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MPL 50x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet

lamellar magnet

Catalog no 020473

GTIN/EAN: 5906301811930

5.00

length

50 mm [±0,1 mm]

Width

20 mm [±0,1 mm]

Height

5 mm [±0,1 mm]

Weight

37.5 g

Magnetization Direction

↑ axial

Load capacity

12.69 kg / 124.48 N

Magnetic Induction

197.73 mT / 1977 Gs

Coating

[NiCuNi] Nickel

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Technical details - MPL 50x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet

Specification / characteristics - MPL 50x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet

properties
properties values
Cat. no. 020473
GTIN/EAN 5906301811930
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 50 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width 20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height 5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight 37.5 g
Magnetization Direction ↑ axial
Load capacity ~ ? 12.69 kg / 124.48 N
Magnetic Induction ~ ? 197.73 mT / 1977 Gs
Coating [NiCuNi] Nickel
Manufacturing Tolerance ±0.1 mm

Magnetic properties of material N38

Specification / characteristics MPL 50x20x5 / 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 modeling of the assembly - data

Presented values constitute the outcome of a engineering analysis. Values rely on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Actual performance may differ. Treat these calculations as a supplementary guide when designing systems.

Table 1: Static force (force vs gap) - characteristics
MPL 50x20x5 / N38

Distance (mm) Induction (Gauss) / mT Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) Risk Status
0 mm 1977 Gs
197.7 mT
12.69 kg / 27.98 pounds
12690.0 g / 124.5 N
crushing
1 mm 1885 Gs
188.5 mT
11.53 kg / 25.42 pounds
11530.3 g / 113.1 N
crushing
2 mm 1772 Gs
177.2 mT
10.20 kg / 22.49 pounds
10199.9 g / 100.1 N
crushing
3 mm 1649 Gs
164.9 mT
8.83 kg / 19.47 pounds
8831.3 g / 86.6 N
medium risk
5 mm 1395 Gs
139.5 mT
6.32 kg / 13.93 pounds
6320.3 g / 62.0 N
medium risk
10 mm 870 Gs
87.0 mT
2.46 kg / 5.42 pounds
2459.4 g / 24.1 N
medium risk
15 mm 549 Gs
54.9 mT
0.98 kg / 2.15 pounds
976.9 g / 9.6 N
safe
20 mm 359 Gs
35.9 mT
0.42 kg / 0.92 pounds
418.9 g / 4.1 N
safe
30 mm 172 Gs
17.2 mT
0.10 kg / 0.21 pounds
95.7 g / 0.9 N
safe
50 mm 54 Gs
5.4 mT
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
9.5 g / 0.1 N
safe

Table 2: Vertical hold (vertical surface)
MPL 50x20x5 / N38

Distance (mm) Friction coefficient Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N)
0 mm Stal (~0.2) 2.54 kg / 5.60 pounds
2538.0 g / 24.9 N
1 mm Stal (~0.2) 2.31 kg / 5.08 pounds
2306.0 g / 22.6 N
2 mm Stal (~0.2) 2.04 kg / 4.50 pounds
2040.0 g / 20.0 N
3 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.77 kg / 3.89 pounds
1766.0 g / 17.3 N
5 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.26 kg / 2.79 pounds
1264.0 g / 12.4 N
10 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.49 kg / 1.08 pounds
492.0 g / 4.8 N
15 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.20 kg / 0.43 pounds
196.0 g / 1.9 N
20 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.08 kg / 0.19 pounds
84.0 g / 0.8 N
30 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
20.0 g / 0.2 N
50 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2.0 g / 0.0 N

Table 3: Vertical assembly (sliding) - vertical pull
MPL 50x20x5 / N38

Surface type Friction coefficient / % Mocy Max load (kg/lbs/g/N)
Raw steel
µ = 0.3 30% Nominalnej Siły
3.81 kg / 8.39 pounds
3807.0 g / 37.3 N
Painted steel (standard)
µ = 0.2 20% Nominalnej Siły
2.54 kg / 5.60 pounds
2538.0 g / 24.9 N
Oily/slippery steel
µ = 0.1 10% Nominalnej Siły
1.27 kg / 2.80 pounds
1269.0 g / 12.4 N
Magnet with anti-slip rubber
µ = 0.5 50% Nominalnej Siły
6.35 kg / 13.99 pounds
6345.0 g / 62.2 N

Table 4: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - power losses
MPL 50x20x5 / N38

Steel thickness (mm) % power Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N)
0.5 mm
5%
0.63 kg / 1.40 pounds
634.5 g / 6.2 N
1 mm
13%
1.59 kg / 3.50 pounds
1586.3 g / 15.6 N
2 mm
25%
3.17 kg / 6.99 pounds
3172.5 g / 31.1 N
3 mm
38%
4.76 kg / 10.49 pounds
4758.8 g / 46.7 N
5 mm
63%
7.93 kg / 17.49 pounds
7931.2 g / 77.8 N
10 mm
100%
12.69 kg / 27.98 pounds
12690.0 g / 124.5 N
11 mm
100%
12.69 kg / 27.98 pounds
12690.0 g / 124.5 N
12 mm
100%
12.69 kg / 27.98 pounds
12690.0 g / 124.5 N

