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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Detailed specification - 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 |
Engineering simulation of the assembly - report
These information are the direct effect of a mathematical calculation. Results are based on algorithms for the class Nd2Fe14B. Real-world conditions might slightly differ from theoretical values. Please consider these data as a preliminary roadmap for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs distance) - 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 lbs
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
|
medium risk |
| 1 mm |
2420 Gs
242.0 mT
|
1.90 kg / 4.19 lbs
1900.6 g / 18.6 N
|
weak grip |
| 2 mm |
2009 Gs
200.9 mT
|
1.31 kg / 2.89 lbs
1309.4 g / 12.8 N
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
1611 Gs
161.1 mT
|
0.84 kg / 1.86 lbs
842.7 g / 8.3 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
991 Gs
99.1 mT
|
0.32 kg / 0.70 lbs
318.7 g / 3.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
313 Gs
31.3 mT
|
0.03 kg / 0.07 lbs
31.8 g / 0.3 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
125 Gs
12.5 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 lbs
5.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
61 Gs
6.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
1.2 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
20 Gs
2.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
5 Gs
0.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Sliding load (vertical surface)
MW 12x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.50 kg / 1.10 lbs
498.0 g / 4.9 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.38 kg / 0.84 lbs
380.0 g / 3.7 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.26 kg / 0.58 lbs
262.0 g / 2.6 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.17 kg / 0.37 lbs
168.0 g / 1.6 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.06 kg / 0.14 lbs
64.0 g / 0.6 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.01 lbs
6.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
2.0 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 (sliding) - 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 lbs
747.0 g / 7.3 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.50 kg / 1.10 lbs
498.0 g / 4.9 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.25 kg / 0.55 lbs
249.0 g / 2.4 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.25 kg / 2.74 lbs
1245.0 g / 12.2 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MW 12x3 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.25 kg / 0.55 lbs
249.0 g / 2.4 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.62 kg / 1.37 lbs
622.5 g / 6.1 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
1.25 kg / 2.74 lbs
1245.0 g / 12.2 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
1.87 kg / 4.12 lbs
1867.5 g / 18.3 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
2.49 kg / 5.49 lbs
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
2.49 kg / 5.49 lbs
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
2.49 kg / 5.49 lbs
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
2.49 kg / 5.49 lbs
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (material behavior) - 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 lbs
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
2.44 kg / 5.37 lbs
2435.2 g / 23.9 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
2.38 kg / 5.25 lbs
2380.4 g / 23.4 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
2.33 kg / 5.13 lbs
2325.7 g / 22.8 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
1.77 kg / 3.91 lbs
1772.9 g / 17.4 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - field collision
MW 12x3 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
5.35 kg / 11.79 lbs
4 377 Gs
|
0.80 kg / 1.77 lbs
802 g / 7.9 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
4.75 kg / 10.46 lbs
5 218 Gs
|
0.71 kg / 1.57 lbs
712 g / 7.0 N
|
4.27 kg / 9.42 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
4.08 kg / 9.00 lbs
4 840 Gs
|
0.61 kg / 1.35 lbs
612 g / 6.0 N
|
3.67 kg / 8.10 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
3.42 kg / 7.55 lbs
4 433 Gs
|
0.51 kg / 1.13 lbs
514 g / 5.0 N
|
3.08 kg / 6.80 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
2.27 kg / 5.01 lbs
3 610 Gs
|
0.34 kg / 0.75 lbs
341 g / 3.3 N
|
2.04 kg / 4.51 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.68 kg / 1.51 lbs
1 982 Gs
|
0.10 kg / 0.23 lbs
103 g / 1.0 N
|
0.62 kg / 1.36 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.07 kg / 0.15 lbs
626 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
10 g / 0.1 N
|
0.06 kg / 0.14 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
67 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
41 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
27 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
18 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
13 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
10 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Safety (HSE) (implants) - precautionary measures
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 |
| Mobile device | 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: Impact energy (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: Anti-corrosion coating durability
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: Electrical data (Flux)
MW 12x3 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 3 483 Mx | 34.8 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.35 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
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. Wall mount (shear)
*Note: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds only approx. 20-30% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Steel saturation
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) severely reduces the holding force.
