MPL 40x15x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020153
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811596
length
40 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
15 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
22.5 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
11.35 kg / 111.37 N
Magnetic Induction
249.11 mT / 2491 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical parameters - MPL 40x15x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 40x15x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020153 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811596 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 40 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 15 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 5 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 22.5 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 11.35 kg / 111.37 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 249.11 mT / 2491 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 - report
The following information represent the outcome of a engineering analysis. Results rely on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Real-world conditions might slightly differ. Please consider these calculations as a reference point during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (force vs gap) - characteristics
MPL 40x15x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
2490 Gs
249.0 mT
|
11.35 kg / 25.02 pounds
11350.0 g / 111.3 N
|
crushing |
| 1 mm |
2306 Gs
230.6 mT
|
9.73 kg / 21.45 pounds
9731.3 g / 95.5 N
|
warning |
| 2 mm |
2095 Gs
209.5 mT
|
8.03 kg / 17.70 pounds
8028.8 g / 78.8 N
|
warning |
| 3 mm |
1877 Gs
187.7 mT
|
6.45 kg / 14.21 pounds
6445.4 g / 63.2 N
|
warning |
| 5 mm |
1472 Gs
147.2 mT
|
3.97 kg / 8.74 pounds
3965.1 g / 38.9 N
|
warning |
| 10 mm |
792 Gs
79.2 mT
|
1.15 kg / 2.53 pounds
1147.1 g / 11.3 N
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
454 Gs
45.4 mT
|
0.38 kg / 0.83 pounds
376.9 g / 3.7 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
278 Gs
27.8 mT
|
0.14 kg / 0.31 pounds
141.4 g / 1.4 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
122 Gs
12.2 mT
|
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
27.0 g / 0.3 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
35 Gs
3.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
2.3 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Sliding capacity (vertical surface)
MPL 40x15x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
2.27 kg / 5.00 pounds
2270.0 g / 22.3 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.95 kg / 4.29 pounds
1946.0 g / 19.1 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.61 kg / 3.54 pounds
1606.0 g / 15.8 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.29 kg / 2.84 pounds
1290.0 g / 12.7 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.79 kg / 1.75 pounds
794.0 g / 7.8 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.23 kg / 0.51 pounds
230.0 g / 2.3 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.08 kg / 0.17 pounds
76.0 g / 0.7 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
28.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
6.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Wall mounting (shearing) - vertical pull
MPL 40x15x5 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
3.41 kg / 7.51 pounds
3405.0 g / 33.4 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
2.27 kg / 5.00 pounds
2270.0 g / 22.3 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.14 kg / 2.50 pounds
1135.0 g / 11.1 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
5.68 kg / 12.51 pounds
5675.0 g / 55.7 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - power losses
MPL 40x15x5 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.57 kg / 1.25 pounds
567.5 g / 5.6 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.42 kg / 3.13 pounds
1418.8 g / 13.9 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
2.84 kg / 6.26 pounds
2837.5 g / 27.8 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
4.26 kg / 9.38 pounds
4256.3 g / 41.8 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
7.09 kg / 15.64 pounds
7093.8 g / 69.6 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
11.35 kg / 25.02 pounds
11350.0 g / 111.3 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
11.35 kg / 25.02 pounds
11350.0 g / 111.3 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
11.35 kg / 25.02 pounds
11350.0 g / 111.3 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (stability) - resistance threshold
MPL 40x15x5 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
11.35 kg / 25.02 pounds
11350.0 g / 111.3 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
11.10 kg / 24.47 pounds
11100.3 g / 108.9 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
10.85 kg / 23.92 pounds
10850.6 g / 106.4 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
10.60 kg / 23.37 pounds
10600.9 g / 104.0 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
8.08 kg / 17.82 pounds
8081.2 g / 79.3 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - field range
MPL 40x15x5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
22.94 kg / 50.58 pounds
3 961 Gs
|
3.44 kg / 7.59 pounds
3441 g / 33.8 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
21.37 kg / 47.11 pounds
4 807 Gs
|
3.21 kg / 7.07 pounds
3205 g / 31.4 N
|
19.23 kg / 42.40 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
19.67 kg / 43.37 pounds
4 612 Gs
|
2.95 kg / 6.50 pounds
2951 g / 28.9 N
|
17.70 kg / 39.03 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
17.94 kg / 39.55 pounds
4 404 Gs
|
2.69 kg / 5.93 pounds
2691 g / 26.4 N
|
16.15 kg / 35.59 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
14.58 kg / 32.15 pounds
3 971 Gs
|
2.19 kg / 4.82 pounds
2187 g / 21.5 N
|
13.12 kg / 28.93 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
8.01 kg / 17.67 pounds
2 944 Gs
|
1.20 kg / 2.65 pounds
1202 g / 11.8 N
|
7.21 kg / 15.90 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
2.32 kg / 5.11 pounds
1 583 Gs
|
0.35 kg / 0.77 pounds
348 g / 3.4 N
|
2.09 kg / 4.60 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.12 kg / 0.26 pounds
359 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
18 g / 0.2 N
|
0.11 kg / 0.24 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.05 kg / 0.12 pounds
243 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
8 g / 0.1 N
|
0.05 kg / 0.11 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
171 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
4 g / 0.0 N
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
124 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
92 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
70 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Protective zones (implants) - precautionary measures
MPL 40x15x5 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 10.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 8.0 cm |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 6.5 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 5.0 cm |
| Car key | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 4.5 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
Table 8: Collisions (kinetic energy) - collision effects
MPL 40x15x5 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
24.04 km/h
(6.68 m/s)
|
0.50 J | |
| 30 mm |
39.29 km/h
(10.91 m/s)
|
1.34 J | |
| 50 mm |
50.66 km/h
(14.07 m/s)
|
2.23 J | |
| 100 mm |
71.63 km/h
(19.90 m/s)
|
4.45 J |
Table 9: Anti-corrosion coating durability
MPL 40x15x5 / 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 (Pc)
MPL 40x15x5 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 14 969 Mx | 149.7 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.26 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MPL 40x15x5 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 11.35 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
13.00 kg
(+1.65 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Vertical hold
*Note: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds merely approx. 20-30% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin steel (e.g. computer case) drastically limits the holding force.
