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 / 33.93 N
Magnetic Induction
358.88 mT / 3589 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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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 / 33.93 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 analysis of the assembly - report
The following values are the outcome of a physical calculation. Values were calculated on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational conditions might slightly differ. Use these data as a preliminary roadmap for designers.
Table 1: Static force (force vs distance) - interaction chart
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
3585 Gs
358.5 mT
|
3.46 kg / 7.63 LBS
3460.0 g / 33.9 N
|
warning |
| 1 mm |
2619 Gs
261.9 mT
|
1.85 kg / 4.07 LBS
1846.6 g / 18.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 2 mm |
1818 Gs
181.8 mT
|
0.89 kg / 1.96 LBS
889.8 g / 8.7 N
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
1279 Gs
127.9 mT
|
0.44 kg / 0.97 LBS
440.2 g / 4.3 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
696 Gs
69.6 mT
|
0.13 kg / 0.29 LBS
130.6 g / 1.3 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
225 Gs
22.5 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 LBS
13.6 g / 0.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
97 Gs
9.7 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
2.5 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
49 Gs
4.9 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.6 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
17 Gs
1.7 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
4 Gs
0.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Vertical capacity (vertical surface)
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.69 kg / 1.53 LBS
692.0 g / 6.8 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.37 kg / 0.82 LBS
370.0 g / 3.6 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.18 kg / 0.39 LBS
178.0 g / 1.7 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.09 kg / 0.19 LBS
88.0 g / 0.9 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.06 LBS
26.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Wall mounting (shearing) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.04 kg / 2.29 LBS
1038.0 g / 10.2 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.69 kg / 1.53 LBS
692.0 g / 6.8 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.35 kg / 0.76 LBS
346.0 g / 3.4 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.73 kg / 3.81 LBS
1730.0 g / 17.0 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - power losses
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.35 kg / 0.76 LBS
346.0 g / 3.4 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.87 kg / 1.91 LBS
865.0 g / 8.5 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
1.73 kg / 3.81 LBS
1730.0 g / 17.0 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
2.59 kg / 5.72 LBS
2595.0 g / 25.5 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
3.46 kg / 7.63 LBS
3460.0 g / 33.9 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
3.46 kg / 7.63 LBS
3460.0 g / 33.9 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
3.46 kg / 7.63 LBS
3460.0 g / 33.9 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
3.46 kg / 7.63 LBS
3460.0 g / 33.9 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (material behavior) - resistance threshold
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
3.46 kg / 7.63 LBS
3460.0 g / 33.9 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
3.38 kg / 7.46 LBS
3383.9 g / 33.2 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
3.31 kg / 7.29 LBS
3307.8 g / 32.4 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
3.23 kg / 7.12 LBS
3231.6 g / 31.7 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
2.46 kg / 5.43 LBS
2463.5 g / 24.2 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - field range
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
7.92 kg / 17.47 LBS
4 860 Gs
|
1.19 kg / 2.62 LBS
1189 g / 11.7 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
5.94 kg / 13.10 LBS
6 209 Gs
|
0.89 kg / 1.97 LBS
891 g / 8.7 N
|
5.35 kg / 11.79 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
4.23 kg / 9.32 LBS
5 238 Gs
|
0.63 kg / 1.40 LBS
634 g / 6.2 N
|
3.81 kg / 8.39 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
2.94 kg / 6.49 LBS
4 369 Gs
|
0.44 kg / 0.97 LBS
441 g / 4.3 N
|
2.65 kg / 5.84 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
1.42 kg / 3.14 LBS
3 039 Gs
|
0.21 kg / 0.47 LBS
213 g / 2.1 N
|
1.28 kg / 2.82 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.30 kg / 0.66 LBS
1 393 Gs
|
0.04 kg / 0.10 LBS
45 g / 0.4 N
|
0.27 kg / 0.59 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
450 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
5 g / 0.0 N
|
0.03 kg / 0.06 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
56 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
34 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
23 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
16 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
11 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
8 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Hazards (implants) - warnings
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 |
| Timepiece | 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: Collisions (kinetic energy) - warning
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: Anti-corrosion coating durability
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: Electrical data (Flux)
MPL 20x5x3 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 3 197 Mx | 32.0 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.36 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Submerged application
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 wall, the magnet retains only a fraction of its max power.
