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MW 10x3 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

cylindrical magnet

Catalog no 010008

GTIN/EAN: 5906301810070

5.00

Diameter Ø

10 mm [±0,1 mm]

Height

3 mm [±0,1 mm]

Weight

1.77 g

Magnetization Direction

↑ axial

Load capacity

2.15 kg / 21.04 N

Magnetic Induction

318.70 mT / 3187 Gs

Coating

[NiCuNi] Nickel

0.726 with VAT / pcs + price for transport

0.590 ZŁ net + 23% VAT / pcs

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Detailed specification - MW 10x3 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

Specification / characteristics - MW 10x3 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

properties
properties values
Cat. no. 010008
GTIN/EAN 5906301810070
Production/Distribution Dhit sp. z o.o.
ul. Zielona 14 05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki PL
Country of origin Poland / China / Germany
Customs code 85059029
Diameter Ø 10 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height 3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight 1.77 g
Magnetization Direction ↑ axial
Load capacity ~ ? 2.15 kg / 21.04 N
Magnetic Induction ~ ? 318.70 mT / 3187 Gs
Coating [NiCuNi] Nickel
Manufacturing Tolerance ±0.1 mm

Magnetic properties of material N38

Specification / characteristics MW 10x3 / N38 - cylindrical 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 - report

Presented information constitute the result of a physical calculation. Values were calculated on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Operational performance may deviate from the simulation results. Treat these calculations as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.

Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - characteristics
MW 10x3 / N38

Distance (mm) Induction (Gauss) / mT Pull Force (kg) Risk Status
0 mm 3185 Gs
318.5 mT
2.15 kg / 2150.0 g
21.1 N
warning
1 mm 2657 Gs
265.7 mT
1.50 kg / 1496.2 g
14.7 N
weak grip
2 mm 2081 Gs
208.1 mT
0.92 kg / 918.1 g
9.0 N
weak grip
3 mm 1573 Gs
157.3 mT
0.52 kg / 524.4 g
5.1 N
weak grip
5 mm 874 Gs
87.4 mT
0.16 kg / 161.7 g
1.6 N
weak grip
10 mm 241 Gs
24.1 mT
0.01 kg / 12.3 g
0.1 N
weak grip
15 mm 92 Gs
9.2 mT
0.00 kg / 1.8 g
0.0 N
weak grip
20 mm 44 Gs
4.4 mT
0.00 kg / 0.4 g
0.0 N
weak grip
30 mm 14 Gs
1.4 mT
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
weak grip
50 mm 3 Gs
0.3 mT
0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
weak grip

Table 2: Sliding capacity (vertical surface)
MW 10x3 / N38

Distance (mm) Friction coefficient Pull Force (kg)
0 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.43 kg / 430.0 g
4.2 N
1 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.30 kg / 300.0 g
2.9 N
2 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.18 kg / 184.0 g
1.8 N
3 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.10 kg / 104.0 g
1.0 N
5 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.03 kg / 32.0 g
0.3 N
10 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 2.0 g
0.0 N
15 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
20 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
30 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N
50 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N

Table 3: Vertical assembly (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MW 10x3 / N38

Surface type Friction coefficient / % Mocy Max load (kg)
Raw steel
µ = 0.3 30% Nominalnej Siły
0.64 kg / 645.0 g
6.3 N
Painted steel (standard)
µ = 0.2 20% Nominalnej Siły
0.43 kg / 430.0 g
4.2 N
Oily/slippery steel
µ = 0.1 10% Nominalnej Siły
0.22 kg / 215.0 g
2.1 N
Magnet with anti-slip rubber
µ = 0.5 50% Nominalnej Siły
1.08 kg / 1075.0 g
10.5 N

Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - power losses
MW 10x3 / N38

Steel thickness (mm) % power Real pull force (kg)
0.5 mm
10%
0.22 kg / 215.0 g
2.1 N
1 mm
25%
0.54 kg / 537.5 g
5.3 N
2 mm
50%
1.08 kg / 1075.0 g
10.5 N
5 mm
100%
2.15 kg / 2150.0 g
21.1 N
10 mm
100%
2.15 kg / 2150.0 g
21.1 N

Table 5: Working in heat (material behavior) - power drop
MW 10x3 / N38

Ambient temp. (°C) Power loss Remaining pull Status
20 °C 0.0% 2.15 kg / 2150.0 g
21.1 N
OK
40 °C -2.2% 2.10 kg / 2102.7 g
20.6 N
OK
60 °C -4.4% 2.06 kg / 2055.4 g
20.2 N
80 °C -6.6% 2.01 kg / 2008.1 g
19.7 N
100 °C -28.8% 1.53 kg / 1530.8 g
15.0 N

Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - forces in the system
MW 10x3 / N38

Gap (mm) Attraction (kg) (N-S) Repulsion (kg) (N-N)
0 mm 4.91 kg / 4913 g
48.2 N
4 754 Gs
N/A
1 mm 4.18 kg / 4181 g
41.0 N
5 877 Gs
3.76 kg / 3763 g
36.9 N
~0 Gs
2 mm 3.42 kg / 3419 g
33.5 N
5 314 Gs
3.08 kg / 3077 g
30.2 N
~0 Gs
3 mm 2.71 kg / 2711 g
26.6 N
4 732 Gs
2.44 kg / 2440 g
23.9 N
~0 Gs
5 mm 1.59 kg / 1595 g
15.6 N
3 630 Gs
1.44 kg / 1435 g
14.1 N
~0 Gs
10 mm 0.37 kg / 369 g
3.6 N
1 747 Gs
0.33 kg / 333 g
3.3 N
~0 Gs
20 mm 0.03 kg / 28 g
0.3 N
483 Gs
0.03 kg / 25 g
0.2 N
~0 Gs
50 mm 0.00 kg / 0 g
0.0 N
48 Gs
0.00 kg / 0 g
0.0 N
~0 Gs

Table 7: Hazards (electronics) - warnings
MW 10x3 / N38

Object / Device Limit (Gauss) / mT Safe distance
Pacemaker 5 Gs (0.5 mT) 4.5 cm
Hearing aid 10 Gs (1.0 mT) 3.5 cm
Mechanical watch 20 Gs (2.0 mT) 3.0 cm
Phone / Smartphone 40 Gs (4.0 mT) 2.5 cm
Car key 50 Gs (5.0 mT) 2.0 cm
Payment card 400 Gs (40.0 mT) 1.0 cm
HDD hard drive 600 Gs (60.0 mT) 1.0 cm

Table 8: Collisions (cracking risk) - collision effects
MW 10x3 / N38

Start from (mm) Speed (km/h) Energy (J) Predicted outcome
10 mm 35.27 km/h
(9.80 m/s)
0.08 J
30 mm 60.88 km/h
(16.91 m/s)
0.25 J
50 mm 78.60 km/h
(21.83 m/s)
0.42 J
100 mm 111.15 km/h
(30.88 m/s)
0.84 J

Table 9: Coating parameters (durability)
MW 10x3 / 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)
MW 10x3 / N38

Parameter Value SI Unit / Description
Magnetic Flux 2 694 Mx 26.9 µWb
Pc Coefficient 0.40 Low (Flat)

Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
MW 10x3 / N38

Environment Effective steel pull Effect
Air (land) 2.15 kg Standard
Water (riverbed) 2.46 kg
(+0.31 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

*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds merely ~20% of its max power.

2. Steel thickness impact

*Thin steel (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) drastically limits 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) = 0.40

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 and environmental data
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
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The offered product is an incredibly powerful cylindrical magnet, made from modern NdFeB material, which, with dimensions of Ø10x3 mm, guarantees maximum efficiency. The MW 10x3 / N38 component features high dimensional repeatability and professional build quality, making it an excellent solution for the most demanding engineers and designers. As a cylindrical magnet with significant force (approx. 2.15 kg), this product is available off-the-shelf from our warehouse in Poland, ensuring quick order fulfillment. Furthermore, its Ni-Cu-Ni coating effectively protects it against corrosion in standard operating conditions, guaranteeing an aesthetic appearance and durability for years.
It finds application in modeling, advanced automation, and broadly understood industry, serving as a positioning or actuating element. Thanks to the pull force of 21.04 N with a weight of only 1.77 g, this rod is indispensable in miniature devices and wherever every gram matters.
Since our magnets have a tolerance of ±0.1mm, the best method is to glue them into holes with a slightly larger diameter (e.g., 10.1 mm) using two-component epoxy glues. To ensure stability in industry, specialized industrial adhesives are used, which are safe for nickel and fill the gap, guaranteeing durability of the connection.
Magnets NdFeB grade N38 are suitable for 90% of applications in modeling and machine building, where excessive miniaturization with maximum force is not required. If you need even stronger magnets in the same volume (Ø10x3), contact us regarding higher grades (e.g., N50, N52), however, N38 is the standard available off-the-shelf in our warehouse.
This model is characterized by dimensions Ø10x3 mm, which, at a weight of 1.77 g, makes it an element with impressive magnetic energy density. The value of 21.04 N means that the magnet is capable of holding a weight many times exceeding its own mass of 1.77 g. The product has a [NiCuNi] coating, which secures it against oxidation, giving it an aesthetic, silvery shine.
This rod magnet is magnetized axially (along the height of 3 mm), which means that the N and S poles are located on the flat, circular surfaces. Such an arrangement is most desirable when connecting magnets in stacks (e.g., in filters) or when mounting in sockets at the bottom of a hole. On request, we can also produce versions magnetized through the diameter if your project requires it.

