MPL 5x4x1 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020169
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811756
length
5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
4 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
1 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
0.15 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
0.32 kg / 3.16 N
Magnetic Induction
232.88 mT / 2329 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical of the product - MPL 5x4x1 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 5x4x1 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020169 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811756 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 5 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 4 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 1 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 0.15 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 0.32 kg / 3.16 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 232.88 mT / 2329 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 analysis of the assembly - data
Presented data constitute the direct effect of a engineering simulation. Results were calculated on algorithms for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual performance may deviate from the simulation results. Use these calculations as a supplementary guide when designing systems.
Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - characteristics
MPL 5x4x1 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
2327 Gs
232.7 mT
|
0.32 kg / 0.71 pounds
320.0 g / 3.1 N
|
safe |
| 1 mm |
1559 Gs
155.9 mT
|
0.14 kg / 0.32 pounds
143.7 g / 1.4 N
|
safe |
| 2 mm |
876 Gs
87.6 mT
|
0.05 kg / 0.10 pounds
45.3 g / 0.4 N
|
safe |
| 3 mm |
488 Gs
48.8 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
14.1 g / 0.1 N
|
safe |
| 5 mm |
177 Gs
17.7 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1.9 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 10 mm |
31 Gs
3.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
10 Gs
1.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
4 Gs
0.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
1 Gs
0.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
0 Gs
0.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Vertical capacity (wall)
MPL 5x4x1 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.06 kg / 0.14 pounds
64.0 g / 0.6 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
28.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
10.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Wall mounting (sliding) - vertical pull
MPL 5x4x1 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.10 kg / 0.21 pounds
96.0 g / 0.9 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.06 kg / 0.14 pounds
64.0 g / 0.6 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
32.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.16 kg / 0.35 pounds
160.0 g / 1.6 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - sheet metal selection
MPL 5x4x1 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
32.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.08 kg / 0.18 pounds
80.0 g / 0.8 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.16 kg / 0.35 pounds
160.0 g / 1.6 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
0.24 kg / 0.53 pounds
240.0 g / 2.4 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
0.32 kg / 0.71 pounds
320.0 g / 3.1 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
0.32 kg / 0.71 pounds
320.0 g / 3.1 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
0.32 kg / 0.71 pounds
320.0 g / 3.1 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
0.32 kg / 0.71 pounds
320.0 g / 3.1 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (material behavior) - resistance threshold
MPL 5x4x1 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
0.32 kg / 0.71 pounds
320.0 g / 3.1 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
0.31 kg / 0.69 pounds
313.0 g / 3.1 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
0.31 kg / 0.67 pounds
305.9 g / 3.0 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
0.30 kg / 0.66 pounds
298.9 g / 2.9 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
0.23 kg / 0.50 pounds
227.8 g / 2.2 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - field range
MPL 5x4x1 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
0.67 kg / 1.47 pounds
3 878 Gs
|
0.10 kg / 0.22 pounds
100 g / 1.0 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
0.48 kg / 1.06 pounds
3 959 Gs
|
0.07 kg / 0.16 pounds
72 g / 0.7 N
|
0.43 kg / 0.96 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
0.30 kg / 0.66 pounds
3 118 Gs
|
0.04 kg / 0.10 pounds
45 g / 0.4 N
|
0.27 kg / 0.59 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
0.17 kg / 0.38 pounds
2 356 Gs
|
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
26 g / 0.3 N
|
0.15 kg / 0.34 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.05 kg / 0.12 pounds
1 302 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
8 g / 0.1 N
|
0.05 kg / 0.10 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
355 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
63 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
5 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
3 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Hazards (implants) - warnings
MPL 5x4x1 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 2.0 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| Car key | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 0.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 0.5 cm |
Table 8: Dynamics (cracking risk) - collision effects
MPL 5x4x1 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
46.59 km/h
(12.94 m/s)
|
0.01 J | |
| 30 mm |
80.68 km/h
(22.41 m/s)
|
0.04 J | |
| 50 mm |
104.16 km/h
(28.93 m/s)
|
0.06 J | |
| 100 mm |
147.30 km/h
(40.92 m/s)
|
0.13 J |
Table 9: Anti-corrosion coating durability
MPL 5x4x1 / 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 5x4x1 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 531 Mx | 5.3 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.29 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Hydrostatics and buoyancy
MPL 5x4x1 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 0.32 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
0.37 kg
(+0.05 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Wall mount (shear)
*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains only ~20% of its max power.
