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 parameters of the product - 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 simulation of the product - technical parameters
The following data constitute the result of a engineering calculation. Results were calculated on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Operational performance might slightly deviate from the simulation results. Treat these calculations as a preliminary roadmap when designing systems.
Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - power drop
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
|
critical level |
| 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
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
545 Gs
54.5 mT
|
0.75 kg / 1.66 lbs
752.0 g / 7.4 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
346 Gs
34.6 mT
|
0.30 kg / 0.67 lbs
302.9 g / 3.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
156 Gs
15.6 mT
|
0.06 kg / 0.14 lbs
61.9 g / 0.6 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
46 Gs
4.6 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 lbs
5.4 g / 0.1 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Vertical force (vertical surface)
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) - behavior on slippery surfaces
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: Steel thickness (saturation) - power losses
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 (stability) - power drop
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 (attraction) - field range
MPL 40x20x5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Sliding 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) - warnings
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 |
| Timepiece | 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 (kinetic energy) - collision effects
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: Surface protection spec
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: Submerged application
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. Shear force
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains merely approx. 20-30% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) drastically reduces the holding force.
3. Power loss vs temp
*For N38 material, the max working temp is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.23
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.
Material specification
| 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 deals
Strengths as well as weaknesses of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Benefits
- Their power is durable, and after around 10 years it decreases only by ~1% (theoretically),
- Neodymium magnets are remarkably resistant to demagnetization caused by external magnetic fields,
- A magnet with a smooth nickel surface has an effective appearance,
- Neodymium magnets create maximum magnetic induction on a their surface, which ensures high operational effectiveness,
- Due to their durability and thermal resistance, neodymium magnets can operate (depending on the form) even at high temperatures reaching 230°C or more...
- Possibility of detailed creating as well as adapting to complex requirements,
- Fundamental importance in modern technologies – they find application in hard drives, motor assemblies, diagnostic systems, also complex engineering applications.
- Thanks to their power density, small magnets offer high operating force, with minimal size,
Cons
- Susceptibility to cracking is one of their disadvantages. Upon strong impact they can fracture. We recommend keeping them in a steel housing, which not only protects them against impacts but also raises their durability
- Neodymium magnets lose strength when exposed to high temperatures. After reaching 80°C, many of them experience permanent weakening 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 very resistant to heat
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can rust. Therefore when using outdoors, we suggest using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material protecting against moisture
- Due to limitations in producing threads and complex forms in magnets, we propose using casing - magnetic holder.
- Health risk related to microscopic parts of magnets pose a threat, when accidentally swallowed, which becomes key in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Furthermore, small elements of these devices can complicate diagnosis medical when they are in the body.
- With mass production the cost of neodymium magnets is a challenge,
Holding force characteristics
Maximum lifting capacity of the magnet – what affects it?
- with the contact of a sheet made of special test steel, ensuring maximum field concentration
- possessing a massiveness of minimum 10 mm to avoid saturation
- with a plane perfectly flat
- without any air gap between the magnet and steel
- under axial force direction (90-degree angle)
- in temp. approx. 20°C
Determinants of practical lifting force of a magnet
- Clearance – existence of any layer (rust, dirt, air) interrupts the magnetic circuit, which lowers power steeply (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Angle of force application – highest force is reached only during pulling at a 90° angle. The force required to slide of the magnet along the surface is typically many times lower (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
- Steel thickness – insufficiently thick steel does not close the flux, causing part of the flux to be wasted to the other side.
- Steel type – mild steel attracts best. Alloy steels decrease magnetic properties and lifting capacity.
- Surface finish – full contact is possible only on smooth steel. Rough texture create air cushions, reducing force.
- Thermal factor – hot environment weakens magnetic field. Exceeding the limit temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Lifting capacity testing was performed on a smooth plate of optimal thickness, under perpendicular forces, whereas under parallel forces the holding force is lower. In addition, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the lifting capacity.
Warnings
Danger to the youngest
Always store magnets out of reach of children. Risk of swallowing is significant, and the consequences of magnets clamping inside the body are tragic.
Skin irritation risks
Medical facts indicate that the nickel plating (standard magnet coating) is a strong allergen. For allergy sufferers, refrain from direct skin contact or opt for coated magnets.
Danger to pacemakers
Individuals with a ICD have to maintain an absolute distance from magnets. The magnetism can stop the operation of the life-saving device.
Permanent damage
Control the heat. Heating the magnet to high heat will destroy its properties and pulling force.
Magnetic interference
A powerful magnetic field interferes with the operation of magnetometers in smartphones and GPS navigation. Do not bring magnets near a device to avoid breaking the sensors.
Machining danger
Dust generated during cutting of magnets is flammable. Do not drill into magnets unless you are an expert.
Fragile material
Despite metallic appearance, the material is brittle and not impact-resistant. Avoid impacts, as the magnet may crumble into sharp, dangerous pieces.
Data carriers
Equipment safety: Strong magnets can ruin data carriers and delicate electronics (pacemakers, medical aids, timepieces).
Crushing force
Big blocks can smash fingers in a fraction of a second. Under no circumstances put your hand betwixt two strong magnets.
Handling rules
Handle with care. Neodymium magnets attract from a distance and connect with huge force, often faster than you can move away.
