MPL 20x5x3 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020131
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811374
length
20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
2.25 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
3.46 kg / 33.96 N
Magnetic Induction
358.88 mT / 3589 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Detailed specification - MPL 20x5x3 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 20x5x3 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020131 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811374 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 20 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 5 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 3 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 3.46 kg / 33.96 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 358.88 mT / 3589 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 simulation of the magnet - data
The following data constitute the outcome of a physical calculation. Values rely on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Real-world conditions may differ. Please consider these data as a supplementary guide for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - characteristics
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
3585 Gs
358.5 mT
|
3.46 kg / 3460.0 g
33.9 N
|
medium risk |
| 1 mm |
2619 Gs
261.9 mT
|
1.85 kg / 1846.6 g
18.1 N
|
safe |
| 2 mm |
1818 Gs
181.8 mT
|
0.89 kg / 889.8 g
8.7 N
|
safe |
| 3 mm |
1279 Gs
127.9 mT
|
0.44 kg / 440.2 g
4.3 N
|
safe |
| 5 mm |
696 Gs
69.6 mT
|
0.13 kg / 130.6 g
1.3 N
|
safe |
| 10 mm |
225 Gs
22.5 mT
|
0.01 kg / 13.6 g
0.1 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
97 Gs
9.7 mT
|
0.00 kg / 2.5 g
0.0 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
49 Gs
4.9 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.6 g
0.0 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
17 Gs
1.7 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.1 g
0.0 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
4 Gs
0.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Slippage force (vertical surface)
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.69 kg / 692.0 g
6.8 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.37 kg / 370.0 g
3.6 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.18 kg / 178.0 g
1.7 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.09 kg / 88.0 g
0.9 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 26.0 g
0.3 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 2.0 g
0.0 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
|
Table 3: Vertical assembly (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.04 kg / 1038.0 g
10.2 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.69 kg / 692.0 g
6.8 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.35 kg / 346.0 g
3.4 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.73 kg / 1730.0 g
17.0 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.35 kg / 346.0 g
3.4 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.87 kg / 865.0 g
8.5 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
1.73 kg / 1730.0 g
17.0 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
3.46 kg / 3460.0 g
33.9 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
3.46 kg / 3460.0 g
33.9 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - resistance threshold
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
3.46 kg / 3460.0 g
33.9 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
3.38 kg / 3383.9 g
33.2 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
3.31 kg / 3307.8 g
32.4 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
3.23 kg / 3231.6 g
31.7 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
2.46 kg / 2463.5 g
24.2 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - forces in the system
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg) (N-S) | Repulsion (kg) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
7.92 kg / 7924 g
77.7 N
4 860 Gs
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
5.94 kg / 5942 g
58.3 N
6 209 Gs
|
5.35 kg / 5348 g
52.5 N
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
4.23 kg / 4229 g
41.5 N
5 238 Gs
|
3.81 kg / 3806 g
37.3 N
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
2.94 kg / 2942 g
28.9 N
4 369 Gs
|
2.65 kg / 2647 g
26.0 N
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
1.42 kg / 1423 g
14.0 N
3 039 Gs
|
1.28 kg / 1281 g
12.6 N
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.30 kg / 299 g
2.9 N
1 393 Gs
|
0.27 kg / 269 g
2.6 N
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.03 kg / 31 g
0.3 N
450 Gs
|
0.03 kg / 28 g
0.3 N
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0 g
0.0 N
56 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0 g
0.0 N
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Safety (HSE) (electronics) - precautionary measures
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 5.0 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 4.0 cm |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 3.0 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 2.5 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
Table 8: Dynamics (kinetic energy) - collision effects
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
39.65 km/h
(11.01 m/s)
|
0.14 J | |
| 30 mm |
68.50 km/h
(19.03 m/s)
|
0.41 J | |
| 50 mm |
88.43 km/h
(24.56 m/s)
|
0.68 J | |
| 100 mm |
125.06 km/h
(34.74 m/s)
|
1.36 J |
Table 9: Surface protection spec
MPL 20x5x3 / 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 20x5x3 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 3 197 Mx | 32.0 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.36 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 3.46 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
3.96 kg
(+0.50 kg Buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Vertical hold
*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains merely ~20% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Steel saturation
*Thin steel (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) significantly reduces the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*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) = 0.36
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.