3. Heat tolerance
*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
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.
Chemical composition
| 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 neodymium magnets.
Strengths
- They do not lose strength, even over approximately ten years – the reduction in power is only ~1% (according to tests),
- They have excellent resistance to magnetic field loss due to external fields,
- A magnet with a shiny nickel surface looks better,
- Neodymium magnets create maximum magnetic induction on a their surface, which increases force concentration,
- Due to their durability and thermal resistance, neodymium magnets can operate (depending on the shape) even at high temperatures reaching 230°C or more...
- Possibility of exact modeling as well as adjusting to complex applications,
- Fundamental importance in innovative solutions – they serve a role in magnetic memories, electric motors, advanced medical instruments, also multitasking production systems.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they generate large force, making them ideal for precision applications
Weaknesses
- Brittleness is one of their disadvantages. Upon intense impact they can break. We advise keeping them in a steel housing, which not only protects them against impacts but also increases their durability
- Neodymium magnets lose their force under the influence of heating. As soon as 80°C is exceeded, many of them start losing their power. Therefore, we recommend our special magnets marked [AH], which maintain stability even at temperatures up to 230°C
- Due to the susceptibility of magnets to corrosion in a humid environment, we suggest using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material immune to moisture, when using outdoors
- We recommend a housing - magnetic holder, due to difficulties in creating nuts inside the magnet and complicated shapes.
- Potential hazard resulting from small fragments of magnets can be dangerous, when accidentally swallowed, which gains importance in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Additionally, tiny parts of these magnets are able to be problematic in diagnostics medical after entering the body.
- High unit price – neodymium magnets are more expensive than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which hinders application in large quantities
Holding force characteristics
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what affects it?
- with the application of a yoke made of low-carbon steel, ensuring maximum field concentration
- whose transverse dimension is min. 10 mm
- characterized by smoothness
- with zero gap (without coatings)
- for force acting at a right angle (in the magnet axis)
- at temperature approx. 20 degrees Celsius
Key elements affecting lifting force
- Gap (betwixt the magnet and the metal), since even a microscopic distance (e.g. 0.5 mm) can cause a reduction in force by up to 50% (this also applies to paint, corrosion or dirt).
- Loading method – declared lifting capacity refers to pulling vertically. When applying parallel force, the magnet holds much less (typically approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Substrate thickness – to utilize 100% power, the steel must be adequately massive. Thin sheet limits the lifting capacity (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Metal type – different alloys reacts the same. Alloy additives weaken the attraction effect.
- Surface finish – full contact is obtained only on smooth steel. Rough texture reduce the real contact area, weakening the magnet.
- Thermal factor – hot environment reduces magnetic field. Too high temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Holding force was tested on the plate surface of 20 mm thickness, when a perpendicular force was applied, in contrast under parallel forces the lifting capacity is smaller. Additionally, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate reduces the lifting capacity.
Safety rules for work with NdFeB magnets
Compass and GPS
A strong magnetic field disrupts the functioning of compasses in smartphones and GPS navigation. Do not bring magnets close to a device to avoid damaging the sensors.
Keep away from children
Always keep magnets out of reach of children. Choking hazard is significant, and the effects of magnets connecting inside the body are fatal.
Respect the power
Handle with care. Neodymium magnets act from a distance and snap with huge force, often quicker than you can move away.
Dust is flammable
Dust created during cutting of magnets is combustible. Avoid drilling into magnets unless you are an expert.
Heat warning
Regular neodymium magnets (N-type) lose magnetization when the temperature goes above 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.
Cards and drives
Device Safety: Strong magnets can damage payment cards and sensitive devices (pacemakers, hearing aids, mechanical watches).
Finger safety
Protect your hands. Two large magnets will join instantly with a force of massive weight, destroying everything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
Life threat
Life threat: Strong magnets can turn off heart devices and defibrillators. Stay away if you have electronic implants.
Risk of cracking
Despite the nickel coating, the material is delicate and cannot withstand shocks. Do not hit, as the magnet may crumble into hazardous fragments.
Avoid contact if allergic
Certain individuals have a contact allergy to nickel, which is the standard coating for NdFeB magnets. Frequent touching may cause an allergic reaction. It is best to wear protective gloves.
