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MPL 30x20x4 / N38 - lamellar magnet

lamellar magnet

Catalog no 020286

GTIN/EAN: 5906301811848

length

30 mm [±0,1 mm]

Width

20 mm [±0,1 mm]

Height

4 mm [±0,1 mm]

Weight

18 g

Magnetization Direction

↑ axial

Load capacity

6.30 kg / 61.84 N

Magnetic Induction

180.57 mT / 1806 Gs

Coating

[NiCuNi] Nickel

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Technical details - MPL 30x20x4 / N38 - lamellar magnet

Specification / characteristics - MPL 30x20x4 / N38 - lamellar magnet

properties
properties values
Cat. no. 020286
GTIN/EAN 5906301811848
Production/Distribution Dhit sp. z o.o.
ul. Zielona 14 05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki PL
Country of origin Poland / China / Germany
Customs code 85059029
length 30 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width 20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height 4 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight 18 g
Magnetization Direction ↑ axial
Load capacity ~ ? 6.30 kg / 61.84 N
Magnetic Induction ~ ? 180.57 mT / 1806 Gs
Coating [NiCuNi] Nickel
Manufacturing Tolerance ±0.1 mm

Magnetic properties of material N38

Specification / characteristics MPL 30x20x4 / N38 - lamellar magnet
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

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 modeling of the product - report

These information represent the outcome of a mathematical analysis. Values are based on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Real-world conditions may deviate from the simulation results. Please consider these data as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.

Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - characteristics
MPL 30x20x4 / N38

Distance (mm) Induction (Gauss) / mT Pull Force (kg) Risk Status
0 mm 1805 Gs
180.5 mT
6.30 kg / 6300.0 g
61.8 N
medium risk
1 mm 1728 Gs
172.8 mT
5.77 kg / 5771.5 g
56.6 N
medium risk
2 mm 1628 Gs
162.8 mT
5.13 kg / 5125.7 g
50.3 N
medium risk
3 mm 1515 Gs
151.5 mT
4.43 kg / 4434.6 g
43.5 N
medium risk
5 mm 1271 Gs
127.1 mT
3.12 kg / 3124.3 g
30.6 N
medium risk
10 mm 751 Gs
75.1 mT
1.09 kg / 1088.7 g
10.7 N
safe
15 mm 435 Gs
43.5 mT
0.37 kg / 366.3 g
3.6 N
safe
20 mm 262 Gs
26.2 mT
0.13 kg / 132.6 g
1.3 N
safe
30 mm 110 Gs
11.0 mT
0.02 kg / 23.2 g
0.2 N
safe
50 mm 30 Gs
3.0 mT
0.00 kg / 1.8 g
0.0 N
safe

Table 2: Shear capacity (vertical surface)
MPL 30x20x4 / N38

Distance (mm) Friction coefficient Pull Force (kg)
0 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.26 kg / 1260.0 g
12.4 N
1 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.15 kg / 1154.0 g
11.3 N
2 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.03 kg / 1026.0 g
10.1 N
3 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.89 kg / 886.0 g
8.7 N
5 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.62 kg / 624.0 g
6.1 N
10 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.22 kg / 218.0 g
2.1 N
15 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.07 kg / 74.0 g
0.7 N
20 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.03 kg / 26.0 g
0.3 N
30 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 4.0 g
0.0 N
50 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N

Table 3: Vertical assembly (sliding) - vertical pull
MPL 30x20x4 / N38

Surface type Friction coefficient / % Mocy Max load (kg)
Raw steel
µ = 0.3 30% Nominalnej Siły
1.89 kg / 1890.0 g
18.5 N
Painted steel (standard)
µ = 0.2 20% Nominalnej Siły
1.26 kg / 1260.0 g
12.4 N
Oily/slippery steel
µ = 0.1 10% Nominalnej Siły
0.63 kg / 630.0 g
6.2 N
Magnet with anti-slip rubber
µ = 0.5 50% Nominalnej Siły
3.15 kg / 3150.0 g
30.9 N

Table 4: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - power losses
MPL 30x20x4 / N38

Steel thickness (mm) % power Real pull force (kg)
0.5 mm
10%
0.63 kg / 630.0 g
6.2 N
1 mm
25%
1.58 kg / 1575.0 g
15.5 N
2 mm
50%
3.15 kg / 3150.0 g
30.9 N
5 mm
100%
6.30 kg / 6300.0 g
61.8 N
10 mm
100%
6.30 kg / 6300.0 g
61.8 N

Table 5: Thermal resistance (stability) - resistance threshold
MPL 30x20x4 / N38

Ambient temp. (°C) Power loss Remaining pull Status
20 °C 0.0% 6.30 kg / 6300.0 g
61.8 N
OK
40 °C -2.2% 6.16 kg / 6161.4 g
60.4 N
OK
60 °C -4.4% 6.02 kg / 6022.8 g
59.1 N
80 °C -6.6% 5.88 kg / 5884.2 g
57.7 N
100 °C -28.8% 4.49 kg / 4485.6 g
44.0 N

Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - field collision
MPL 30x20x4 / N38

