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MPL 40x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet

lamellar magnet

Catalog no 020160

GTIN/EAN: 5906301811664

5.00

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 details - MPL 40x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet

Specification / characteristics - MPL 40x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet

properties
properties values
Cat. no. 020160
GTIN/EAN 5906301811664
Production/Distribution Dhit sp. z o.o.
ul. Zielona 14 05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki PL
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

Specification / characteristics MPL 40x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
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

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 assembly - data

Presented values represent the result of a physical analysis. Results rely on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational performance might slightly deviate from the simulation results. Please consider these calculations as a preliminary roadmap during assembly planning.

Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - characteristics
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
warning
2 mm 1839 Gs
183.9 mT
8.57 kg / 18.89 lbs
8570.5 g / 84.1 N
warning
3 mm 1711 Gs
171.1 mT
7.41 kg / 16.34 lbs
7413.1 g / 72.7 N
warning
5 mm 1444 Gs
144.4 mT
5.28 kg / 11.65 lbs
5282.9 g / 51.8 N
warning
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: Vertical capacity (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) - 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: Material efficiency (saturation) - power losses
MPL 40x20x5 / N38

Steel thickness (mm) % power Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N)
0.5 mm
5%
0.53 kg / 1.18 lbs
533.5 g / 5.2 N
1 mm
13%
1.33 kg / 2.94 lbs
1333.8 g / 13.1 N
2 mm
25%
2.67 kg / 5.88 lbs
2667.5 g / 26.2 N
3 mm
38%
4.00 kg / 8.82 lbs
4001.2 g / 39.3 N
5 mm
63%
6.67 kg / 14.70 lbs
6668.8 g / 65.4 N
10 mm
100%
10.67 kg / 23.52 lbs
10670.0 g / 104.7 N
11 mm
100%
10.67 kg / 23.52 lbs
10670.0 g / 104.7 N
12 mm
100%
10.67 kg / 23.52 lbs
10670.0 g / 104.7 N

Table 5: Working in heat (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: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - forces in the system
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: Protective zones (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
Car key 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: Collisions (cracking risk) - 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 (Pc)
MPL 40x20x5 / N38

Parameter Value SI Unit / Description
Magnetic Flux 18 042 Mx 180.4 µWb
Pc Coefficient 0.23 Low (Flat)

Table 11: Hydrostatics and buoyancy
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%
Warning: This magnet has a standard nickel coating. After use in water, it must be dried and maintained immediately, otherwise it will rust!
1. Shear force

*Caution: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains merely ~20% of its perpendicular strength.

2. Steel saturation

*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) significantly weakens the holding force.

3. Temperature resistance

*For N38 grade, 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

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.

Technical specification and ecology
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
Safety card (GPSR)
responsible entity
Dhit sp. z o.o.
ul. Kościuszki 6A, 05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki
tel: +48 22 499 98 98 | e-mail: bok@dhit.pl
batch number/type
id: 020160-2026
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This product is a very powerful plate magnet made of NdFeB material, which, with dimensions of 40x20x5 mm and a weight of 30 g, guarantees the highest quality connection. This rectangular block with a force of 104.63 N is ready for shipment in 24h, allowing for rapid realization of your project. Additionally, its Ni-Cu-Ni coating secures it against corrosion in standard operating conditions, giving it an aesthetic appearance.
The key to success is sliding the magnets along their largest connection plane (using e.g., the edge of a table), which is easier than trying to tear them apart directly. To separate the MPL 40x20x5 / N38 model, firmly slide one magnet over the edge of the other until the attraction force decreases. We recommend care, because after separation, the magnets may want to violently snap back together, which threatens pinching the skin. Never use metal tools for prying, as the brittle NdFeB material may chip and damage your eyes.
Plate magnets MPL 40x20x5 / N38 are the foundation for many industrial devices, such as magnetic separators and linear motors. Thanks to the flat surface and high force (approx. 10.67 kg), they are ideal as closers in furniture making and mounting elements in automation. Their rectangular shape facilitates precise gluing into milled sockets in wood or plastic.
For mounting flat magnets MPL 40x20x5 / N38, we recommend utilizing strong epoxy glues (e.g., UHU Endfest, Distal), which ensure a durable bond with metal or plastic. For lighter applications or mounting on smooth surfaces, branded foam tape (e.g., 3M VHB) will work, provided the surface is perfectly degreased. Remember to clean and degrease the magnet surface before gluing, which significantly increases the adhesion of the glue to the nickel coating.
Standardly, the MPL 40x20x5 / N38 model is magnetized axially (dimension 5 mm), which means that the N and S poles are located on its largest, flat surfaces. In practice, this means that this magnet has the greatest attraction force on its main planes (40x20 mm), which is ideal for flat mounting. This is the most popular configuration for block magnets used in separators and holders.
This model is characterized by dimensions 40x20x5 mm, which, at a weight of 30 g, makes it an element with high energy density. It is a magnetic block with dimensions 40x20x5 mm and a self-weight of 30 g, ready to work at temperatures up to 80°C. The protective [NiCuNi] coating secures the magnet against corrosion.

