MPL 30x10x8 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020139
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811459
length
30 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
10 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
8 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
18 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
12.13 kg / 119.04 N
Magnetic Induction
427.56 mT / 4276 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Physical properties - MPL 30x10x8 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 30x10x8 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020139 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811459 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 30 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 10 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 8 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 12.13 kg / 119.04 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 427.56 mT / 4276 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 - data
The following information represent the result of a engineering analysis. Results rely on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational performance might slightly differ. Please consider these calculations as a preliminary roadmap during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - characteristics
MPL 30x10x8 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
4273 Gs
427.3 mT
|
12.13 kg / 26.74 pounds
12130.0 g / 119.0 N
|
critical level |
| 1 mm |
3683 Gs
368.3 mT
|
9.01 kg / 19.86 pounds
9009.7 g / 88.4 N
|
medium risk |
| 2 mm |
3109 Gs
310.9 mT
|
6.42 kg / 14.15 pounds
6419.9 g / 63.0 N
|
medium risk |
| 3 mm |
2600 Gs
260.0 mT
|
4.49 kg / 9.90 pounds
4488.7 g / 44.0 N
|
medium risk |
| 5 mm |
1818 Gs
181.8 mT
|
2.20 kg / 4.84 pounds
2195.3 g / 21.5 N
|
medium risk |
| 10 mm |
825 Gs
82.5 mT
|
0.45 kg / 1.00 pounds
452.4 g / 4.4 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
431 Gs
43.1 mT
|
0.12 kg / 0.27 pounds
123.4 g / 1.2 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
248 Gs
24.8 mT
|
0.04 kg / 0.09 pounds
41.0 g / 0.4 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
101 Gs
10.1 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
6.8 g / 0.1 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
28 Gs
2.8 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.5 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Vertical capacity (vertical surface)
MPL 30x10x8 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
2.43 kg / 5.35 pounds
2426.0 g / 23.8 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.80 kg / 3.97 pounds
1802.0 g / 17.7 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.28 kg / 2.83 pounds
1284.0 g / 12.6 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.90 kg / 1.98 pounds
898.0 g / 8.8 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.44 kg / 0.97 pounds
440.0 g / 4.3 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.09 kg / 0.20 pounds
90.0 g / 0.9 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.02 kg / 0.05 pounds
24.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
8.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Vertical assembly (shearing) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 30x10x8 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
3.64 kg / 8.02 pounds
3639.0 g / 35.7 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
2.43 kg / 5.35 pounds
2426.0 g / 23.8 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.21 kg / 2.67 pounds
1213.0 g / 11.9 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
6.07 kg / 13.37 pounds
6065.0 g / 59.5 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - power losses
MPL 30x10x8 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.61 kg / 1.34 pounds
606.5 g / 5.9 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.52 kg / 3.34 pounds
1516.3 g / 14.9 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
3.03 kg / 6.69 pounds
3032.5 g / 29.7 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
4.55 kg / 10.03 pounds
4548.8 g / 44.6 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
7.58 kg / 16.71 pounds
7581.3 g / 74.4 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
12.13 kg / 26.74 pounds
12130.0 g / 119.0 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
12.13 kg / 26.74 pounds
12130.0 g / 119.0 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
12.13 kg / 26.74 pounds
12130.0 g / 119.0 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - resistance threshold
MPL 30x10x8 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
12.13 kg / 26.74 pounds
12130.0 g / 119.0 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
11.86 kg / 26.15 pounds
11863.1 g / 116.4 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
11.60 kg / 25.57 pounds
11596.3 g / 113.8 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
11.33 kg / 24.98 pounds
11329.4 g / 111.1 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
8.64 kg / 19.04 pounds
8636.6 g / 84.7 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - forces in the system
MPL 30x10x8 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Sliding Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
33.78 kg / 74.46 pounds
5 382 Gs
|
5.07 kg / 11.17 pounds
5066 g / 49.7 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
29.33 kg / 64.66 pounds
7 964 Gs
|
4.40 kg / 9.70 pounds
4399 g / 43.2 N
|
26.39 kg / 58.19 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
25.09 kg / 55.31 pounds
7 366 Gs
|
3.76 kg / 8.30 pounds
3763 g / 36.9 N
|
22.58 kg / 49.78 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
21.25 kg / 46.85 pounds
6 780 Gs
|
3.19 kg / 7.03 pounds
3188 g / 31.3 N
|
19.13 kg / 42.17 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
14.97 kg / 32.99 pounds
5 689 Gs
|
2.24 kg / 4.95 pounds
2245 g / 22.0 N
|
13.47 kg / 29.70 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
6.11 kg / 13.48 pounds
3 636 Gs
|
0.92 kg / 2.02 pounds
917 g / 9.0 N
|
5.50 kg / 12.13 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
1.26 kg / 2.78 pounds
1 651 Gs
|
0.19 kg / 0.42 pounds
189 g / 1.9 N
|
1.13 kg / 2.50 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.04 kg / 0.10 pounds
308 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
7 g / 0.1 N
|
0.04 kg / 0.09 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
203 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
3 g / 0.0 N
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
140 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
100 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
74 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
56 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Protective zones (implants) - precautionary measures
MPL 30x10x8 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 9.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 7.5 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 6.0 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 4.5 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 4.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
Table 8: Dynamics (kinetic energy) - collision effects
MPL 30x10x8 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
26.78 km/h
(7.44 m/s)
|
0.50 J | |
| 30 mm |
45.36 km/h
(12.60 m/s)
|
1.43 J | |
| 50 mm |
58.54 km/h
(16.26 m/s)
|
2.38 J | |
| 100 mm |
82.79 km/h
(23.00 m/s)
|
4.76 J |
Table 9: Corrosion resistance
MPL 30x10x8 / 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 (Pc)
MPL 30x10x8 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 12 138 Mx | 121.4 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.51 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MPL 30x10x8 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 12.13 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
13.89 kg
(+1.76 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Vertical hold
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains merely ~20% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) severely weakens the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*For standard magnets, the critical limit is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.51
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% |
Environmental data
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
Other deals
Pros as well as cons of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Strengths
- They have constant strength, and over around 10 years their performance decreases symbolically – ~1% (in testing),
- They are extremely resistant to demagnetization induced by presence of other magnetic fields,
- In other words, due to the glossy surface of silver, the element gains visual value,
- Magnets exhibit maximum magnetic induction on the surface,
- Through (adequate) combination of ingredients, they can achieve high thermal strength, enabling operation at temperatures reaching 230°C and above...