Table 5: Working in heat (stability) - thermal limit
MPL 50x20x5 / N38

Ambient temp. (°C) Power loss Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) Status
20 °C 0.0% 12.69 kg / 27.98 pounds
12690.0 g / 124.5 N
OK
40 °C -2.2% 12.41 kg / 27.36 pounds
12410.8 g / 121.8 N
OK
60 °C -4.4% 12.13 kg / 26.75 pounds
12131.6 g / 119.0 N
80 °C -6.6% 11.85 kg / 26.13 pounds
11852.5 g / 116.3 N
100 °C -28.8% 9.04 kg / 19.92 pounds
9035.3 g / 88.6 N

Table 6: Two magnets (repulsion) - forces in the system
MPL 50x20x5 / N38

Gap (mm) Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) Sliding Force (kg/lbs/g/N) Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N)
0 mm 24.10 kg / 53.12 pounds
3 371 Gs
3.61 kg / 7.97 pounds
3614 g / 35.5 N
N/A
1 mm 23.06 kg / 50.84 pounds
3 868 Gs
3.46 kg / 7.63 pounds
3459 g / 33.9 N
20.75 kg / 45.75 pounds
~0 Gs
2 mm 21.89 kg / 48.27 pounds
3 769 Gs
3.28 kg / 7.24 pounds
3284 g / 32.2 N
19.71 kg / 43.44 pounds
~0 Gs
3 mm 20.65 kg / 45.53 pounds
3 661 Gs
3.10 kg / 6.83 pounds
3098 g / 30.4 N
18.59 kg / 40.98 pounds
~0 Gs
5 mm 18.07 kg / 39.83 pounds
3 424 Gs
2.71 kg / 5.97 pounds
2710 g / 26.6 N
16.26 kg / 35.84 pounds
~0 Gs
10 mm 12.00 kg / 26.46 pounds
2 790 Gs
1.80 kg / 3.97 pounds
1800 g / 17.7 N
10.80 kg / 23.81 pounds
~0 Gs
20 mm 4.67 kg / 10.30 pounds
1 741 Gs
0.70 kg / 1.54 pounds
701 g / 6.9 N
4.20 kg / 9.27 pounds
~0 Gs
50 mm 0.37 kg / 0.81 pounds
488 Gs
0.06 kg / 0.12 pounds
55 g / 0.5 N
0.33 kg / 0.73 pounds
~0 Gs
60 mm 0.18 kg / 0.40 pounds
343 Gs
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
27 g / 0.3 N
0.16 kg / 0.36 pounds
~0 Gs
70 mm 0.10 kg / 0.21 pounds
248 Gs
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
14 g / 0.1 N
0.09 kg / 0.19 pounds
~0 Gs
80 mm 0.05 kg / 0.12 pounds
184 Gs
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
8 g / 0.1 N
0.05 kg / 0.10 pounds
~0 Gs
90 mm 0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
140 Gs
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
5 g / 0.0 N
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
~0 Gs
100 mm 0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
108 Gs
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
3 g / 0.0 N
0.02 kg / 0.04 pounds
~0 Gs

Table 7: Protective zones (electronics) - precautionary measures
MPL 50x20x5 / N38

Object / Device Limit (Gauss) / mT Safe distance
Pacemaker 5 Gs (0.5 mT) 12.5 cm
Hearing aid 10 Gs (1.0 mT) 9.5 cm
Mechanical watch 20 Gs (2.0 mT) 7.5 cm
Phone / Smartphone 40 Gs (4.0 mT) 6.0 cm
Car key 50 Gs (5.0 mT) 5.5 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 50x20x5 / N38

Start from (mm) Speed (km/h) Energy (J) Predicted outcome
10 mm 20.68 km/h
(5.74 m/s)
0.62 J
30 mm 32.28 km/h
(8.97 m/s)
1.51 J
50 mm 41.50 km/h
(11.53 m/s)
2.49 J
100 mm 58.67 km/h
(16.30 m/s)
4.98 J

Table 9: Surface protection spec
MPL 50x20x5 / 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 50x20x5 / N38

Parameter Value SI Unit / Description
Magnetic Flux 20 792 Mx 207.9 µWb
Pc Coefficient 0.21 Low (Flat)

Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
MPL 50x20x5 / N38

Environment Effective steel pull Effect
Air (land) 12.69 kg Standard
Water (riverbed) 14.53 kg
(+1.84 kg buoyancy gain)
+14.5%
Corrosion warning: This magnet has a standard nickel coating. After use in water, it must be dried and maintained immediately, otherwise it will rust!
1. Sliding resistance

*Caution: On a vertical wall, the magnet retains just ~20% of its max power.

