MPL 3x3x1 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020146
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811527
length
3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
1 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
0.07 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
0.23 kg / 2.29 N
Magnetic Induction
317.31 mT / 3173 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical parameters of the product - MPL 3x3x1 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 3x3x1 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020146 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811527 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 3 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 3 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 1 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 0.07 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 0.23 kg / 2.29 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 317.31 mT / 3173 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 analysis of the assembly - report
Presented information represent the direct effect of a mathematical simulation. Values are based on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Real-world conditions might slightly deviate from the simulation results. Treat these calculations as a preliminary roadmap for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs distance) - interaction chart
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
3168 Gs
316.8 mT
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
low risk |
| 1 mm |
1565 Gs
156.5 mT
|
0.06 kg / 0.12 LBS
56.1 g / 0.6 N
|
low risk |
| 2 mm |
659 Gs
65.9 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
9.9 g / 0.1 N
|
low risk |
| 3 mm |
307 Gs
30.7 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2.2 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 5 mm |
94 Gs
9.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.2 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 10 mm |
15 Gs
1.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
5 Gs
0.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
2 Gs
0.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
1 Gs
0.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
0 Gs
0.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Sliding force (vertical surface)
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.05 kg / 0.10 LBS
46.0 g / 0.5 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.03 LBS
12.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 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 (sliding) - vertical pull
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
69.0 g / 0.7 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.05 kg / 0.10 LBS
46.0 g / 0.5 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 LBS
23.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.12 kg / 0.25 LBS
115.0 g / 1.1 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - power losses
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 LBS
23.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.06 kg / 0.13 LBS
57.5 g / 0.6 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.12 kg / 0.25 LBS
115.0 g / 1.1 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
0.17 kg / 0.38 LBS
172.5 g / 1.7 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (material behavior) - thermal limit
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
0.22 kg / 0.50 LBS
224.9 g / 2.2 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
0.22 kg / 0.48 LBS
219.9 g / 2.2 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
0.21 kg / 0.47 LBS
214.8 g / 2.1 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
0.16 kg / 0.36 LBS
163.8 g / 1.6 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - field range
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
0.56 kg / 1.23 LBS
4 719 Gs
|
0.08 kg / 0.18 LBS
84 g / 0.8 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
0.31 kg / 0.68 LBS
4 706 Gs
|
0.05 kg / 0.10 LBS
46 g / 0.5 N
|
0.28 kg / 0.61 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
0.14 kg / 0.30 LBS
3 129 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
20 g / 0.2 N
|
0.12 kg / 0.27 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
0.06 kg / 0.12 LBS
2 019 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
8 g / 0.1 N
|
0.05 kg / 0.11 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
885 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
188 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
30 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2 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
1 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
1 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
1 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
0 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
0 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Safety (HSE) (implants) - precautionary measures
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| Car key | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 0.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 0.5 cm |
Table 8: Dynamics (cracking risk) - collision effects
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
57.81 km/h
(16.06 m/s)
|
0.01 J | |
| 30 mm |
100.13 km/h
(27.81 m/s)
|
0.03 J | |
| 50 mm |
129.27 km/h
(35.91 m/s)
|
0.05 J | |
| 100 mm |
182.81 km/h
(50.78 m/s)
|
0.09 J |
Table 9: Anti-corrosion coating durability
MPL 3x3x1 / 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 3x3x1 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 306 Mx | 3.1 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.40 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
MPL 3x3x1 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 0.23 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
0.26 kg
(+0.03 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Sliding resistance
*Note: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds only ~20% of its nominal pull.
2. Plate thickness effect
*Thin steel (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) drastically limits the holding force.
