MPL 40x10x4 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020150
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811565
length
40 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
10 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
4 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
12 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
9.31 kg / 91.33 N
Magnetic Induction
275.57 mT / 2756 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical - MPL 40x10x4 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 40x10x4 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020150 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811565 |
| 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 | 4 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 9.31 kg / 91.33 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 275.57 mT / 2756 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 modeling of the magnet - technical parameters
Presented data are the result of a engineering calculation. Results are based on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Operational parameters may differ from theoretical values. Please consider these calculations as a preliminary roadmap for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs distance) - power drop
MPL 40x10x4 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
2755 Gs
275.5 mT
|
9.31 kg / 9310.0 g
91.3 N
|
warning |
| 1 mm |
2413 Gs
241.3 mT
|
7.14 kg / 7143.1 g
70.1 N
|
warning |
| 2 mm |
2044 Gs
204.4 mT
|
5.13 kg / 5128.9 g
50.3 N
|
warning |
| 3 mm |
1703 Gs
170.3 mT
|
3.56 kg / 3559.5 g
34.9 N
|
warning |
| 5 mm |
1173 Gs
117.3 mT
|
1.69 kg / 1688.2 g
16.6 N
|
safe |
| 10 mm |
522 Gs
52.2 mT
|
0.33 kg / 334.9 g
3.3 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
277 Gs
27.7 mT
|
0.09 kg / 94.2 g
0.9 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
163 Gs
16.3 mT
|
0.03 kg / 32.8 g
0.3 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
69 Gs
6.9 mT
|
0.01 kg / 5.8 g
0.1 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
19 Gs
1.9 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.5 g
0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Shear force (wall)
MPL 40x10x4 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.86 kg / 1862.0 g
18.3 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.43 kg / 1428.0 g
14.0 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.03 kg / 1026.0 g
10.1 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.71 kg / 712.0 g
7.0 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.34 kg / 338.0 g
3.3 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.07 kg / 66.0 g
0.6 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.02 kg / 18.0 g
0.2 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 6.0 g
0.1 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 2.0 g
0.0 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
|
Table 3: Wall mounting (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 40x10x4 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
2.79 kg / 2793.0 g
27.4 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.86 kg / 1862.0 g
18.3 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.93 kg / 931.0 g
9.1 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
4.66 kg / 4655.0 g
45.7 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (saturation) - power losses
MPL 40x10x4 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.93 kg / 931.0 g
9.1 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
2.33 kg / 2327.5 g
22.8 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
4.66 kg / 4655.0 g
45.7 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
9.31 kg / 9310.0 g
91.3 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
9.31 kg / 9310.0 g
91.3 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - resistance threshold
MPL 40x10x4 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
9.31 kg / 9310.0 g
91.3 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
9.11 kg / 9105.2 g
89.3 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
8.90 kg / 8900.4 g
87.3 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
8.70 kg / 8695.5 g
85.3 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
6.63 kg / 6628.7 g
65.0 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - forces in the system
MPL 40x10x4 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg) (N-S) | Repulsion (kg) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
18.71 kg / 18711 g
183.6 N
4 164 Gs
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
16.57 kg / 16572 g
162.6 N
5 185 Gs
|
14.91 kg / 14915 g
146.3 N
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
14.36 kg / 14356 g
140.8 N
4 826 Gs
|
12.92 kg / 12920 g
126.7 N
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
12.24 kg / 12238 g
120.1 N
4 455 Gs
|
11.01 kg / 11015 g
108.1 N
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
8.61 kg / 8609 g
84.5 N
3 737 Gs
|
7.75 kg / 7748 g
76.0 N
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
3.39 kg / 3393 g
33.3 N
2 346 Gs
|
3.05 kg / 3054 g
30.0 N
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.67 kg / 673 g
6.6 N
1 045 Gs
|
0.61 kg / 606 g
5.9 N
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.03 kg / 26 g
0.3 N
207 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 24 g
0.2 N
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Hazards (electronics) - warnings
MPL 40x10x4 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 8.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 6.5 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 5.0 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 4.0 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
Table 8: Collisions (cracking risk) - collision effects
MPL 40x10x4 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
28.72 km/h
(7.98 m/s)
|
0.38 J | |
| 30 mm |
48.67 km/h
(13.52 m/s)
|
1.10 J | |
| 50 mm |
62.82 km/h
(17.45 m/s)
|
1.83 J | |
| 100 mm |
88.83 km/h
(24.68 m/s)
|
3.65 J |
Table 9: Anti-corrosion coating durability
MPL 40x10x4 / 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 40x10x4 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 9 840 Mx | 98.4 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.26 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Submerged application
MPL 40x10x4 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 9.31 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
10.66 kg
(+1.35 kg Buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Sliding resistance
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains only approx. 20-30% of its nominal pull.