3. Power loss vs temp
*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) = 0.35
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.
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 |
Other proposals
Pros and cons of neodymium magnets.
Benefits
- They retain full power for around 10 years – the loss is just ~1% (in theory),
- They feature excellent resistance to weakening of magnetic properties due to external fields,
- A magnet with a shiny gold surface has an effective appearance,
- They show high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which improves attraction properties,
- 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...
- Thanks to freedom in constructing and the ability to modify to unusual requirements,
- Significant place in modern industrial fields – they are used in hard drives, electromotive mechanisms, medical devices, also modern systems.
- Thanks to concentrated force, small magnets offer high operating force, with minimal size,
Weaknesses
- Brittleness is one of their disadvantages. Upon intense impact they can fracture. We advise keeping them in a steel housing, which not only protects them against impacts but also raises their durability
- We warn that neodymium magnets can reduce their power at high temperatures. To prevent this, we suggest our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can rust. Therefore when using outdoors, we advise using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
- Limited ability of making nuts in the magnet and complex forms - preferred is a housing - magnetic holder.
- Possible danger related to microscopic parts of magnets are risky, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child health protection. It is also worth noting that small components of these products are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical when they are in the body.
- High unit price – neodymium magnets cost more than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which hinders application in large quantities
Holding force characteristics
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what contributes to it?
- using a base made of high-permeability steel, serving as a ideal flux conductor
- with a cross-section minimum 10 mm
- characterized by smoothness
- without the slightest clearance between the magnet and steel
- under axial force vector (90-degree angle)
- at conditions approx. 20°C
Impact of factors on magnetic holding capacity in practice
- Distance (betwixt the magnet and the metal), as even a very small clearance (e.g. 0.5 mm) can cause a drastic drop in force by up to 50% (this also applies to paint, rust or dirt).
- Pull-off angle – remember that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the holding force drops significantly, often to levels of 20-30% of the maximum value.
- Steel thickness – too thin sheet does not close the flux, causing part of the flux to be wasted into the air.
- Material type – the best choice is high-permeability steel. Stainless steels may have worse magnetic properties.
- Surface condition – ground elements ensure maximum contact, which increases field saturation. Rough surfaces weaken the grip.
- Temperature influence – high temperature weakens pulling force. Too high temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Lifting capacity testing was performed on a smooth plate of optimal thickness, under perpendicular forces, however under attempts to slide the magnet the load capacity is reduced by as much as 75%. Additionally, even a slight gap between the magnet and the plate reduces the lifting capacity.
Warnings
Data carriers
Equipment safety: Strong magnets can damage payment cards and sensitive devices (heart implants, hearing aids, timepieces).
Flammability
Dust created during grinding of magnets is flammable. Do not drill into magnets without proper cooling and knowledge.
Phone sensors
GPS units and smartphones are highly susceptible to magnetism. Close proximity with a powerful NdFeB magnet can decalibrate the internal compass in your phone.
Hand protection
Danger of trauma: The attraction force is so immense that it can result in blood blisters, crushing, and even bone fractures. Use thick gloves.
Material brittleness
Beware of splinters. Magnets can fracture upon uncontrolled impact, ejecting shards into the air. Eye protection is mandatory.
Danger to pacemakers
People with a heart stimulator should keep an absolute distance from magnets. The magnetism can stop the functioning of the life-saving device.
No play value
NdFeB magnets are not intended for children. Accidental ingestion of a few magnets may result in them pinching intestinal walls, which poses a critical condition and requires urgent medical intervention.
Skin irritation risks
Certain individuals have a sensitization to nickel, which is the typical protective layer for neodymium magnets. Frequent touching might lead to an allergic reaction. We strongly advise use protective gloves.
Thermal limits
Control the heat. Heating the magnet to high heat will ruin its magnetic structure and strength.
Respect the power
Handle magnets consciously. Their powerful strength can surprise even professionals. Plan your moves and do not underestimate their power.