Gap (mm) Attraction (kg) (N-S) Repulsion (kg) (N-N)
0 mm 12.06 kg / 12057 g
118.3 N
3 198 Gs
N/A
1 mm 11.59 kg / 11591 g
113.7 N
3 540 Gs
10.43 kg / 10432 g
102.3 N
~0 Gs
2 mm 11.05 kg / 11046 g
108.4 N
3 456 Gs
9.94 kg / 9941 g
97.5 N
~0 Gs
3 mm 10.45 kg / 10446 g
102.5 N
3 361 Gs
9.40 kg / 9402 g
92.2 N
~0 Gs
5 mm 9.15 kg / 9152 g
89.8 N
3 146 Gs
8.24 kg / 8236 g
80.8 N
~0 Gs
10 mm 5.98 kg / 5979 g
58.7 N
2 543 Gs
5.38 kg / 5381 g
52.8 N
~0 Gs
20 mm 2.08 kg / 2084 g
20.4 N
1 501 Gs
1.88 kg / 1875 g
18.4 N
~0 Gs
50 mm 0.10 kg / 101 g
1.0 N
331 Gs
0.09 kg / 91 g
0.9 N
~0 Gs

Table 7: Safety (HSE) (implants) - precautionary measures
MPL 30x20x4 / N38

Object / Device Limit (Gauss) / mT Safe distance
Pacemaker 5 Gs (0.5 mT) 10.0 cm
Hearing aid 10 Gs (1.0 mT) 7.5 cm
Mechanical watch 20 Gs (2.0 mT) 6.0 cm
Mobile device 40 Gs (4.0 mT) 4.5 cm
Car key 50 Gs (5.0 mT) 4.5 cm
Payment card 400 Gs (40.0 mT) 2.0 cm
HDD hard drive 600 Gs (60.0 mT) 1.5 cm

Table 8: Collisions (kinetic energy) - warning
MPL 30x20x4 / N38

Start from (mm) Speed (km/h) Energy (J) Predicted outcome
10 mm 20.81 km/h
(5.78 m/s)
0.30 J
30 mm 32.75 km/h
(9.10 m/s)
0.75 J
50 mm 42.20 km/h
(11.72 m/s)
1.24 J
100 mm 59.66 km/h
(16.57 m/s)
2.47 J

Table 9: Anti-corrosion coating durability
MPL 30x20x4 / 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 30x20x4 / N38

Parameter Value SI Unit / Description
Magnetic Flux 12 775 Mx 127.8 µWb
Pc Coefficient 0.22 Low (Flat)

Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MPL 30x20x4 / N38

Environment Effective steel pull Effect
Air (land) 6.30 kg Standard
Water (riverbed) 7.21 kg
(+0.91 kg Buoyancy gain)
+14.5%
Rust risk: Standard nickel requires drying after every contact with moisture; lack of maintenance will lead to rust spots.
1. Shear force

*Warning: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds just a fraction of its max power.

2. Steel saturation

*Thin steel (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) significantly limits the holding force.

3. Heat tolerance

*For N38 grade, the safety limit is 80°C.

4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)

chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.22

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.

Engineering data and GPSR
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%
Environmental data
recyclability (EoL) 100%
recycled raw materials ~10% (pre-cons)
carbon footprint low / zredukowany
waste code (EWC) 16 02 16
Safety card (GPSR)
responsible entity
Dhit sp. z o.o.
ul. Kościuszki 6A, 05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki
tel: +48 22 499 98 98 | e-mail: bok@dhit.pl
batch number/type
id: 020286-2025
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This product is a very powerful plate magnet made of NdFeB material, which, with dimensions of 30x20x4 mm and a weight of 18 g, guarantees the highest quality connection. As a block magnet with high power (approx. 6.30 kg), this product is available immediately from our warehouse in Poland. Additionally, its Ni-Cu-Ni coating secures it against corrosion in standard operating conditions, giving it an aesthetic appearance.
Separating strong flat magnets requires a technique based on sliding (moving one relative to the other), rather than forceful pulling apart. To separate the MPL 30x20x4 / N38 model, firmly slide one magnet over the edge of the other until the attraction force decreases. We recommend care, because after separation, the magnets may want to violently snap back together, which threatens pinching the skin. Using a screwdriver risks destroying the coating and permanently cracking the magnet.
Plate magnets MPL 30x20x4 / N38 are the foundation for many industrial devices, such as filters catching filings and linear motors. Thanks to the flat surface and high force (approx. 6.30 kg), they are ideal as hidden locks in furniture making and mounting elements in automation. Their rectangular shape facilitates precise gluing into milled sockets in wood or plastic.
For mounting flat magnets MPL 30x20x4 / N38, we recommend utilizing two-component adhesives (e.g., UHU Endfest, Distal), which ensure a durable bond with metal or plastic. Double-sided tape cushions vibrations, which is an advantage when mounting in moving elements. Avoid chemically aggressive glues or hot glue, which can demagnetize neodymium (above 80°C).
Standardly, the MPL 30x20x4 / N38 model is magnetized axially (dimension 4 mm), which means that the N and S poles are located on its largest, flat surfaces. Thanks to this, it works best when "sticking" to sheet metal or another magnet with a large surface area. Such a pole arrangement ensures maximum holding capacity when pressing against the sheet, creating a closed magnetic circuit.
This model is characterized by dimensions 30x20x4 mm, which, at a weight of 18 g, makes it an element with high energy density. The key parameter here is the lifting capacity amounting to approximately 6.30 kg (force ~61.84 N), which, with such a flat shape, proves the high power of the material. The protective [NiCuNi] coating secures the magnet against corrosion.

