MPL 50x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020473
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811930
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 - MPL 50x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 50x20x5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020473 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811930 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| 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
| 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 simulation of the assembly - technical parameters
The following values are the direct effect of a physical calculation. Results were calculated on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational conditions might slightly differ. Use these data as a supplementary guide when designing systems.
Table 1: Static pull force (force vs distance) - power drop
MPL 50x20x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
1977 Gs
197.7 mT
|
12.69 kg / 12690.0 g
124.5 N
|
critical level |
| 1 mm |
1885 Gs
188.5 mT
|
11.53 kg / 11530.3 g
113.1 N
|
critical level |
| 2 mm |
1772 Gs
177.2 mT
|
10.20 kg / 10199.9 g
100.1 N
|
critical level |
| 3 mm |
1649 Gs
164.9 mT
|
8.83 kg / 8831.3 g
86.6 N
|
warning |
| 5 mm |
1395 Gs
139.5 mT
|
6.32 kg / 6320.3 g
62.0 N
|
warning |
| 10 mm |
870 Gs
87.0 mT
|
2.46 kg / 2459.4 g
24.1 N
|
warning |
| 15 mm |
549 Gs
54.9 mT
|
0.98 kg / 976.9 g
9.6 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
359 Gs
35.9 mT
|
0.42 kg / 418.9 g
4.1 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
172 Gs
17.2 mT
|
0.10 kg / 95.7 g
0.9 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
54 Gs
5.4 mT
|
0.01 kg / 9.5 g
0.1 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Vertical load (wall)
MPL 50x20x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
2.54 kg / 2538.0 g
24.9 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
2.31 kg / 2306.0 g
22.6 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
2.04 kg / 2040.0 g
20.0 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.77 kg / 1766.0 g
17.3 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.26 kg / 1264.0 g
12.4 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.49 kg / 492.0 g
4.8 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.20 kg / 196.0 g
1.9 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.08 kg / 84.0 g
0.8 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.02 kg / 20.0 g
0.2 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 2.0 g
0.0 N
|
Table 3: Vertical assembly (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MPL 50x20x5 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
3.81 kg / 3807.0 g
37.3 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
2.54 kg / 2538.0 g
24.9 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.27 kg / 1269.0 g
12.4 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
6.35 kg / 6345.0 g
62.2 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MPL 50x20x5 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.63 kg / 634.5 g
6.2 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.59 kg / 1586.3 g
15.6 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
3.17 kg / 3172.5 g
31.1 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
7.93 kg / 7931.2 g
77.8 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
12.69 kg / 12690.0 g
124.5 N
|
Table 5: Thermal resistance (stability) - thermal limit
MPL 50x20x5 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
12.69 kg / 12690.0 g
124.5 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
12.41 kg / 12410.8 g
121.8 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
12.13 kg / 12131.6 g
119.0 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
11.85 kg / 11852.5 g
116.3 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
9.04 kg / 9035.3 g
88.6 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - field range
MPL 50x20x5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg) (N-S) | Repulsion (kg) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
24.10 kg / 24097 g
236.4 N
3 371 Gs
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
23.06 kg / 23059 g
226.2 N
3 868 Gs
|
20.75 kg / 20753 g
203.6 N
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
21.89 kg / 21894 g
214.8 N
3 769 Gs
|
19.71 kg / 19705 g
193.3 N
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
20.65 kg / 20654 g
202.6 N
3 661 Gs
|
18.59 kg / 18589 g
182.4 N
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
18.07 kg / 18065 g
177.2 N
3 424 Gs
|
16.26 kg / 16259 g
159.5 N
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
12.00 kg / 12002 g
117.7 N
2 790 Gs
|
10.80 kg / 10801 g
106.0 N
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
4.67 kg / 4670 g
45.8 N
1 741 Gs
|
4.20 kg / 4203 g
41.2 N
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.37 kg / 368 g
3.6 N
488 Gs
|
0.33 kg / 331 g
3.2 N
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Hazards (electronics) - warnings
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 |
| Mobile device | 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 (cracking risk) - warning
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: Coating parameters (durability)
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: Construction 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% |
1. Wall mount (shear)
*Caution: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds merely ~20% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Plate thickness effect
*Thin steel (e.g. computer 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) = 0.21
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.