2. Plate thickness effect
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) drastically 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) = 0.26
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% |
Environmental data
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
Other proposals
Advantages and disadvantages of neodymium magnets.
Benefits
- They have constant strength, and over around 10 years their performance decreases symbolically – ~1% (in testing),
- Neodymium magnets are extremely resistant to magnetic field loss caused by external interference,
- A magnet with a metallic gold surface has better aesthetics,
- They show high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which increases their power,
- Thanks to resistance to high temperature, they can operate (depending on the shape) even at temperatures up to 230°C and higher...
- Thanks to freedom in constructing and the capacity to customize to unusual requirements,
- Significant place in electronics industry – they are used in computer drives, motor assemblies, medical devices, as well as multitasking production systems.
- Thanks to efficiency per cm³, small magnets offer high operating force, in miniature format,
Weaknesses
- To avoid cracks upon strong impacts, we suggest using special steel housings. Such a solution protects the magnet and simultaneously improves its durability.
- When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets experience a drop in force. Often, when the temperature exceeds 80°C, their strength 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 nuts in the magnet and complicated forms - recommended is a housing - mounting mechanism.
- Health risk to health – tiny shards of magnets pose a threat, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child safety. It is also worth noting that small components of these devices can be problematic in diagnostics medical when they are in the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is one of the disadvantages compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Holding force characteristics
Highest magnetic holding force – what affects it?
- using a sheet made of low-carbon steel, serving as a ideal flux conductor
- with a cross-section minimum 10 mm
- with a surface free of scratches
- with direct contact (no impurities)
- for force applied at a right angle (in the magnet axis)
- at standard ambient temperature
Impact of factors on magnetic holding capacity in practice
- Gap (betwixt the magnet and the metal), because even a very small distance (e.g. 0.5 mm) leads to a reduction in force by up to 50% (this also applies to paint, rust or dirt).
- Direction of force – highest force is reached only during perpendicular pulling. The force required to slide of the magnet along the plate is usually many times lower (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
- Plate thickness – too thin sheet does not close the flux, causing part of the power to be wasted to the other side.
- Chemical composition of the base – mild steel gives the best results. Higher carbon content decrease magnetic properties and lifting capacity.
- Plate texture – smooth surfaces guarantee perfect abutment, which improves field saturation. Uneven metal weaken the grip.
- Temperature influence – high temperature reduces pulling force. Exceeding the limit temperature can permanently demagnetize the magnet.
Holding force was measured on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when a perpendicular force was applied, however under attempts to slide the magnet the load capacity is reduced by as much as 75%. Additionally, even a small distance between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the lifting capacity.
Warnings
Dust is flammable
Mechanical processing of NdFeB material poses a fire risk. Magnetic powder reacts violently with oxygen and is difficult to extinguish.
Electronic hazard
Device Safety: Strong magnets can ruin payment cards and sensitive devices (heart implants, hearing aids, timepieces).
Handling rules
Be careful. Rare earth magnets act from a long distance and snap with massive power, often quicker than you can move away.
Do not give to children
Product intended for adults. Small elements can be swallowed, leading to intestinal necrosis. Keep away from children and animals.
Crushing risk
Mind your fingers. Two large magnets will snap together immediately with a force of massive weight, crushing everything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
Phone sensors
A powerful magnetic field interferes with the operation of magnetometers in phones and navigation systems. Maintain magnets near a device to avoid breaking the sensors.
Protective goggles
Neodymium magnets are ceramic materials, which means they are prone to chipping. Collision of two magnets leads to them cracking into small pieces.
Heat warning
Standard neodymium magnets (N-type) lose power when the temperature exceeds 80°C. Damage is permanent.
Health Danger
Warning for patients: Strong magnetic fields affect medical devices. Maintain at least 30 cm distance or ask another person to handle the magnets.
Skin irritation risks
Studies show that nickel (standard magnet coating) is a common allergen. For allergy sufferers, prevent touching magnets with bare hands and select versions in plastic housing.