Strengths as well as weaknesses of neodymium magnets.

Benefits

In addition to their long-term stability, neodymium magnets provide the following advantages:
  • They virtually do not lose strength, because even after 10 years the decline in efficiency is only ~1% (in laboratory conditions),
  • They feature excellent resistance to magnetism drop when exposed to external fields,
  • Thanks to the elegant finish, the surface of nickel, gold-plated, or silver-plated gives an modern appearance,
  • Neodymium magnets create maximum magnetic induction on a contact point, which increases force concentration,
  • Through (adequate) combination of ingredients, they can achieve high thermal strength, allowing for action at temperatures reaching 230°C and above...
  • Thanks to freedom in shaping and the capacity to adapt to unusual requirements,
  • Fundamental importance in advanced technology sectors – they serve a role in data components, drive modules, advanced medical instruments, and technologically advanced constructions.
  • Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer high power in tiny dimensions, which allows their use in compact constructions

Cons

Disadvantages of NdFeB magnets:
  • They are prone to damage upon heavy impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth securing magnets in special housings. Such protection not only shields the magnet but also increases its resistance to damage
  • When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets experience a drop in power. 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
  • When exposed to humidity, magnets usually rust. To use them in conditions outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as magnets in rubber or plastics, which prevent oxidation and corrosion.
  • Limited possibility of producing nuts in the magnet and complex shapes - preferred is a housing - mounting mechanism.
  • Possible danger to health – tiny shards of magnets are risky, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child safety. Furthermore, tiny parts of these products can be problematic in diagnostics medical in case of swallowing.
  • With large orders the cost of neodymium magnets is economically unviable,

Pull force analysis

Maximum lifting force for a neodymium magnet – what it depends on?

The force parameter is a theoretical maximum value executed under specific, ideal conditions:
  • with the contact of a yoke made of low-carbon steel, guaranteeing full magnetic saturation
  • possessing a thickness of at least 10 mm to avoid saturation
  • with a plane cleaned and smooth
  • with total lack of distance (no impurities)
  • under axial force direction (90-degree angle)
  • in stable room temperature

Magnet lifting force in use – key factors

In practice, the real power is determined by several key aspects, ranked from crucial:
  • Gap between surfaces – even a fraction of a millimeter of distance (caused e.g. by veneer or dirt) significantly weakens the pulling force, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
  • Force direction – remember that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the holding force drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the maximum value.
  • Wall thickness – thin material does not allow full use of the magnet. Part of the magnetic field penetrates through instead of converting into lifting capacity.
  • Metal type – not every steel reacts the same. High carbon content worsen the interaction with the magnet.
  • Surface condition – smooth surfaces guarantee perfect abutment, which improves force. Uneven metal reduce efficiency.
  • Thermal factor – high temperature reduces magnetic field. Too high temperature can permanently demagnetize the magnet.

Lifting capacity testing was carried out on a smooth plate of suitable thickness, under a perpendicular pulling force, however under parallel forces the lifting capacity is smaller. Moreover, even a small distance between the magnet’s surface and the plate lowers the holding force.

H&S for magnets
Nickel allergy

Medical facts indicate that nickel (the usual finish) is a potent allergen. If you have an allergy, refrain from direct skin contact or choose coated magnets.

Bodily injuries

Watch your fingers. Two large magnets will join instantly with a force of several hundred kilograms, crushing anything in their path. Be careful!

Medical interference

Patients with a ICD should maintain an absolute distance from magnets. The magnetic field can interfere with the operation of the life-saving device.

Machining danger

Machining of neodymium magnets carries a risk of fire hazard. Magnetic powder reacts violently with oxygen and is hard to extinguish.

Impact on smartphones

A strong magnetic field disrupts the functioning of magnetometers in phones and navigation systems. Maintain magnets near a smartphone to prevent damaging the sensors.

Safe operation

Handle magnets with awareness. Their immense force can surprise even professionals. Plan your moves and do not underestimate their force.

Eye protection

Despite metallic appearance, neodymium is delicate and cannot withstand shocks. Avoid impacts, as the magnet may shatter into sharp, dangerous pieces.

Permanent damage

Control the heat. Heating the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will permanently weaken its magnetic structure and strength.

Product not for children

Always store magnets away from children. Ingestion danger is significant, and the consequences of magnets clamping inside the body are life-threatening.

Safe distance

Do not bring magnets near a wallet, computer, or TV. The magnetic field can permanently damage these devices and erase data from cards.

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