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% |
Ecology and recycling (GPSR)
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
Other offers
Advantages as well as disadvantages of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Advantages
- They retain full power for around 10 years – the loss is just ~1% (based on simulations),
- Neodymium magnets prove to be remarkably resistant to loss of magnetic properties caused by external field sources,
- The use of an refined layer of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to look better,
- They are known for high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which improves attraction properties,
- Thanks to resistance to high temperature, they can operate (depending on the form) even at temperatures up to 230°C and higher...
- Due to the possibility of precise forming and customization to unique needs, magnetic components can be manufactured in a wide range of forms and dimensions, which expands the range of possible applications,
- Fundamental importance in future technologies – they serve a role in magnetic memories, electric drive systems, medical devices, as well as modern systems.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they generate large force, making them ideal for precision applications
Disadvantages
- To avoid cracks upon strong impacts, we recommend using special steel housings. Such a solution secures the magnet and simultaneously increases its durability.
- Neodymium magnets lose force when exposed to high temperatures. After reaching 80°C, many of them experience permanent drop of power (a factor is the shape as well as dimensions of the magnet). We offer magnets specially adapted to work at temperatures up to 230°C marked [AH], which are very resistant to heat
- 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 possibility of producing nuts in the magnet and complicated shapes - preferred is casing - mounting mechanism.
- Possible danger to health – tiny shards of magnets are risky, in case of ingestion, which is particularly important in the aspect of protecting the youngest. It is also worth noting that small elements of these devices are able to be problematic in diagnostics medical after entering the body.
- High unit price – neodymium magnets are more expensive than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which hinders application in large quantities
Lifting parameters
Magnetic strength at its maximum – what contributes to it?
- with the application of a sheet made of special test steel, ensuring full magnetic saturation
- with a thickness no less than 10 mm
- characterized by even structure
- under conditions of no distance (metal-to-metal)
- during pulling in a direction vertical to the plane
- in stable room temperature
Lifting capacity in practice – influencing factors
- Clearance – existence of foreign body (paint, dirt, air) interrupts the magnetic circuit, which lowers power rapidly (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Force direction – catalog parameter refers to pulling vertically. When slipping, the magnet exhibits significantly lower power (often approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Wall thickness – the thinner the sheet, the weaker the hold. Part of the magnetic field passes through the material instead of converting into lifting capacity.
- Material type – the best choice is high-permeability steel. Stainless steels may generate lower lifting capacity.
- Surface structure – the smoother and more polished the surface, the better the adhesion and higher the lifting capacity. Unevenness acts like micro-gaps.
- 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 parallel forces the holding force is lower. Moreover, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate decreases the holding force.
H&S for magnets
Protective goggles
Despite the nickel coating, the material is delicate and cannot withstand shocks. Do not hit, as the magnet may crumble into sharp, dangerous pieces.
Skin irritation risks
Certain individuals suffer from a sensitization to Ni, which is the typical protective layer for NdFeB magnets. Frequent touching may cause an allergic reaction. It is best to wear safety gloves.
Electronic devices
Do not bring magnets close to a wallet, laptop, or TV. The magnetism can irreversibly ruin these devices and erase data from cards.
Medical implants
Medical warning: Neodymium magnets can deactivate pacemakers and defibrillators. Do not approach if you have medical devices.
No play value
Product intended for adults. Small elements can be swallowed, causing severe trauma. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Serious injuries
Watch your fingers. Two powerful magnets will snap together instantly with a force of massive weight, crushing everything in their path. Be careful!
Permanent damage
Watch the temperature. Heating the magnet to high heat will destroy its properties and pulling force.
Powerful field
Handle magnets consciously. Their immense force can shock even professionals. Be vigilant and respect their force.
Compass and GPS
GPS units and smartphones are highly sensitive to magnetism. Direct contact with a strong magnet can decalibrate the internal compass in your phone.
Do not drill into magnets
Fire hazard: Rare earth powder is explosive. Avoid machining magnets in home conditions as this may cause fire.