2. Steel saturation
*Thin steel (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) severely reduces the holding force.
3. Power loss vs temp
*For N38 grade, the safety limit is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.29
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% |
Sustainability
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
Other products
Advantages and disadvantages of neodymium magnets.
Strengths
- They retain magnetic properties for almost 10 years – the loss is just ~1% (according to analyses),
- They maintain their magnetic properties even under external field action,
- A magnet with a smooth silver surface has an effective appearance,
- Magnetic induction on the working layer of the magnet remains exceptional,
- Through (adequate) combination of ingredients, they can achieve high thermal resistance, allowing for action at temperatures reaching 230°C and above...
- Thanks to the possibility of precise molding and customization to custom projects, NdFeB magnets can be created in a wide range of shapes and sizes, which amplifies use scope,
- Wide application in modern technologies – they find application in data components, electric drive systems, precision medical tools, also technologically advanced constructions.
- Thanks to concentrated force, small magnets offer high operating force, with minimal size,
Limitations
- Susceptibility to cracking is one of their disadvantages. Upon strong impact they can fracture. We recommend keeping them in a steel housing, which not only secures them against impacts but also raises their durability
- 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 corrode. Therefore when using outdoors, we advise using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material protecting against moisture
- Due to limitations in realizing threads and complicated shapes in magnets, we recommend using a housing - magnetic holder.
- Potential hazard resulting from small fragments of magnets are risky, in case of ingestion, which becomes key in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Furthermore, tiny parts of these products are able to complicate diagnosis medical after entering the body.
- High unit price – neodymium magnets cost more than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which increases costs of application in large quantities
Holding force characteristics
Breakaway strength of the magnet in ideal conditions – what contributes to it?
- on a base made of mild steel, optimally conducting the magnetic field
- possessing a thickness of minimum 10 mm to avoid saturation
- with a plane cleaned and smooth
- without any clearance between the magnet and steel
- during pulling in a direction vertical to the plane
- in stable room temperature
Practical aspects of lifting capacity – factors
- Gap (betwixt the magnet and the metal), because even a microscopic distance (e.g. 0.5 mm) can cause a decrease in force by up to 50% (this also applies to paint, corrosion or debris).
- Force direction – declared lifting capacity refers to detachment vertically. When attempting to slide, the magnet holds much less (typically approx. 20-30% of maximum force).
- Wall thickness – thin material does not allow full use of the magnet. Magnetic flux penetrates through instead of generating force.
- Plate material – mild steel attracts best. Alloy steels decrease magnetic properties and lifting capacity.
- Surface quality – the more even the plate, the larger the contact zone and stronger the hold. Unevenness acts like micro-gaps.
- Thermal environment – temperature increase causes a temporary drop of force. It is worth remembering the maximum operating temperature for a given model.
Lifting capacity was determined by applying a steel plate with a smooth surface of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular pulling force, in contrast under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. Moreover, even a small distance between the magnet’s surface and the plate lowers the load capacity.
Warnings
No play value
Absolutely keep magnets away from children. Risk of swallowing is high, and the effects of magnets connecting inside the body are life-threatening.
Threat to navigation
GPS units and smartphones are highly sensitive to magnetism. Direct contact with a powerful NdFeB magnet can permanently damage the sensors in your phone.
Mechanical processing
Dust produced during grinding of magnets is self-igniting. Avoid drilling into magnets unless you are an expert.
Fragile material
Neodymium magnets are sintered ceramics, meaning they are very brittle. Collision of two magnets will cause them shattering into shards.
Pacemakers
Individuals with a heart stimulator should keep an safe separation from magnets. The magnetic field can disrupt the functioning of the life-saving device.
Handling rules
Use magnets consciously. Their immense force can surprise even experienced users. Plan your moves and respect their power.
Safe distance
Do not bring magnets near a wallet, computer, or TV. The magnetism can permanently damage these devices and wipe information from cards.
Allergy Warning
Allergy Notice: The Ni-Cu-Ni coating consists of nickel. If skin irritation occurs, cease handling magnets and use protective gear.
Demagnetization risk
Watch the temperature. Heating the magnet to high heat will permanently weaken its magnetic structure and strength.
Serious injuries
Big blocks can smash fingers in a fraction of a second. Do not put your hand between two attracting surfaces.
