MPL 5x5x1 / N38 - lamellar magnet
lamellar magnet
Catalog no 020170
GTIN/EAN: 5906301811763
length
5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Width
5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
1 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
0.19 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
0.34 kg / 3.30 N
Magnetic Induction
209.53 mT / 2095 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Detailed specification - MPL 5x5x1 / N38 - lamellar magnet
Specification / characteristics - MPL 5x5x1 / N38 - lamellar magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 020170 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301811763 |
| 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 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 0.19 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 0.34 kg / 3.30 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 209.53 mT / 2095 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 analysis of the magnet - technical parameters
These information represent the result of a mathematical analysis. Values were calculated on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Real-world parameters might slightly deviate from the simulation results. Use these calculations as a supplementary guide for designers.
Table 1: Static force (force vs distance) - characteristics
MPL 5x5x1 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
2094 Gs
209.4 mT
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
safe |
| 1 mm |
1514 Gs
151.4 mT
|
0.18 kg / 0.39 LBS
177.8 g / 1.7 N
|
safe |
| 2 mm |
922 Gs
92.2 mT
|
0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
65.9 g / 0.6 N
|
safe |
| 3 mm |
543 Gs
54.3 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 LBS
22.9 g / 0.2 N
|
safe |
| 5 mm |
209 Gs
20.9 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
3.4 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 10 mm |
38 Gs
3.8 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
13 Gs
1.3 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
6 Gs
0.6 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
2 Gs
0.2 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
0 Gs
0.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Shear force (wall)
MPL 5x5x1 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
68.0 g / 0.7 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.04 kg / 0.08 LBS
36.0 g / 0.4 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.03 LBS
14.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
4.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 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 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.10 kg / 0.22 LBS
102.0 g / 1.0 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
68.0 g / 0.7 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
34.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.17 kg / 0.37 LBS
170.0 g / 1.7 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MPL 5x5x1 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
34.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.09 kg / 0.19 LBS
85.0 g / 0.8 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.17 kg / 0.37 LBS
170.0 g / 1.7 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
0.26 kg / 0.56 LBS
255.0 g / 2.5 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
Table 5: Thermal resistance (material behavior) - power drop
MPL 5x5x1 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
0.34 kg / 0.75 LBS
340.0 g / 3.3 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
0.33 kg / 0.73 LBS
332.5 g / 3.3 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
0.33 kg / 0.72 LBS
325.0 g / 3.2 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
0.32 kg / 0.70 LBS
317.6 g / 3.1 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
0.24 kg / 0.53 LBS
242.1 g / 2.4 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - forces in the system
MPL 5x5x1 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
0.68 kg / 1.49 LBS
3 601 Gs
|
0.10 kg / 0.22 LBS
101 g / 1.0 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
0.52 kg / 1.15 LBS
3 682 Gs
|
0.08 kg / 0.17 LBS
78 g / 0.8 N
|
0.47 kg / 1.04 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
0.35 kg / 0.78 LBS
3 028 Gs
|
0.05 kg / 0.12 LBS
53 g / 0.5 N
|
0.32 kg / 0.70 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
0.22 kg / 0.48 LBS
2 388 Gs
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
33 g / 0.3 N
|
0.20 kg / 0.44 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.08 kg / 0.17 LBS
1 413 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 LBS
12 g / 0.1 N
|
0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.01 LBS
417 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
77 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
6 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
3 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
2 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
1 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
1 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: Safety (HSE) (electronics) - precautionary measures
MPL 5x5x1 / 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) | 1.0 cm |
| Remote | 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: Collisions (cracking risk) - warning
MPL 5x5x1 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
42.67 km/h
(11.85 m/s)
|
0.01 J | |
| 30 mm |
73.89 km/h
(20.53 m/s)
|
0.04 J | |
| 50 mm |
95.40 km/h
(26.50 m/s)
|
0.07 J | |
| 100 mm |
134.91 km/h
(37.48 m/s)
|
0.13 J |
Table 9: Corrosion resistance
MPL 5x5x1 / 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 (Flux)
MPL 5x5x1 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 615 Mx | 6.2 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.26 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MPL 5x5x1 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 0.34 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
0.39 kg
(+0.05 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Vertical hold
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds only approx. 20-30% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin steel (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) significantly reduces the holding force.
