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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Technical of the product - 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 |
Physical analysis of the product - report
The following information represent the result of a engineering calculation. Results rely on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual parameters might slightly differ from theoretical values. Use these calculations as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs distance) - power drop
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 LBS
15400.0 g / 151.1 N
|
crushing |
| 1 mm |
4910 Gs
491.0 mT
|
12.73 kg / 28.07 LBS
12732.2 g / 124.9 N
|
crushing |
| 2 mm |
4423 Gs
442.3 mT
|
10.33 kg / 22.77 LBS
10328.3 g / 101.3 N
|
crushing |
| 3 mm |
3955 Gs
395.5 mT
|
8.26 kg / 18.21 LBS
8258.3 g / 81.0 N
|
medium risk |
| 5 mm |
3114 Gs
311.4 mT
|
5.12 kg / 11.29 LBS
5120.3 g / 50.2 N
|
medium risk |
| 10 mm |
1671 Gs
167.1 mT
|
1.48 kg / 3.25 LBS
1475.0 g / 14.5 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
936 Gs
93.6 mT
|
0.46 kg / 1.02 LBS
463.0 g / 4.5 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
562 Gs
56.2 mT
|
0.17 kg / 0.37 LBS
167.1 g / 1.6 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
244 Gs
24.4 mT
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
31.3 g / 0.3 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
73 Gs
7.3 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
2.8 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
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 LBS
3080.0 g / 30.2 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
2.55 kg / 5.61 LBS
2546.0 g / 25.0 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
2.07 kg / 4.55 LBS
2066.0 g / 20.3 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.65 kg / 3.64 LBS
1652.0 g / 16.2 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.02 kg / 2.26 LBS
1024.0 g / 10.0 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.30 kg / 0.65 LBS
296.0 g / 2.9 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.09 kg / 0.20 LBS
92.0 g / 0.9 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
34.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.01 LBS
6.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Vertical assembly (sliding) - vertical pull
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 LBS
4620.0 g / 45.3 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
3.08 kg / 6.79 LBS
3080.0 g / 30.2 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.54 kg / 3.40 LBS
1540.0 g / 15.1 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
7.70 kg / 16.98 LBS
7700.0 g / 75.5 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (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 LBS
770.0 g / 7.6 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.93 kg / 4.24 LBS
1925.0 g / 18.9 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
3.85 kg / 8.49 LBS
3850.0 g / 37.8 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
5.78 kg / 12.73 LBS
5775.0 g / 56.7 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
9.63 kg / 21.22 LBS
9625.0 g / 94.4 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
15.40 kg / 33.95 LBS
15400.0 g / 151.1 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
15.40 kg / 33.95 LBS
15400.0 g / 151.1 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
15.40 kg / 33.95 LBS
15400.0 g / 151.1 N
|
Table 5: Thermal resistance (material behavior) - thermal limit
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
15.40 kg / 33.95 LBS
15400.0 g / 151.1 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
15.06 kg / 33.20 LBS
15061.2 g / 147.8 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
14.72 kg / 32.46 LBS
14722.4 g / 144.4 N
|
OK |
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
14.38 kg / 31.71 LBS
14383.6 g / 141.1 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
10.96 kg / 24.17 LBS
10964.8 g / 107.6 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (repulsion) - forces in the system
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
71.92 kg / 158.55 LBS
5 962 Gs
|
10.79 kg / 23.78 LBS
10787 g / 105.8 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
65.60 kg / 144.63 LBS
10 316 Gs
|
9.84 kg / 21.69 LBS
9840 g / 96.5 N
|
59.04 kg / 130.16 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
59.46 kg / 131.08 LBS
9 821 Gs
|
8.92 kg / 19.66 LBS
8919 g / 87.5 N
|
53.51 kg / 117.97 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
53.66 kg / 118.30 LBS
9 329 Gs
|
8.05 kg / 17.74 LBS
8049 g / 79.0 N
|
48.29 kg / 106.47 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
43.20 kg / 95.24 LBS
8 371 Gs
|
6.48 kg / 14.29 LBS
6480 g / 63.6 N
|
38.88 kg / 85.71 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
23.91 kg / 52.72 LBS
6 228 Gs
|
3.59 kg / 7.91 LBS
3587 g / 35.2 N
|
21.52 kg / 47.44 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
6.89 kg / 15.19 LBS
3 343 Gs
|
1.03 kg / 2.28 LBS
1033 g / 10.1 N
|
6.20 kg / 13.67 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.32 kg / 0.71 LBS
721 Gs
|
0.05 kg / 0.11 LBS
48 g / 0.5 N
|
0.29 kg / 0.64 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.15 kg / 0.32 LBS
487 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 LBS
22 g / 0.2 N
|
0.13 kg / 0.29 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.07 kg / 0.16 LBS
344 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
11 g / 0.1 N
|
0.07 kg / 0.14 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.04 kg / 0.09 LBS
251 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 LBS
6 g / 0.1 N
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.02 kg / 0.05 LBS
189 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
3 g / 0.0 N
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.03 LBS
146 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 LBS
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Safety (HSE) (electronics) - 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 |
| Remote | 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: Dynamics (kinetic energy) - 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 (Flux)
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. Shear force
*Note: On a vertical wall, the magnet retains just approx. 20-30% of its max power.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) drastically limits the holding force.
