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 data - 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 |
Technical simulation of the magnet - technical parameters
The following values are the result of a physical analysis. Values were calculated on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual parameters may differ from theoretical values. Use these calculations as a preliminary roadmap when designing systems.
Table 1: Static force (pull vs distance) - 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
|
crushing |
| 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
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
545 Gs
54.5 mT
|
0.75 kg / 1.66 lbs
752.0 g / 7.4 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
346 Gs
34.6 mT
|
0.30 kg / 0.67 lbs
302.9 g / 3.0 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
156 Gs
15.6 mT
|
0.06 kg / 0.14 lbs
61.9 g / 0.6 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
46 Gs
4.6 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 lbs
5.4 g / 0.1 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Shear 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: Material efficiency (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) - thermal limit
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) - field range
MPL 40x20x5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Lateral 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 (implants) - 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 |
| Mobile device | 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: Impact energy (kinetic energy) - 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: 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: Physics of underwater searching
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
*Caution: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds only ~20% of its nominal pull.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) significantly reduces the holding force.
3. Power loss vs temp
*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.
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% |
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 rare earth magnets.
Benefits
- They do not lose magnetism, even after approximately ten years – the drop in power is only ~1% (based on measurements),
- They possess excellent resistance to weakening of magnetic properties when exposed to opposing magnetic fields,
- A magnet with a metallic silver surface has an effective appearance,
- They show high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which improves attraction properties,
- Through (adequate) combination of ingredients, they can achieve high thermal strength, allowing for operation at temperatures reaching 230°C and above...
- Thanks to modularity in forming and the capacity to customize to individual projects,
- Significant place in electronics industry – they serve a role in mass storage devices, drive modules, advanced medical instruments, also industrial machines.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they generate large force, making them ideal for precision applications
Cons
- To avoid cracks under impact, we suggest using special steel holders. Such a solution secures the magnet and simultaneously improves its durability.
- When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets suffer a drop in power. 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
- Due to the susceptibility of magnets to corrosion in a humid environment, we recommend using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture, when using outdoors
- Limited possibility of producing threads in the magnet and complex forms - recommended is cover - mounting mechanism.
- Potential hazard to health – tiny shards of magnets are risky, if swallowed, which gains importance in the context of child safety. Furthermore, small elements of these products are able to be problematic in diagnostics medical when they are in the body.
- With mass production the cost of neodymium magnets is a challenge,
Holding force characteristics
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what contributes to it?
- with the use of a sheet made of low-carbon steel, ensuring full magnetic saturation
- with a thickness no less than 10 mm
- characterized by smoothness
- without the slightest clearance between the magnet and steel
- for force applied at a right angle (in the magnet axis)
- at temperature room level
Key elements affecting lifting force
- Space between surfaces – every millimeter of distance (caused e.g. by varnish or unevenness) diminishes the pulling force, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Force direction – declared lifting capacity refers to detachment vertically. When applying parallel force, the magnet holds much less (often approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Element thickness – to utilize 100% power, the steel must be adequately massive. Thin sheet restricts the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Steel grade – the best choice is pure iron steel. Hardened steels may attract less.
- Base smoothness – the more even the plate, the larger the contact zone and stronger the hold. Unevenness creates an air distance.
- Temperature – temperature increase results in weakening of induction. Check the thermal limit for a given model.
Lifting capacity was measured using a steel plate with a smooth surface of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under vertically applied force, however under attempts to slide the magnet the load capacity is reduced by as much as 75%. In addition, even a slight gap between the magnet and the plate decreases the load capacity.
Safety rules for work with neodymium magnets
Electronic hazard
Data protection: Strong magnets can ruin data carriers and delicate electronics (pacemakers, medical aids, timepieces).
Danger to the youngest
Strictly store magnets away from children. Ingestion danger is significant, and the consequences of magnets clamping inside the body are tragic.
Immense force
Exercise caution. Neodymium magnets act from a long distance and connect with massive power, often faster than you can move away.
Mechanical processing
Drilling and cutting of NdFeB material carries a risk of fire risk. Neodymium dust oxidizes rapidly with oxygen and is hard to extinguish.
Serious injuries
Protect your hands. Two large magnets will snap together instantly with a force of massive weight, destroying everything in their path. Be careful!
Magnetic interference
Remember: rare earth magnets produce a field that confuses precision electronics. Maintain a separation from your phone, tablet, and GPS.
Maximum temperature
Control the heat. Heating the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will permanently weaken its properties and pulling force.
Warning for heart patients
For implant holders: Strong magnetic fields affect medical devices. Maintain minimum 30 cm distance or request help to handle the magnets.
Magnet fragility
Neodymium magnets are ceramic materials, which means they are fragile like glass. Impact of two magnets will cause them cracking into shards.
Allergic reactions
Warning for allergy sufferers: The nickel-copper-nickel coating contains nickel. If skin irritation happens, immediately stop handling magnets and wear gloves.