Strengths as well as weaknesses of neodymium magnets.

Benefits

Besides their immense strength, neodymium magnets offer the following advantages:
  • They retain attractive force for nearly 10 years – the drop is just ~1% (according to analyses),
  • Neodymium magnets prove to be exceptionally resistant to magnetic field loss caused by magnetic disturbances,
  • The use of an aesthetic layer of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to present itself better,
  • Magnetic induction on the surface of the magnet turns out to be extremely intense,
  • Due to their durability and thermal resistance, neodymium magnets are capable of operate (depending on the shape) even at high temperatures reaching 230°C or more...
  • Thanks to flexibility in designing and the capacity to customize to unusual requirements,
  • Huge importance in modern industrial fields – they find application in mass storage devices, electric drive systems, advanced medical instruments, and complex engineering applications.
  • Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer high power in tiny dimensions, which makes them useful in small systems

Weaknesses

Cons of neodymium magnets: application proposals
  • At very strong impacts they can break, therefore we recommend placing them in special holders. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage, as well as increases the magnet's durability.
  • NdFeB magnets lose strength when exposed to high temperatures. After reaching 80°C, many of them experience permanent drop of strength (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 corrode. Therefore during using outdoors, we suggest using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material protecting against moisture
  • Due to limitations in producing threads and complicated shapes in magnets, we propose using a housing - magnetic holder.
  • Potential hazard to health – tiny shards of magnets pose a threat, when accidentally swallowed, which becomes key in the context of child health protection. It is also worth noting that tiny parts of these magnets are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical after entering the body.
  • High unit price – neodymium magnets have a higher price than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which increases costs of application in large quantities

Holding force characteristics

Highest magnetic holding forcewhat contributes to it?

The force parameter is a result of laboratory testing conducted under the following configuration:
  • with the application of a yoke made of low-carbon steel, guaranteeing maximum field concentration
  • possessing a thickness of min. 10 mm to ensure full flux closure
  • with an ideally smooth touching surface
  • with direct contact (without coatings)
  • under perpendicular application of breakaway force (90-degree angle)
  • at room temperature

Practical lifting capacity: influencing factors

In real-world applications, the actual lifting capacity results from several key aspects, ranked from most significant:
  • Distance (between the magnet and the plate), as even a tiny distance (e.g. 0.5 mm) results in a decrease in lifting capacity by up to 50% (this also applies to paint, rust or debris).
  • Direction of force – highest force is obtained only during perpendicular pulling. The resistance to sliding of the magnet along the plate is usually several times lower (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
  • Base massiveness – too thin sheet does not close the flux, causing part of the power to be wasted into the air.
  • Material type – ideal substrate is high-permeability steel. Hardened steels may have worse magnetic properties.
  • Plate texture – ground elements ensure maximum contact, which improves force. Rough surfaces reduce efficiency.
  • Thermal conditions – NdFeB sinters have a sensitivity to temperature. When it is hot they are weaker, and in frost gain strength (up to a certain limit).

Lifting capacity testing was conducted on plates with a smooth surface of suitable thickness, under perpendicular forces, whereas under parallel forces the load capacity is reduced by as much as 75%. Additionally, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate decreases the holding force.

Warnings
Combustion hazard

Combustion risk: Neodymium dust is explosive. Avoid machining magnets in home conditions as this may cause fire.

Protective goggles

Protect your eyes. Magnets can fracture upon violent connection, launching shards into the air. We recommend safety glasses.

Threat to electronics

Avoid bringing magnets near a wallet, computer, or TV. The magnetism can irreversibly ruin these devices and erase data from cards.

Phone sensors

A strong magnetic field disrupts the operation of compasses in smartphones and GPS navigation. Maintain magnets near a smartphone to avoid damaging the sensors.

Warning for allergy sufferers

Allergy Notice: The nickel-copper-nickel coating contains nickel. If redness occurs, immediately stop working with magnets and wear gloves.

Do not give to children

Only for adults. Small elements can be swallowed, causing intestinal necrosis. Keep away from kids and pets.

Pinching danger

Risk of injury: The pulling power is so great that it can cause blood blisters, crushing, and broken bones. Use thick gloves.

Implant safety

Life threat: Neodymium magnets can turn off pacemakers and defibrillators. Do not approach if you have medical devices.

Respect the power

Handle with care. Rare earth magnets attract from a distance and snap with huge force, often quicker than you can react.

Thermal limits

Keep cool. Neodymium magnets are sensitive to temperature. If you require operation above 80°C, inquire about HT versions (H, SH, UH).

Safety First! Need more info? Read our article: Why are neodymium magnets dangerous?
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