MW 12x4 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
cylindrical magnet
Catalog no 010019
GTIN/EAN: 5906301810186
Diameter Ø
12 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
4 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
3.39 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
3.45 kg / 33.81 N
Magnetic Induction
343.64 mT / 3436 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Product card - MW 12x4 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
Specification / characteristics - MW 12x4 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 010019 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301810186 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| Diameter Ø | 12 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 4 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 3.45 kg / 33.81 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 343.64 mT / 3436 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 |
Technical analysis of the magnet - technical parameters
These data constitute the outcome of a physical calculation. Values were calculated on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational conditions might slightly differ from theoretical values. Treat these calculations as a preliminary roadmap when designing systems.
Table 1: Static force (force vs gap) - interaction chart
MW 12x4 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
3435 Gs
343.5 mT
|
3.45 kg / 7.61 lbs
3450.0 g / 33.8 N
|
medium risk |
| 1 mm |
2950 Gs
295.0 mT
|
2.54 kg / 5.61 lbs
2544.7 g / 25.0 N
|
medium risk |
| 2 mm |
2423 Gs
242.3 mT
|
1.72 kg / 3.79 lbs
1717.5 g / 16.8 N
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
1935 Gs
193.5 mT
|
1.09 kg / 2.41 lbs
1094.6 g / 10.7 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
1190 Gs
119.0 mT
|
0.41 kg / 0.91 lbs
413.8 g / 4.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
382 Gs
38.2 mT
|
0.04 kg / 0.09 lbs
42.7 g / 0.4 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
156 Gs
15.6 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
7.1 g / 0.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
76 Gs
7.6 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
1.7 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
26 Gs
2.6 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.2 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
6 Gs
0.6 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Sliding force (vertical surface)
MW 12x4 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.69 kg / 1.52 lbs
690.0 g / 6.8 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.51 kg / 1.12 lbs
508.0 g / 5.0 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.34 kg / 0.76 lbs
344.0 g / 3.4 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.22 kg / 0.48 lbs
218.0 g / 2.1 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.08 kg / 0.18 lbs
82.0 g / 0.8 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 lbs
8.0 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 (shearing) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MW 12x4 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.04 kg / 2.28 lbs
1035.0 g / 10.2 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.69 kg / 1.52 lbs
690.0 g / 6.8 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.35 kg / 0.76 lbs
345.0 g / 3.4 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.73 kg / 3.80 lbs
1725.0 g / 16.9 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - power losses
MW 12x4 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.35 kg / 0.76 lbs
345.0 g / 3.4 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.86 kg / 1.90 lbs
862.5 g / 8.5 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
1.73 kg / 3.80 lbs
1725.0 g / 16.9 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
2.59 kg / 5.70 lbs
2587.5 g / 25.4 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
3.45 kg / 7.61 lbs
3450.0 g / 33.8 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
3.45 kg / 7.61 lbs
3450.0 g / 33.8 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
3.45 kg / 7.61 lbs
3450.0 g / 33.8 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
3.45 kg / 7.61 lbs
3450.0 g / 33.8 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (material behavior) - thermal limit
MW 12x4 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
3.45 kg / 7.61 lbs
3450.0 g / 33.8 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
3.37 kg / 7.44 lbs
3374.1 g / 33.1 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
3.30 kg / 7.27 lbs
3298.2 g / 32.4 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
3.22 kg / 7.10 lbs
3222.3 g / 31.6 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
2.46 kg / 5.42 lbs
2456.4 g / 24.1 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - field collision
MW 12x4 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
8.23 kg / 18.13 lbs
4 952 Gs
|
1.23 kg / 2.72 lbs
1234 g / 12.1 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
7.16 kg / 15.79 lbs
6 410 Gs
|
1.07 kg / 2.37 lbs
1074 g / 10.5 N
|
6.45 kg / 14.21 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
6.07 kg / 13.38 lbs
5 900 Gs
|
0.91 kg / 2.01 lbs
910 g / 8.9 N
|
5.46 kg / 12.04 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
5.03 kg / 11.09 lbs
5 372 Gs
|
0.75 kg / 1.66 lbs
754 g / 7.4 N
|
4.53 kg / 9.98 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
3.29 kg / 7.25 lbs
4 342 Gs
|
0.49 kg / 1.09 lbs
493 g / 4.8 N
|
2.96 kg / 6.52 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.99 kg / 2.18 lbs
2 379 Gs
|
0.15 kg / 0.33 lbs
148 g / 1.5 N
|
0.89 kg / 1.96 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.10 kg / 0.22 lbs
764 Gs
|
0.02 kg / 0.03 lbs
15 g / 0.1 N
|
0.09 kg / 0.20 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
85 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
52 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
34 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
23 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
17 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
12 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Hazards (electronics) - warnings
MW 12x4 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 5.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 4.5 cm |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 3.0 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: Collisions (cracking risk) - collision effects
MW 12x4 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
32.42 km/h
(9.01 m/s)
|
0.14 J | |
| 30 mm |
55.73 km/h
(15.48 m/s)
|
0.41 J | |
| 50 mm |
71.94 km/h
(19.98 m/s)
|
0.68 J | |
| 100 mm |
101.74 km/h
(28.26 m/s)
|
1.35 J |
Table 9: Corrosion resistance
MW 12x4 / 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 12x4 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 4 114 Mx | 41.1 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.44 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Hydrostatics and buoyancy
MW 12x4 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 3.45 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
3.95 kg
(+0.50 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Wall mount (shear)
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds just approx. 20-30% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Steel saturation
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) drastically weakens the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*For N38 grade, the max working temp is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.44
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.
