MW 16x3 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
cylindrical magnet
Catalog no 010033
GTIN/EAN: 5906301810322
Diameter Ø
16 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
3 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
4.52 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
2.97 kg / 29.11 N
Magnetic Induction
217.61 mT / 2176 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical of the product - MW 16x3 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
Specification / characteristics - MW 16x3 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 010033 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301810322 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| Diameter Ø | 16 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 3 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 4.52 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 2.97 kg / 29.11 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 217.61 mT / 2176 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 simulation of the magnet - technical parameters
Presented values are the outcome of a physical calculation. Results were calculated on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Real-world conditions may differ. Use these data as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (force vs gap) - characteristics
MW 16x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
2176 Gs
217.6 mT
|
2.97 kg / 6.55 lbs
2970.0 g / 29.1 N
|
medium risk |
| 1 mm |
2004 Gs
200.4 mT
|
2.52 kg / 5.55 lbs
2519.3 g / 24.7 N
|
medium risk |
| 2 mm |
1782 Gs
178.2 mT
|
1.99 kg / 4.39 lbs
1993.2 g / 19.6 N
|
safe |
| 3 mm |
1543 Gs
154.3 mT
|
1.49 kg / 3.29 lbs
1494.0 g / 14.7 N
|
safe |
| 5 mm |
1098 Gs
109.8 mT
|
0.76 kg / 1.67 lbs
756.6 g / 7.4 N
|
safe |
| 10 mm |
439 Gs
43.9 mT
|
0.12 kg / 0.27 lbs
120.9 g / 1.2 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
195 Gs
19.5 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.05 lbs
23.9 g / 0.2 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
99 Gs
9.9 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 lbs
6.2 g / 0.1 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
35 Gs
3.5 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.8 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
8 Gs
0.8 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Slippage force (wall)
MW 16x3 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.59 kg / 1.31 lbs
594.0 g / 5.8 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.50 kg / 1.11 lbs
504.0 g / 4.9 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.40 kg / 0.88 lbs
398.0 g / 3.9 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.30 kg / 0.66 lbs
298.0 g / 2.9 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.15 kg / 0.34 lbs
152.0 g / 1.5 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.02 kg / 0.05 lbs
24.0 g / 0.2 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 16x3 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.89 kg / 1.96 lbs
891.0 g / 8.7 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.59 kg / 1.31 lbs
594.0 g / 5.8 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.30 kg / 0.65 lbs
297.0 g / 2.9 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.49 kg / 3.27 lbs
1485.0 g / 14.6 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - power losses
MW 16x3 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.30 kg / 0.65 lbs
297.0 g / 2.9 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.74 kg / 1.64 lbs
742.5 g / 7.3 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
1.49 kg / 3.27 lbs
1485.0 g / 14.6 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
2.23 kg / 4.91 lbs
2227.5 g / 21.9 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
2.97 kg / 6.55 lbs
2970.0 g / 29.1 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
2.97 kg / 6.55 lbs
2970.0 g / 29.1 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
2.97 kg / 6.55 lbs
2970.0 g / 29.1 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
2.97 kg / 6.55 lbs
2970.0 g / 29.1 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - thermal limit
MW 16x3 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
2.97 kg / 6.55 lbs
2970.0 g / 29.1 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
2.90 kg / 6.40 lbs
2904.7 g / 28.5 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
2.84 kg / 6.26 lbs
2839.3 g / 27.9 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
2.77 kg / 6.12 lbs
2774.0 g / 27.2 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
2.11 kg / 4.66 lbs
2114.6 g / 20.7 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - field range
MW 16x3 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
5.87 kg / 12.93 lbs
3 716 Gs
|
0.88 kg / 1.94 lbs
880 g / 8.6 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
5.46 kg / 12.03 lbs
4 197 Gs
|
0.82 kg / 1.80 lbs
819 g / 8.0 N
|
4.91 kg / 10.83 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
4.98 kg / 10.97 lbs
4 007 Gs
|
0.75 kg / 1.65 lbs
746 g / 7.3 N
|
4.48 kg / 9.87 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
4.46 kg / 9.83 lbs
3 794 Gs
|
0.67 kg / 1.48 lbs
669 g / 6.6 N
|
4.01 kg / 8.85 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
3.43 kg / 7.56 lbs
3 326 Gs
|
0.51 kg / 1.13 lbs
514 g / 5.0 N
|
3.09 kg / 6.80 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
1.49 kg / 3.30 lbs
2 196 Gs
|
0.22 kg / 0.49 lbs
224 g / 2.2 N
|
1.35 kg / 2.97 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.24 kg / 0.53 lbs
878 Gs
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 lbs
36 g / 0.4 N
|
0.21 kg / 0.47 lbs
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 lbs
113 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
70 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
46 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
32 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
23 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
17 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 16x3 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 6.0 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 (kinetic energy) - collision effects
MW 16x3 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
26.50 km/h
(7.36 m/s)
|
0.12 J | |
| 30 mm |
44.78 km/h
(12.44 m/s)
|
0.35 J | |
| 50 mm |
57.81 km/h
(16.06 m/s)
|
0.58 J | |
| 100 mm |
81.75 km/h
(22.71 m/s)
|
1.17 J |
Table 9: Coating parameters (durability)
MW 16x3 / 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 16x3 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 5 141 Mx | 51.4 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.27 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Hydrostatics and buoyancy
MW 16x3 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 2.97 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
3.40 kg
(+0.43 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Vertical hold
*Note: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds just ~20% of its nominal pull.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) severely reduces the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*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) = 0.27
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% |
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 neodymium magnets.
