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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Physical properties - 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 simulation of the magnet - data
The following data represent the result of a physical calculation. Results rely on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Actual performance might slightly differ. Treat these calculations as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (force vs gap) - power drop
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 pounds
4220.0 g / 41.4 N
|
strong |
| 1 mm |
2620 Gs
262.0 mT
|
3.41 kg / 7.51 pounds
3408.2 g / 33.4 N
|
strong |
| 2 mm |
2276 Gs
227.6 mT
|
2.57 kg / 5.67 pounds
2571.6 g / 25.2 N
|
strong |
| 3 mm |
1928 Gs
192.8 mT
|
1.85 kg / 4.07 pounds
1845.5 g / 18.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
1324 Gs
132.4 mT
|
0.87 kg / 1.92 pounds
870.3 g / 8.5 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
505 Gs
50.5 mT
|
0.13 kg / 0.28 pounds
126.7 g / 1.2 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
222 Gs
22.2 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 pounds
24.4 g / 0.2 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
113 Gs
11.3 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
6.3 g / 0.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
40 Gs
4.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.8 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
10 Gs
1.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Vertical load (wall)
MW 15x4 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.84 kg / 1.86 pounds
844.0 g / 8.3 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.68 kg / 1.50 pounds
682.0 g / 6.7 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.51 kg / 1.13 pounds
514.0 g / 5.0 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.37 kg / 0.82 pounds
370.0 g / 3.6 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.17 kg / 0.38 pounds
174.0 g / 1.7 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
26.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
4.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Wall mounting (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 pounds
1266.0 g / 12.4 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.84 kg / 1.86 pounds
844.0 g / 8.3 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.42 kg / 0.93 pounds
422.0 g / 4.1 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
2.11 kg / 4.65 pounds
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 pounds
422.0 g / 4.1 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.06 kg / 2.33 pounds
1055.0 g / 10.3 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
2.11 kg / 4.65 pounds
2110.0 g / 20.7 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
3.17 kg / 6.98 pounds
3165.0 g / 31.0 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
4.22 kg / 9.30 pounds
4220.0 g / 41.4 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
4.22 kg / 9.30 pounds
4220.0 g / 41.4 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
4.22 kg / 9.30 pounds
4220.0 g / 41.4 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
4.22 kg / 9.30 pounds
4220.0 g / 41.4 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - 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 pounds
4220.0 g / 41.4 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
4.13 kg / 9.10 pounds
4127.2 g / 40.5 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
4.03 kg / 8.89 pounds
4034.3 g / 39.6 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
3.94 kg / 8.69 pounds
3941.5 g / 38.7 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
3.00 kg / 6.62 pounds
3004.6 g / 29.5 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - field collision
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 pounds
4 518 Gs
|
1.39 kg / 3.06 pounds
1389 g / 13.6 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
8.40 kg / 18.53 pounds
5 555 Gs
|
1.26 kg / 2.78 pounds
1261 g / 12.4 N
|
7.56 kg / 16.68 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
7.48 kg / 16.48 pounds
5 239 Gs
|
1.12 kg / 2.47 pounds
1122 g / 11.0 N
|
6.73 kg / 14.84 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
6.54 kg / 14.42 pounds
4 901 Gs
|
0.98 kg / 2.16 pounds
981 g / 9.6 N
|
5.89 kg / 12.98 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
4.80 kg / 10.59 pounds
4 200 Gs
|
0.72 kg / 1.59 pounds
721 g / 7.1 N
|
4.32 kg / 9.53 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
1.91 kg / 4.21 pounds
2 648 Gs
|
0.29 kg / 0.63 pounds
286 g / 2.8 N
|
1.72 kg / 3.79 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.28 kg / 0.61 pounds
1 010 Gs
|
0.04 kg / 0.09 pounds
42 g / 0.4 N
|
0.25 kg / 0.55 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
128 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
79 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
52 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
36 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
26 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
19 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Hazards (electronics) - 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: Dynamics (cracking risk) - 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: Coating parameters (durability)
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: 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. Wall mount (shear)
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains only a fraction of its nominal pull.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) drastically reduces the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*For N38 material, 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
This simulation demonstrates the magnetic stability of the selected magnet under specific geometric conditions. 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% |
Ecology and recycling (GPSR)
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
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Pros and cons of rare earth magnets.
