MPL 42x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020163
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811695
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 | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020163 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811695 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| 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
| 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 modeling of the magnet - report
The following values constitute the outcome of a mathematical calculation. Values rely on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual performance might slightly differ. Please consider these calculations as a reference point for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - interaction chart
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
|
medium risk |
| 3 mm |
1696 Gs
169.6 mT
|
7.69 kg / 16.96 LBS
7691.7 g / 75.5 N
|
medium risk |
| 5 mm |
1433 Gs
143.3 mT
|
5.49 kg / 12.10 LBS
5490.3 g / 53.9 N
|
medium risk |
| 10 mm |
885 Gs
88.5 mT
|
2.09 kg / 4.62 LBS
2093.5 g / 20.5 N
|
medium risk |
| 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: Vertical hold (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 |
|
0.55 kg / 1.22 LBS
553.0 g / 5.4 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.38 kg / 3.05 LBS
1382.5 g / 13.6 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
2.77 kg / 6.10 LBS
2765.0 g / 27.1 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
4.15 kg / 9.14 LBS
4147.5 g / 40.7 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
6.91 kg / 15.24 LBS
6912.5 g / 67.8 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
11.06 kg / 24.38 LBS
11060.0 g / 108.5 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
11.06 kg / 24.38 LBS
11060.0 g / 108.5 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
11.06 kg / 24.38 LBS
11060.0 g / 108.5 N
|
Table 5: Thermal resistance (material behavior) - thermal limit
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) | Lateral 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 (electronics) - 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: Collisions (kinetic energy) - collision effects
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: Corrosion resistance
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 (Pc)
MPL 42x20x5 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 18 614 Mx | 186.1 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.23 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Hydrostatics and buoyancy
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% |
1. Vertical hold
*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds only approx. 20-30% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin steel (e.g. computer case) drastically weakens 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
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.
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% |
Ecology and recycling (GPSR)
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
Other deals
Advantages as well as disadvantages of rare earth magnets.
Benefits
- Their power remains stable, and after approximately ten years it drops only by ~1% (according to research),
- Magnets perfectly defend themselves against demagnetization caused by external fields,
- Thanks to the glossy finish, the surface of nickel, gold-plated, or silver gives an modern appearance,
- Magnetic induction on the working part of the magnet turns out to be strong,
- Through (adequate) combination of ingredients, they can achieve high thermal strength, enabling operation at temperatures approaching 230°C and above...
- Thanks to flexibility in forming and the capacity to modify to client solutions,
- Significant place in advanced technology sectors – they are commonly used in computer drives, electric drive systems, diagnostic systems, as well as other advanced devices.
- Thanks to concentrated force, small magnets offer high operating force, with minimal size,
Weaknesses
- They are fragile upon too strong impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth securing magnets in a protective case. Such protection not only shields the magnet but also increases its resistance to damage
- When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets experience a drop in strength. Often, when the temperature exceeds 80°C, their power 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
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can rust. Therefore during using outdoors, we recommend using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material protecting against moisture
- Limited possibility of making threads in the magnet and complex shapes - preferred is casing - magnet mounting.
- Potential hazard to health – tiny shards of magnets can be dangerous, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Additionally, small elements of these devices are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical when they are in the body.
- Due to expensive raw materials, their price is higher than average,
Lifting parameters
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what it depends on?
- on a block made of structural steel, perfectly concentrating the magnetic flux
- whose thickness equals approx. 10 mm
- characterized by even structure
- without the slightest insulating layer between the magnet and steel
- for force applied at a right angle (pull-off, not shear)
- at temperature room level
Magnet lifting force in use – key factors
- Distance (between the magnet and the plate), since even a tiny clearance (e.g. 0.5 mm) can cause a reduction in force by up to 50% (this also applies to paint, rust or dirt).
- Force direction – declared lifting capacity refers to pulling vertically. When attempting to slide, the magnet holds much less (typically approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Base massiveness – too thin steel causes magnetic saturation, causing part of the flux to be wasted into the air.
- Material composition – not every steel attracts identically. Alloy additives weaken the attraction effect.
- Plate texture – smooth surfaces ensure maximum contact, which increases force. Uneven metal reduce efficiency.
- Thermal environment – heating the magnet results in weakening of induction. Check the maximum operating temperature for a given model.
Lifting capacity testing was carried out on plates with a smooth surface of suitable thickness, under a perpendicular pulling force, in contrast under parallel forces the holding force is lower. Moreover, even a slight gap between the magnet and the plate lowers the lifting capacity.
Safe handling of neodymium magnets
Danger to pacemakers
People with a pacemaker must keep an safe separation from magnets. The magnetism can disrupt the functioning of the life-saving device.
Physical harm
Large magnets can smash fingers in a fraction of a second. Under no circumstances put your hand between two strong magnets.
Skin irritation risks
It is widely known that nickel (standard magnet coating) is a strong allergen. If your skin reacts to metals, avoid direct skin contact and opt for encased magnets.
Magnetic interference
Remember: neodymium magnets generate a field that disrupts sensitive sensors. Maintain a safe distance from your phone, tablet, and navigation systems.
Risk of cracking
Beware of splinters. Magnets can explode upon uncontrolled impact, ejecting sharp fragments into the air. Eye protection is mandatory.
Powerful field
Before starting, check safety instructions. Sudden snapping can destroy the magnet or injure your hand. Think ahead.
No play value
Adult use only. Tiny parts pose a choking risk, causing intestinal necrosis. Keep away from children and animals.
Power loss in heat
Standard neodymium magnets (N-type) lose power when the temperature exceeds 80°C. Damage is permanent.
Electronic devices
Equipment safety: Neodymium magnets can ruin payment cards and sensitive devices (pacemakers, medical aids, timepieces).
Dust is flammable
Combustion risk: Neodymium dust is highly flammable. Avoid machining magnets in home conditions as this may cause fire.
