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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Product card - 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 modeling of the product - data
The following values represent the outcome of a mathematical analysis. Results were calculated on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Actual performance might slightly differ. Treat these data as a preliminary roadmap during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (force vs gap) - interaction chart
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
|
strong |
| 1 mm |
2620 Gs
262.0 mT
|
3.41 kg / 7.51 LBS
3408.2 g / 33.4 N
|
strong |
| 2 mm |
2276 Gs
227.6 mT
|
2.57 kg / 5.67 LBS
2571.6 g / 25.2 N
|
strong |
| 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: Shear hold (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) - vertical pull
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: Material efficiency (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: Thermal stability (stability) - thermal limit
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 collision
MW 15x4 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Lateral Force (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 |
| Mechanical watch | 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) - 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: Electrical 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: Physics of underwater searching
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. Sliding resistance
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds only approx. 20-30% of its perpendicular strength.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) severely reduces the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*For N38 material, 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.
Material specification
| 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 |
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Advantages as well as disadvantages of rare earth magnets.
Advantages
- Their strength is maintained, and after approximately 10 years it drops only by ~1% (according to research),
- Magnets effectively protect themselves against demagnetization caused by external fields,
- By using a smooth layer of nickel, the element presents an proper look,
- They show high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which affects their effectiveness,
- Neodymium magnets are characterized by very high magnetic induction on the magnet surface and are able to act (depending on the form) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
- Thanks to modularity in forming and the ability to customize to specific needs,
- Fundamental importance in future technologies – they are commonly used in magnetic memories, brushless drives, medical devices, also technologically advanced constructions.
- Thanks to efficiency per cm³, small magnets offer high operating force, occupying minimum space,
Weaknesses
- Brittleness is one of their disadvantages. Upon intense impact they can fracture. We recommend keeping them in a special holder, which not only secures them against impacts but also increases their durability
- Neodymium magnets lose their strength under the influence of heating. As soon as 80°C is exceeded, many of them start losing their force. Therefore, we recommend our special magnets marked [AH], which maintain stability even at temperatures up to 230°C
- When exposed to humidity, magnets start to rust. For applications outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as magnets in rubber or plastics, which prevent oxidation and corrosion.
- Limited ability of making threads in the magnet and complex shapes - recommended is a housing - mounting mechanism.
- Health risk to health – tiny shards of magnets can be dangerous, when accidentally swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child safety. Additionally, small components of these devices are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical when they are in the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is a significant factor to consider compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Holding force characteristics
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what it depends on?
- with the application of a sheet made of low-carbon steel, guaranteeing maximum field concentration
- possessing a thickness of at least 10 mm to avoid saturation
- characterized by smoothness
- under conditions of ideal adhesion (metal-to-metal)
- under axial force direction (90-degree angle)
- in neutral thermal conditions
Lifting capacity in real conditions – factors
- Gap (between the magnet and the plate), because even a very small clearance (e.g. 0.5 mm) can cause a reduction in lifting capacity by up to 50% (this also applies to varnish, corrosion or dirt).
- Force direction – note that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the holding force drops significantly, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
- Metal thickness – the thinner the sheet, the weaker the hold. Magnetic flux passes through the material instead of generating force.
- Material composition – different alloys reacts the same. High carbon content worsen the attraction effect.
- Surface structure – the smoother and more polished the plate, the better the adhesion and stronger the hold. Unevenness acts like micro-gaps.
- Operating temperature – neodymium magnets have a negative temperature coefficient. At higher temperatures they lose power, and at low temperatures they can be stronger (up to a certain limit).
Lifting capacity was assessed with the use of a smooth steel plate of suitable thickness (min. 20 mm), under vertically applied force, however under shearing force the load capacity is reduced by as much as fivefold. Moreover, even a slight gap between the magnet and the plate decreases the holding force.
Safe handling of NdFeB magnets
Implant safety
Patients with a pacemaker have to maintain an large gap from magnets. The magnetic field can disrupt the functioning of the life-saving device.
Fire risk
Powder produced during machining of magnets is self-igniting. Avoid drilling into magnets without proper cooling and knowledge.
Keep away from computers
Powerful magnetic fields can destroy records on credit cards, hard drives, and other magnetic media. Maintain a gap of at least 10 cm.
Respect the power
Before use, read the rules. Sudden snapping can break the magnet or injure your hand. Think ahead.
Nickel coating and allergies
Allergy Notice: The nickel-copper-nickel coating consists of nickel. If an allergic reaction occurs, cease handling magnets and wear gloves.
Danger to the youngest
Strictly keep magnets away from children. Choking hazard is high, and the consequences of magnets clamping inside the body are tragic.
Beware of splinters
Despite the nickel coating, the material is brittle and not impact-resistant. Do not hit, as the magnet may shatter into hazardous fragments.
Precision electronics
A strong magnetic field disrupts the operation of compasses in smartphones and GPS navigation. Keep magnets close to a device to prevent breaking the sensors.
Bodily injuries
Big blocks can smash fingers instantly. Never put your hand between two attracting surfaces.
Heat sensitivity
Watch the temperature. Heating the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will destroy its properties and pulling force.
