MW 12x3 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
cylindrical magnet
Catalog no 010018
GTIN/EAN: 5906301810179
Diameter Ø
12 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
2.54 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
2.49 kg / 24.43 N
Magnetic Induction
277.09 mT / 2771 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical of the product - MW 12x3 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
Specification / characteristics - MW 12x3 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 010018 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301810179 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| Diameter Ø | 12 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 3 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 2.49 kg / 24.43 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 277.09 mT / 2771 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
Presented values represent the outcome of a mathematical calculation. Results rely on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual parameters may deviate from the simulation results. Treat these data as a supplementary guide for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs gap) - characteristics
MW 12x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
2770 Gs
277.0 mT
|
2.49 kg / 5.49 pounds
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
|
medium risk |
| 1 mm |
2420 Gs
242.0 mT
|
1.90 kg / 4.19 pounds
1900.6 g / 18.6 N
|
weak grip |
| 2 mm |
2009 Gs
200.9 mT
|
1.31 kg / 2.89 pounds
1309.4 g / 12.8 N
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
1611 Gs
161.1 mT
|
0.84 kg / 1.86 pounds
842.7 g / 8.3 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
991 Gs
99.1 mT
|
0.32 kg / 0.70 pounds
318.7 g / 3.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
313 Gs
31.3 mT
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
31.8 g / 0.3 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
125 Gs
12.5 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
5.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
61 Gs
6.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1.2 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
20 Gs
2.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
5 Gs
0.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Slippage capacity (wall)
MW 12x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.50 kg / 1.10 pounds
498.0 g / 4.9 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.38 kg / 0.84 pounds
380.0 g / 3.7 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.26 kg / 0.58 pounds
262.0 g / 2.6 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.17 kg / 0.37 pounds
168.0 g / 1.6 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.06 kg / 0.14 pounds
64.0 g / 0.6 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
6.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2.0 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: Vertical assembly (shearing) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MW 12x3 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.75 kg / 1.65 pounds
747.0 g / 7.3 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.50 kg / 1.10 pounds
498.0 g / 4.9 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.25 kg / 0.55 pounds
249.0 g / 2.4 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.25 kg / 2.74 pounds
1245.0 g / 12.2 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - power losses
MW 12x3 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.25 kg / 0.55 pounds
249.0 g / 2.4 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.62 kg / 1.37 pounds
622.5 g / 6.1 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
1.25 kg / 2.74 pounds
1245.0 g / 12.2 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
1.87 kg / 4.12 pounds
1867.5 g / 18.3 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
2.49 kg / 5.49 pounds
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
2.49 kg / 5.49 pounds
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
2.49 kg / 5.49 pounds
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
2.49 kg / 5.49 pounds
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - power drop
MW 12x3 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
2.49 kg / 5.49 pounds
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
2.44 kg / 5.37 pounds
2435.2 g / 23.9 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
2.38 kg / 5.25 pounds
2380.4 g / 23.4 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
2.33 kg / 5.13 pounds
2325.7 g / 22.8 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
1.77 kg / 3.91 pounds
1772.9 g / 17.4 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - field range
MW 12x3 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Lateral Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
5.35 kg / 11.79 pounds
4 377 Gs
|
0.80 kg / 1.77 pounds
802 g / 7.9 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
4.75 kg / 10.46 pounds
5 218 Gs
|
0.71 kg / 1.57 pounds
712 g / 7.0 N
|
4.27 kg / 9.42 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
4.08 kg / 9.00 pounds
4 840 Gs
|
0.61 kg / 1.35 pounds
612 g / 6.0 N
|
3.67 kg / 8.10 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
3.42 kg / 7.55 pounds
4 433 Gs
|
0.51 kg / 1.13 pounds
514 g / 5.0 N
|
3.08 kg / 6.80 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
2.27 kg / 5.01 pounds
3 610 Gs
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 pounds
341 g / 3.3 N
|
2.04 kg / 4.51 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.68 kg / 1.51 pounds
1 982 Gs
|
0.10 kg / 0.23 pounds
103 g / 1.0 N
|
0.62 kg / 1.36 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.07 kg / 0.15 pounds
626 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
10 g / 0.1 N
|
0.06 kg / 0.14 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
67 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
41 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
27 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
18 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
13 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
10 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Safety (HSE) (implants) - warnings
MW 12x3 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 5.0 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 4.0 cm |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 2.5 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 2.5 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
Table 8: Dynamics (kinetic energy) - collision effects
MW 12x3 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
31.83 km/h
(8.84 m/s)
|
0.10 J | |
| 30 mm |
54.69 km/h
(15.19 m/s)
|
0.29 J | |
| 50 mm |
70.61 km/h
(19.61 m/s)
|
0.49 J | |
| 100 mm |
99.85 km/h
(27.74 m/s)
|
0.98 J |
Table 9: Surface protection spec
MW 12x3 / 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)
MW 12x3 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 3 483 Mx | 34.8 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.35 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MW 12x3 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 2.49 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
2.85 kg
(+0.36 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Vertical hold
*Caution: On a vertical wall, the magnet retains just a fraction of its max power.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) significantly reduces the holding force.