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% |
Environmental data
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
See also proposals
Pros and cons of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Advantages
- They do not lose magnetism, even over around ten years – the reduction in power is only ~1% (based on measurements),
- They are resistant to demagnetization induced by external field influence,
- In other words, due to the aesthetic layer of silver, the element looks attractive,
- They are known for high magnetic induction at the operating surface, making them more effective,
- 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 detailed modeling as well as adjusting to precise applications,
- Fundamental importance in innovative solutions – they find application in computer drives, brushless drives, precision medical tools, and complex engineering applications.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they provide effective action, making them ideal for precision applications
Limitations
- At strong impacts they can crack, therefore we advise placing them in strong housings. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage and increases the magnet's durability.
- We warn that neodymium magnets can reduce their strength at high temperatures. To prevent this, we recommend our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
- Due to the susceptibility of magnets to corrosion in a humid environment, we recommend using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material immune to moisture, when using outdoors
- Due to limitations in creating nuts and complex shapes in magnets, we propose using casing - magnetic mechanism.
- Possible danger related to microscopic parts of magnets are risky, when accidentally swallowed, which gains importance in the context of child health protection. Additionally, small elements of these devices are able to be problematic in diagnostics medical after entering 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
Optimal lifting capacity of a neodymium magnet – what affects it?
- with the contact of a sheet made of special test steel, guaranteeing maximum field concentration
- with a thickness of at least 10 mm
- characterized by even structure
- with zero gap (without coatings)
- under vertical application of breakaway force (90-degree angle)
- in temp. approx. 20°C
Impact of factors on magnetic holding capacity in practice
- Air gap (betwixt the magnet and the metal), because even a tiny clearance (e.g. 0.5 mm) leads to a drastic drop in lifting capacity by up to 50% (this also applies to varnish, corrosion or dirt).
- Force direction – declared lifting capacity refers to pulling vertically. When slipping, the magnet exhibits significantly lower power (typically approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Element thickness – to utilize 100% power, the steel must be adequately massive. Thin sheet limits the lifting capacity (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Steel grade – ideal substrate is pure iron steel. Stainless steels may attract less.
- Surface structure – the smoother and more polished the surface, the better the adhesion and higher the lifting capacity. Unevenness acts like micro-gaps.
- Temperature influence – hot environment reduces pulling force. Too high temperature can permanently demagnetize the magnet.
Holding force was measured on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when a perpendicular force was applied, in contrast under parallel forces the holding force is lower. In addition, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the load capacity.
Warnings
Impact on smartphones
GPS units and smartphones are extremely susceptible to magnetism. Direct contact with a powerful NdFeB magnet can ruin the internal compass in your phone.
Heat warning
Avoid heat. NdFeB magnets are susceptible to temperature. If you need resistance above 80°C, ask us about special high-temperature series (H, SH, UH).
Fire warning
Fire hazard: Rare earth powder is highly flammable. Do not process magnets without safety gear as this may cause fire.
Caution required
Use magnets with awareness. Their huge power can surprise even experienced users. Be vigilant and respect their power.
ICD Warning
Warning for patients: Strong magnetic fields affect electronics. Maintain minimum 30 cm distance or request help to work with the magnets.
Safe distance
Data protection: Neodymium magnets can ruin payment cards and sensitive devices (pacemakers, medical aids, timepieces).
Do not give to children
NdFeB magnets are not suitable for play. Accidental ingestion of a few magnets can lead to them pinching intestinal walls, which poses a direct threat to life and necessitates urgent medical intervention.
Fragile material
NdFeB magnets are sintered ceramics, meaning they are prone to chipping. Impact of two magnets will cause them shattering into small pieces.
Bone fractures
Danger of trauma: The pulling power is so immense that it can cause hematomas, crushing, and even bone fractures. Protective gloves are recommended.
Warning for allergy sufferers
Some people have a contact allergy to Ni, which is the standard coating for neodymium magnets. Prolonged contact can result in dermatitis. We recommend use safety gloves.