3. Heat tolerance
*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) = 0.26
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% |
Sustainability
| 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.
Strengths
- Their magnetic field is maintained, and after around ten years it decreases only by ~1% (according to research),
- Neodymium magnets are distinguished by extremely resistant to demagnetization caused by external field sources,
- In other words, due to the metallic surface of nickel, the element gains visual value,
- They feature high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which increases their power,
- Neodymium magnets are characterized by very high magnetic induction on the magnet surface and can function (depending on the shape) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
- Thanks to modularity in constructing and the capacity to customize to client solutions,
- Key role in advanced technology sectors – they are utilized in mass storage devices, electric drive systems, advanced medical instruments, as well as technologically advanced constructions.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they offer powerful magnetic field, making them ideal for precision applications
Disadvantages
- To avoid cracks under impact, we recommend using special steel housings. Such a solution protects the magnet and simultaneously increases its durability.
- We warn that neodymium magnets can lose their power at high temperatures. To prevent this, we advise our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
- When exposed to humidity, magnets start to rust. To use them in conditions outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as magnets in rubber or plastics, which secure oxidation as well as corrosion.
- Limited possibility of making nuts in the magnet and complicated shapes - preferred is a housing - mounting mechanism.
- Potential hazard resulting from small fragments of magnets pose a threat, when accidentally swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child health protection. Furthermore, small elements of these magnets are able to be problematic in diagnostics medical when they are in the body.
- With large orders the cost of neodymium magnets is economically unviable,
Pull force analysis
Magnetic strength at its maximum – what contributes to it?
- using a plate made of low-carbon steel, acting as a circuit closing element
- with a cross-section minimum 10 mm
- with an ground touching surface
- without the slightest air gap between the magnet and steel
- under axial application of breakaway force (90-degree angle)
- in stable room temperature
Lifting capacity in real conditions – factors
- Clearance – the presence of any layer (rust, tape, air) acts as an insulator, which reduces power rapidly (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Force direction – catalog parameter refers to detachment vertically. When attempting to slide, the magnet exhibits much less (typically approx. 20-30% of maximum force).
- Metal thickness – thin material does not allow full use of the magnet. Magnetic flux passes through the material instead of converting into lifting capacity.
- Steel grade – the best choice is high-permeability steel. Cast iron may have worse magnetic properties.
- Smoothness – full contact is possible only on polished steel. Rough texture reduce the real contact area, reducing force.
- Temperature influence – hot environment weakens magnetic field. Too high temperature can permanently demagnetize the magnet.
Holding force was measured on the plate surface of 20 mm thickness, when the force acted perpendicularly, in contrast under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. In addition, even a minimal clearance between the magnet and the plate reduces the load capacity.
Precautions when working with NdFeB magnets
Handling rules
Handle magnets consciously. Their immense force can surprise even experienced users. Be vigilant and do not underestimate their force.
Do not give to children
Adult use only. Small elements pose a choking risk, leading to severe trauma. Keep away from children and animals.
Magnets are brittle
Despite metallic appearance, the material is brittle and cannot withstand shocks. Avoid impacts, as the magnet may crumble into hazardous fragments.
Fire warning
Powder generated during grinding of magnets is combustible. Do not drill into magnets without proper cooling and knowledge.
Bone fractures
Danger of trauma: The pulling power is so immense that it can cause blood blisters, crushing, and broken bones. Protective gloves are recommended.
Nickel allergy
Allergy Notice: The Ni-Cu-Ni coating contains nickel. If skin irritation appears, immediately stop working with magnets and wear gloves.
Phone sensors
GPS units and smartphones are extremely sensitive to magnetism. Close proximity with a strong magnet can permanently damage the sensors in your phone.
Electronic hazard
Intense magnetic fields can corrupt files on credit cards, HDDs, and other magnetic media. Maintain a gap of min. 10 cm.
Do not overheat magnets
Regular neodymium magnets (N-type) lose magnetization when the temperature surpasses 80°C. Damage is permanent.
Danger to pacemakers
For implant holders: Powerful magnets disrupt electronics. Keep at least 30 cm distance or request help to work with the magnets.