2. Plate thickness effect
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) drastically limits the holding force.
3. Power loss vs temp
*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) = 0.36
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.
Elemental analysis
| 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 rare earth magnets.
Strengths
- They retain attractive force for almost 10 years – the loss is just ~1% (based on simulations),
- Magnets effectively defend themselves against demagnetization caused by external fields,
- In other words, due to the aesthetic layer of gold, the element becomes visually attractive,
- Magnets are characterized by excellent magnetic induction on the working surface,
- Neodymium magnets are characterized by extremely high magnetic induction on the magnet surface and can work (depending on the shape) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
- Possibility of precise machining as well as adjusting to concrete requirements,
- Wide application in electronics industry – they are used in magnetic memories, electric drive systems, medical equipment, and multitasking production systems.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer high power in compact dimensions, which enables their usage in compact constructions
Disadvantages
- Brittleness is one of their disadvantages. Upon intense impact they can break. We advise keeping them in a strong case, which not only protects them against impacts but also increases their durability
- We warn that neodymium magnets can reduce their power at high temperatures. To prevent this, we recommend our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
- They rust in a humid environment - during use outdoors we recommend using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- Due to limitations in realizing threads and complex forms in magnets, we recommend using a housing - magnetic mechanism.
- Potential hazard related to microscopic parts of magnets pose a threat, in case of ingestion, which is particularly important in the context of child safety. Furthermore, small components of these magnets can disrupt the diagnostic process medical after entering the body.
- Due to neodymium price, their price exceeds standard values,
Lifting parameters
Maximum magnetic pulling force – what contributes to it?
- on a block made of mild steel, effectively closing the magnetic flux
- whose transverse dimension reaches at least 10 mm
- with an ideally smooth touching surface
- with zero gap (without coatings)
- under axial force direction (90-degree angle)
- at room temperature
Magnet lifting force in use – key factors
- Distance – the presence of any layer (paint, dirt, air) acts as an insulator, which lowers power steeply (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Pull-off angle – note that the magnet holds strongest perpendicularly. Under sliding down, the holding force drops significantly, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
- Plate thickness – insufficiently thick steel does not accept the full field, causing part of the flux to be lost into the air.
- Metal type – not every steel reacts the same. High carbon content weaken the attraction effect.
- Plate texture – ground elements guarantee perfect abutment, which improves field saturation. Uneven metal reduce efficiency.
- Thermal environment – heating the magnet causes a temporary drop of force. Check the maximum operating temperature for a given model.
Lifting capacity testing was performed on a smooth plate of optimal thickness, under a perpendicular pulling force, in contrast under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. Additionally, even a slight gap between the magnet and the plate reduces the load capacity.
Safe handling of neodymium magnets
No play value
Absolutely store magnets out of reach of children. Choking hazard is significant, and the consequences of magnets connecting inside the body are life-threatening.
Power loss in heat
Keep cool. NdFeB magnets are susceptible to temperature. If you require resistance above 80°C, ask us about HT versions (H, SH, UH).
Hand protection
Big blocks can crush fingers in a fraction of a second. Under no circumstances put your hand betwixt two attracting surfaces.
Precision electronics
Be aware: rare earth magnets produce a field that confuses sensitive sensors. Maintain a safe distance from your phone, tablet, and navigation systems.
Dust explosion hazard
Powder generated during cutting of magnets is flammable. Do not drill into magnets without proper cooling and knowledge.
ICD Warning
Health Alert: Neodymium magnets can deactivate pacemakers and defibrillators. Stay away if you have electronic implants.
Avoid contact if allergic
A percentage of the population suffer from a contact allergy to nickel, which is the common plating for NdFeB magnets. Prolonged contact might lead to an allergic reaction. It is best to use protective gloves.
Electronic devices
Device Safety: Neodymium magnets can damage payment cards and sensitive devices (heart implants, medical aids, mechanical watches).
Fragile material
Watch out for shards. Magnets can fracture upon uncontrolled impact, ejecting sharp fragments into the air. We recommend safety glasses.
Handling guide
Exercise caution. Neodymium magnets attract from a distance and connect with massive power, often faster than you can move away.
