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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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 |
Engineering modeling of the assembly - data
Presented information represent the outcome of a physical analysis. Values were calculated on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational performance might slightly differ from theoretical values. Please consider these calculations as a preliminary roadmap for designers.
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: Slippage force (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 (shearing) - 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: Material efficiency (saturation) - power losses
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 resistance (material behavior) - power drop
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 (repulsion) - 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: Protective zones (implants) - precautionary measures
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: Impact energy (kinetic energy) - warning
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: Corrosion resistance
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 (Pc)
MPL 3x3x3 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 495 Mx | 5.0 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.84 | High (Stable) |
Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
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)
*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds merely approx. 20-30% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) significantly reduces the holding force.
3. Thermal stability
*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
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 |
See also products
Pros as well as cons of neodymium magnets.
Advantages
- They have constant strength, and over around ten years their attraction force decreases symbolically – ~1% (according to theory),
- They maintain their magnetic properties even under strong external field,
- The use of an refined coating of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to be more visually attractive,
- They feature high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which affects their effectiveness,
- 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...
- Thanks to flexibility in forming and the capacity to adapt to specific needs,
- Key role in innovative solutions – they are used in data components, electric drive systems, medical devices, and modern systems.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer strong magnetic field in tiny dimensions, which enables their usage in small systems
Weaknesses
- At strong impacts they can break, therefore we advise placing them in steel cases. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage, as well as increases the magnet's durability.
- 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 and dimensions of the magnet). We offer magnets specially adapted to work at temperatures up to 230°C marked [AH], which are very resistant to heat
- They oxidize in a humid environment - during use outdoors we suggest using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- Limited ability of creating nuts in the magnet and complex shapes - preferred is cover - magnet mounting.
- Possible danger related to microscopic parts of magnets pose a threat, when accidentally swallowed, which gains importance in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Additionally, small elements of these devices are able to be problematic in diagnostics medical when they are in the body.
- Due to expensive raw materials, their price is higher than average,
Holding force characteristics
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what contributes to it?
- with the contact of a yoke made of special test steel, guaranteeing full magnetic saturation
- with a cross-section minimum 10 mm
- with a surface free of scratches
- under conditions of no distance (surface-to-surface)
- for force acting at a right angle (in the magnet axis)
- at room temperature
Lifting capacity in real conditions – factors
- Distance (between the magnet and the plate), because even a tiny distance (e.g. 0.5 mm) results in a decrease in lifting capacity by up to 50% (this also applies to varnish, corrosion or debris).
- Angle of force application – highest force is available only during pulling at a 90° angle. The force required to slide of the magnet along the plate is usually several times smaller (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
- 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.
- Steel type – low-carbon steel attracts best. Higher carbon content decrease magnetic permeability and holding force.
- Plate texture – ground elements ensure maximum contact, which increases force. Uneven metal weaken the grip.
- Temperature influence – high temperature reduces pulling force. Exceeding the limit temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Lifting capacity was measured with the use of a steel plate with a smooth surface of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under vertically applied force, whereas under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. Moreover, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the holding force.
H&S for magnets
Permanent damage
Standard neodymium magnets (N-type) undergo demagnetization when the temperature exceeds 80°C. This process is irreversible.
Hand protection
Mind your fingers. Two large magnets will join instantly with a force of several hundred kilograms, destroying anything in their path. Be careful!
Mechanical processing
Powder generated during cutting of magnets is combustible. Avoid drilling into magnets without proper cooling and knowledge.
Threat to electronics
Device Safety: Strong magnets can damage data carriers and delicate electronics (heart implants, medical aids, timepieces).
This is not a toy
These products are not toys. Swallowing a few magnets may result in them attracting across intestines, which constitutes a direct threat to life and requires urgent medical intervention.
Protective goggles
Watch out for shards. Magnets can explode upon violent connection, ejecting sharp fragments into the air. Eye protection is mandatory.
Precision electronics
A powerful magnetic field negatively affects the operation of compasses in phones and GPS navigation. Maintain magnets near a device to avoid breaking the sensors.
Danger to pacemakers
Patients with a ICD should keep an absolute distance from magnets. The magnetic field can disrupt the functioning of the implant.
Immense force
Before use, check safety instructions. Uncontrolled attraction can break the magnet or injure your hand. Think ahead.
Nickel coating and allergies
Nickel alert: The Ni-Cu-Ni coating contains nickel. If an allergic reaction occurs, cease working with magnets and use protective gear.
