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MPL 42x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet

lamellar magnet

Catalog no 020163

GTIN/EAN: 5906301811695

5.00

length

42 mm [±0,1 mm]

Width

20 mm [±0,1 mm]

Height

5 mm [±0,1 mm]

Weight

31.5 g

Magnetization Direction

↑ axial

Load capacity

11.06 kg / 108.46 N

Magnetic Induction

203.37 mT / 2034 Gs

Coating

[NiCuNi] Nickel

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Specification / characteristics - MPL 42x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet

properties
properties values
Cat. no. 020163
GTIN/EAN 5906301811695
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 42 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width 20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height 5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight 31.5 g
Magnetization Direction ↑ axial
Load capacity ~ ? 11.06 kg / 108.46 N
Magnetic Induction ~ ? 203.37 mT / 2034 Gs
Coating [NiCuNi] Nickel
Manufacturing Tolerance ±0.1 mm

Magnetic properties of material N38

Specification / characteristics MPL 42x20x5 / 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

Engineering analysis of the assembly - data

These information constitute the result of a engineering simulation. Results were calculated on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Actual conditions might slightly deviate from the simulation results. Treat these data as a preliminary roadmap for designers.

Table 1: Static force (force vs distance) - power drop
MPL 42x20x5 / N38

Distance (mm) Induction (Gauss) / mT Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) Risk Status
0 mm 2033 Gs
203.3 mT
11.06 kg / 24.38 LBS
11060.0 g / 108.5 N
critical level
1 mm 1938 Gs
193.8 mT
10.05 kg / 22.15 LBS
10049.3 g / 98.6 N
critical level
2 mm 1823 Gs
182.3 mT
8.89 kg / 19.60 LBS
8888.2 g / 87.2 N
warning
3 mm 1696 Gs
169.6 mT
7.69 kg / 16.96 LBS
7691.7 g / 75.5 N
warning
5 mm 1433 Gs
143.3 mT
5.49 kg / 12.10 LBS
5490.3 g / 53.9 N
warning
10 mm 885 Gs
88.5 mT
2.09 kg / 4.62 LBS
2093.5 g / 20.5 N
warning
15 mm 547 Gs
54.7 mT
0.80 kg / 1.76 LBS
799.6 g / 7.8 N
low risk
20 mm 350 Gs
35.0 mT
0.33 kg / 0.72 LBS
327.0 g / 3.2 N
low risk
30 mm 160 Gs
16.0 mT
0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
68.5 g / 0.7 N
low risk
50 mm 48 Gs
4.8 mT
0.01 kg / 0.01 LBS
6.2 g / 0.1 N
low risk

Table 2: Sliding capacity (vertical surface)
MPL 42x20x5 / N38

Distance (mm) Friction coefficient Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N)
0 mm Stal (~0.2) 2.21 kg / 4.88 LBS
2212.0 g / 21.7 N
1 mm Stal (~0.2) 2.01 kg / 4.43 LBS
2010.0 g / 19.7 N
2 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.78 kg / 3.92 LBS
1778.0 g / 17.4 N
3 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.54 kg / 3.39 LBS
1538.0 g / 15.1 N
5 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.10 kg / 2.42 LBS
1098.0 g / 10.8 N
10 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.42 kg / 0.92 LBS
418.0 g / 4.1 N
15 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.16 kg / 0.35 LBS
160.0 g / 1.6 N
20 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
66.0 g / 0.6 N
30 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.01 kg / 0.03 LBS
14.0 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 (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 42x20x5 / N38

Surface type Friction coefficient / % Mocy Max load (kg/lbs/g/N)
Raw steel
µ = 0.3 30% Nominalnej Siły
3.32 kg / 7.31 LBS
3318.0 g / 32.5 N
Painted steel (standard)
µ = 0.2 20% Nominalnej Siły
2.21 kg / 4.88 LBS
2212.0 g / 21.7 N
Oily/slippery steel
µ = 0.1 10% Nominalnej Siły
1.11 kg / 2.44 LBS
1106.0 g / 10.8 N
Magnet with anti-slip rubber
µ = 0.5 50% Nominalnej Siły
5.53 kg / 12.19 LBS
5530.0 g / 54.2 N

Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MPL 42x20x5 / N38

Steel thickness (mm) % power Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N)
0.5 mm
5%
0.55 kg / 1.22 LBS
553.0 g / 5.4 N
1 mm
13%
1.38 kg / 3.05 LBS
1382.5 g / 13.6 N
2 mm
25%
2.77 kg / 6.10 LBS
2765.0 g / 27.1 N
3 mm
38%
4.15 kg / 9.14 LBS
4147.5 g / 40.7 N
5 mm
63%
6.91 kg / 15.24 LBS
6912.5 g / 67.8 N
10 mm
100%
11.06 kg / 24.38 LBS
11060.0 g / 108.5 N
11 mm
100%
11.06 kg / 24.38 LBS
11060.0 g / 108.5 N
12 mm
100%
11.06 kg / 24.38 LBS
11060.0 g / 108.5 N

Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - power drop
MPL 42x20x5 / N38

Ambient temp. (°C) Power loss Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) Status
20 °C 0.0% 11.06 kg / 24.38 LBS
11060.0 g / 108.5 N
OK
40 °C -2.2% 10.82 kg / 23.85 LBS
10816.7 g / 106.1 N
OK
60 °C -4.4% 10.57 kg / 23.31 LBS
10573.4 g / 103.7 N
80 °C -6.6% 10.33 kg / 22.77 LBS
10330.0 g / 101.3 N
100 °C -28.8% 7.87 kg / 17.36 LBS
7874.7 g / 77.3 N

Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - field collision
MPL 42x20x5 / N38

Gap (mm) Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N)
0 mm 21.41 kg / 47.21 LBS
3 465 Gs
3.21 kg / 7.08 LBS
3212 g / 31.5 N
N/A
1 mm 20.49 kg / 45.17 LBS
3 978 Gs
3.07 kg / 6.78 LBS
3074 g / 30.2 N
18.44 kg / 40.66 LBS
~0 Gs
2 mm 19.46 kg / 42.89 LBS
3 877 Gs
2.92 kg / 6.43 LBS
2918 g / 28.6 N
17.51 kg / 38.60 LBS
~0 Gs
3 mm 18.35 kg / 40.46 LBS
3 765 Gs
2.75 kg / 6.07 LBS
2753 g / 27.0 N
16.52 kg / 36.41 LBS
~0 Gs
5 mm 16.05 kg / 35.38 LBS
3 521 Gs
2.41 kg / 5.31 LBS
2407 g / 23.6 N
14.44 kg / 31.84 LBS
~0 Gs
10 mm 10.63 kg / 23.43 LBS
2 865 Gs
1.59 kg / 3.52 LBS
1594 g / 15.6 N
9.57 kg / 21.09 LBS
~0 Gs
20 mm 4.05 kg / 8.94 LBS
1 769 Gs
0.61 kg / 1.34 LBS
608 g / 6.0 N
3.65 kg / 8.04 LBS
~0 Gs
50 mm 0.28 kg / 0.62 LBS
465 Gs
0.04 kg / 0.09 LBS
42 g / 0.4 N
0.25 kg / 0.55 LBS
~0 Gs
60 mm 0.13 kg / 0.29 LBS
320 Gs
0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
20 g / 0.2 N
0.12 kg / 0.26 LBS
~0 Gs
70 mm 0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
228 Gs
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
10 g / 0.1 N
0.06 kg / 0.13 LBS
~0 Gs
80 mm 0.04 kg / 0.08 LBS
167 Gs
0.01 kg / 0.01 LBS
5 g / 0.1 N
0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
~0 Gs
90 mm 0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
125 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 / 0.03 LBS
96 Gs
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2 g / 0.0 N
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
~0 Gs

