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MW 12x3 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

cylindrical magnet

Catalog no 010018

GTIN/EAN: 5906301810179

5.00

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

1.648 with VAT / pcs + price for transport

1.340 ZŁ net + 23% VAT / pcs

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Technical parameters of the product - MW 12x3 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

Specification / characteristics - MW 12x3 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

properties
properties values
Cat. no. 010018
GTIN/EAN 5906301810179
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 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

Specification / characteristics MW 12x3 / 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

Technical simulation of the magnet - data

The following data constitute the direct effect of a mathematical calculation. Results were calculated on algorithms for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual conditions may deviate from the simulation results. Treat these data as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.

Table 1: Static force (pull vs gap) - power drop
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
strong
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: Shear hold (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: Wall mounting (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
10%
0.25 kg / 0.55 LBS
249.0 g / 2.4 N
1 mm
25%
0.62 kg / 1.37 LBS
622.5 g / 6.1 N
2 mm
50%
1.25 kg / 2.74 LBS
1245.0 g / 12.2 N
3 mm
75%
1.87 kg / 4.12 LBS
1867.5 g / 18.3 N
5 mm
100%
2.49 kg / 5.49 LBS
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
10 mm
100%
2.49 kg / 5.49 LBS
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
11 mm
100%
2.49 kg / 5.49 LBS
2490.0 g / 24.4 N
12 mm
100%
2.49 kg / 5.49 LBS
2490.0 g / 24.4 N

Table 5: Thermal resistance (stability) - resistance threshold
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: Two magnets (attraction) - field collision
MW 12x3 / N38

Gap (mm) Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) Shear Force (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) (electronics) - 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
Mobile device 40 Gs (4.0 mT) 2.5 cm
Car key 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: Collisions (cracking risk) - warning
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: 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: Submerged application
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%
Rust risk: 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 perpendicular strength.

2. Steel thickness impact

*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) significantly reduces the holding force.

3. Thermal stability

*For N38 grade, the critical limit 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.

Technical specification and ecology
Chemical composition
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%
Ecology and recycling (GPSR)
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
batch number/type
id: 010018-2026
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Strengths and weaknesses of neodymium magnets.

Advantages

Apart from their strong magnetism, neodymium magnets have these key benefits:
  • Their power remains stable, and after around ten years it decreases only by ~1% (according to research),
  • They show high resistance to demagnetization induced by external field influence,
  • By covering with a reflective coating of gold, the element gains an elegant look,
  • Magnetic induction on the working layer of the magnet turns out to be maximum,
  • Due to their durability and thermal resistance, neodymium magnets are capable of operate (depending on the form) even at high temperatures reaching 230°C or more...
  • Thanks to the potential of precise forming and customization to specialized needs, neodymium magnets can be produced in a wide range of geometric configurations, which increases their versatility,
  • Significant place in advanced technology sectors – they are commonly used in magnetic memories, electromotive mechanisms, medical devices, as well as modern systems.
  • Thanks to concentrated force, small magnets offer high operating force, with minimal size,

Weaknesses

Disadvantages of NdFeB magnets:
  • To avoid cracks under impact, we suggest using special steel housings. Such a solution secures the magnet and simultaneously increases its durability.
  • We warn that neodymium magnets can lose their strength at high temperatures. To prevent this, we recommend our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
  • They rust in a humid environment - during use outdoors we advise using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
  • We recommend cover - magnetic holder, due to difficulties in realizing nuts inside the magnet and complicated forms.
  • Potential hazard resulting from small fragments of magnets pose a threat, when accidentally swallowed, which is particularly important in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Furthermore, small elements of these magnets are able to be problematic in diagnostics medical after entering the body.
  • Higher cost of purchase is one of the disadvantages compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications

Pull force analysis

Maximum lifting capacity of the magnetwhat it depends on?

Breakaway force was determined for optimal configuration, including:
  • on a block made of mild steel, effectively closing the magnetic flux
  • possessing a thickness of min. 10 mm to avoid saturation
  • characterized by even structure
  • under conditions of gap-free contact (surface-to-surface)
  • under vertical force direction (90-degree angle)
  • in neutral thermal conditions

Lifting capacity in real conditions – factors

Real force is influenced by specific conditions, including (from most important):
  • Gap between magnet and steel – every millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by varnish or unevenness) significantly weakens the pulling force, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
  • Direction of force – highest force is reached only during perpendicular pulling. The force required to slide of the magnet along the plate is typically many times lower (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
  • Metal thickness – thin material does not allow full use of the magnet. Magnetic flux penetrates through instead of generating force.
  • Metal type – not every steel reacts the same. High carbon content worsen the attraction effect.
  • Base smoothness – the more even the plate, the better the adhesion and stronger the hold. Unevenness creates an air distance.
  • Thermal factor – high temperature weakens magnetic field. Exceeding the limit temperature can permanently damage the magnet.

Lifting capacity testing was conducted on a smooth plate of suitable thickness, under perpendicular forces, however under shearing force the holding force is lower. Moreover, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate decreases the load capacity.

Safety rules for work with neodymium magnets
Medical implants

For implant holders: Powerful magnets affect electronics. Maintain minimum 30 cm distance or ask another person to handle the magnets.

Product not for children

Neodymium magnets are not intended for children. Eating a few magnets can lead to them connecting inside the digestive tract, which constitutes a critical condition and necessitates urgent medical intervention.

Bone fractures

Large magnets can smash fingers instantly. Under no circumstances put your hand between two strong magnets.

Do not overheat magnets

Do not overheat. NdFeB magnets are susceptible to temperature. If you require operation above 80°C, ask us about HT versions (H, SH, UH).

Fire risk

Fire hazard: Neodymium dust is explosive. Avoid machining magnets in home conditions as this risks ignition.

Immense force

Handle magnets consciously. Their huge power can shock even professionals. Be vigilant and do not underestimate their force.

Protective goggles

NdFeB magnets are sintered ceramics, meaning they are fragile like glass. Collision of two magnets will cause them cracking into shards.

Skin irritation risks

Studies show that nickel (standard magnet coating) is a strong allergen. If your skin reacts to metals, refrain from direct skin contact and opt for versions in plastic housing.

Keep away from electronics

Remember: neodymium magnets produce a field that disrupts precision electronics. Keep a separation from your phone, device, and GPS.

Electronic hazard

Intense magnetic fields can destroy records on payment cards, HDDs, and storage devices. Stay away of at least 10 cm.

Caution! Learn more about risks in the article: Magnet Safety Guide.
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