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MPL 3x3x2 / N38 - lamellar magnet

lamellar magnet

Catalog no 020147

GTIN/EAN: 5906301811534

5.00

length

3 mm [±0,1 mm]

Width

3 mm [±0,1 mm]

Height

2 mm [±0,1 mm]

Weight

0.13 g

Magnetization Direction

↑ axial

Load capacity

0.36 kg / 3.49 N

Magnetic Induction

472.94 mT / 4729 Gs

Coating

[NiCuNi] Nickel

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Technical parameters - MPL 3x3x2 / N38 - lamellar magnet

Specification / characteristics - MPL 3x3x2 / N38 - lamellar magnet

properties
properties values
Cat. no. 020147
GTIN/EAN 5906301811534
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 3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width 3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height 2 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight 0.13 g
Magnetization Direction ↑ axial
Load capacity ~ ? 0.36 kg / 3.49 N
Magnetic Induction ~ ? 472.94 mT / 4729 Gs
Coating [NiCuNi] Nickel
Manufacturing Tolerance ±0.1 mm

Magnetic properties of material N38

Specification / characteristics MPL 3x3x2 / 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

Technical simulation of the magnet - technical parameters

The following values are the outcome of a physical simulation. Results are based on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Actual conditions might slightly deviate from the simulation results. Use these calculations as a preliminary roadmap during assembly planning.

Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - interaction chart
MPL 3x3x2 / N38

Distance (mm) Induction (Gauss) / mT Pull Force (kg) Risk Status
0 mm 4719 Gs
471.9 mT
0.36 kg / 360.0 g
3.5 N
low risk
1 mm 2223 Gs
222.3 mT
0.08 kg / 79.9 g
0.8 N
low risk
2 mm 966 Gs
96.6 mT
0.02 kg / 15.1 g
0.1 N
low risk
3 mm 468 Gs
46.8 mT
0.00 kg / 3.5 g
0.0 N
low risk
5 mm 153 Gs
15.3 mT
0.00 kg / 0.4 g
0.0 N
low risk
10 mm 26 Gs
2.6 mT
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
low risk
15 mm 9 Gs
0.9 mT
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
low risk
20 mm 4 Gs
0.4 mT
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
low risk
30 mm 1 Gs
0.1 mT
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
low risk
50 mm 0 Gs
0.0 mT
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
low risk

Table 2: Shear force (vertical surface)
MPL 3x3x2 / N38

Distance (mm) Friction coefficient Pull Force (kg)
0 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.07 kg / 72.0 g
0.7 N
1 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.02 kg / 16.0 g
0.2 N
2 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 4.0 g
0.0 N
3 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
5 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
10 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.0 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 (shearing) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 3x3x2 / N38

Surface type Friction coefficient / % Mocy Max load (kg)
Raw steel
µ = 0.3 30% Nominalnej Siły
0.11 kg / 108.0 g
1.1 N
Painted steel (standard)
µ = 0.2 20% Nominalnej Siły
0.07 kg / 72.0 g
0.7 N
Oily/slippery steel
µ = 0.1 10% Nominalnej Siły
0.04 kg / 36.0 g
0.4 N
Magnet with anti-slip rubber
µ = 0.5 50% Nominalnej Siły
0.18 kg / 180.0 g
1.8 N

Table 4: Material efficiency (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MPL 3x3x2 / N38

Steel thickness (mm) % power Real pull force (kg)
0.5 mm
10%
0.04 kg / 36.0 g
0.4 N
1 mm
25%
0.09 kg / 90.0 g
0.9 N
2 mm
50%
0.18 kg / 180.0 g
1.8 N
5 mm
100%
0.36 kg / 360.0 g
3.5 N
10 mm
100%
0.36 kg / 360.0 g
3.5 N

Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - resistance threshold
MPL 3x3x2 / N38

Ambient temp. (°C) Power loss Remaining pull Status
20 °C 0.0% 0.36 kg / 360.0 g
3.5 N
OK
40 °C -2.2% 0.35 kg / 352.1 g
3.5 N
OK
60 °C -4.4% 0.34 kg / 344.2 g
3.4 N
OK
80 °C -6.6% 0.34 kg / 336.2 g
3.3 N
100 °C -28.8% 0.26 kg / 256.3 g
2.5 N

