N
OK
60 °C -4.4% 5.88 kg / 12.96 lbs
5879.4 g / 57.7 N
80 °C -6.6% 5.74 kg / 12.66 lbs
5744.1 g / 56.3 N
100 °C -28.8% 4.38 kg / 9.65 lbs
4378.8 g / 43.0 N

Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - field range
MPL 20x10x5 / N38

Gap (mm) Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N)
0 mm 15.04 kg / 33.17 lbs
4 923 Gs
2.26 kg / 4.98 lbs
2257 g / 22.1 N
N/A
1 mm 13.20 kg / 29.11 lbs
6 544 Gs
1.98 kg / 4.37 lbs
1980 g / 19.4 N
11.88 kg / 26.19 lbs
~0 Gs
2 mm 11.36 kg / 25.03 lbs
6 069 Gs
1.70 kg / 3.76 lbs
1703 g / 16.7 N
10.22 kg / 22.53 lbs
~0 Gs
3 mm 9.63 kg / 21.22 lbs
5 588 Gs
1.44 kg / 3.18 lbs
1444 g / 14.2 N
8.66 kg / 19.10 lbs
~0 Gs
5 mm 6.71 kg / 14.78 lbs
4 664 Gs
1.01 kg / 2.22 lbs
1006 g / 9.9 N
6.03 kg / 13.30 lbs
~0 Gs
10 mm 2.53 kg / 5.58 lbs
2 865 Gs
0.38 kg / 0.84 lbs
380 g / 3.7 N
2.28 kg / 5.02 lbs
~0 Gs
20 mm 0.41 kg / 0.90 lbs
1 148 Gs
0.06 kg / 0.13 lbs
61 g / 0.6 N
0.37 kg / 0.81 lbs
~0 Gs
50 mm 0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
165 Gs
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
1 g / 0.0 N
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
60 mm 0.00 kg / 0.01 lbs
104 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
69 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
48 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
35 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
26 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 20x10x5 / 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
Mechanical watch 20 Gs (2.0 mT) 4.5 cm
Phone / Smartphone 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) 1.0 cm

Table 8: Collisions (cracking risk) - collision effects
MPL 20x10x5 / N38

Start from (mm) Speed (km/h) Energy (J) Predicted outcome
10 mm 29.36 km/h
(8.16 m/s)
0.25 J
30 mm 50.03 km/h
(13.90 m/s)
0.72 J
50 mm 64.58 km/h
(17.94 m/s)
1.21 J
100 mm 91.32 km/h
(25.37 m/s)
2.41 J

Table 9: Surface protection spec
MPL 20x10x5 / 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 20x10x5 / N38

Parameter Value SI Unit / Description
Magnetic Flux 7 031 Mx 70.3 µWb
Pc Coefficient 0.42 Low (Flat)

Table 11: Hydrostatics and buoyancy
MPL 20x10x5 / N38

Environment Effective steel pull Effect
Air (land) 6.15 kg Standard
Water (riverbed) 7.04 kg
(+0.89 kg buoyancy gain)
+14.5%
Rust risk: Standard nickel requires drying after every contact with moisture; lack of maintenance will lead to rust spots.
1. Wall mount (shear)

*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds merely ~20% of its perpendicular strength.

2. Efficiency vs thickness

*Thin steel (e.g. computer case) significantly limits the holding force.

3. Thermal stability

*For N38 material, the safety limit is 80°C.

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

chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.42

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.

Technical specification and ecology
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%
Sustainability
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: 020128-2026
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Strengths and weaknesses of neodymium magnets.

