MPL 20x10x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020128
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811343
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 of the product - MPL 20x10x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 20x10x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020128 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811343 |
| 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 | 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
| 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 |
Technical analysis of the magnet - technical parameters
These data constitute the direct effect of a mathematical calculation. Results were calculated on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Actual performance may differ. Use these data as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (pull vs gap) - characteristics
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 pounds
6150.0 g / 60.3 N
|
warning |
| 1 mm |
3035 Gs
303.5 mT
|
4.64 kg / 10.23 pounds
4641.8 g / 45.5 N
|
warning |
| 2 mm |
2558 Gs
255.8 mT
|
3.30 kg / 7.27 pounds
3298.0 g / 32.4 N
|
warning |
| 3 mm |
2120 Gs
212.0 mT
|
2.26 kg / 4.99 pounds
2264.8 g / 22.2 N
|
warning |
| 5 mm |
1433 Gs
143.3 mT
|
1.03 kg / 2.28 pounds
1034.5 g / 10.1 N
|
safe |
| 10 mm |
574 Gs
57.4 mT
|
0.17 kg / 0.37 pounds
166.1 g / 1.6 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
267 Gs
26.7 mT
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 pounds
35.9 g / 0.4 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
141 Gs
14.1 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
10.1 g / 0.1 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
52 Gs
5.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1.4 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
13 Gs
1.3 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Slippage force (wall)
MPL 20x10x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.23 kg / 2.71 pounds
1230.0 g / 12.1 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.93 kg / 2.05 pounds
928.0 g / 9.1 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.66 kg / 1.46 pounds
660.0 g / 6.5 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.45 kg / 1.00 pounds
452.0 g / 4.4 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.21 kg / 0.45 pounds
206.0 g / 2.0 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
34.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
8.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2.0 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: Vertical assembly (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 pounds
1845.0 g / 18.1 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.23 kg / 2.71 pounds
1230.0 g / 12.1 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.62 kg / 1.36 pounds
615.0 g / 6.0 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
3.08 kg / 6.78 pounds
3075.0 g / 30.2 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - power losses
MPL 20x10x5 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.62 kg / 1.36 pounds
615.0 g / 6.0 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.54 kg / 3.39 pounds
1537.5 g / 15.1 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
3.08 kg / 6.78 pounds
3075.0 g / 30.2 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
4.61 kg / 10.17 pounds
4612.5 g / 45.2 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
6.15 kg / 13.56 pounds
6150.0 g / 60.3 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
6.15 kg / 13.56 pounds
6150.0 g / 60.3 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
6.15 kg / 13.56 pounds
6150.0 g / 60.3 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
6.15 kg / 13.56 pounds
6150.0 g / 60.3 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (material behavior) - power drop
MPL 20x10x5 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
6.15 kg / 13.56 pounds
6150.0 g / 60.3 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
6.01 kg / 13.26 pounds
6014.7 g / 59.0 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
5.88 kg / 12.96 pounds
5879.4 g / 57.7 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
5.74 kg / 12.66 pounds
5744.1 g / 56.3 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
4.38 kg / 9.65 pounds
4378.8 g / 43.0 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - forces in the system
MPL 20x10x5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
15.04 kg / 33.17 pounds
4 923 Gs
|
2.26 kg / 4.98 pounds
2257 g / 22.1 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
13.20 kg / 29.11 pounds
6 544 Gs
|
1.98 kg / 4.37 pounds
1980 g / 19.4 N
|
11.88 kg / 26.19 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
11.36 kg / 25.03 pounds
6 069 Gs
|
1.70 kg / 3.76 pounds
1703 g / 16.7 N
|
10.22 kg / 22.53 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
9.63 kg / 21.22 pounds
5 588 Gs
|
1.44 kg / 3.18 pounds
1444 g / 14.2 N
|
8.66 kg / 19.10 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
6.71 kg / 14.78 pounds
4 664 Gs
|
1.01 kg / 2.22 pounds
1006 g / 9.9 N
|
6.03 kg / 13.30 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
2.53 kg / 5.58 pounds
2 865 Gs
|
0.38 kg / 0.84 pounds
380 g / 3.7 N
|
2.28 kg / 5.02 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.41 kg / 0.90 pounds
1 148 Gs
|
0.06 kg / 0.13 pounds
61 g / 0.6 N
|
0.37 kg / 0.81 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
165 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
104 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
69 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
48 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
35 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
26 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Safety (HSE) (electronics) - warnings
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 |
| Timepiece | 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) | 3.5 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
Table 8: Impact energy (cracking risk) - warning
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: Corrosion resistance
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% |
1. Wall mount (shear)
*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds only approx. 20-30% of its max power.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) severely limits the holding force.