2. Steel saturation

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

3. Thermal stability

*For standard magnets, the critical limit is 80°C.

4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)

chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.21

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
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: 020473-2026
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Standardly, the MPL 50x20x5 / 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. This is the most popular configuration for block magnets used in separators and holders.
This model is characterized by dimensions 50x20x5 mm, which, at a weight of 37.5 g, makes it an element with impressive energy density. The key parameter here is the holding force amounting to approximately 12.69 kg (force ~124.48 N), which, with such a flat shape, proves the high grade of the material. The protective [NiCuNi] coating secures the magnet against corrosion.

Advantages and disadvantages of Nd2Fe14B magnets.

Advantages

Apart from their strong magnetic energy, neodymium magnets have these key benefits:
  • They retain magnetic properties for nearly 10 years – the drop is just ~1% (in theory),
  • They have excellent resistance to magnetic field loss when exposed to external fields,
  • Thanks to the shiny finish, the surface of Ni-Cu-Ni, gold-plated, or silver-plated gives an professional appearance,
  • The surface of neodymium magnets generates a maximum magnetic field – this is a key feature,
  • Thanks to resistance to high temperature, they are capable of working (depending on the shape) even at temperatures up to 230°C and higher...
  • Possibility of custom forming and optimizing to concrete requirements,
  • Key role in advanced technology sectors – they find application in data components, electromotive mechanisms, medical equipment, as well as multitasking production systems.
  • Compactness – despite small sizes they offer powerful magnetic field, making them ideal for precision applications

Disadvantages

Disadvantages of neodymium magnets:
  • To avoid cracks under impact, we recommend using special steel holders. Such a solution protects the magnet and simultaneously increases its durability.
  • When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets suffer a drop in force. Often, when the temperature exceeds 80°C, their power decreases (depending on the size, as well as 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 advise using water-impermeable 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 mount.
  • Health risk to health – tiny shards of magnets can be dangerous, if swallowed, which gains importance in the context of child health protection. Additionally, small components of these devices can disrupt the diagnostic process medical in case of swallowing.
  • High unit price – neodymium magnets cost more than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which can limit application in large quantities

Pull force analysis

Maximum magnetic pulling forcewhat contributes to it?

Magnet power was determined for the most favorable conditions, assuming:
  • with the use of a yoke made of low-carbon steel, guaranteeing maximum field concentration
  • possessing a massiveness of min. 10 mm to ensure full flux closure
  • characterized by lack of roughness
  • without the slightest air gap between the magnet and steel
  • under vertical application of breakaway force (90-degree angle)
  • in temp. approx. 20°C

Determinants of lifting force in real conditions

In practice, the real power results from a number of factors, presented from most significant:
  • Distance (betwixt the magnet and the plate), since even a very small distance (e.g. 0.5 mm) leads to a reduction in force by up to 50% (this also applies to varnish, rust or debris).
  • Force direction – catalog parameter refers to pulling vertically. When slipping, the magnet exhibits much less (often approx. 20-30% of maximum force).
  • Plate thickness – insufficiently thick sheet does not accept the full field, causing part of the flux to be lost to the other side.
  • Chemical composition of the base – low-carbon steel gives the best results. Alloy steels reduce magnetic properties and lifting capacity.
  • Surface finish – full contact is possible only on polished steel. Rough texture reduce the real contact area, reducing force.
  • Thermal factor – high temperature weakens pulling force. Too high temperature can permanently demagnetize the magnet.

Holding force was checked on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when the force acted perpendicularly, in contrast under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. In addition, even a small distance between the magnet’s surface and the plate reduces the holding force.

Warnings
Bone fractures

Risk of injury: The attraction force is so great that it can result in hematomas, crushing, and broken bones. Protective gloves are recommended.

Machining danger

Dust produced during machining of magnets is flammable. Do not drill into magnets without proper cooling and knowledge.

Phone sensors

GPS units and mobile phones are extremely sensitive to magnetism. Close proximity with a powerful NdFeB magnet can permanently damage the internal compass in your phone.

Health Danger

Medical warning: Neodymium magnets can deactivate pacemakers and defibrillators. Do not approach if you have electronic implants.

Sensitization to coating

A percentage of the population suffer from a sensitization to nickel, which is the typical protective layer for neodymium magnets. Frequent touching may cause skin redness. We recommend wear safety gloves.

Adults only

Neodymium magnets are not toys. Accidental ingestion of a few magnets can lead to them pinching intestinal walls, which poses a critical condition and requires immediate surgery.

Maximum temperature

Standard neodymium magnets (grade N) undergo demagnetization when the temperature exceeds 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.

Risk of cracking

NdFeB magnets are ceramic materials, meaning they are very brittle. Collision of two magnets leads to them breaking into shards.

Threat to electronics

Very strong magnetic fields can corrupt files on credit cards, hard drives, and storage devices. Keep a distance of at least 10 cm.

Conscious usage

Before use, read the rules. Uncontrolled attraction can break the magnet or injure your hand. Be predictive.

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