Strengths
- They virtually do not lose strength, because even after 10 years the decline in efficiency is only ~1% (in laboratory conditions),
- Neodymium magnets are characterized by remarkably resistant to magnetic field loss caused by magnetic disturbances,
- By applying a decorative coating of nickel, the element gains an aesthetic look,
- Neodymium magnets achieve maximum magnetic induction on a small area, which increases force concentration,
- Neodymium magnets are characterized by extremely high magnetic induction on the magnet surface and can work (depending on the form) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
- Possibility of detailed modeling and adjusting to defined needs,
- Significant place in modern technologies – they serve a role in data components, electric motors, medical devices, also modern systems.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer strong magnetic field in small dimensions, which enables their usage in small systems
Weaknesses
- Brittleness is one of their disadvantages. Upon strong impact they can fracture. We recommend keeping them in a special holder, which not only secures them against impacts but also raises their durability
- Neodymium magnets decrease 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 durability even at temperatures up to 230°C
- When exposed to humidity, magnets usually rust. To use them in conditions outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as those in rubber or plastics, which secure oxidation and corrosion.
- Due to limitations in producing threads and complex forms in magnets, we recommend using cover - magnetic mount.
- Potential hazard related to microscopic parts of magnets can be dangerous, in case of ingestion, which becomes key in the context of child health protection. Furthermore, tiny parts of these magnets are able to be problematic in diagnostics medical in case of swallowing.
- With large orders the cost of neodymium magnets is a challenge,
Holding force characteristics
Best holding force of the magnet in ideal parameters – what contributes to it?
- with the use of a sheet made of low-carbon steel, ensuring full magnetic saturation
- possessing a massiveness of at least 10 mm to ensure full flux closure
- characterized by smoothness
- without any air gap between the magnet and steel
- during pulling in a direction vertical to the plane
- at standard ambient temperature
Practical lifting capacity: influencing factors
- Space between magnet and steel – even a fraction of a millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by varnish or unevenness) diminishes the magnet efficiency, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Direction of force – maximum parameter is obtained only during pulling at a 90° angle. The resistance to sliding of the magnet along the surface is standardly several times lower (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
- Element thickness – to utilize 100% power, the steel must be adequately massive. Thin sheet limits the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Material composition – not every steel reacts the same. Alloy additives weaken the interaction with the magnet.
- Smoothness – ideal contact is obtained only on polished steel. Rough texture create air cushions, reducing force.
- Temperature influence – high temperature weakens pulling force. Exceeding the limit temperature can permanently demagnetize the magnet.
Holding force was checked on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when a perpendicular force was applied, however under parallel forces the lifting capacity is smaller. Additionally, even a slight gap between the magnet and the plate reduces the holding force.
Precautions when working with NdFeB magnets
Safe distance
Device Safety: Strong magnets can damage data carriers and delicate electronics (pacemakers, hearing aids, timepieces).
GPS and phone interference
Navigation devices and smartphones are highly sensitive to magnetic fields. Direct contact with a strong magnet can decalibrate the sensors in your phone.
Health Danger
Patients with a ICD must keep an absolute distance from magnets. The magnetic field can stop the operation of the life-saving device.
Operating temperature
Watch the temperature. Exposing the magnet to high heat will permanently weaken its magnetic structure and strength.
Immense force
Exercise caution. Rare earth magnets act from a distance and connect with huge force, often faster than you can react.
Danger to the youngest
Product intended for adults. Small elements pose a choking risk, causing intestinal necrosis. Keep away from kids and pets.
Crushing force
Danger of trauma: The pulling power is so immense that it can cause hematomas, crushing, and even bone fractures. Protective gloves are recommended.
Do not drill into magnets
Powder created during machining of magnets is self-igniting. Avoid drilling into magnets unless you are an expert.
Fragile material
Watch out for shards. Magnets can fracture upon violent connection, ejecting sharp fragments into the air. Wear goggles.
Avoid contact if allergic
Studies show that the nickel plating (the usual finish) is a common allergen. If your skin reacts to metals, avoid touching magnets with bare hands or select coated magnets.