- Possibility of accurate modeling and adapting to defined applications,
- Wide application in future technologies – they are utilized in HDD drives, brushless drives, diagnostic systems, as well as modern systems.
- Thanks to their power density, small magnets offer high operating force, in miniature format,
Disadvantages
- To avoid cracks under impact, we suggest using special steel holders. Such a solution protects the magnet and simultaneously improves its durability.
- Neodymium magnets decrease their strength under the influence of heating. As soon as 80°C is exceeded, many of them start losing their power. Therefore, we recommend our special magnets marked [AH], which maintain stability even at temperatures up to 230°C
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can corrode. Therefore while using outdoors, we suggest using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
- Limited possibility of creating nuts in the magnet and complicated shapes - preferred is cover - magnet mounting.
- Health risk related to microscopic parts of magnets pose a threat, in case of ingestion, which is particularly important in the context of child safety. It is also worth noting that tiny parts of these products can complicate diagnosis medical after entering the body.
- With mass production the cost of neodymium magnets is a challenge,
Pull force analysis
Maximum lifting capacity of the magnet – what contributes to it?
- on a block made of structural steel, perfectly concentrating the magnetic flux
- with a thickness of at least 10 mm
- characterized by lack of roughness
- with total lack of distance (no impurities)
- during detachment in a direction perpendicular to the plane
- in neutral thermal conditions
Practical aspects of lifting capacity – factors
- Distance – the presence of any layer (rust, tape, gap) interrupts the magnetic circuit, which reduces capacity steeply (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Pull-off angle – remember that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the holding force drops significantly, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
- Steel thickness – too thin steel causes magnetic saturation, causing part of the flux to be escaped to the other side.
- Steel grade – the best choice is pure iron steel. Hardened steels may attract less.
- Base smoothness – the more even the surface, the larger the contact zone and stronger the hold. Roughness acts like micro-gaps.
- Thermal factor – high temperature weakens pulling force. Too high temperature can permanently demagnetize the magnet.
Holding force was measured on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when the force acted perpendicularly, whereas under attempts to slide the magnet the load capacity is reduced by as much as 5 times. In addition, even a minimal clearance between the magnet and the plate reduces the holding force.
Safety rules for work with neodymium magnets
Machining danger
Dust created during grinding of magnets is combustible. Do not drill into magnets unless you are an expert.
Warning for allergy sufferers
Nickel alert: The Ni-Cu-Ni coating consists of nickel. If skin irritation appears, immediately stop working with magnets and use protective gear.
Beware of splinters
Neodymium magnets are sintered ceramics, which means they are prone to chipping. Collision of two magnets leads to them shattering into shards.
Danger to pacemakers
Warning for patients: Powerful magnets disrupt electronics. Maintain at least 30 cm distance or request help to work with the magnets.
Power loss in heat
Avoid heat. Neodymium magnets are susceptible to temperature. If you need operation above 80°C, inquire about HT versions (H, SH, UH).
Swallowing risk
Neodymium magnets are not suitable for play. Swallowing multiple magnets may result in them connecting inside the digestive tract, which poses a direct threat to life and necessitates immediate surgery.
GPS Danger
An intense magnetic field negatively affects the functioning of compasses in phones and GPS navigation. Maintain magnets near a device to avoid damaging the sensors.
Protect data
Powerful magnetic fields can destroy records on payment cards, HDDs, and other magnetic media. Maintain a gap of at least 10 cm.
Crushing force
Pinching hazard: The attraction force is so great that it can result in blood blisters, crushing, and broken bones. Protective gloves are recommended.
Do not underestimate power
Be careful. Neodymium magnets act from a long distance and snap with huge force, often faster than you can move away.