Pros and cons of Nd2Fe14B magnets.

Strengths

Apart from their strong magnetic energy, neodymium magnets have these key benefits:
  • Their strength is maintained, and after around ten years it drops only by ~1% (according to research),
  • Neodymium magnets prove to be exceptionally resistant to magnetic field loss caused by external field sources,
  • Thanks to the metallic finish, the surface of Ni-Cu-Ni, gold-plated, or silver gives an visually attractive appearance,
  • Neodymium magnets generate maximum magnetic induction on a small area, which ensures high operational effectiveness,
  • Due to their durability and thermal resistance, neodymium magnets can operate (depending on the form) even at high temperatures reaching 230°C or more...
  • Thanks to the potential of flexible shaping and adaptation to specialized projects, NdFeB magnets can be created in a broad palette of shapes and sizes, which increases their versatility,
  • Versatile presence in high-tech industry – they find application in HDD drives, electric motors, medical equipment, also technologically advanced constructions.
  • Thanks to efficiency per cm³, small magnets offer high operating force, occupying minimum space,

Disadvantages

Cons of neodymium magnets and proposals for their use:
  • To avoid cracks under impact, we recommend using special steel holders. Such a solution protects the magnet and simultaneously increases its durability.
  • Neodymium magnets lose their power 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 durability even at temperatures up to 230°C
  • When exposed to humidity, magnets usually rust. For applications outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as magnets in rubber or plastics, which prevent oxidation and corrosion.
  • Due to limitations in producing threads and complicated shapes in magnets, we propose using a housing - magnetic holder.
  • Possible danger resulting from small fragments of magnets pose a threat, when accidentally swallowed, which is particularly important in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Additionally, small elements of these devices are able to be problematic in diagnostics medical after entering the body.
  • With large orders the cost of neodymium magnets is a challenge,

Lifting parameters

Magnetic strength at its maximum – what contributes to it?

Breakaway force is the result of a measurement for ideal contact conditions, assuming:
  • using a sheet made of low-carbon steel, serving as a magnetic yoke
  • possessing a massiveness of minimum 10 mm to ensure full flux closure
  • with a surface perfectly flat
  • without the slightest clearance between the magnet and steel
  • under perpendicular application of breakaway force (90-degree angle)
  • in neutral thermal conditions

Magnet lifting force in use – key factors

In real-world applications, the actual lifting capacity results from several key aspects, ranked from the most important:
  • Air gap (between the magnet and the metal), since even a microscopic distance (e.g. 0.5 mm) leads to a reduction in lifting capacity by up to 50% (this also applies to paint, corrosion or dirt).
  • Pull-off angle – remember that the magnet holds strongest perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the capacity drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
  • Steel thickness – insufficiently thick steel does not close the flux, causing part of the flux to be wasted into the air.
  • Material type – ideal substrate is pure iron steel. Hardened steels may generate lower lifting capacity.
  • Smoothness – ideal contact is possible only on polished steel. Rough texture create air cushions, weakening the magnet.
  • Thermal environment – temperature increase results in weakening of force. It is worth remembering the thermal limit for a given model.

Holding force was measured on the plate surface of 20 mm thickness, when the force acted perpendicularly, however under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. In addition, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the lifting capacity.

H&S for magnets
Handling guide

Handle with care. Rare earth magnets act from a distance and snap with massive power, often faster than you can move away.

Magnets are brittle

Despite metallic appearance, neodymium is delicate and cannot withstand shocks. Avoid impacts, as the magnet may crumble into hazardous fragments.

Warning for heart patients

Patients with a pacemaker should maintain an safe separation from magnets. The magnetic field can interfere with the functioning of the implant.

Nickel allergy

Studies show that the nickel plating (standard magnet coating) is a strong allergen. If you have an allergy, refrain from touching magnets with bare hands or select versions in plastic housing.

Swallowing risk

Always keep magnets out of reach of children. Risk of swallowing is high, and the effects of magnets clamping inside the body are life-threatening.

Keep away from electronics

Navigation devices and smartphones are extremely sensitive to magnetism. Close proximity with a powerful NdFeB magnet can ruin the sensors in your phone.

Demagnetization risk

Regular neodymium magnets (grade N) undergo demagnetization when the temperature goes above 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.

Dust explosion hazard

Dust produced during grinding of magnets is flammable. Do not drill into magnets unless you are an expert.

Physical harm

Protect your hands. Two large magnets will snap together immediately with a force of several hundred kilograms, crushing anything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!

Electronic devices

Device Safety: Neodymium magnets can ruin payment cards and sensitive devices (heart implants, medical aids, timepieces).

Attention! Want to know more? Read our article: Are neodymium magnets dangerous?
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