MPL 40x10x18 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020149
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811558
length
40 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
10 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
18 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
54 g
Magnetization Direction
→ diametrical
Load capacity
16.72 kg / 164.01 N
Magnetic Induction
540.48 mT / 5405 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Physical properties - MPL 40x10x18 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 40x10x18 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020149 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811558 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 40 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 10 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 18 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 54 g |
| Magnetization Direction | → diametrical |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 16.72 kg / 164.01 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 540.48 mT / 5405 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 magnet - technical parameters
These values represent the result of a engineering calculation. Values are based on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational performance might slightly deviate from the simulation results. Use these calculations as a preliminary roadmap for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs distance) - characteristics
MPL 40x10x18 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
5402 Gs
540.2 mT
|
16.72 kg / 36.86 pounds
16720.0 g / 164.0 N
|
crushing |
| 1 mm |
4664 Gs
466.4 mT
|
12.46 kg / 27.48 pounds
12464.6 g / 122.3 N
|
crushing |
| 2 mm |
3970 Gs
397.0 mT
|
9.03 kg / 19.90 pounds
9028.7 g / 88.6 N
|
medium risk |
| 3 mm |
3362 Gs
336.2 mT
|
6.48 kg / 14.28 pounds
6476.4 g / 63.5 N
|
medium risk |
| 5 mm |
2432 Gs
243.2 mT
|
3.39 kg / 7.47 pounds
3388.5 g / 33.2 N
|
medium risk |
| 10 mm |
1220 Gs
122.0 mT
|
0.85 kg / 1.88 pounds
853.2 g / 8.4 N
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
703 Gs
70.3 mT
|
0.28 kg / 0.62 pounds
282.9 g / 2.8 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
440 Gs
44.0 mT
|
0.11 kg / 0.24 pounds
111.1 g / 1.1 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
203 Gs
20.3 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 pounds
23.6 g / 0.2 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
64 Gs
6.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
2.4 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Vertical capacity (wall)
MPL 40x10x18 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
3.34 kg / 7.37 pounds
3344.0 g / 32.8 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
2.49 kg / 5.49 pounds
2492.0 g / 24.4 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.81 kg / 3.98 pounds
1806.0 g / 17.7 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.30 kg / 2.86 pounds
1296.0 g / 12.7 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.68 kg / 1.49 pounds
678.0 g / 6.7 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.17 kg / 0.37 pounds
170.0 g / 1.7 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.06 kg / 0.12 pounds
56.0 g / 0.5 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.02 kg / 0.05 pounds
22.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
4.0 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 (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 40x10x18 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
5.02 kg / 11.06 pounds
5016.0 g / 49.2 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
3.34 kg / 7.37 pounds
3344.0 g / 32.8 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.67 kg / 3.69 pounds
1672.0 g / 16.4 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
8.36 kg / 18.43 pounds
8360.0 g / 82.0 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - sheet metal selection
MPL 40x10x18 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.84 kg / 1.84 pounds
836.0 g / 8.2 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
2.09 kg / 4.61 pounds
2090.0 g / 20.5 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
4.18 kg / 9.22 pounds
4180.0 g / 41.0 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
6.27 kg / 13.82 pounds
6270.0 g / 61.5 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
10.45 kg / 23.04 pounds
10450.0 g / 102.5 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
16.72 kg / 36.86 pounds
16720.0 g / 164.0 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
16.72 kg / 36.86 pounds
16720.0 g / 164.0 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
16.72 kg / 36.86 pounds
16720.0 g / 164.0 N
|
Table 5: Thermal resistance (stability) - power drop
MPL 40x10x18 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
16.72 kg / 36.86 pounds
16720.0 g / 164.0 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
16.35 kg / 36.05 pounds
16352.2 g / 160.4 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
15.98 kg / 35.24 pounds
15984.3 g / 156.8 N
|
OK |
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
15.62 kg / 34.43 pounds
15616.5 g / 153.2 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
11.90 kg / 26.25 pounds
11904.6 g / 116.8 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - field range
MPL 40x10x18 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
71.96 kg / 158.65 pounds
5 928 Gs
|
10.79 kg / 23.80 pounds
10794 g / 105.9 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
62.49 kg / 137.76 pounds
10 068 Gs
|
9.37 kg / 20.66 pounds
9373 g / 91.9 N
|
56.24 kg / 123.98 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
53.65 kg / 118.27 pounds
9 328 Gs
|
8.05 kg / 17.74 pounds
8047 g / 78.9 N
|
48.28 kg / 106.44 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
45.76 kg / 100.88 pounds
8 615 Gs
|
6.86 kg / 15.13 pounds
6864 g / 67.3 N
|
41.18 kg / 90.79 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
32.92 kg / 72.58 pounds
7 308 Gs
|
4.94 kg / 10.89 pounds
4938 g / 48.4 N
|
29.63 kg / 65.32 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
14.58 kg / 32.15 pounds
4 864 Gs
|
2.19 kg / 4.82 pounds
2188 g / 21.5 N
|
13.13 kg / 28.94 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
3.67 kg / 8.10 pounds
2 441 Gs
|
0.55 kg / 1.21 pounds
551 g / 5.4 N
|
3.30 kg / 7.29 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.21 kg / 0.46 pounds
585 Gs
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
32 g / 0.3 N
|
0.19 kg / 0.42 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.10 kg / 0.22 pounds
406 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.03 pounds
15 g / 0.1 N
|
0.09 kg / 0.20 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.05 kg / 0.12 pounds
293 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
8 g / 0.1 N
|
0.05 kg / 0.10 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
217 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
4 g / 0.0 N
|
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
165 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
3 g / 0.0 N
|
0.02 kg / 0.03 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
128 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Safety (HSE) (electronics) - precautionary measures
MPL 40x10x18 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 13.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 10.5 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 8.0 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 6.5 cm |
| Car key | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 6.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 2.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
Table 8: Dynamics (cracking risk) - collision effects
MPL 40x10x18 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
18.30 km/h
(5.08 m/s)
|
0.70 J | |
| 30 mm |
30.76 km/h
(8.55 m/s)
|
1.97 J | |
| 50 mm |
39.69 km/h
(11.02 m/s)
|
3.28 J | |
| 100 mm |
56.12 km/h
(15.59 m/s)
|
6.56 J |
Table 9: Coating parameters (durability)
MPL 40x10x18 / 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 40x10x18 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 21 285 Mx | 212.9 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.79 | High (Stable) |
Table 11: Submerged application
MPL 40x10x18 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 16.72 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
19.14 kg
(+2.42 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Vertical hold
*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds just a fraction of its max power.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin steel (e.g. computer case) significantly weakens the holding force.
