MW 15x4 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
cylindrical magnet
Catalog no 010030
GTIN/EAN: 5906301810292
Diameter Ø
15 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
4 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
5.3 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
4.22 kg / 41.38 N
Magnetic Induction
291.60 mT / 2916 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical data - MW 15x4 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
Specification / characteristics - MW 15x4 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 010030 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301810292 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| Diameter Ø | 15 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 4 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 4.22 kg / 41.38 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 291.60 mT / 2916 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 analysis of the product - report
Presented data constitute the result of a mathematical simulation. Values were calculated on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Operational performance might slightly differ. Please consider these calculations as a supplementary guide for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs gap) - characteristics
MW 15x4 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
2915 Gs
291.5 mT
|
4.22 kg / 9.30 LBS
4220.0 g / 41.4 N
|
medium risk |
| 1 mm |
2620 Gs
262.0 mT
|
3.41 kg / 7.51 LBS
3408.2 g / 33.4 N
|
medium risk |
| 2 mm |
2276 Gs
227.6 mT
|
2.57 kg / 5.67 LBS
2571.6 g / 25.2 N
|
medium risk |
| 3 mm |
1928 Gs
192.8 mT
|
1.85 kg / 4.07 LBS
1845.5 g / 18.1 N
|
safe |
| 5 mm |
1324 Gs
132.4 mT
|
0.87 kg / 1.92 LBS
870.3 g / 8.5 N
|
safe |
| 10 mm |
505 Gs
50.5 mT
|
0.13 kg / 0.28 LBS
126.7 g / 1.2 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
222 Gs
22.2 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 LBS
24.4 g / 0.2 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
113 Gs
11.3 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 LBS
6.3 g / 0.1 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
40 Gs
4.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.8 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
10 Gs
1.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Vertical force (vertical surface)
MW 15x4 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.84 kg / 1.86 LBS
844.0 g / 8.3 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.68 kg / 1.50 LBS
682.0 g / 6.7 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.51 kg / 1.13 LBS
514.0 g / 5.0 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.37 kg / 0.82 LBS
370.0 g / 3.6 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.17 kg / 0.38 LBS
174.0 g / 1.7 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.06 LBS
26.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
4.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2.0 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 15x4 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.27 kg / 2.79 LBS
1266.0 g / 12.4 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.84 kg / 1.86 LBS
844.0 g / 8.3 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.42 kg / 0.93 LBS
422.0 g / 4.1 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
2.11 kg / 4.65 LBS
2110.0 g / 20.7 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - power losses
MW 15x4 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.42 kg / 0.93 LBS
422.0 g / 4.1 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.06 kg / 2.33 LBS
1055.0 g / 10.3 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
2.11 kg / 4.65 LBS
2110.0 g / 20.7 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
3.17 kg / 6.98 LBS
3165.0 g / 31.0 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
4.22 kg / 9.30 LBS
4220.0 g / 41.4 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
4.22 kg / 9.30 LBS
4220.0 g / 41.4 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
4.22 kg / 9.30 LBS
4220.0 g / 41.4 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
4.22 kg / 9.30 LBS
4220.0 g / 41.4 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (material behavior) - power drop
MW 15x4 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
4.22 kg / 9.30 LBS
4220.0 g / 41.4 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
4.13 kg / 9.10 LBS
4127.2 g / 40.5 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
4.03 kg / 8.89 LBS
4034.3 g / 39.6 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
3.94 kg / 8.69 LBS
3941.5 g / 38.7 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
3.00 kg / 6.62 LBS
3004.6 g / 29.5 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - forces in the system
MW 15x4 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
9.26 kg / 20.41 LBS
4 518 Gs
|
1.39 kg / 3.06 LBS
1389 g / 13.6 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
8.40 kg / 18.53 LBS
5 555 Gs
|
1.26 kg / 2.78 LBS
1261 g / 12.4 N
|
7.56 kg / 16.68 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
7.48 kg / 16.48 LBS
5 239 Gs
|
1.12 kg / 2.47 LBS
1122 g / 11.0 N
|
6.73 kg / 14.84 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
6.54 kg / 14.42 LBS
4 901 Gs
|
0.98 kg / 2.16 LBS
981 g / 9.6 N
|
5.89 kg / 12.98 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
4.80 kg / 10.59 LBS
4 200 Gs
|
0.72 kg / 1.59 LBS
721 g / 7.1 N
|
4.32 kg / 9.53 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
1.91 kg / 4.21 LBS
2 648 Gs
|
0.29 kg / 0.63 LBS
286 g / 2.8 N
|
1.72 kg / 3.79 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.28 kg / 0.61 LBS
1 010 Gs
|
0.04 kg / 0.09 LBS
42 g / 0.4 N
|
0.25 kg / 0.55 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
128 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
79 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
52 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
36 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
26 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
19 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Protective zones (electronics) - warnings
MW 15x4 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 6.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 5.0 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 4.0 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 3.0 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 3.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
Table 8: Dynamics (kinetic energy) - collision effects
MW 15x4 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
28.99 km/h
(8.05 m/s)
|
0.17 J | |
| 30 mm |
49.30 km/h
(13.69 m/s)
|
0.50 J | |
| 50 mm |
63.63 km/h
(17.68 m/s)
|
0.83 J | |
| 100 mm |
89.99 km/h
(25.00 m/s)
|
1.66 J |
Table 9: Surface protection spec
MW 15x4 / 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 15x4 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 5 659 Mx | 56.6 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.37 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
MW 15x4 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 4.22 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
4.83 kg
(+0.61 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Wall mount (shear)
*Warning: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds only a fraction of its max power.