3. Power loss vs temp
*For N38 material, the max working temp is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.40
The chart above illustrates the magnetic characteristics of the material within the second quadrant of the hysteresis loop. 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 |
See also proposals
Advantages as well as disadvantages of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Strengths
- They have stable power, and over more than ten years their performance decreases symbolically – ~1% (according to theory),
- Neodymium magnets remain highly resistant to loss of magnetic properties caused by magnetic disturbances,
- A magnet with a metallic gold surface has an effective appearance,
- Magnetic induction on the working layer of the magnet turns out to be maximum,
- Made from properly selected components, these magnets show impressive resistance to high heat, enabling them to function (depending on their form) at temperatures up to 230°C and above...
- Possibility of exact modeling and adjusting to atypical conditions,
- Huge importance in modern technologies – they are utilized in mass storage devices, electric drive systems, diagnostic systems, and modern systems.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they provide effective action, making them ideal for precision applications
Cons
- To avoid cracks under impact, we recommend using special steel housings. Such a solution secures 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 force. Therefore, we recommend our special magnets marked [AH], which maintain stability even at temperatures up to 230°C
- They rust in a humid environment. For use outdoors we recommend using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- Limited ability of producing nuts in the magnet and complex forms - recommended is casing - magnet mounting.
- Health risk to health – tiny shards of magnets pose a threat, in case of ingestion, which becomes key in the context of child safety. Additionally, small elements of these devices are able to be problematic in diagnostics medical when they are in the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is a significant factor to consider compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Pull force analysis
Maximum lifting capacity of the magnet – what affects it?
- using a plate made of low-carbon steel, serving as a ideal flux conductor
- whose thickness equals approx. 10 mm
- with an polished touching surface
- under conditions of no distance (surface-to-surface)
- under vertical force vector (90-degree angle)
- in neutral thermal conditions
Lifting capacity in real conditions – factors
- Distance (between the magnet and the plate), since even a microscopic clearance (e.g. 0.5 mm) can cause a decrease in lifting capacity by up to 50% (this also applies to varnish, rust or dirt).
- Pull-off angle – remember that the magnet holds strongest perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the holding force drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
- Substrate thickness – for full efficiency, the steel must be sufficiently thick. Paper-thin metal limits the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Material type – the best choice is high-permeability steel. Stainless steels may attract less.
- Surface finish – full contact is possible only on smooth steel. Any scratches and bumps create air cushions, reducing force.
- Heat – NdFeB sinters have a sensitivity to temperature. When it is hot they are weaker, and at low temperatures they can be stronger (up to a certain limit).
Lifting capacity testing was performed on plates with a smooth surface of optimal thickness, under a perpendicular pulling force, whereas under attempts to slide the magnet the load capacity is reduced by as much as 75%. Moreover, even a slight gap between the magnet and the plate decreases the holding force.
Precautions when working with neodymium magnets
Threat to electronics
Do not bring magnets close to a purse, laptop, or screen. The magnetism can irreversibly ruin these devices and erase data from cards.
Machining danger
Drilling and cutting of NdFeB material poses a fire risk. Magnetic powder oxidizes rapidly with oxygen and is difficult to extinguish.
Heat warning
Keep cool. Neodymium magnets are susceptible to heat. If you require operation above 80°C, look for HT versions (H, SH, UH).
Protective goggles
NdFeB magnets are sintered ceramics, meaning they are fragile like glass. Collision of two magnets leads to them cracking into shards.
Warning for allergy sufferers
Studies show that the nickel plating (standard magnet coating) is a common allergen. If your skin reacts to metals, avoid direct skin contact and choose versions in plastic housing.
Do not underestimate power
Before starting, check safety instructions. Uncontrolled attraction can destroy the magnet or hurt your hand. Think ahead.
Warning for heart patients
Life threat: Strong magnets can deactivate heart devices and defibrillators. Do not approach if you have electronic implants.
Keep away from children
Product intended for adults. Tiny parts can be swallowed, leading to serious injuries. Keep away from children and animals.
Physical harm
Big blocks can smash fingers in a fraction of a second. Under no circumstances place your hand between two strong magnets.
Magnetic interference
Navigation devices and smartphones are extremely sensitive to magnetic fields. Close proximity with a powerful NdFeB magnet can decalibrate the sensors in your phone.