Table 7: Hazards (implants) - warnings
MPL 42x20x5 / 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: Dynamics (cracking risk) - warning
MPL 42x20x5 / N38

Start from (mm) Speed (km/h) Energy (J) Predicted outcome
10 mm 21.01 km/h
(5.84 m/s)
0.54 J
30 mm 32.86 km/h
(9.13 m/s)
1.31 J
50 mm 42.27 km/h
(11.74 m/s)
2.17 J
100 mm 59.76 km/h
(16.60 m/s)
4.34 J

Table 9: Coating parameters (durability)
MPL 42x20x5 / 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: Electrical data (Flux)
MPL 42x20x5 / N38

Parameter Value SI Unit / Description
Magnetic Flux 18 614 Mx 186.1 µWb
Pc Coefficient 0.23 Low (Flat)

Table 11: Submerged application
MPL 42x20x5 / N38

Environment Effective steel pull Effect
Air (land) 11.06 kg Standard
Water (riverbed) 12.66 kg
(+1.60 kg buoyancy gain)
+14.5%
Corrosion warning: Remember to wipe the magnet thoroughly after removing it from water and apply a protective layer (e.g., oil) to avoid corrosion.
1. Vertical hold

*Note: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds just ~20% of its nominal pull.

2. Plate thickness effect

*Thin steel (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) drastically reduces the holding force.

3. Thermal stability

*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) = 0.23

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 and environmental data
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
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: 020163-2026
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This product is a very powerful magnet in the shape of a plate made of NdFeB material, which, with dimensions of 42x20x5 mm and a weight of 31.5 g, guarantees premium class connection. As a block magnet with high power (approx. 11.06 kg), this product is available immediately from our warehouse in Poland. The durable anti-corrosion layer ensures a long lifespan in a dry environment, protecting the core from oxidation.
Separating block magnets requires a technique based on sliding (moving one relative to the other), rather than forceful pulling apart. Watch your fingers! Magnets with a force of 11.06 kg can pinch very hard and cause hematomas. Using a screwdriver risks destroying the coating and permanently cracking the magnet.
Plate magnets MPL 42x20x5 / N38 are the foundation for many industrial devices, such as magnetic separators and linear motors. Thanks to the flat surface and high force (approx. 11.06 kg), they are ideal as hidden locks 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 42x20x5 / N38, we recommend utilizing two-component adhesives (e.g., UHU Endfest, Distal), which ensure a durable bond with metal or plastic. Double-sided tape cushions vibrations, which is an advantage when mounting in moving elements. Remember to roughen and wash the magnet surface before gluing, which significantly increases the adhesion of the glue to the nickel coating.
Standardly, the MPL 42x20x5 / N38 model is magnetized axially (dimension 5 mm), which means that the N and S poles are located on its largest, flat surfaces. Thanks to this, it works best when "sticking" to sheet metal or another magnet with a large surface area. Such a pole arrangement ensures maximum holding capacity when pressing against the sheet, creating a closed magnetic circuit.
This model is characterized by dimensions 42x20x5 mm, which, at a weight of 31.5 g, makes it an element with impressive energy density. It is a magnetic block with dimensions 42x20x5 mm and a self-weight of 31.5 g, ready to work at temperatures up to 80°C. The product meets the standards for N38 grade magnets.

Pros and cons of rare earth magnets.

Benefits

In addition to their magnetic efficiency, neodymium magnets provide the following advantages:
  • Their magnetic field is durable, and after approximately 10 years it decreases only by ~1% (theoretically),
  • They maintain their magnetic properties even under close interference source,
  • The use of an shiny layer of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to have aesthetics,
  • The surface of neodymium magnets generates a intense magnetic field – this is a distinguishing feature,
  • Through (adequate) combination of ingredients, they can achieve high thermal resistance, enabling action at temperatures reaching 230°C and above...
  • In view of the potential of precise shaping and customization to unique projects, neodymium magnets can be manufactured in a variety of forms and dimensions, which expands the range of possible applications,
  • Key role in modern technologies – they serve a role in mass storage devices, electromotive mechanisms, medical devices, also complex engineering applications.
  • Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer strong magnetic field in compact dimensions, which allows their use in miniature devices

