MPL 40x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020160
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811664
length
40 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
30 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
10.67 kg / 104.63 N
Magnetic Induction
205.27 mT / 2053 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical - MPL 40x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 40x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020160 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811664 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 40 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 20 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 5 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 10.67 kg / 104.63 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 205.27 mT / 2053 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 analysis of the product - data
Presented information are the result of a physical analysis. Results are based on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational conditions might slightly differ. Treat these data as a supplementary guide when designing systems.
Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - interaction chart
MPL 40x20x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
2052 Gs
205.2 mT
|
10.67 kg / 23.52 LBS
10670.0 g / 104.7 N
|
dangerous! |
| 1 mm |
1956 Gs
195.6 mT
|
9.69 kg / 21.37 LBS
9693.2 g / 95.1 N
|
medium risk |
| 2 mm |
1839 Gs
183.9 mT
|
8.57 kg / 18.89 LBS
8570.5 g / 84.1 N
|
medium risk |
| 3 mm |
1711 Gs
171.1 mT
|
7.41 kg / 16.34 LBS
7413.1 g / 72.7 N
|
medium risk |
| 5 mm |
1444 Gs
144.4 mT
|
5.28 kg / 11.65 LBS
5282.9 g / 51.8 N
|
medium risk |
| 10 mm |
888 Gs
88.8 mT
|
2.00 kg / 4.40 LBS
1996.5 g / 19.6 N
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
545 Gs
54.5 mT
|
0.75 kg / 1.66 LBS
752.0 g / 7.4 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
346 Gs
34.6 mT
|
0.30 kg / 0.67 LBS
302.9 g / 3.0 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
156 Gs
15.6 mT
|
0.06 kg / 0.14 LBS
61.9 g / 0.6 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
46 Gs
4.6 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 LBS
5.4 g / 0.1 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Shear hold (wall)
MPL 40x20x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
2.13 kg / 4.70 LBS
2134.0 g / 20.9 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.94 kg / 4.27 LBS
1938.0 g / 19.0 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.71 kg / 3.78 LBS
1714.0 g / 16.8 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.48 kg / 3.27 LBS
1482.0 g / 14.5 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.06 kg / 2.33 LBS
1056.0 g / 10.4 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.40 kg / 0.88 LBS
400.0 g / 3.9 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.15 kg / 0.33 LBS
150.0 g / 1.5 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.06 kg / 0.13 LBS
60.0 g / 0.6 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.03 LBS
12.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Wall mounting (shearing) - vertical pull
MPL 40x20x5 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
3.20 kg / 7.06 LBS
3201.0 g / 31.4 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
2.13 kg / 4.70 LBS
2134.0 g / 20.9 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.07 kg / 2.35 LBS
1067.0 g / 10.5 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
5.34 kg / 11.76 LBS
5335.0 g / 52.3 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MPL 40x20x5 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.53 kg / 1.18 LBS
533.5 g / 5.2 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.33 kg / 2.94 LBS
1333.8 g / 13.1 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
2.67 kg / 5.88 LBS
2667.5 g / 26.2 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
4.00 kg / 8.82 LBS
4001.2 g / 39.3 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
6.67 kg / 14.70 LBS
6668.8 g / 65.4 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
10.67 kg / 23.52 LBS
10670.0 g / 104.7 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
10.67 kg / 23.52 LBS
10670.0 g / 104.7 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
10.67 kg / 23.52 LBS
10670.0 g / 104.7 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (material behavior) - resistance threshold
MPL 40x20x5 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
10.67 kg / 23.52 LBS
10670.0 g / 104.7 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
10.44 kg / 23.01 LBS
10435.3 g / 102.4 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
10.20 kg / 22.49 LBS
10200.5 g / 100.1 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
9.97 kg / 21.97 LBS
9965.8 g / 97.8 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
7.60 kg / 16.75 LBS
7597.0 g / 74.5 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (repulsion) - forces in the system
MPL 40x20x5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
20.78 kg / 45.80 LBS
3 495 Gs
|
3.12 kg / 6.87 LBS
3116 g / 30.6 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
19.88 kg / 43.83 LBS
4 015 Gs
|
2.98 kg / 6.57 LBS
2982 g / 29.3 N
|
17.89 kg / 39.44 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
18.87 kg / 41.61 LBS
3 912 Gs
|
2.83 kg / 6.24 LBS
2831 g / 27.8 N
|
16.99 kg / 37.45 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
17.80 kg / 39.24 LBS
3 800 Gs
|
2.67 kg / 5.89 LBS
2670 g / 26.2 N
|
16.02 kg / 35.32 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
15.56 kg / 34.30 LBS
3 552 Gs
|
2.33 kg / 5.14 LBS
2334 g / 22.9 N
|
14.00 kg / 30.87 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
10.29 kg / 22.68 LBS
2 888 Gs
|
1.54 kg / 3.40 LBS
1543 g / 15.1 N
|
9.26 kg / 20.41 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
3.89 kg / 8.57 LBS
1 776 Gs
|
0.58 kg / 1.29 LBS
583 g / 5.7 N
|
3.50 kg / 7.71 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.26 kg / 0.57 LBS
456 Gs
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 LBS
39 g / 0.4 N
|
0.23 kg / 0.51 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.12 kg / 0.27 LBS
313 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
18 g / 0.2 N
|
0.11 kg / 0.24 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.06 kg / 0.13 LBS
221 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
9 g / 0.1 N
|
0.05 kg / 0.12 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
162 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
5 g / 0.0 N
|
0.03 kg / 0.06 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
121 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
3 g / 0.0 N
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
93 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Hazards (electronics) - precautionary measures
MPL 40x20x5 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 11.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 9.0 cm |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 7.0 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 5.5 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 5.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
Table 8: Impact energy (cracking risk) - warning
MPL 40x20x5 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
21.13 km/h
(5.87 m/s)
|
0.52 J | |
| 30 mm |
33.06 km/h
(9.18 m/s)
|
1.27 J | |
| 50 mm |
42.54 km/h
(11.82 m/s)
|
2.09 J | |
| 100 mm |
60.15 km/h
(16.71 m/s)
|
4.19 J |
Table 9: Coating parameters (durability)
MPL 40x20x5 / 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 40x20x5 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 18 042 Mx | 180.4 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.23 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
MPL 40x20x5 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 10.67 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
12.22 kg
(+1.55 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Vertical hold
*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds just ~20% of its nominal pull.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) severely 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) = 0.23
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.