3. Heat tolerance
*For standard magnets, the safety limit is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.79
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% |
Sustainability
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
Other proposals
Pros as well as cons of rare earth magnets.
Advantages
- They virtually do not lose power, because even after ten years the decline in efficiency is only ~1% (according to literature),
- They do not lose their magnetic properties even under strong external field,
- A magnet with a metallic nickel surface looks better,
- Neodymium magnets deliver maximum magnetic induction on a their surface, which ensures high operational 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 designing and the ability to customize to client solutions,
- Significant place in modern industrial fields – they find application in hard drives, drive modules, diagnostic systems, as well as modern systems.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they generate large force, making them ideal for precision applications
Limitations
- They are fragile upon heavy impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth protecting magnets in a protective case. Such protection not only shields the magnet but also improves its resistance to damage
- Neodymium 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 extremely resistant to heat
- Due to the susceptibility of magnets to corrosion in a humid environment, we suggest using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material stable to moisture, when using outdoors
- Due to limitations in producing threads and complex shapes in magnets, we propose using casing - magnetic mechanism.
- Potential hazard to health – tiny shards of magnets pose a threat, in case of ingestion, which becomes key in the context of child safety. Additionally, small elements of these magnets can be problematic in diagnostics medical after entering the body.
- Due to neodymium price, their price exceeds standard values,
Pull force analysis
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what it depends on?
- using a base made of mild steel, serving as a magnetic yoke
- possessing a massiveness of at least 10 mm to ensure full flux closure
- with a plane perfectly flat
- under conditions of gap-free contact (metal-to-metal)
- for force applied at a right angle (in the magnet axis)
- in neutral thermal conditions
Determinants of lifting force in real conditions
- Gap between surfaces – every millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by veneer or unevenness) drastically reduces the magnet efficiency, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Loading method – catalog parameter refers to detachment vertically. When attempting to slide, the magnet exhibits much less (often approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Substrate thickness – to utilize 100% power, the steel must be sufficiently thick. Paper-thin metal limits the lifting capacity (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Material type – ideal substrate is high-permeability steel. Hardened steels may have worse magnetic properties.
- Surface condition – ground elements ensure maximum contact, which improves field saturation. Uneven metal weaken the grip.
- Thermal factor – high temperature reduces magnetic field. Too high temperature can permanently demagnetize the magnet.
Lifting capacity was measured by applying a smooth steel plate of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular pulling force, however under shearing force the holding force is lower. In addition, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the lifting capacity.
Warnings
Hand protection
Large magnets can crush fingers instantly. Under no circumstances put your hand betwixt two strong magnets.
Do not overheat magnets
Standard neodymium magnets (grade N) lose magnetization when the temperature surpasses 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.
Choking Hazard
Absolutely store magnets out of reach of children. Choking hazard is high, and the consequences of magnets clamping inside the body are life-threatening.
Pacemakers
Individuals with a heart stimulator must maintain an absolute distance from magnets. The magnetic field can stop the operation of the implant.
Compass and GPS
Navigation devices and mobile phones are extremely susceptible to magnetism. Close proximity with a strong magnet can ruin the internal compass in your phone.
Metal Allergy
Nickel alert: The Ni-Cu-Ni coating contains nickel. If an allergic reaction happens, immediately stop working with magnets and wear gloves.
Fire risk
Machining of NdFeB material carries a risk of fire hazard. Magnetic powder oxidizes rapidly with oxygen and is difficult to extinguish.
Threat to electronics
Avoid bringing magnets near a purse, computer, or screen. The magnetic field can permanently damage these devices and erase data from cards.
Caution required
Use magnets with awareness. Their immense force can surprise even experienced users. Be vigilant and do not underestimate their force.
Protective goggles
Despite metallic appearance, the material is delicate and not impact-resistant. Do not hit, as the magnet may crumble into sharp, dangerous pieces.
