MPL 3x3x3 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020148
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811541
length
3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
0.2 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
0.34 kg / 3.37 N
Magnetic Induction
538.48 mT / 5385 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical data of the product - MPL 3x3x3 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 3x3x3 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020148 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811541 |
| 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 | 3 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 0.2 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 0.34 kg / 3.37 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 538.48 mT / 5385 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 |
Physical analysis of the magnet - data
These data constitute the result of a mathematical calculation. Results rely on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Real-world parameters might slightly differ from theoretical values. Please consider these calculations as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (pull vs gap) - power drop
MPL 3x3x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
5372 Gs
537.2 mT
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
weak grip |
| 1 mm |
2530 Gs
253.0 mT
|
0.08 kg / 0.17 LBS
75.4 g / 0.7 N
|
weak grip |
| 2 mm |
1127 Gs
112.7 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 LBS
15.0 g / 0.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
562 Gs
56.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
3.7 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
192 Gs
19.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.4 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
35 Gs
3.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
12 Gs
1.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
5 Gs
0.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
2 Gs
0.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
0 Gs
0.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Sliding load (wall)
MPL 3x3x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
68.0 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 / 0.00 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: Vertical assembly (sliding) - vertical pull
MPL 3x3x3 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.10 kg / 0.22 LBS
102.0 g / 1.0 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
68.0 g / 0.7 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
34.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.17 kg / 0.37 LBS
170.0 g / 1.7 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MPL 3x3x3 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
34.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.09 kg / 0.19 LBS
85.0 g / 0.8 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.17 kg / 0.37 LBS
170.0 g / 1.7 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
0.26 kg / 0.56 LBS
255.0 g / 2.5 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (material behavior) - thermal limit
MPL 3x3x3 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
0.33 kg / 0.73 LBS
332.5 g / 3.3 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
0.33 kg / 0.72 LBS
325.0 g / 3.2 N
|
OK |
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
0.32 kg / 0.70 LBS
317.6 g / 3.1 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
0.24 kg / 0.53 LBS
242.1 g / 2.4 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - field collision
MPL 3x3x3 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
1.60 kg / 3.53 LBS
5 931 Gs
|
0.24 kg / 0.53 LBS
240 g / 2.4 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
0.80 kg / 1.77 LBS
7 610 Gs
|
0.12 kg / 0.27 LBS
120 g / 1.2 N
|
0.72 kg / 1.59 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
0.36 kg / 0.78 LBS
5 061 Gs
|
0.05 kg / 0.12 LBS
53 g / 0.5 N
|
0.32 kg / 0.70 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
0.15 kg / 0.34 LBS
3 343 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 LBS
23 g / 0.2 N
|
0.14 kg / 0.31 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.03 kg / 0.08 LBS
1 568 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 LBS
5 g / 0.1 N
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
384 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
70 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
6 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
3 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: Safety (HSE) (electronics) - warnings
MPL 3x3x3 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 2.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 2.0 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 3x3x3 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
41.58 km/h
(11.55 m/s)
|
0.01 J | |
| 30 mm |
72.02 km/h
(20.01 m/s)
|
0.04 J | |
| 50 mm |
92.98 km/h
(25.83 m/s)
|
0.07 J | |
| 100 mm |
131.49 km/h
(36.53 m/s)
|
0.13 J |
Table 9: Anti-corrosion coating durability
MPL 3x3x3 / 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 3x3x3 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 495 Mx | 5.0 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.84 | High (Stable) |
Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MPL 3x3x3 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 0.34 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
0.39 kg
(+0.05 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Wall mount (shear)
*Caution: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds only ~20% of its nominal pull.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) severely weakens the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*For N38 grade, the critical limit is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.84
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.
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% |
Sustainability
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
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Strengths as well as weaknesses of rare earth magnets.
Pros
- They do not lose power, even after approximately ten years – the reduction in power is only ~1% (based on measurements),
- They are noted for resistance to demagnetization induced by external disturbances,
- The use of an shiny finish of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to be more visually attractive,
- Magnetic induction on the top side 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 individual shaping as well as modifying to precise requirements,
- Significant place in modern technologies – they find application in hard drives, electromotive mechanisms, medical equipment, also complex engineering applications.
- Thanks to concentrated force, small magnets offer high operating force, with minimal size,
Disadvantages
- At very strong impacts they can crack, therefore we advise placing them in steel cases. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage and increases the magnet's durability.
- When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets suffer a drop in force. Often, when the temperature exceeds 80°C, their power decreases (depending on the size and shape of the magnet). For those who need magnets for extreme conditions, we offer [AH] versions withstanding up to 230°C
- When exposed to humidity, magnets usually rust. For applications outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as magnets in rubber or plastics, which secure oxidation and corrosion.
- Limited possibility of making threads in the magnet and complicated shapes - preferred is cover - 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 components 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
Holding force characteristics
Maximum lifting force for a neodymium magnet – what contributes to it?
- on a base made of structural steel, perfectly concentrating the magnetic field
- possessing a massiveness of min. 10 mm to avoid saturation
- characterized by smoothness
- without the slightest insulating layer between the magnet and steel
- for force acting at a right angle (in the magnet axis)
- in stable room temperature
Lifting capacity in practice – influencing factors
- Space between magnet and steel – even a fraction of a millimeter of distance (caused e.g. by veneer or dirt) significantly weakens the pulling force, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Force direction – declared lifting capacity refers to pulling vertically. When attempting to slide, the magnet exhibits much less (often approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Plate thickness – too thin steel does not accept the full field, causing part of the flux to be wasted into the air.
- Material type – the best choice is high-permeability steel. Cast iron may have worse magnetic properties.
- Smoothness – full contact is obtained only on smooth steel. Rough texture reduce the real contact area, weakening the magnet.
- Temperature – temperature increase causes a temporary drop of induction. Check 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, in contrast under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. In addition, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate lowers the load capacity.
H&S for magnets
Serious injuries
Large magnets can break fingers in a fraction of a second. Under no circumstances put your hand between two attracting surfaces.
Medical interference
Patients with a heart stimulator should maintain an absolute distance from magnets. The magnetic field can disrupt the operation of the life-saving device.
Protective goggles
Neodymium magnets are sintered ceramics, meaning they are prone to chipping. Clashing of two magnets will cause them cracking into small pieces.
Adults only
Product intended for adults. Small elements pose a choking risk, leading to serious injuries. Keep away from children and animals.
Conscious usage
Before use, read the rules. Uncontrolled attraction can destroy the magnet or injure your hand. Be predictive.
Sensitization to coating
Studies show that the nickel plating (standard magnet coating) is a strong allergen. If you have an allergy, prevent touching magnets with bare hands and select coated magnets.
Do not overheat magnets
Standard neodymium magnets (grade N) undergo demagnetization when the temperature goes above 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.
Threat to navigation
A strong magnetic field disrupts the functioning of magnetometers in phones and navigation systems. Keep magnets near a device to prevent breaking the sensors.
Electronic hazard
Powerful magnetic fields can erase data on payment cards, hard drives, and storage devices. Keep a distance of at least 10 cm.
Do not drill into magnets
Combustion risk: Neodymium dust is explosive. Avoid machining magnets without safety gear as this risks ignition.