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% |
Environmental data
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
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Strengths and weaknesses of neodymium magnets.
Pros
- They have constant strength, and over nearly 10 years their attraction force decreases symbolically – ~1% (in testing),
- They feature excellent resistance to weakening of magnetic properties when exposed to opposing magnetic fields,
- A magnet with a smooth gold surface looks better,
- The surface of neodymium magnets generates a powerful magnetic field – this is a distinguishing feature,
- 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...
- Considering the possibility of precise forming and customization to individualized requirements, NdFeB magnets can be manufactured in a broad palette of geometric configurations, which increases their versatility,
- Wide application in advanced technology sectors – they are commonly used in computer drives, electric drive systems, precision medical tools, as well as multitasking production systems.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they offer powerful magnetic field, making them ideal for precision applications
Weaknesses
- Susceptibility to cracking is one of their disadvantages. Upon intense impact they can break. We recommend keeping them in a steel housing, which not only secures them against impacts but also increases their durability
- We warn that neodymium magnets can reduce their strength at high temperatures. To prevent this, we recommend our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
- They oxidize in a humid environment. For use outdoors we advise using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- Limited ability of making nuts in the magnet and complex forms - recommended is a housing - mounting mechanism.
- Health risk resulting from small fragments of magnets pose a threat, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the aspect of protecting the youngest. It is also worth noting that small components of these products are able to complicate diagnosis medical after entering the body.
- With large orders the cost of neodymium magnets can be a barrier,
Holding force characteristics
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what contributes to it?
- on a block made of structural steel, effectively closing the magnetic field
- with a cross-section of at least 10 mm
- with a plane free of scratches
- under conditions of no distance (surface-to-surface)
- during pulling in a direction perpendicular to the plane
- at room temperature
Determinants of lifting force in real conditions
- Space between magnet and steel – even a fraction of a millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by varnish or unevenness) diminishes the pulling force, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Pull-off angle – remember that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under sliding down, the holding force drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
- Element thickness – for full efficiency, the steel must be sufficiently thick. Paper-thin metal restricts the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Steel grade – the best choice is high-permeability steel. Stainless steels may generate lower lifting capacity.
- Smoothness – full contact is obtained only on smooth steel. Rough texture create air cushions, weakening the magnet.
- Temperature – heating the magnet results in weakening of force. Check the thermal limit for a given model.
Lifting capacity testing was performed on plates with a smooth surface of optimal thickness, under perpendicular forces, in contrast under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. In addition, even a small distance between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the holding force.
Safety rules for work with NdFeB magnets
Machining danger
Powder generated during grinding of magnets is combustible. Do not drill into magnets unless you are an expert.
Data carriers
Very strong magnetic fields can destroy records on payment cards, hard drives, and other magnetic media. Maintain a gap of min. 10 cm.
Do not underestimate power
Exercise caution. Neodymium magnets attract from a distance and connect with huge force, often quicker than you can react.
Adults only
NdFeB magnets are not suitable for play. Accidental ingestion of multiple magnets can lead to them connecting inside the digestive tract, which constitutes a critical condition and requires urgent medical intervention.
Bone fractures
Pinching hazard: The attraction force is so great that it can result in hematomas, crushing, and broken bones. Protective gloves are recommended.
Nickel coating and allergies
Nickel alert: The Ni-Cu-Ni coating consists of nickel. If redness happens, immediately stop working with magnets and use protective gear.
Impact on smartphones
GPS units and mobile phones are extremely sensitive to magnetism. Direct contact with a strong magnet can ruin the internal compass in your phone.
Health Danger
People with a ICD should keep an safe separation from magnets. The magnetism can disrupt the functioning of the life-saving device.
Material brittleness
Beware of splinters. Magnets can fracture upon uncontrolled impact, launching sharp fragments into the air. We recommend safety glasses.
Thermal limits
Do not overheat. Neodymium magnets are susceptible to temperature. If you need resistance above 80°C, inquire about HT versions (H, SH, UH).
