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 |
Engineering analysis of the product - report
These information are the direct effect of a engineering simulation. Results are based on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual parameters might slightly differ from theoretical values. Treat these calculations as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs gap) - 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 lbs
360.0 g / 3.5 N
|
low risk |
| 1 mm |
2223 Gs
222.3 mT
|
0.08 kg / 0.18 lbs
79.9 g / 0.8 N
|
low risk |
| 2 mm |
966 Gs
96.6 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.03 lbs
15.1 g / 0.1 N
|
low risk |
| 3 mm |
468 Gs
46.8 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 lbs
3.5 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 5 mm |
153 Gs
15.3 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.4 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 10 mm |
26 Gs
2.6 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
9 Gs
0.9 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
4 Gs
0.4 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: Slippage 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 lbs
72.0 g / 0.7 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.02 kg / 0.04 lbs
16.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.01 lbs
4.0 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) - 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 lbs
108.0 g / 1.1 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.07 kg / 0.16 lbs
72.0 g / 0.7 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 lbs
36.0 g / 0.4 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.18 kg / 0.40 lbs
180.0 g / 1.8 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (saturation) - power losses
MPL 3x3x2 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 lbs
36.0 g / 0.4 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.09 kg / 0.20 lbs
90.0 g / 0.9 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.18 kg / 0.40 lbs
180.0 g / 1.8 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
0.27 kg / 0.60 lbs
270.0 g / 2.6 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
0.36 kg / 0.79 lbs
360.0 g / 3.5 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
0.36 kg / 0.79 lbs
360.0 g / 3.5 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
0.36 kg / 0.79 lbs
360.0 g / 3.5 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
0.36 kg / 0.79 lbs
360.0 g / 3.5 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (material behavior) - resistance threshold
MPL 3x3x2 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
0.36 kg / 0.79 lbs
360.0 g / 3.5 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
0.35 kg / 0.78 lbs
352.1 g / 3.5 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
0.34 kg / 0.76 lbs
344.2 g / 3.4 N
|
OK |
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
0.34 kg / 0.74 lbs
336.2 g / 3.3 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
0.26 kg / 0.57 lbs
256.3 g / 2.5 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - field range
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 lbs
5 677 Gs
|
0.19 kg / 0.41 lbs
185 g / 1.8 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
0.63 kg / 1.38 lbs
6 725 Gs
|
0.09 kg / 0.21 lbs
94 g / 0.9 N
|
0.56 kg / 1.24 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
0.27 kg / 0.60 lbs
4 447 Gs
|
0.04 kg / 0.09 lbs
41 g / 0.4 N
|
0.25 kg / 0.54 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
0.12 kg / 0.26 lbs
2 903 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 lbs
18 g / 0.2 N
|
0.11 kg / 0.23 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.02 kg / 0.05 lbs
1 324 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 lbs
4 g / 0.0 N
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
306 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
52 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
4 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
2 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
2 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
1 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
1 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Hazards (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 |
| 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: 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: 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: Electrical 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. Vertical hold
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds merely approx. 20-30% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Steel saturation
*Thin steel (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) severely limits 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.
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 neodymium magnets.
Strengths
- Their magnetic field is durable, and after around 10 years it drops only by ~1% (theoretically),
- Neodymium magnets are distinguished by exceptionally resistant to loss of magnetic properties caused by magnetic disturbances,
- In other words, due to the aesthetic surface of gold, the element is aesthetically pleasing,
- Magnetic induction on the working layer of the magnet turns out to be very high,
- 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 accurate machining as well as adjusting to individual requirements,
- Huge importance in high-tech industry – they find application in computer drives, drive modules, diagnostic systems, and modern systems.
- Thanks to their power density, small magnets offer high operating force, occupying minimum space,
Limitations
- At very strong impacts they can break, therefore we recommend placing them in strong housings. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage and increases the magnet's durability.
- Neodymium magnets lose their force 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
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can corrode. Therefore during using outdoors, we recommend using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
- Due to limitations in creating nuts and complex forms in magnets, we propose using a housing - magnetic mechanism.
- Health risk resulting from small fragments of magnets pose a threat, when accidentally swallowed, which gains importance in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Furthermore, tiny parts of these products are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical after entering the body.
- Due to expensive raw materials, their price is relatively high,
Lifting parameters
Highest magnetic holding force – what affects it?
- using a plate made of mild steel, acting as a magnetic yoke
- whose thickness reaches at least 10 mm
- with a surface free of scratches
- with zero gap (without impurities)
- under axial application of breakaway force (90-degree angle)
- in temp. approx. 20°C
Impact of factors on magnetic holding capacity in practice
- Air gap (between the magnet and the metal), because even a microscopic distance (e.g. 0.5 mm) can cause a drastic drop in lifting capacity by up to 50% (this also applies to varnish, corrosion or dirt).
- Loading method – declared lifting capacity refers to pulling vertically. When slipping, the magnet holds much less (often approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Element thickness – for full efficiency, the steel must be sufficiently thick. Thin sheet limits the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Metal type – different alloys reacts the same. High carbon content worsen the attraction effect.
- Surface structure – the smoother and more polished the plate, the better the adhesion and stronger the hold. Unevenness creates an air distance.
- Temperature influence – high temperature reduces magnetic field. Exceeding the limit temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Lifting capacity was assessed by applying a smooth steel plate of suitable thickness (min. 20 mm), under vertically applied force, in contrast under attempts to slide the magnet the holding force is lower. Additionally, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate reduces the holding force.
Precautions when working with NdFeB magnets
Fire risk
Dust generated during cutting of magnets is combustible. Do not drill into magnets unless you are an expert.
Respect the power
Before starting, read the rules. Uncontrolled attraction can destroy the magnet or injure your hand. Be predictive.
Thermal limits
Regular neodymium magnets (grade N) lose magnetization when the temperature surpasses 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.
Pacemakers
For implant holders: Powerful magnets affect medical devices. Keep minimum 30 cm distance or request help to work with the magnets.
Magnetic interference
GPS units and smartphones are highly sensitive to magnetism. Close proximity with a strong magnet can decalibrate the internal compass in your phone.
Protective goggles
Despite metallic appearance, neodymium is brittle and not impact-resistant. Do not hit, as the magnet may shatter into sharp, dangerous pieces.
No play value
Product intended for adults. Small elements can be swallowed, leading to intestinal necrosis. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Hand protection
Protect your hands. Two large magnets will snap together instantly with a force of several hundred kilograms, crushing everything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
Nickel allergy
Medical facts indicate that nickel (the usual finish) is a common allergen. For allergy sufferers, refrain from touching magnets with bare hands and opt for encased magnets.
Magnetic media
Do not bring magnets close to a purse, computer, or TV. The magnetic field can destroy these devices and erase data from cards.
