MPL 3x3x2 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020147
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811534
- 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
- Coating
- [NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical parameters - MPL 3x3x2 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 3x3x2 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020147 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811534 |
| 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 | 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
| 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 product - data
These information constitute the outcome of a mathematical analysis. Values were calculated on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Operational parameters might slightly deviate from the simulation results. Please consider these data as a reference point when designing systems.
Table 1: Static force (force vs gap) - power drop
MPL 3x3x2 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
4719 Gs
471.9 mT
|
0.36 kg / 0.79 pounds
360.0 g / 3.5 N
|
weak grip |
| 1 mm |
2223 Gs
222.3 mT
|
0.08 kg / 0.18 pounds
79.9 g / 0.8 N
|
weak grip |
| 2 mm |
966 Gs
96.6 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.03 pounds
15.1 g / 0.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
468 Gs
46.8 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
3.5 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
153 Gs
15.3 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.4 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
26 Gs
2.6 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
9 Gs
0.9 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
4 Gs
0.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
1 Gs
0.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
0 Gs
0.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Vertical hold (vertical surface)
MPL 3x3x2 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.07 kg / 0.16 pounds
72.0 g / 0.7 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
16.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
4.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 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 (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 3x3x2 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.11 kg / 0.24 pounds
108.0 g / 1.1 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.07 kg / 0.16 pounds
72.0 g / 0.7 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 pounds
36.0 g / 0.4 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.18 kg / 0.40 pounds
180.0 g / 1.8 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - power losses
MPL 3x3x2 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 pounds
36.0 g / 0.4 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.09 kg / 0.20 pounds
90.0 g / 0.9 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.18 kg / 0.40 pounds
180.0 g / 1.8 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
0.27 kg / 0.60 pounds
270.0 g / 2.6 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
0.36 kg / 0.79 pounds
360.0 g / 3.5 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
0.36 kg / 0.79 pounds
360.0 g / 3.5 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
0.36 kg / 0.79 pounds
360.0 g / 3.5 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
0.36 kg / 0.79 pounds
360.0 g / 3.5 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (stability) - power drop
MPL 3x3x2 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
0.36 kg / 0.79 pounds
360.0 g / 3.5 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
0.35 kg / 0.78 pounds
352.1 g / 3.5 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
0.34 kg / 0.76 pounds
344.2 g / 3.4 N
|
OK |
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
0.34 kg / 0.74 pounds
336.2 g / 3.3 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
0.26 kg / 0.57 pounds
256.3 g / 2.5 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - forces in the system
MPL 3x3x2 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Lateral Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
1.24 kg / 2.72 pounds
5 677 Gs
|
0.19 kg / 0.41 pounds
185 g / 1.8 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
0.63 kg / 1.38 pounds
6 725 Gs
|
0.09 kg / 0.21 pounds
94 g / 0.9 N
|
0.56 kg / 1.24 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
0.27 kg / 0.60 pounds
4 447 Gs
|
0.04 kg / 0.09 pounds
41 g / 0.4 N
|
0.25 kg / 0.54 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
0.12 kg / 0.26 pounds
2 903 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
18 g / 0.2 N
|
0.11 kg / 0.23 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.02 kg / 0.05 pounds
1 324 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
4 g / 0.0 N
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
306 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
52 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
4 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 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
1 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Safety (HSE) (implants) - warnings
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 |
| Phone / Smartphone | 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: Dynamics (cracking risk) - warning
MPL 3x3x2 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
21.94 km/h
(6.09 m/s)
|
0.00 J | |
| 30 mm |
21.94 km/h
(6.09 m/s)
|
0.00 J | |
| 50 mm |
21.93 km/h
(6.09 m/s)
|
0.00 J | |
| 100 mm |
21.94 km/h
(6.10 m/s)
|
0.00 J |
Table 9: Surface protection spec
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 (Flux)
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% |
1. Wall mount (shear)
*Caution: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains just a fraction of its perpendicular strength.
2. Steel saturation
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) significantly reduces the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*For N38 material, the safety 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.
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 |
Other proposals
Strengths as well as weaknesses of rare earth magnets.
Benefits
- They have stable power, and over more than ten years their performance decreases symbolically – ~1% (according to theory),
- Neodymium magnets prove to be exceptionally resistant to magnetic field loss caused by external magnetic fields,
- A magnet with a shiny gold surface has better aesthetics,
- The surface of neodymium magnets generates a strong magnetic field – this is a distinguishing feature,
- 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 detailed machining as well as optimizing to precise conditions,
- Universal use in future technologies – they are used in magnetic memories, brushless drives, advanced medical instruments, as well as multitasking production systems.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they provide effective action, making them ideal for precision applications
Disadvantages
- They are prone to damage upon too strong impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth protecting magnets in special housings. Such protection not only shields the magnet but also increases its resistance to damage
- NdFeB magnets demagnetize when exposed to high temperatures. After reaching 80°C, many of them experience permanent drop of power (a factor is the shape as well as 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
- They rust in a humid environment. For use outdoors we recommend using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- We suggest casing - magnetic holder, due to difficulties in creating nuts inside the magnet and complex forms.
- Potential hazard related to microscopic parts of magnets can be dangerous, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child safety. Furthermore, small components of these products are able to complicate diagnosis medical after entering the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is one of the disadvantages compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Holding force characteristics
Breakaway strength of the magnet in ideal conditions – what affects it?
- on a plate made of mild steel, optimally conducting the magnetic flux
- possessing a thickness of min. 10 mm to avoid saturation
- with an ideally smooth touching surface
- under conditions of gap-free contact (surface-to-surface)
- for force acting at a right angle (pull-off, not shear)
- at standard ambient temperature
What influences lifting capacity in practice
- Air gap (between the magnet and the plate), because even a very small clearance (e.g. 0.5 mm) can cause a reduction in force by up to 50% (this also applies to varnish, rust or debris).
- Force direction – note that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under sliding down, the holding force drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the maximum value.
- Metal 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 – different alloys attracts identically. Alloy additives worsen the attraction effect.
- Surface finish – ideal contact is obtained only on polished steel. Any scratches and bumps create air cushions, reducing force.
- Thermal factor – high temperature reduces magnetic field. Exceeding the limit temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Lifting capacity was assessed by applying a polished steel plate of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular detachment force, whereas under parallel forces the holding force is lower. In addition, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate reduces the load capacity.
H&S for magnets
Life threat
Medical warning: Strong magnets can turn off pacemakers and defibrillators. Stay away if you have medical devices.
Electronic devices
Device Safety: Strong magnets can ruin payment cards and sensitive devices (pacemakers, hearing aids, timepieces).
Conscious usage
Before use, read the rules. Sudden snapping can destroy the magnet or injure your hand. Think ahead.
Phone sensors
Remember: neodymium magnets produce a field that disrupts precision electronics. Keep a separation from your mobile, tablet, and navigation systems.
Serious injuries
Protect your hands. Two large magnets will join immediately with a force of massive weight, crushing everything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
Allergic reactions
Studies show that nickel (the usual finish) is a common allergen. If your skin reacts to metals, avoid touching magnets with bare hands or opt for encased magnets.
Flammability
Dust produced during grinding of magnets is self-igniting. Do not drill into magnets unless you are an expert.
Shattering risk
Despite metallic appearance, the material is delicate and cannot withstand shocks. Do not hit, as the magnet may crumble into hazardous fragments.
Heat sensitivity
Standard neodymium magnets (grade N) undergo demagnetization when the temperature goes above 80°C. Damage is permanent.
Adults only
Strictly store magnets away from children. Choking hazard is high, and the consequences of magnets clamping inside the body are fatal.
