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
Load capacity
0.36 kg / 3.49 N
Magnetic Induction
472.94 mT / 4729 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical of the product - 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 |
Technical simulation of the product - report
The following values constitute the result of a engineering analysis. Values were calculated on algorithms for the class Nd2Fe14B. Operational performance might slightly deviate from the simulation results. Use these calculations as a preliminary roadmap during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs distance) - characteristics
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 load (wall)
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 (shearing) - vertical pull
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: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - sheet metal selection
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: Two magnets (repulsion) - field range
MPL 3x3x2 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (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: Protective zones (electronics) - 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 |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 1.5 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 (kinetic energy) - collision effects
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: Coating parameters (durability)
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: Physics of underwater searching
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. Sliding resistance
*Warning: On a vertical wall, the magnet retains only ~20% of its max power.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) severely weakens the holding force.
3. Power loss vs temp
*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.
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% |
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 and disadvantages of rare earth magnets.
Benefits
- They virtually do not lose power, because even after 10 years the performance loss is only ~1% (based on calculations),
- They retain their magnetic properties even under close interference source,
- In other words, due to the shiny surface of silver, the element is aesthetically pleasing,
- Neodymium magnets generate maximum magnetic induction on a small surface, which ensures high operational effectiveness,
- Through (appropriate) combination of ingredients, they can achieve high thermal resistance, enabling operation at temperatures approaching 230°C and above...
- Thanks to the option of accurate forming and customization to unique requirements, neodymium magnets can be created in a variety of geometric configurations, which expands the range of possible applications,
- Versatile presence in high-tech industry – they are utilized in magnetic memories, drive modules, precision medical tools, and industrial machines.
- Thanks to efficiency per cm³, small magnets offer high operating force, with minimal size,
Disadvantages
- To avoid cracks upon strong impacts, we suggest using special steel holders. Such a solution protects the magnet and simultaneously improves its durability.
- We warn that neodymium magnets can lose their power at high temperatures. To prevent this, we suggest our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
- They rust in a humid environment - during use outdoors we suggest using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- We suggest a housing - magnetic mechanism, due to difficulties in creating nuts inside the magnet and complex forms.
- Possible danger to health – tiny shards of magnets can be dangerous, when accidentally swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child safety. It is also worth noting that small components of these devices are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical when they are in the body.
- With large orders the cost of neodymium magnets can be a barrier,
Pull force analysis
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what contributes to it?
- with the use of a sheet made of low-carbon steel, guaranteeing full magnetic saturation
- whose transverse dimension equals approx. 10 mm
- characterized by smoothness
- under conditions of no distance (surface-to-surface)
- under vertical force direction (90-degree angle)
- at standard ambient temperature
Magnet lifting force in use – key factors
- Clearance – existence of foreign body (rust, tape, air) acts as an insulator, which reduces power steeply (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Force direction – declared lifting capacity refers to pulling vertically. When attempting to slide, the magnet holds much less (typically approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Steel thickness – too thin sheet does not accept the full field, causing part of the flux to be wasted to the other side.
- Steel grade – ideal substrate is pure iron steel. Stainless steels may have worse magnetic properties.
- Smoothness – full contact is possible only on smooth steel. Rough texture create air cushions, reducing force.
- Heat – NdFeB sinters have a negative temperature coefficient. When it is hot they lose power, and in frost they can be stronger (up to a certain limit).
Holding force was checked on the plate surface of 20 mm thickness, when the force acted perpendicularly, however under shearing force the load capacity is reduced by as much as fivefold. In addition, even a minimal clearance between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the holding force.
Precautions when working with NdFeB magnets
Heat warning
Do not overheat. NdFeB magnets are sensitive to temperature. If you require operation above 80°C, ask us about HT versions (H, SH, UH).
Safe distance
Equipment safety: Strong magnets can ruin data carriers and sensitive devices (heart implants, medical aids, timepieces).
No play value
Always keep magnets out of reach of children. Ingestion danger is high, and the effects of magnets clamping inside the body are tragic.
Avoid contact if allergic
Studies show that the nickel plating (standard magnet coating) is a potent allergen. If your skin reacts to metals, refrain from touching magnets with bare hands or opt for coated magnets.
Bodily injuries
Big blocks can smash fingers instantly. Do not put your hand betwixt two strong magnets.
Protective goggles
Despite the nickel coating, the material is brittle and cannot withstand shocks. Do not hit, as the magnet may shatter into hazardous fragments.
Dust explosion hazard
Combustion risk: Neodymium dust is explosive. Avoid machining magnets without safety gear as this may cause fire.
Keep away from electronics
A strong magnetic field disrupts the operation of compasses in phones and navigation systems. Keep magnets close to a device to avoid damaging the sensors.
Danger to pacemakers
For implant holders: Powerful magnets affect electronics. Keep at least 30 cm distance or ask another person to work with the magnets.
Do not underestimate power
Handle magnets consciously. Their powerful strength can shock even experienced users. Plan your moves and do not underestimate their power.