3. Thermal stability
*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
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.
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 |
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Strengths as well as weaknesses of neodymium magnets.
Strengths
- They retain full power for nearly ten years – the drop is just ~1% (according to analyses),
- Neodymium magnets are characterized by remarkably resistant to magnetic field loss caused by external interference,
- In other words, due to the metallic surface of gold, the element is aesthetically pleasing,
- Neodymium magnets generate maximum magnetic induction on a small surface, which increases force concentration,
- Through (appropriate) combination of ingredients, they can achieve high thermal resistance, allowing for operation at temperatures reaching 230°C and above...
- Possibility of individual modeling as well as optimizing to atypical needs,
- Versatile presence in electronics industry – they are commonly used in computer drives, brushless drives, advanced medical instruments, and other advanced devices.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they provide effective action, making them ideal for precision applications
Weaknesses
- They are fragile upon heavy impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth protecting magnets in a protective case. Such protection not only protects the magnet but also increases its resistance to damage
- We warn that neodymium magnets can lose their strength at high temperatures. To prevent this, we suggest our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can rust. Therefore during using outdoors, we recommend using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
- We recommend cover - magnetic mechanism, due to difficulties in producing nuts inside the magnet and complex shapes.
- Potential hazard resulting from small fragments of magnets are risky, if swallowed, which gains importance in the context of child health protection. Furthermore, small elements of these devices can complicate diagnosis medical in case of swallowing.
- Due to neodymium price, their price is relatively high,
Holding force characteristics
Breakaway strength of the magnet in ideal conditions – what contributes to it?
- using a sheet made of mild steel, serving as a ideal flux conductor
- possessing a thickness of at least 10 mm to avoid saturation
- with a surface perfectly flat
- under conditions of no distance (surface-to-surface)
- under vertical force vector (90-degree angle)
- at temperature room level
Magnet lifting force in use – key factors
- Space between magnet and steel – every millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by veneer or dirt) significantly weakens the magnet efficiency, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Angle of force application – highest force is obtained only during perpendicular pulling. The shear force of the magnet along the surface is typically several times smaller (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
- Substrate thickness – for full efficiency, the steel must be adequately massive. Thin sheet limits the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Plate material – mild steel gives the best results. Alloy admixtures decrease magnetic permeability and holding force.
- Surface condition – ground elements guarantee perfect abutment, which increases field saturation. Rough surfaces weaken the grip.
- Heat – neodymium magnets have a negative temperature coefficient. At higher temperatures they lose power, and in frost gain strength (up to a certain limit).
Lifting capacity was assessed with the use of a polished steel plate of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular pulling force, however under parallel forces the holding force is lower. Additionally, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate decreases the holding force.
Safe handling of NdFeB magnets
Impact on smartphones
Navigation devices and smartphones are extremely sensitive to magnetism. Direct contact with a powerful NdFeB magnet can permanently damage the internal compass in your phone.
Protective goggles
Beware of splinters. Magnets can fracture upon violent connection, ejecting sharp fragments into the air. Wear goggles.
Nickel allergy
It is widely known that the nickel plating (the usual finish) is a common allergen. If you have an allergy, refrain from direct skin contact or select coated magnets.
Heat warning
Watch the temperature. Exposing the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will permanently weaken its magnetic structure and pulling force.
No play value
NdFeB magnets are not toys. Eating a few magnets may result in them attracting across intestines, which poses a severe health hazard and requires urgent medical intervention.
Machining danger
Fire hazard: Rare earth powder is highly flammable. Avoid machining magnets without safety gear as this may cause fire.
Life threat
Health Alert: Neodymium magnets can deactivate heart devices and defibrillators. Stay away if you have electronic implants.
Magnetic media
Device Safety: Strong magnets can ruin payment cards and sensitive devices (heart implants, hearing aids, timepieces).
Conscious usage
Handle with care. Neodymium magnets attract from a long distance and snap with huge force, often faster than you can react.
Bone fractures
Watch your fingers. Two powerful magnets will join immediately with a force of several hundred kilograms, destroying anything in their path. Be careful!