2. Steel saturation
*Thin steel (e.g. computer case) drastically weakens the holding force.
3. Thermal stability
*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) = 0.37
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% |
Sustainability
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
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Advantages as well as disadvantages of neodymium magnets.
Benefits
- They virtually do not lose strength, because even after ten years the performance loss is only ~1% (in laboratory conditions),
- They are extremely resistant to demagnetization induced by external field influence,
- By applying a decorative coating of gold, the element has an nice look,
- The surface of neodymium magnets generates a concentrated magnetic field – this is one of their assets,
- Through (adequate) combination of ingredients, they can achieve high thermal strength, enabling operation at temperatures reaching 230°C and above...
- Thanks to flexibility in constructing and the ability to customize to client solutions,
- Fundamental importance in electronics industry – they are utilized in data components, electric motors, medical devices, and technologically advanced constructions.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they generate large force, making them ideal for precision applications
Disadvantages
- They are fragile upon too strong impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth securing magnets using a steel holder. Such protection not only shields the magnet but also improves its resistance to damage
- Neodymium magnets lose power when exposed to high temperatures. After reaching 80°C, many of them experience permanent drop of strength (a factor is the shape and dimensions of the magnet). We offer magnets specially adapted to work at temperatures up to 230°C marked [AH], which are extremely resistant to heat
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can rust. Therefore while using outdoors, we recommend using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
- We recommend cover - magnetic mount, due to difficulties in producing threads inside the magnet and complicated forms.
- Health risk to health – tiny shards of magnets can be dangerous, when accidentally swallowed, which becomes key in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Furthermore, small elements of these products can be problematic in diagnostics medical in case of swallowing.
- Higher cost of purchase is one of the disadvantages compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Pull force analysis
Highest magnetic holding force – what it depends on?
- on a base made of structural steel, optimally conducting the magnetic flux
- with a thickness no less than 10 mm
- with an ideally smooth contact surface
- without the slightest insulating layer between the magnet and steel
- for force applied at a right angle (pull-off, not shear)
- in neutral thermal conditions
Lifting capacity in practice – influencing factors
- Space between magnet and steel – even a fraction of a millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by veneer or dirt) drastically reduces the pulling force, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Force direction – catalog parameter refers to pulling vertically. When applying parallel force, the magnet holds significantly lower power (typically approx. 20-30% of maximum force).
- Substrate thickness – for full efficiency, the steel must be sufficiently thick. Thin sheet restricts the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Metal type – different alloys attracts identically. Alloy additives worsen the interaction with the magnet.
- Smoothness – full contact is obtained only on smooth steel. Rough texture reduce the real contact area, weakening the magnet.
- Temperature influence – hot environment weakens pulling force. Too high temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Lifting capacity testing was carried out on a smooth plate of suitable thickness, under perpendicular forces, however under parallel forces the lifting capacity is smaller. In addition, even a slight gap between the magnet and the plate lowers the holding force.
Safety rules for work with NdFeB magnets
Warning for heart patients
Health Alert: Strong magnets can turn off heart devices and defibrillators. Do not approach if you have electronic implants.
Nickel allergy
Some people have a sensitization to Ni, which is the typical protective layer for NdFeB magnets. Extended handling might lead to skin redness. We recommend use protective gloves.
Fire risk
Dust produced during cutting of magnets is combustible. Avoid drilling into magnets without proper cooling and knowledge.
Fragile material
Despite metallic appearance, neodymium is brittle and not impact-resistant. Avoid impacts, as the magnet may shatter into hazardous fragments.
GPS and phone interference
Be aware: neodymium magnets generate a field that interferes with sensitive sensors. Keep a separation from your phone, tablet, and GPS.
This is not a toy
Always store magnets out of reach of children. Choking hazard is high, and the effects of magnets clamping inside the body are life-threatening.
Conscious usage
Exercise caution. Neodymium magnets act from a distance and connect with massive power, often quicker than you can move away.
Crushing force
Watch your fingers. Two large magnets will join immediately with a force of several hundred kilograms, crushing everything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
Permanent damage
Standard neodymium magnets (N-type) lose power when the temperature exceeds 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.
Safe distance
Device Safety: Neodymium magnets can damage data carriers and delicate electronics (pacemakers, hearing aids, mechanical watches).
