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 modeling of the magnet - report
These values are the outcome of a mathematical simulation. Values were calculated on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Real-world conditions may differ. Treat these calculations as a supplementary guide for designers.
Table 1: Static force (pull vs gap) - 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 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: Shear hold (wall)
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) - sheet metal selection
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 (stability) - resistance threshold
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: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - field collision
MPL 20x20x20 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (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: Hazards (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 |
| Mobile device | 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 (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: Electrical 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. Wall mount (shear)
*Warning: On a vertical wall, the magnet retains merely approx. 20-30% of its max power.
2. Steel saturation
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) significantly weakens the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*For standard magnets, the safety limit 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% |
Ecology and recycling (GPSR)
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
Other deals
Advantages as well as disadvantages of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Advantages
- Their strength is maintained, and after approximately ten years it decreases only by ~1% (theoretically),
- Magnets perfectly defend themselves against loss of magnetization caused by ambient magnetic noise,
- In other words, due to the reflective finish of gold, the element gains a professional look,
- They show high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which affects their effectiveness,
- Thanks to resistance to high temperature, they can operate (depending on the shape) even at temperatures up to 230°C and higher...
- Possibility of individual modeling as well as adapting to individual conditions,
- Huge importance in future technologies – they are used in hard drives, electric drive systems, precision medical tools, and multitasking production systems.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they offer powerful magnetic field, making them ideal for precision applications
Limitations
- At very strong impacts they can crack, therefore we advise placing them in strong housings. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage and increases the magnet's durability.
- When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets experience a drop in power. Often, when the temperature exceeds 80°C, their strength 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
- When exposed to humidity, magnets start to rust. To use them in conditions outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as magnets in rubber or plastics, which secure oxidation and corrosion.
- Limited ability of making threads in the magnet and complex forms - preferred is cover - magnet mounting.
- Potential hazard to health – tiny shards of magnets pose a threat, in case of ingestion, which gains importance in the context of child health protection. It is also worth noting that small components of these magnets are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical after entering the body.
- With budget limitations the cost of neodymium magnets is economically unviable,
Holding force characteristics
Maximum lifting capacity of the magnet – what it depends on?
- using a sheet made of mild steel, functioning as a circuit closing element
- possessing a massiveness of minimum 10 mm to avoid saturation
- characterized by smoothness
- without the slightest insulating layer between the magnet and steel
- during pulling in a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface
- at temperature room level
What influences lifting capacity in practice
- 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.
- Load vector – highest force is reached only during pulling at a 90° angle. The resistance to sliding of the magnet along the plate is usually several times lower (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
- Plate thickness – too thin plate causes magnetic saturation, causing part of the power to be escaped to the other side.
- Chemical composition of the base – mild steel gives the best results. Higher carbon content reduce magnetic properties and holding force.
- Surface finish – full contact is obtained only on polished steel. Any scratches and bumps reduce the real contact area, reducing force.
- Temperature influence – hot environment reduces pulling force. Too high temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Holding force was checked on the plate surface of 20 mm thickness, when the force acted perpendicularly, however under attempts to slide the magnet the lifting capacity is smaller. In addition, even a minimal clearance between the magnet and the plate lowers the load capacity.
Warnings
Risk of cracking
Watch out for shards. Magnets can fracture upon uncontrolled impact, ejecting shards into the air. We recommend safety glasses.
Metal Allergy
Studies show that nickel (the usual finish) is a potent allergen. If you have an allergy, prevent direct skin contact or choose coated magnets.
Choking Hazard
Only for adults. Small elements pose a choking risk, causing intestinal necrosis. Keep away from children and animals.
Protect data
Do not bring magnets close to a purse, laptop, or TV. The magnetic field can irreversibly ruin these devices and wipe information from cards.
Phone sensors
Be aware: neodymium magnets produce a field that confuses sensitive sensors. Maintain a separation from your phone, device, and GPS.
Implant safety
Patients with a pacemaker must maintain an absolute distance from magnets. The magnetic field can interfere with the functioning of the life-saving device.
Finger safety
Pinching hazard: The attraction force is so great that it can result in blood blisters, pinching, and even bone fractures. Use thick gloves.
Machining danger
Dust created during cutting of magnets is combustible. Avoid drilling into magnets unless you are an expert.
Heat warning
Standard neodymium magnets (N-type) lose magnetization when the temperature goes above 80°C. This process is irreversible.
Safe operation
Be careful. Rare earth magnets act from a distance and snap with huge force, often quicker than you can react.
