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 simulation of the product - data
Presented values represent the outcome of a engineering analysis. Values rely on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Real-world conditions may deviate from the simulation results. Use these calculations as a preliminary roadmap during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs gap) - interaction chart
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 pounds
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
low risk |
| 1 mm |
2530 Gs
253.0 mT
|
0.08 kg / 0.17 pounds
75.4 g / 0.7 N
|
low risk |
| 2 mm |
1127 Gs
112.7 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
15.0 g / 0.1 N
|
low risk |
| 3 mm |
562 Gs
56.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
3.7 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 5 mm |
192 Gs
19.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.4 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 10 mm |
35 Gs
3.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
12 Gs
1.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
5 Gs
0.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
2 Gs
0.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
0 Gs
0.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Vertical hold (wall)
MPL 3x3x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.07 kg / 0.15 pounds
68.0 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 / 0.00 pounds
2.0 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 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 pounds
102.0 g / 1.0 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.07 kg / 0.15 pounds
68.0 g / 0.7 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
34.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.17 kg / 0.37 pounds
170.0 g / 1.7 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - 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 pounds
34.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.09 kg / 0.19 pounds
85.0 g / 0.8 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.17 kg / 0.37 pounds
170.0 g / 1.7 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
0.26 kg / 0.56 pounds
255.0 g / 2.5 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 pounds
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 pounds
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 pounds
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 pounds
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
Table 5: Thermal resistance (stability) - 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 pounds
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
0.33 kg / 0.73 pounds
332.5 g / 3.3 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
0.33 kg / 0.72 pounds
325.0 g / 3.2 N
|
OK |
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
0.32 kg / 0.70 pounds
317.6 g / 3.1 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
0.24 kg / 0.53 pounds
242.1 g / 2.4 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - field range
MPL 3x3x3 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Lateral Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
1.60 kg / 3.53 pounds
5 931 Gs
|
0.24 kg / 0.53 pounds
240 g / 2.4 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
0.80 kg / 1.77 pounds
7 610 Gs
|
0.12 kg / 0.27 pounds
120 g / 1.2 N
|
0.72 kg / 1.59 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
0.36 kg / 0.78 pounds
5 061 Gs
|
0.05 kg / 0.12 pounds
53 g / 0.5 N
|
0.32 kg / 0.70 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
0.15 kg / 0.34 pounds
3 343 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 pounds
23 g / 0.2 N
|
0.14 kg / 0.31 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.03 kg / 0.08 pounds
1 568 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
5 g / 0.1 N
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
384 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
70 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
6 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
3 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 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 |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 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: Construction 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: Hydrostatics and buoyancy
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. Shear force
*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds only ~20% of its nominal pull.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) severely weakens the holding force.
3. Thermal stability
*For standard magnets, the max working temp 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.
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% |
Ecology and recycling (GPSR)
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
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Pros and cons of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Pros
- They virtually do not lose power, because even after 10 years the performance loss is only ~1% (according to literature),
- They possess excellent resistance to magnetic field loss due to external fields,
- In other words, due to the aesthetic layer of silver, the element gains a professional look,
- Magnets are distinguished by maximum magnetic induction on the working surface,
- Made from properly selected components, these magnets show impressive resistance to high heat, enabling them to function (depending on their shape) at temperatures up to 230°C and above...
- Thanks to flexibility in forming and the ability to adapt to specific needs,
- Huge importance in advanced technology sectors – they are used in magnetic memories, drive modules, diagnostic systems, as well as industrial machines.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer impressive pulling force in small dimensions, which makes them useful in small systems
Disadvantages
- At strong impacts they can crack, therefore we advise placing them in special holders. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage and increases the magnet's durability.
- NdFeB magnets lose strength when exposed to high temperatures. After reaching 80°C, many of them experience permanent weakening of strength (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 very resistant to heat
- When exposed to humidity, magnets usually rust. To use them in conditions outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as magnets in rubber or plastics, which prevent oxidation and corrosion.
- Limited ability of making threads in the magnet and complicated shapes - preferred is a housing - magnetic holder.
- Possible danger resulting from small fragments of magnets can be dangerous, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child health protection. It is also worth noting that small elements of these products can disrupt the diagnostic process medical in case of swallowing.
- High unit price – neodymium magnets cost more than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which increases costs of application in large quantities
Lifting parameters
Maximum magnetic pulling force – what it depends on?
- on a base made of mild steel, effectively closing the magnetic flux
- whose transverse dimension is min. 10 mm
- with a plane cleaned and smooth
- with total lack of distance (without paint)
- for force applied at a right angle (in the magnet axis)
- at ambient temperature room level
Lifting capacity in practice – influencing factors
- Space between magnet and steel – every millimeter of separation (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 detachment vertically. When applying parallel force, the magnet holds significantly lower power (often approx. 20-30% of maximum force).
- Base massiveness – too thin sheet does not close the flux, causing part of the flux to be lost into the air.
- Metal type – not every steel attracts identically. Alloy additives worsen the interaction with the magnet.
- Surface condition – smooth surfaces ensure maximum contact, which increases force. Uneven metal reduce efficiency.
- Temperature – heating the magnet results in weakening of force. It is worth remembering the maximum operating temperature for a given model.
Lifting capacity was determined by applying a polished steel plate of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular pulling force, however under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. Additionally, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate lowers the lifting capacity.
H&S for magnets
Swallowing risk
Only for adults. Small elements can be swallowed, leading to intestinal necrosis. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Fire risk
Machining of NdFeB material poses a fire risk. Magnetic powder reacts violently with oxygen and is difficult to extinguish.
Heat sensitivity
Watch the temperature. Exposing the magnet to high heat will ruin its properties and pulling force.
Crushing risk
Pinching hazard: The pulling power is so immense that it can cause hematomas, crushing, and even bone fractures. Protective gloves are recommended.
Immense force
Before starting, check safety instructions. Uncontrolled attraction can destroy the magnet or hurt your hand. Think ahead.
Magnet fragility
Beware of splinters. Magnets can explode upon uncontrolled impact, launching shards into the air. Eye protection is mandatory.
Phone sensors
GPS units and smartphones are highly sensitive to magnetic fields. Close proximity with a powerful NdFeB magnet can ruin the sensors in your phone.
Safe distance
Very strong magnetic fields can erase data on credit cards, hard drives, and storage devices. Maintain a gap of at least 10 cm.
Implant safety
People with a ICD should maintain an safe separation from magnets. The magnetism can disrupt the functioning of the life-saving device.
Skin irritation risks
Nickel alert: The Ni-Cu-Ni coating contains nickel. If redness happens, immediately stop handling magnets and wear gloves.