Cons

What to avoid - cons of neodymium magnets and proposals for their use:
  • They are prone to damage upon heavy impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth securing magnets using a steel holder. Such protection not only protects the magnet but also improves its resistance to damage
  • 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.
  • When exposed to humidity, magnets start to rust. To use them in conditions outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as magnets in rubber or plastics, which prevent oxidation and corrosion.
  • We suggest a housing - magnetic mechanism, due to difficulties in creating threads inside the magnet and complex shapes.
  • Potential hazard resulting from small fragments of magnets can be dangerous, when accidentally swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child health protection. It is also worth noting that tiny parts of these devices can complicate diagnosis medical in case of swallowing.
  • High unit price – neodymium magnets are more expensive than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which increases costs of application in large quantities

Pull force analysis

Detachment force of the magnet in optimal conditionswhat contributes to it?

The lifting capacity listed is a measurement result executed under specific, ideal conditions:
  • on a block made of structural steel, perfectly concentrating the magnetic field
  • possessing a thickness of minimum 10 mm to ensure full flux closure
  • with a plane perfectly flat
  • under conditions of no distance (surface-to-surface)
  • for force acting at a right angle (pull-off, not shear)
  • at ambient temperature approx. 20 degrees Celsius

Lifting capacity in real conditions – factors

Real force is affected by working environment parameters, including (from priority):
  • Clearance – the presence of foreign body (rust, tape, air) acts as an insulator, which reduces power rapidly (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
  • Force direction – declared lifting capacity refers to pulling vertically. When applying parallel force, the magnet exhibits much less (typically approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
  • Steel thickness – insufficiently thick steel does not accept the full field, causing part of the power to be escaped into the air.
  • Material type – ideal substrate is pure iron steel. Stainless steels may have worse magnetic properties.
  • Base smoothness – the smoother and more polished the plate, the larger the contact zone and higher the lifting capacity. Unevenness acts like micro-gaps.
  • Temperature influence – hot environment weakens pulling force. Too high temperature can permanently damage the magnet.

Holding force was measured on the plate surface of 20 mm thickness, when the force acted perpendicularly, however under parallel forces the holding force is lower. In addition, even a minimal clearance between the magnet and the plate decreases the load capacity.

Precautions when working with neodymium magnets
Cards and drives

Equipment safety: Neodymium magnets can damage data carriers and sensitive devices (heart implants, hearing aids, mechanical watches).

Implant safety

Medical warning: Neodymium magnets can deactivate heart devices and defibrillators. Stay away if you have medical devices.

Do not drill into magnets

Combustion risk: Neodymium dust is explosive. Do not process magnets without safety gear as this risks ignition.

Safe operation

Use magnets consciously. Their huge power can shock even experienced users. Be vigilant and respect their force.

Permanent damage

Control the heat. Heating the magnet to high heat will destroy its properties and pulling force.

Compass and GPS

Navigation devices and mobile phones are extremely susceptible to magnetism. Close proximity with a strong magnet can decalibrate the internal compass in your phone.

This is not a toy

Neodymium magnets are not intended for children. Accidental ingestion of a few magnets can lead to them attracting across intestines, which poses a critical condition and necessitates immediate surgery.

Magnet fragility

Despite the nickel coating, neodymium is delicate and cannot withstand shocks. Avoid impacts, as the magnet may shatter into hazardous fragments.

Hand protection

Danger of trauma: The pulling power is so immense that it can cause hematomas, crushing, and even bone fractures. Protective gloves are recommended.

Sensitization to coating

Certain individuals suffer from a sensitization to nickel, which is the common plating for NdFeB magnets. Frequent touching might lead to a rash. We suggest wear safety gloves.

Warning! Learn more about hazards in the article: Magnet Safety Guide.
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