3. Thermal stability
*For N38 material, the max working temp is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.35
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% |
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 and weaknesses of neodymium magnets.
Strengths
- Their power is maintained, and after approximately 10 years it decreases only by ~1% (according to research),
- Magnets perfectly defend themselves against demagnetization caused by external fields,
- The use of an metallic finish of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to present itself better,
- Magnetic induction on the surface of the magnet is very high,
- Made from properly selected components, these magnets show impressive resistance to high heat, enabling them to function (depending on their form) at temperatures up to 230°C and above...
- Possibility of accurate shaping and optimizing to complex applications,
- Fundamental importance in modern technologies – they serve a role in magnetic memories, brushless drives, medical equipment, also multitasking production systems.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they offer powerful magnetic field, making them ideal for precision applications
Limitations
- At strong impacts they can break, therefore we recommend placing them in steel cases. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage and increases the magnet's durability.
- Neodymium magnets decrease their strength under the influence of heating. As soon as 80°C is exceeded, many of them start losing their force. Therefore, we recommend our special magnets marked [AH], which maintain stability even at temperatures up to 230°C
- They oxidize in a humid environment - during use outdoors we suggest using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- Due to limitations in producing threads and complex shapes in magnets, we recommend using casing - magnetic holder.
- Potential hazard resulting from small fragments of magnets pose a threat, in case of ingestion, which gains importance in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Additionally, small elements of these products can complicate diagnosis medical when they are in the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is a significant factor to consider compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Holding force characteristics
Maximum lifting force for a neodymium magnet – what it depends on?
- on a base made of structural steel, optimally conducting the magnetic flux
- whose transverse dimension reaches at least 10 mm
- with a surface cleaned and smooth
- without any clearance between the magnet and steel
- during pulling in a direction vertical to the plane
- in neutral thermal conditions
Lifting capacity in real conditions – factors
- Distance – existence of any layer (paint, tape, gap) acts as an insulator, which lowers capacity rapidly (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Angle of force application – highest force is obtained only during pulling at a 90° angle. The shear force of the magnet along the surface is typically several times smaller (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
- Wall thickness – thin material does not allow full use of the magnet. Part of the magnetic field penetrates through instead of generating force.
- Plate material – low-carbon steel gives the best results. Higher carbon content reduce magnetic properties and holding force.
- Plate texture – smooth surfaces ensure maximum contact, which increases force. Uneven metal reduce efficiency.
- Thermal environment – heating the magnet causes a temporary drop of induction. It is worth remembering the thermal limit for a given model.
Holding force was checked on the plate surface of 20 mm thickness, when a perpendicular force was applied, however under parallel forces the holding force is lower. Additionally, even a slight gap between the magnet and the plate decreases the holding force.
Precautions when working with neodymium magnets
Life threat
Patients with a heart stimulator must keep an large gap from magnets. The magnetic field can disrupt the functioning of the implant.
Adults only
Always store magnets out of reach of children. Ingestion danger is significant, and the consequences of magnets clamping inside the body are life-threatening.
Electronic devices
Do not bring magnets close to a purse, computer, or TV. The magnetism can permanently damage these devices and erase data from cards.
Keep away from electronics
A powerful magnetic field negatively affects the operation of magnetometers in smartphones and navigation systems. Maintain magnets near a device to prevent breaking the sensors.
Demagnetization risk
Do not overheat. Neodymium magnets are susceptible to temperature. If you need resistance above 80°C, ask us about special high-temperature series (H, SH, UH).
Nickel allergy
Warning for allergy sufferers: The nickel-copper-nickel coating contains nickel. If redness appears, immediately stop handling magnets and use protective gear.
Magnet fragility
Beware of splinters. Magnets can fracture upon violent connection, launching sharp fragments into the air. Wear goggles.
Machining danger
Dust generated during grinding of magnets is self-igniting. Avoid drilling into magnets unless you are an expert.
Physical harm
Mind your fingers. Two large magnets will snap together immediately with a force of massive weight, destroying everything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
Powerful field
Before use, read the rules. Uncontrolled attraction can destroy the magnet or hurt your hand. Think ahead.
