MPL 5x5x1.5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020172
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811787
length
5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
1.5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
0.28 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
0.58 kg / 5.68 N
Magnetic Induction
293.49 mT / 2935 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Specification / characteristics - MPL 5x5x1.5 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020172 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811787 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| length | 5 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Width | 5 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 1.5 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 0.28 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 0.58 kg / 5.68 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 293.49 mT / 2935 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 |
Engineering simulation of the product - technical parameters
The following values constitute the direct effect of a physical calculation. Results were calculated on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Actual parameters may differ from theoretical values. Treat these calculations as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (pull vs gap) - characteristics
MPL 5x5x1.5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
2932 Gs
293.2 mT
|
0.58 kg / 1.28 lbs
580.0 g / 5.7 N
|
weak grip |
| 1 mm |
2036 Gs
203.6 mT
|
0.28 kg / 0.62 lbs
279.6 g / 2.7 N
|
weak grip |
| 2 mm |
1228 Gs
122.8 mT
|
0.10 kg / 0.22 lbs
101.7 g / 1.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
727 Gs
72.7 mT
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 lbs
35.7 g / 0.3 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
285 Gs
28.5 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 lbs
5.5 g / 0.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
54 Gs
5.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.2 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
18 Gs
1.8 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
8 Gs
0.8 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
3 Gs
0.3 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
1 Gs
0.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Vertical force (vertical surface)
MPL 5x5x1.5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.12 kg / 0.26 lbs
116.0 g / 1.1 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.06 kg / 0.12 lbs
56.0 g / 0.5 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.02 kg / 0.04 lbs
20.0 g / 0.2 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
8.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Vertical assembly (shearing) - vertical pull
MPL 5x5x1.5 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.17 kg / 0.38 lbs
174.0 g / 1.7 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.12 kg / 0.26 lbs
116.0 g / 1.1 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.06 kg / 0.13 lbs
58.0 g / 0.6 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.29 kg / 0.64 lbs
290.0 g / 2.8 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (saturation) - power losses
MPL 5x5x1.5 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.06 kg / 0.13 lbs
58.0 g / 0.6 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.15 kg / 0.32 lbs
145.0 g / 1.4 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.29 kg / 0.64 lbs
290.0 g / 2.8 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
0.43 kg / 0.96 lbs
435.0 g / 4.3 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
0.58 kg / 1.28 lbs
580.0 g / 5.7 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
0.58 kg / 1.28 lbs
580.0 g / 5.7 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
0.58 kg / 1.28 lbs
580.0 g / 5.7 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
0.58 kg / 1.28 lbs
580.0 g / 5.7 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - resistance threshold
MPL 5x5x1.5 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
0.58 kg / 1.28 lbs
580.0 g / 5.7 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
0.57 kg / 1.25 lbs
567.2 g / 5.6 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
0.55 kg / 1.22 lbs
554.5 g / 5.4 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
0.54 kg / 1.19 lbs
541.7 g / 5.3 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
0.41 kg / 0.91 lbs
413.0 g / 4.1 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - field range
MPL 5x5x1.5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Sliding Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
1.33 kg / 2.92 lbs
4 518 Gs
|
0.20 kg / 0.44 lbs
199 g / 1.9 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
0.97 kg / 2.15 lbs
5 027 Gs
|
0.15 kg / 0.32 lbs
146 g / 1.4 N
|
0.88 kg / 1.93 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
0.64 kg / 1.41 lbs
4 071 Gs
|
0.10 kg / 0.21 lbs
96 g / 0.9 N
|
0.57 kg / 1.27 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
0.39 kg / 0.86 lbs
3 188 Gs
|
0.06 kg / 0.13 lbs
59 g / 0.6 N
|
0.35 kg / 0.78 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.14 kg / 0.30 lbs
1 886 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 lbs
21 g / 0.2 N
|
0.12 kg / 0.27 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.03 lbs
569 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
108 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
9 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
5 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
3 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
2 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
2 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
1 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Protective zones (electronics) - warnings
MPL 5x5x1.5 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 2.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 1.5 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) - warning
MPL 5x5x1.5 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
45.91 km/h
(12.75 m/s)
|
0.02 J | |
| 30 mm |
79.50 km/h
(22.08 m/s)
|
0.07 J | |
| 50 mm |
102.64 km/h
(28.51 m/s)
|
0.11 J | |
| 100 mm |
145.15 km/h
(40.32 m/s)
|
0.23 J |
Table 9: Anti-corrosion coating durability
MPL 5x5x1.5 / 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 5x5x1.5 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 799 Mx | 8.0 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.36 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Submerged application
MPL 5x5x1.5 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 0.58 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
0.66 kg
(+0.08 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Vertical hold
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds only a fraction of its perpendicular strength.