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 as well as weaknesses of neodymium magnets.
Benefits
- They have stable power, and over more than ten years their attraction force decreases symbolically – ~1% (in testing),
- Magnets perfectly protect themselves against demagnetization caused by external fields,
- Thanks to the shimmering finish, the coating of nickel, gold-plated, or silver-plated gives an professional appearance,
- They show high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which increases their power,
- Made from properly selected components, these magnets show impressive resistance to high heat, enabling them to function (depending on their shape) at temperatures up to 230°C and above...
- Thanks to modularity in constructing and the ability to adapt to complex applications,
- Universal use in high-tech industry – they are used in computer drives, brushless drives, diagnostic systems, as well as modern systems.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer strong magnetic field in tiny dimensions, which enables their usage in compact constructions
Weaknesses
- To avoid cracks upon strong impacts, we suggest using special steel housings. Such a solution secures the magnet and simultaneously increases its durability.
- When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets experience a drop in force. 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
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can corrode. Therefore when using outdoors, we recommend using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
- Due to limitations in creating nuts and complex forms in magnets, we recommend using cover - magnetic holder.
- Potential hazard related to microscopic parts of magnets are risky, in case of ingestion, which gains importance in the context of child safety. Furthermore, small components of these devices are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical after entering the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is one of the disadvantages compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Pull force analysis
Optimal lifting capacity of a neodymium magnet – what affects it?
- with the use of a yoke made of low-carbon steel, guaranteeing full magnetic saturation
- whose transverse dimension reaches at least 10 mm
- with an ideally smooth contact surface
- without the slightest air gap between the magnet and steel
- under axial force direction (90-degree angle)
- at standard ambient temperature
Practical aspects of lifting capacity – factors
- Space between surfaces – every millimeter of distance (caused e.g. by veneer or dirt) diminishes the magnet efficiency, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Pull-off angle – remember that the magnet holds strongest perpendicularly. Under sliding down, the holding force drops significantly, often to levels of 20-30% of the maximum value.
- Plate thickness – too thin steel does not accept the full field, causing part of the flux to be lost into the air.
- Chemical composition of the base – low-carbon steel gives the best results. Alloy steels reduce magnetic permeability and lifting capacity.
- Base smoothness – the more even the surface, the better the adhesion and stronger the hold. Unevenness creates an air distance.
- Thermal factor – hot environment weakens magnetic field. Too high temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Lifting capacity testing was conducted on a smooth plate of suitable thickness, under a perpendicular pulling force, however under parallel forces the load capacity is reduced by as much as 5 times. Additionally, even a minimal clearance between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the load capacity.
Warnings
Avoid contact if allergic
Allergy Notice: The Ni-Cu-Ni coating contains nickel. If skin irritation happens, immediately stop handling magnets and wear gloves.
Material brittleness
Despite the nickel coating, neodymium is brittle and not impact-resistant. Avoid impacts, as the magnet may crumble into sharp, dangerous pieces.
Keep away from children
Absolutely keep magnets away from children. Choking hazard is high, and the effects of magnets connecting inside the body are life-threatening.
Flammability
Fire warning: Neodymium dust is explosive. Avoid machining magnets without safety gear as this risks ignition.
Powerful field
Be careful. Neodymium magnets attract from a distance and connect with huge force, often faster than you can move away.
Protect data
Do not bring magnets near a wallet, computer, or TV. The magnetic field can destroy these devices and erase data from cards.
Hand protection
Protect your hands. Two powerful magnets will join instantly with a force of several hundred kilograms, crushing everything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
Threat to navigation
A powerful magnetic field disrupts the functioning of magnetometers in smartphones and navigation systems. Maintain magnets close to a smartphone to avoid damaging the sensors.
Maximum temperature
Monitor thermal conditions. Heating the magnet to high heat will destroy its properties and strength.
ICD Warning
For implant holders: Powerful magnets disrupt electronics. Keep minimum 30 cm distance or ask another person to handle the magnets.
