MPL 20x20x20 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020129
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811350
length
20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
60 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
15.40 kg / 151.12 N
Magnetic Induction
540.22 mT / 5402 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Detailed specification - MPL 20x20x20 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 20x20x20 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020129 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811350 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 20 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 20 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 20 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 60 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 15.40 kg / 151.12 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 540.22 mT / 5402 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 assembly - technical parameters
The following information constitute the outcome of a engineering analysis. Values are based on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational parameters may deviate from the simulation results. Please consider these data as a reference point during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (force vs distance) - interaction chart
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
5400 Gs
540.0 mT
|
15.40 kg / 33.95 pounds
15400.0 g / 151.1 N
|
crushing |
| 1 mm |
4910 Gs
491.0 mT
|
12.73 kg / 28.07 pounds
12732.2 g / 124.9 N
|
crushing |
| 2 mm |
4423 Gs
442.3 mT
|
10.33 kg / 22.77 pounds
10328.3 g / 101.3 N
|
crushing |
| 3 mm |
3955 Gs
395.5 mT
|
8.26 kg / 18.21 pounds
8258.3 g / 81.0 N
|
strong |
| 5 mm |
3114 Gs
311.4 mT
|
5.12 kg / 11.29 pounds
5120.3 g / 50.2 N
|
strong |
| 10 mm |
1671 Gs
167.1 mT
|
1.48 kg / 3.25 pounds
1475.0 g / 14.5 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
936 Gs
93.6 mT
|
0.46 kg / 1.02 pounds
463.0 g / 4.5 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
562 Gs
56.2 mT
|
0.17 kg / 0.37 pounds
167.1 g / 1.6 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
244 Gs
24.4 mT
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
31.3 g / 0.3 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
73 Gs
7.3 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
2.8 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Slippage hold (vertical surface)
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
3.08 kg / 6.79 pounds
3080.0 g / 30.2 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
2.55 kg / 5.61 pounds
2546.0 g / 25.0 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
2.07 kg / 4.55 pounds
2066.0 g / 20.3 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.65 kg / 3.64 pounds
1652.0 g / 16.2 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.02 kg / 2.26 pounds
1024.0 g / 10.0 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.30 kg / 0.65 pounds
296.0 g / 2.9 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.09 kg / 0.20 pounds
92.0 g / 0.9 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
34.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
6.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Vertical assembly (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
4.62 kg / 10.19 pounds
4620.0 g / 45.3 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
3.08 kg / 6.79 pounds
3080.0 g / 30.2 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.54 kg / 3.40 pounds
1540.0 g / 15.1 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
7.70 kg / 16.98 pounds
7700.0 g / 75.5 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - power losses
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.77 kg / 1.70 pounds
770.0 g / 7.6 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.93 kg / 4.24 pounds
1925.0 g / 18.9 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
3.85 kg / 8.49 pounds
3850.0 g / 37.8 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
5.78 kg / 12.73 pounds
5775.0 g / 56.7 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
9.63 kg / 21.22 pounds
9625.0 g / 94.4 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
15.40 kg / 33.95 pounds
15400.0 g / 151.1 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
15.40 kg / 33.95 pounds
15400.0 g / 151.1 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
15.40 kg / 33.95 pounds
15400.0 g / 151.1 N
|
Table 5: Thermal resistance (stability) - power drop
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
15.40 kg / 33.95 pounds
15400.0 g / 151.1 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
15.06 kg / 33.20 pounds
15061.2 g / 147.8 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
14.72 kg / 32.46 pounds
14722.4 g / 144.4 N
|
OK |
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
14.38 kg / 31.71 pounds
14383.6 g / 141.1 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
10.96 kg / 24.17 pounds
10964.8 g / 107.6 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - field collision
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Sliding Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
71.92 kg / 158.55 pounds
5 962 Gs
|
10.79 kg / 23.78 pounds
10787 g / 105.8 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
65.60 kg / 144.63 pounds
10 316 Gs
|
9.84 kg / 21.69 pounds
9840 g / 96.5 N
|
59.04 kg / 130.16 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
59.46 kg / 131.08 pounds
9 821 Gs
|
8.92 kg / 19.66 pounds
8919 g / 87.5 N
|
53.51 kg / 117.97 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
53.66 kg / 118.30 pounds
9 329 Gs
|
8.05 kg / 17.74 pounds
8049 g / 79.0 N
|
48.29 kg / 106.47 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
43.20 kg / 95.24 pounds
8 371 Gs
|
6.48 kg / 14.29 pounds
6480 g / 63.6 N
|
38.88 kg / 85.71 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
23.91 kg / 52.72 pounds
6 228 Gs
|
3.59 kg / 7.91 pounds
3587 g / 35.2 N
|
21.52 kg / 47.44 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
6.89 kg / 15.19 pounds
3 343 Gs
|
1.03 kg / 2.28 pounds
1033 g / 10.1 N
|
6.20 kg / 13.67 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.32 kg / 0.71 pounds
721 Gs
|
0.05 kg / 0.11 pounds
48 g / 0.5 N
|
0.29 kg / 0.64 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.15 kg / 0.32 pounds
487 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 pounds
22 g / 0.2 N
|
0.13 kg / 0.29 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.07 kg / 0.16 pounds
344 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
11 g / 0.1 N
|
0.07 kg / 0.14 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.04 kg / 0.09 pounds
251 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
6 g / 0.1 N
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.02 kg / 0.05 pounds
189 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
3 g / 0.0 N
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
146 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Safety (HSE) (implants) - warnings
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 14.0 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 11.0 cm |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 8.5 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 6.5 cm |
| Car key | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 6.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 2.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
Table 8: Collisions (cracking risk) - warning
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
17.10 km/h
(4.75 m/s)
|
0.68 J | |
| 30 mm |
28.02 km/h
(7.78 m/s)
|
1.82 J | |
| 50 mm |
36.13 km/h
(10.04 m/s)
|
3.02 J | |
| 100 mm |
51.09 km/h
(14.19 m/s)
|
6.04 J |
Table 9: Surface protection spec
MPL 20x20x20 / 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 (Pc)
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 22 017 Mx | 220.2 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.84 | High (Stable) |
Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 15.40 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
17.63 kg
(+2.23 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Vertical hold
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains merely approx. 20-30% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) drastically reduces the holding force.