2. Plate thickness effect
*Thin steel (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) significantly 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) = 0.36
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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Pros as well as cons of neodymium magnets.
Pros
- They do not lose power, even over around ten years – the drop in strength is only ~1% (based on measurements),
- They are extremely resistant to demagnetization induced by presence of other magnetic fields,
- The use of an metallic finish of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to look better,
- Magnets are characterized by huge magnetic induction on the active area,
- Thanks to resistance to high temperature, they are able to function (depending on the shape) even at temperatures up to 230°C and higher...
- Possibility of accurate forming and adjusting to defined needs,
- Universal use in high-tech industry – they find application in mass storage devices, electromotive mechanisms, medical equipment, as well as technologically advanced constructions.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer high power in tiny dimensions, which makes them useful in miniature devices
Weaknesses
- At very strong impacts they can break, therefore we advise placing them in strong housings. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage, as well as increases the magnet's durability.
- When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets experience a drop in power. 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
- Due to the susceptibility of magnets to corrosion in a humid environment, we suggest using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture, when using outdoors
- Limited possibility of creating threads in the magnet and complicated shapes - preferred is casing - magnet mounting.
- Potential hazard resulting from small fragments of magnets can be dangerous, if swallowed, which becomes key in the context of child safety. It is also worth noting that small components of these magnets can complicate diagnosis medical in case of swallowing.
- Higher cost of purchase is a significant factor to consider compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Pull force analysis
Maximum lifting capacity of the magnet – what affects it?
- on a block made of mild steel, optimally conducting the magnetic flux
- possessing a massiveness of min. 10 mm to avoid saturation
- characterized by even structure
- under conditions of ideal adhesion (metal-to-metal)
- during detachment in a direction vertical to the mounting surface
- in stable room temperature
Lifting capacity in practice – influencing factors
- Gap between surfaces – even a fraction of a millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by varnish or dirt) significantly weakens the magnet efficiency, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Force direction – remember that the magnet holds strongest perpendicularly. Under sliding down, the holding force drops significantly, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
- Wall thickness – thin material does not allow full use of the magnet. Part of the magnetic field passes through the material instead of converting into lifting capacity.
- Material composition – different alloys reacts the same. Alloy additives worsen the interaction with the magnet.
- Smoothness – full contact is obtained only on smooth steel. Any scratches and bumps reduce the real contact area, weakening the magnet.
- Heat – neodymium magnets have a negative temperature coefficient. When it is hot they lose power, and in frost they can be stronger (up to a certain limit).
Holding force was measured on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when a perpendicular force was applied, whereas under shearing force the load capacity is reduced by as much as fivefold. Additionally, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate reduces the load capacity.
Precautions when working with neodymium magnets
Compass and GPS
Note: neodymium magnets produce a field that disrupts sensitive sensors. Keep a separation from your mobile, device, and GPS.
Data carriers
Device Safety: Neodymium magnets can ruin payment cards and delicate electronics (pacemakers, hearing aids, mechanical watches).
Danger to pacemakers
Health Alert: Neodymium magnets can deactivate pacemakers and defibrillators. Stay away if you have medical devices.
Respect the power
Exercise caution. Rare earth magnets act from a long distance and connect with massive power, often quicker than you can react.
Maximum temperature
Keep cool. Neodymium magnets are susceptible to temperature. If you need operation above 80°C, look for special high-temperature series (H, SH, UH).
Mechanical processing
Dust generated during grinding of magnets is flammable. Do not drill into magnets without proper cooling and knowledge.
Nickel coating and allergies
Medical facts indicate that the nickel plating (standard magnet coating) is a common allergen. If you have an allergy, prevent direct skin contact and choose encased magnets.
Keep away from children
Strictly store magnets out of reach of children. Risk of swallowing is high, and the consequences of magnets connecting inside the body are life-threatening.
Crushing force
Watch your fingers. Two large magnets will join instantly with a force of several hundred kilograms, destroying everything in their path. Be careful!
Material brittleness
Protect your eyes. Magnets can fracture upon violent connection, ejecting sharp fragments into the air. Eye protection is mandatory.