Table 6: Two magnets (repulsion) - field collision
MPL 3x3x2 / N38

Gap (mm) Attraction (kg) (N-S) Repulsion (kg) (N-N)
0 mm 1.24 kg / 1236 g
12.1 N
5 677 Gs
N/A
1 mm 0.63 kg / 627 g
6.2 N
6 725 Gs
0.56 kg / 565 g
5.5 N
~0 Gs
2 mm 0.27 kg / 274 g
2.7 N
4 447 Gs
0.25 kg / 247 g
2.4 N
~0 Gs
3 mm 0.12 kg / 117 g
1.1 N
2 903 Gs
0.11 kg / 105 g
1.0 N
~0 Gs
5 mm 0.02 kg / 24 g
0.2 N
1 324 Gs
0.02 kg / 22 g
0.2 N
~0 Gs
10 mm 0.00 kg / 1 g
0.0 N
306 Gs
0.00 kg / 0 g
0.0 N
~0 Gs
20 mm 0.00 kg / 0 g
0.0 N
52 Gs
0.00 kg / 0 g
0.0 N
~0 Gs
50 mm 0.00 kg / 0 g
0.0 N
4 Gs
0.00 kg / 0 g
0.0 N
~0 Gs

Table 7: Hazards (electronics) - precautionary measures
MPL 3x3x2 / N38

Object / Device Limit (Gauss) / mT Safe distance
Pacemaker 5 Gs (0.5 mT) 2.0 cm
Hearing aid 10 Gs (1.0 mT) 1.5 cm
Timepiece 20 Gs (2.0 mT) 1.5 cm
Mobile device 40 Gs (4.0 mT) 1.0 cm
Remote 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: Impact energy (cracking risk) - warning
MPL 3x3x2 / N38

Start from (mm) Speed (km/h) Energy (J) Predicted outcome
10 mm 53.07 km/h
(14.74 m/s)
0.01 J
30 mm 91.92 km/h
(25.53 m/s)
0.04 J
50 mm 118.67 km/h
(32.96 m/s)
0.07 J
100 mm 167.83 km/h
(46.62 m/s)
0.14 J

Table 9: Corrosion resistance
MPL 3x3x2 / 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 3x3x2 / N38

Parameter Value SI Unit / Description
Magnetic Flux 429 Mx 4.3 µWb
Pc Coefficient 0.66 High (Stable)

Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
MPL 3x3x2 / N38

Environment Effective steel pull Effect
Air (land) 0.36 kg Standard
Water (riverbed) 0.41 kg
(+0.05 kg Buoyancy gain)
+14.5%
Corrosion warning: This magnet has a standard nickel coating. After use in water, it must be dried and maintained immediately, otherwise it will rust!
1. Wall mount (shear)

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

2. Plate thickness effect

*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) significantly weakens the holding force.

3. Thermal stability

*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) = 0.66

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
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%
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
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batch number/type
id: 020147-2025
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Model MPL 3x3x2 / N38 features a flat shape and professional pulling force, making it an ideal solution for building separators and machines. This magnetic block with a force of 3.49 N is ready for shipment in 24h, allowing for rapid realization of your project. Additionally, its Ni-Cu-Ni coating protects it against corrosion in standard operating conditions, giving it an aesthetic appearance.
The key to success is shifting the magnets along their largest connection plane (using e.g., the edge of a table), which is easier than trying to tear them apart directly. Watch your fingers! Magnets with a force of 0.36 kg can pinch very hard and cause hematomas. Using a screwdriver risks destroying the coating and permanently cracking the magnet.
They constitute a key element in the production of generators and material handling systems. They work great as fasteners under tiles, wood, or glass. Customers often choose this model for hanging tools on strips and for advanced DIY and modeling projects, where precision and power count.
For mounting flat magnets MPL 3x3x2 / N38, it is best to use strong epoxy glues (e.g., UHU Endfest, Distal), which ensure a durable bond with metal or plastic. For lighter applications or mounting on smooth surfaces, branded foam tape (e.g., 3M VHB) will work, provided the surface is perfectly degreased. Remember to clean and degrease the magnet surface before gluing, which significantly increases the adhesion of the glue to the nickel coating.
Standardly, the MPL 3x3x2 / N38 model is magnetized axially (dimension 2 mm), which means that the N and S poles are located on its largest, flat surfaces. In practice, this means that this magnet has the greatest attraction force on its main planes (3x3 mm), which is ideal for flat mounting. This is the most popular configuration for block magnets used in separators and holders.
The presented product is a neodymium magnet with precisely defined parameters: 3 mm (length), 3 mm (width), and 2 mm (thickness). It is a magnetic block with dimensions 3x3x2 mm and a self-weight of 0.13 g, ready to work at temperatures up to 80°C. The product meets the standards for N38 grade magnets.

Strengths as well as weaknesses of rare earth magnets.