3. Heat tolerance
*For N38 material, the critical limit is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.42
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.
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 |
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Strengths as well as weaknesses of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Pros
- Their magnetic field remains stable, and after approximately ten years it decreases only by ~1% (theoretically),
- They are extremely resistant to demagnetization induced by external magnetic fields,
- A magnet with a metallic silver surface has an effective appearance,
- Magnets are distinguished by huge magnetic induction on the outer side,
- Thanks to resistance to high temperature, they are capable of working (depending on the form) even at temperatures up to 230°C and higher...
- Thanks to modularity in forming and the ability to customize to individual projects,
- Significant place in modern technologies – they find application in computer drives, electric drive systems, precision medical tools, and other advanced devices.
- Thanks to concentrated force, small magnets offer high operating force, in miniature format,
Disadvantages
- At very strong impacts they can crack, therefore we recommend placing them in strong housings. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage, as well as increases the magnet's durability.
- Neodymium magnets decrease their power 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 rust in a humid environment. For use outdoors we recommend using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- Due to limitations in realizing nuts and complex forms in magnets, we propose using cover - magnetic mechanism.
- Health risk to health – tiny shards of magnets can be dangerous, in case of ingestion, which becomes key in the context of child safety. It is also worth noting that tiny parts of these devices can disrupt the diagnostic process medical when they are in the body.
- With mass production the cost of neodymium magnets is economically unviable,
Holding force characteristics
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what contributes to it?
- on a plate made of mild steel, effectively closing the magnetic field
- whose transverse dimension equals approx. 10 mm
- with an ideally smooth contact surface
- with total lack of distance (without paint)
- under perpendicular force vector (90-degree angle)
- in stable room temperature
What influences lifting capacity in practice
- Air gap (betwixt the magnet and the metal), as even a microscopic distance (e.g. 0.5 mm) results in a decrease in lifting capacity by up to 50% (this also applies to paint, rust or dirt).
- Force direction – remember that the magnet holds strongest perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the holding force drops significantly, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
- Substrate thickness – for full efficiency, the steel must be adequately massive. Paper-thin metal limits the lifting capacity (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Steel grade – the best choice is pure iron steel. Stainless steels may generate lower lifting capacity.
- Surface condition – smooth surfaces ensure maximum contact, which improves force. Uneven metal weaken the grip.
- Thermal factor – hot environment weakens pulling force. Exceeding the limit temperature can permanently demagnetize the magnet.
Lifting capacity was measured using a steel plate with a smooth surface of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under vertically applied force, however under attempts to slide the magnet the load capacity is reduced by as much as fivefold. Additionally, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the lifting capacity.
Precautions when working with NdFeB magnets
Nickel coating and allergies
Studies show that nickel (the usual finish) is a potent allergen. If your skin reacts to metals, avoid touching magnets with bare hands or choose versions in plastic housing.
Pinching danger
Risk of injury: The attraction force is so great that it can result in hematomas, pinching, and even bone fractures. Use thick gloves.
Handling rules
Use magnets with awareness. Their powerful strength can shock even professionals. Plan your moves and respect their power.
Magnetic interference
Remember: rare earth magnets generate a field that confuses precision electronics. Maintain a safe distance from your phone, device, and navigation systems.
Magnets are brittle
Despite metallic appearance, neodymium is brittle and cannot withstand shocks. Do not hit, as the magnet may crumble into sharp, dangerous pieces.
Implant safety
People with a heart stimulator must maintain an safe separation from magnets. The magnetism can interfere with the operation of the life-saving device.
Product not for children
NdFeB magnets are not toys. Eating several magnets may result in them attracting across intestines, which constitutes a direct threat to life and requires urgent medical intervention.
Combustion hazard
Combustion risk: Rare earth powder is highly flammable. Do not process magnets without safety gear as this may cause fire.
Demagnetization risk
Standard neodymium magnets (grade N) undergo demagnetization when the temperature surpasses 80°C. This process is irreversible.
Threat to electronics
Do not bring magnets close to a purse, laptop, or TV. The magnetic field can irreversibly ruin these devices and wipe information from cards.