3. Heat tolerance
*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) = 0.84
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.
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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Pros as well as cons of rare earth magnets.
Strengths
- They retain magnetic properties for around ten years – the drop is just ~1% (based on simulations),
- They maintain their magnetic properties even under external field action,
- The use of an aesthetic layer of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to have aesthetics,
- Magnetic induction on the working layer of the magnet remains maximum,
- Neodymium magnets are characterized by very high magnetic induction on the magnet surface and are able to act (depending on the shape) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
- Thanks to versatility in constructing and the capacity to modify to specific needs,
- Key role in high-tech industry – they are used in data components, brushless drives, advanced medical instruments, also complex engineering applications.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer high power in small dimensions, which enables their usage in small systems
Limitations
- To avoid cracks upon strong impacts, we suggest using special steel housings. Such a solution protects the magnet and simultaneously increases its 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 durability even at temperatures up to 230°C
- Due to the susceptibility of magnets to corrosion in a humid environment, we advise using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture, in case of application outdoors
- Limited ability of making threads in the magnet and complicated shapes - preferred is a housing - magnet mounting.
- Potential hazard resulting from small fragments of magnets are risky, in case of ingestion, which is particularly important in the context of child health protection. Additionally, small elements of these magnets can be problematic in diagnostics medical when they are in the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is a significant factor to consider compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Holding force characteristics
Magnetic strength at its maximum – what contributes to it?
- with the use of a yoke made of low-carbon steel, guaranteeing maximum field concentration
- with a cross-section no less than 10 mm
- with a plane cleaned and smooth
- under conditions of gap-free contact (surface-to-surface)
- for force acting at a right angle (pull-off, not shear)
- in stable room temperature
Determinants of lifting force in real conditions
- Space between magnet and steel – every millimeter of distance (caused e.g. by varnish or unevenness) significantly weakens the magnet efficiency, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Force direction – catalog parameter refers to detachment vertically. When applying parallel force, the magnet holds much less (often approx. 20-30% of maximum force).
- Element thickness – for full efficiency, the steel must be sufficiently thick. Thin sheet limits the lifting capacity (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Material composition – different alloys reacts the same. High carbon content worsen the attraction effect.
- Surface finish – ideal contact is possible only on smooth steel. Rough texture reduce the real contact area, weakening the magnet.
- Temperature influence – high temperature reduces pulling force. Too high temperature can permanently demagnetize the magnet.
Lifting capacity testing was performed on a smooth plate of suitable thickness, under a perpendicular pulling force, in contrast under attempts to slide the magnet the holding force is lower. Additionally, even a small distance between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the load capacity.
Precautions when working with NdFeB magnets
Crushing risk
Large magnets can smash fingers instantly. Never put your hand betwixt two strong magnets.
Implant safety
For implant holders: Strong magnetic fields disrupt electronics. Keep minimum 30 cm distance or request help to handle the magnets.
Shattering risk
Despite metallic appearance, the material is brittle and cannot withstand shocks. Avoid impacts, as the magnet may shatter into hazardous fragments.
Precision electronics
An intense magnetic field interferes with the functioning of compasses in phones and navigation systems. Keep magnets near a smartphone to prevent breaking the sensors.
Do not give to children
Absolutely keep magnets out of reach of children. Choking hazard is high, and the effects of magnets connecting inside the body are very dangerous.
Flammability
Mechanical processing of neodymium magnets carries a risk of fire risk. Magnetic powder reacts violently with oxygen and is hard to extinguish.
Keep away from computers
Equipment safety: Neodymium magnets can damage payment cards and delicate electronics (pacemakers, hearing aids, mechanical watches).
Nickel coating and allergies
Allergy Notice: The nickel-copper-nickel coating contains nickel. If redness appears, cease working with magnets and wear gloves.
Heat sensitivity
Standard neodymium magnets (N-type) undergo demagnetization when the temperature goes above 80°C. Damage is permanent.
Powerful field
Handle magnets with awareness. Their powerful strength can surprise even experienced users. Stay alert and respect their power.