Strengths

In addition to their pulling strength, neodymium magnets provide the following advantages:
  • They do not lose magnetism, even over nearly 10 years – the decrease in power is only ~1% (based on measurements),
  • They retain their magnetic properties even under external field action,
  • In other words, due to the shiny surface of silver, the element is aesthetically pleasing,
  • Neodymium magnets ensure maximum magnetic induction on a contact point, which ensures high operational effectiveness,
  • Due to their durability and thermal resistance, neodymium magnets can operate (depending on the shape) even at high temperatures reaching 230°C or more...
  • Possibility of individual modeling and modifying to defined needs,
  • Key role in modern industrial fields – they are used in computer drives, electric motors, medical devices, and multitasking production systems.
  • Thanks to concentrated force, small magnets offer high operating force, occupying minimum space,

Limitations

Problematic aspects of neodymium magnets: weaknesses and usage proposals
  • They are prone to damage upon heavy impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth protecting magnets in special housings. Such protection not only shields the magnet but also improves its resistance to damage
  • Neodymium magnets lose force when exposed to high temperatures. After reaching 80°C, many of them experience permanent weakening of power (a factor is the shape and dimensions of the magnet). We offer magnets specially adapted to work at temperatures up to 230°C marked [AH], which are extremely resistant to heat
  • When exposed to humidity, magnets start to rust. For applications outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as those in rubber or plastics, which secure oxidation as well as corrosion.
  • Limited ability of creating threads in the magnet and complex forms - recommended is a housing - mounting mechanism.
  • Potential hazard to health – tiny shards of magnets pose a threat, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child health protection. Additionally, small elements of these magnets can be problematic in diagnostics medical after entering the body.
  • Higher cost of purchase is a significant factor to consider compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications

Lifting parameters

Highest magnetic holding forcewhat contributes to it?

The load parameter shown concerns the limit force, recorded under laboratory conditions, namely:
  • using a sheet made of low-carbon steel, serving as a magnetic yoke
  • with a thickness no less than 10 mm
  • with a plane perfectly flat
  • under conditions of ideal adhesion (metal-to-metal)
  • under vertical force vector (90-degree angle)
  • in neutral thermal conditions

Lifting capacity in real conditions – factors

In real-world applications, the actual lifting capacity is determined by several key aspects, presented from crucial:
  • Clearance – the presence of foreign body (rust, tape, gap) interrupts the magnetic circuit, which reduces capacity rapidly (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
  • Loading method – catalog parameter refers to pulling vertically. When applying parallel force, the magnet exhibits much less (often approx. 20-30% of maximum force).
  • Wall thickness – thin material does not allow full use of the magnet. Part of the magnetic field passes through the material instead of converting into lifting capacity.
  • Metal type – not every steel attracts identically. High carbon content worsen the attraction effect.
  • Surface finish – ideal contact is obtained only on polished steel. Any scratches and bumps create air cushions, weakening the magnet.
  • Thermal environment – heating the magnet causes a temporary drop of induction. It is worth remembering the maximum operating temperature for a given model.

Holding force was measured on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when a perpendicular force was applied, however under attempts to slide the magnet the load capacity is reduced by as much as 75%. In addition, even a small distance between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the lifting capacity.

Safety rules for work with NdFeB magnets
Implant safety

Life threat: Neodymium magnets can turn off pacemakers and defibrillators. Stay away if you have electronic implants.

Physical harm

Risk of injury: The attraction force is so immense that it can result in hematomas, pinching, and broken bones. Protective gloves are recommended.

Beware of splinters

Neodymium magnets are ceramic materials, which means they are prone to chipping. Impact of two magnets will cause them breaking into small pieces.

Fire warning

Mechanical processing of neodymium magnets poses a fire risk. Neodymium dust oxidizes rapidly with oxygen and is difficult to extinguish.

Immense force

Before starting, check safety instructions. Sudden snapping can break the magnet or injure your hand. Think ahead.

Heat warning

Do not overheat. NdFeB magnets are sensitive to heat. If you need resistance above 80°C, look for HT versions (H, SH, UH).

Electronic devices

Device Safety: Strong magnets can ruin data carriers and delicate electronics (heart implants, medical aids, mechanical watches).

Impact on smartphones

Note: rare earth magnets produce a field that confuses precision electronics. Keep a separation from your phone, tablet, and GPS.

Skin irritation risks

Medical facts indicate that the nickel plating (standard magnet coating) is a common allergen. If you have an allergy, refrain from touching magnets with bare hands or choose encased magnets.

Danger to the youngest

NdFeB magnets are not toys. Swallowing multiple magnets can lead to them pinching intestinal walls, which constitutes a severe health hazard and necessitates immediate surgery.

Safety First! Need more info? Check our post: Are neodymium magnets dangerous?
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