Pros
- They retain magnetic properties for around 10 years – the drop is just ~1% (according to analyses),
- Magnets very well defend themselves against demagnetization caused by ambient magnetic noise,
- The use of an metallic layer of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to have aesthetics,
- Magnets exhibit exceptionally strong magnetic induction on the surface,
- Made from properly selected components, these magnets show impressive resistance to high heat, enabling them to function (depending on their shape) at temperatures up to 230°C and above...
- Possibility of exact forming and modifying to atypical requirements,
- Wide application in high-tech industry – they find application in HDD drives, brushless drives, diagnostic systems, as well as multitasking production systems.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer strong magnetic field in small dimensions, which allows their use in small systems
Limitations
- To avoid cracks upon strong impacts, we suggest using special steel housings. Such a solution protects the magnet and simultaneously improves its durability.
- When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets suffer a drop in strength. Often, when the temperature exceeds 80°C, their power decreases (depending on the size, as well as shape of the magnet). For those who need magnets for extreme conditions, we offer [AH] versions withstanding up to 230°C
- They oxidize in a humid environment. For use outdoors we recommend using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- Due to limitations in realizing nuts and complicated shapes in magnets, we propose using a housing - magnetic holder.
- Health risk 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 when they are in the body.
- Due to neodymium price, their price is higher than average,
Lifting parameters
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what contributes to it?
- on a block made of mild steel, effectively closing the magnetic flux
- with a cross-section minimum 10 mm
- characterized by even structure
- under conditions of no distance (metal-to-metal)
- for force applied at a right angle (pull-off, not shear)
- in neutral thermal conditions
Magnet lifting force in use – key factors
- Distance – the presence of any layer (rust, dirt, gap) interrupts the magnetic circuit, which reduces capacity rapidly (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Loading method – declared lifting capacity refers to pulling vertically. When attempting to slide, the magnet holds much less (typically approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Metal thickness – thin material does not allow full use of the magnet. Magnetic flux penetrates through instead of generating force.
- Steel grade – the best choice is high-permeability steel. Stainless steels may have worse magnetic properties.
- Surface finish – ideal contact is obtained only on polished steel. Rough texture create air cushions, weakening the magnet.
- Thermal factor – hot environment reduces magnetic field. Too high temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Lifting capacity was determined by applying a steel plate with a smooth surface of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular pulling force, whereas under parallel forces the lifting capacity is smaller. Additionally, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate decreases the lifting capacity.
Precautions when working with neodymium magnets
Protect data
Data protection: Strong magnets can ruin data carriers and sensitive devices (heart implants, medical aids, timepieces).
Metal Allergy
A percentage of the population suffer from a sensitization to Ni, which is the common plating for neodymium magnets. Prolonged contact can result in an allergic reaction. We recommend use protective gloves.
GPS Danger
A strong magnetic field interferes with the functioning of magnetometers in phones and navigation systems. Maintain magnets near a smartphone to prevent damaging the sensors.
Thermal limits
Regular neodymium magnets (grade N) undergo demagnetization when the temperature surpasses 80°C. Damage is permanent.
Conscious usage
Use magnets consciously. Their powerful strength can surprise even professionals. Be vigilant and do not underestimate their force.
Swallowing risk
Always keep magnets away from children. Choking hazard is high, and the effects of magnets clamping inside the body are tragic.
Fragile material
NdFeB magnets are sintered ceramics, meaning they are fragile like glass. Clashing of two magnets will cause them breaking into small pieces.
Pacemakers
Medical warning: Strong magnets can deactivate pacemakers and defibrillators. Stay away if you have electronic implants.
Dust is flammable
Dust created during grinding of magnets is flammable. Do not drill into magnets unless you are an expert.
Physical harm
Risk of injury: The attraction force is so immense that it can result in hematomas, crushing, and even bone fractures. Use thick gloves.