Strengths

In addition to their pulling strength, neodymium magnets provide the following advantages:
  • They do not lose magnetism, even over nearly 10 years – the reduction in lifting capacity is only ~1% (theoretically),
  • Magnets perfectly protect themselves against demagnetization caused by ambient magnetic noise,
  • The use of an aesthetic coating of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to have aesthetics,
  • The surface of neodymium magnets generates a intense magnetic field – this is a distinguishing feature,
  • Neodymium magnets are characterized by very high magnetic induction on the magnet surface and are able to act (depending on the form) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
  • Possibility of exact modeling as well as optimizing to complex applications,
  • Fundamental importance in modern technologies – they are utilized in HDD drives, brushless drives, precision medical tools, as well as other advanced devices.
  • Thanks to efficiency per cm³, small magnets offer high operating force, occupying minimum space,

Disadvantages

What to avoid - cons of neodymium magnets: weaknesses and usage proposals
  • Brittleness is one of their disadvantages. Upon strong impact they can fracture. We advise keeping them in a strong case, which not only secures them against impacts but also increases their durability
  • When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets experience a drop in force. Often, when the temperature exceeds 80°C, their power decreases (depending on the size and 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 resistant to moisture, when using outdoors
  • We suggest casing - magnetic holder, due to difficulties in producing nuts inside the magnet and complicated forms.
  • Possible danger resulting from small fragments of magnets pose a threat, if swallowed, which becomes key in the context of child safety. It is also worth noting that small components of these devices are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical in case of swallowing.
  • High unit price – neodymium magnets cost more than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which hinders application in large quantities

Holding force characteristics

Best holding force of the magnet in ideal parameterswhat contributes to it?

The force parameter is a result of laboratory testing executed under specific, ideal conditions:
  • with the application of a yoke made of low-carbon steel, guaranteeing maximum field concentration
  • whose transverse dimension equals approx. 10 mm
  • characterized by smoothness
  • under conditions of no distance (metal-to-metal)
  • under perpendicular force vector (90-degree angle)
  • at conditions approx. 20°C

What influences lifting capacity in practice

Real force impacted by working environment parameters, such as (from most important):
  • Distance (betwixt the magnet and the plate), because even a very small clearance (e.g. 0.5 mm) results in a reduction in lifting capacity by up to 50% (this also applies to varnish, rust or debris).
  • Loading method – declared lifting capacity refers to detachment vertically. When applying parallel force, the magnet exhibits much less (often approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
  • Steel thickness – too thin steel does not accept the full field, causing part of the flux to be wasted into the air.
  • Steel grade – ideal substrate is pure iron steel. Stainless steels may have worse magnetic properties.
  • Plate texture – ground elements guarantee perfect abutment, which increases force. Rough surfaces reduce efficiency.
  • Temperature – heating the magnet causes a temporary drop of induction. It is worth remembering the thermal limit for a given model.

Lifting capacity testing was performed on plates with a smooth surface of optimal thickness, under perpendicular forces, however under attempts to slide the magnet the load capacity is reduced by as much as fivefold. Additionally, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate lowers the lifting capacity.

H&S for magnets
Do not overheat magnets

Standard neodymium magnets (grade N) undergo demagnetization when the temperature goes above 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.

Impact on smartphones

Remember: rare earth magnets produce a field that disrupts sensitive sensors. Maintain a safe distance from your phone, tablet, and navigation systems.

Data carriers

Do not bring magnets near a purse, laptop, or TV. The magnetism can irreversibly ruin these devices and erase data from cards.

Danger to pacemakers

Life threat: Neodymium magnets can deactivate pacemakers and defibrillators. Stay away if you have electronic implants.

Risk of cracking

Watch out for shards. Magnets can fracture upon violent connection, launching sharp fragments into the air. Wear goggles.

Fire warning

Combustion risk: Rare earth powder is explosive. Do not process magnets without safety gear as this may cause fire.

Safe operation

Be careful. Rare earth magnets attract from a long distance and snap with huge force, often quicker than you can react.

Choking Hazard

Only for adults. Tiny parts can be swallowed, leading to intestinal necrosis. Store away from children and animals.

Allergic reactions

Some people experience a sensitization to Ni, which is the common plating for neodymium magnets. Frequent touching can result in an allergic reaction. It is best to use safety gloves.

Bone fractures

Pinching hazard: The attraction force is so immense that it can cause blood blisters, pinching, and even bone fractures. Protective gloves are recommended.

Security! Details about risks in the article: Magnet Safety Guide.
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