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 parameters of the product - 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 |
Engineering analysis of the magnet - data
Presented data are the outcome of a physical analysis. Values are based on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual conditions might slightly differ from theoretical values. Use these calculations as a supplementary guide for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs distance) - 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
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
1324 Gs
132.4 mT
|
0.87 kg / 1.92 lbs
870.3 g / 8.5 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
505 Gs
50.5 mT
|
0.13 kg / 0.28 lbs
126.7 g / 1.2 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
222 Gs
22.2 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 lbs
24.4 g / 0.2 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
113 Gs
11.3 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 lbs
6.3 g / 0.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
40 Gs
4.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.8 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
10 Gs
1.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Sliding force (wall)
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: Wall mounting (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 (substrate influence) - 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) - resistance threshold
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 (repulsion) - field range
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 (implants) - precautionary measures
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 |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 4.0 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 3.0 cm |
| Car key | 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: Impact energy (cracking risk) - warning
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: Construction data (Pc)
MW 15x4 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 5 659 Mx | 56.6 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.37 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Hydrostatics and buoyancy
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. Shear force
*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds merely a fraction of its perpendicular strength.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) severely limits the holding force.
3. Thermal stability
*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) = 0.37
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.
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% |
Sustainability
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
See also proposals
Strengths and weaknesses of rare earth magnets.
Strengths
- They have unchanged lifting capacity, and over nearly ten years their performance decreases symbolically – ~1% (in testing),
- Magnets very well resist against demagnetization caused by external fields,
- Thanks to the metallic finish, the coating of nickel, gold, or silver-plated gives an clean appearance,
- The surface of neodymium magnets generates a concentrated magnetic field – this is a key feature,
- Neodymium magnets are characterized by very high magnetic induction on the magnet surface and can function (depending on the shape) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
- Thanks to flexibility in constructing and the ability to modify to unusual requirements,
- Key role in future technologies – they are used in hard drives, electric drive systems, diagnostic systems, also modern systems.
- Thanks to their power density, small magnets offer high operating force, in miniature format,
Limitations
- They are fragile upon heavy impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth protecting magnets using a steel holder. Such protection not only shields the magnet but also improves its resistance to damage
- NdFeB magnets lose power when exposed to high temperatures. After reaching 80°C, many of them experience permanent weakening 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 very resistant to heat
- When exposed to humidity, magnets usually rust. To use them in conditions outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as magnets in rubber or plastics, which prevent oxidation and corrosion.
- We suggest casing - magnetic mechanism, due to difficulties in producing threads inside the magnet and complex forms.
- Potential hazard to health – tiny shards of magnets can be dangerous, when accidentally swallowed, which becomes key in the context of child health protection. It is also worth noting that small components of these products can complicate diagnosis medical in case of swallowing.
- High unit price – neodymium magnets are more expensive than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which hinders application in large quantities
Holding force characteristics
Maximum magnetic pulling force – what affects it?
- on a plate made of structural steel, optimally conducting the magnetic field
- whose thickness is min. 10 mm
- with an ground touching surface
- with zero gap (no coatings)
- under perpendicular application of breakaway force (90-degree angle)
- in neutral thermal conditions
Determinants of lifting force in real conditions
- Space between magnet and steel – every millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by veneer or dirt) diminishes the magnet efficiency, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Pull-off angle – note that the magnet holds strongest perpendicularly. Under sliding down, the capacity drops significantly, often to levels of 20-30% of the maximum value.
- Wall thickness – the thinner the sheet, the weaker the hold. Part of the magnetic field passes through the material instead of generating force.
- Material type – the best choice is pure iron steel. Cast iron may have worse magnetic properties.
- Plate texture – ground elements ensure maximum contact, which improves field saturation. Uneven metal reduce efficiency.
- Heat – NdFeB sinters have a negative temperature coefficient. At higher temperatures they lose power, and in frost they can be stronger (up to a certain limit).
Holding force was tested on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when a perpendicular force was applied, whereas under attempts to slide the magnet the load capacity is reduced by as much as 5 times. In addition, even a slight gap between the magnet and the plate lowers the holding force.
Warnings
Keep away from computers
Avoid bringing magnets close to a wallet, computer, or screen. The magnetic field can permanently damage these devices and wipe information from cards.
No play value
These products are not toys. Accidental ingestion of multiple magnets may result in them attracting across intestines, which poses a severe health hazard and requires urgent medical intervention.
Bone fractures
Big blocks can crush fingers instantly. Do not put your hand betwixt two attracting surfaces.
Precision electronics
An intense magnetic field negatively affects the operation of magnetometers in smartphones and navigation systems. Do not bring magnets near a device to prevent breaking the sensors.
Thermal limits
Monitor thermal conditions. Exposing the magnet to high heat will destroy its properties and pulling force.
Eye protection
Despite the nickel coating, the material is delicate and not impact-resistant. Do not hit, as the magnet may shatter into sharp, dangerous pieces.
Danger to pacemakers
Individuals with a pacemaker should maintain an safe separation from magnets. The magnetic field can disrupt the operation of the implant.
Warning for allergy sufferers
Some people have a sensitization to Ni, which is the common plating for NdFeB magnets. Extended handling might lead to an allergic reaction. We suggest wear protective gloves.
Fire risk
Fire hazard: Rare earth powder is highly flammable. Do not process magnets in home conditions as this may cause fire.
Safe operation
Before use, check safety instructions. Uncontrolled attraction can break the magnet or injure your hand. Be predictive.
