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MW 20x1.5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

cylindrical magnet

Catalog no 010039

GTIN/EAN: 5906301810384

5.00

Diameter Ø

20 mm [±0,1 mm]

Height

1.5 mm [±0,1 mm]

Weight

3.53 g

Magnetization Direction

↑ axial

Load capacity

0.97 kg / 9.50 N

Magnetic Induction

91.96 mT / 920 Gs

Coating

[NiCuNi] Nickel

1.574 with VAT / pcs + price for transport

1.280 ZŁ net + 23% VAT / pcs

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Technical of the product - MW 20x1.5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

Specification / characteristics - MW 20x1.5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

properties
properties values
Cat. no. 010039
GTIN/EAN 5906301810384
Production/Distribution Dhit sp. z o.o.
ul. Zielona 14 05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki PL
Country of origin Poland / China / Germany
Customs code 85059029
Diameter Ø 20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height 1.5 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight 3.53 g
Magnetization Direction ↑ axial
Load capacity ~ ? 0.97 kg / 9.50 N
Magnetic Induction ~ ? 91.96 mT / 920 Gs
Coating [NiCuNi] Nickel
Manufacturing Tolerance ±0.1 mm

Magnetic properties of material N38

Specification / characteristics MW 20x1.5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
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

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 simulation of the product - report

These information represent the direct effect of a engineering simulation. Values rely on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational parameters may differ from theoretical values. Use these calculations as a preliminary roadmap when designing systems.

Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - interaction chart
MW 20x1.5 / N38

Distance (mm) Induction (Gauss) / mT Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) Risk Status
0 mm 920 Gs
92.0 mT
0.97 kg / 2.14 lbs
970.0 g / 9.5 N
low risk
1 mm 887 Gs
88.7 mT
0.90 kg / 1.99 lbs
902.2 g / 8.9 N
low risk
2 mm 832 Gs
83.2 mT
0.79 kg / 1.75 lbs
794.6 g / 7.8 N
low risk
3 mm 763 Gs
76.3 mT
0.67 kg / 1.47 lbs
667.4 g / 6.5 N
low risk
5 mm 606 Gs
60.6 mT
0.42 kg / 0.93 lbs
421.6 g / 4.1 N
low risk
10 mm 294 Gs
29.4 mT
0.10 kg / 0.22 lbs
99.5 g / 1.0 N
low risk
15 mm 144 Gs
14.4 mT
0.02 kg / 0.05 lbs
23.6 g / 0.2 N
low risk
20 mm 76 Gs
7.6 mT
0.01 kg / 0.01 lbs
6.7 g / 0.1 N
low risk
30 mm 28 Gs
2.8 mT
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.9 g / 0.0 N
low risk
50 mm 7 Gs
0.7 mT
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.1 g / 0.0 N
low risk

Table 2: Slippage force (wall)
MW 20x1.5 / N38

Distance (mm) Friction coefficient Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N)
0 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.19 kg / 0.43 lbs
194.0 g / 1.9 N
1 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.18 kg / 0.40 lbs
180.0 g / 1.8 N
2 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.16 kg / 0.35 lbs
158.0 g / 1.5 N
3 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.13 kg / 0.30 lbs
134.0 g / 1.3 N
5 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.08 kg / 0.19 lbs
84.0 g / 0.8 N
10 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.02 kg / 0.04 lbs
20.0 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 (shearing) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MW 20x1.5 / N38

Surface type Friction coefficient / % Mocy Max load (kg/lbs/g/N)
Raw steel
µ = 0.3 30% Nominalnej Siły
0.29 kg / 0.64 lbs
291.0 g / 2.9 N
Painted steel (standard)
µ = 0.2 20% Nominalnej Siły
0.19 kg / 0.43 lbs
194.0 g / 1.9 N
Oily/slippery steel
µ = 0.1 10% Nominalnej Siły
0.10 kg / 0.21 lbs
97.0 g / 1.0 N
Magnet with anti-slip rubber
µ = 0.5 50% Nominalnej Siły
0.49 kg / 1.07 lbs
485.0 g / 4.8 N

Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - power losses
MW 20x1.5 / N38

Steel thickness (mm) % power Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N)
0.5 mm
10%
0.10 kg / 0.21 lbs
97.0 g / 1.0 N
1 mm
25%
0.24 kg / 0.53 lbs
242.5 g / 2.4 N
2 mm
50%
0.49 kg / 1.07 lbs
485.0 g / 4.8 N
3 mm
75%
0.73 kg / 1.60 lbs
727.5 g / 7.1 N
5 mm
100%
0.97 kg / 2.14 lbs
970.0 g / 9.5 N
10 mm
100%
0.97 kg / 2.14 lbs
970.0 g / 9.5 N
11 mm
100%
0.97 kg / 2.14 lbs
970.0 g / 9.5 N
12 mm
100%
0.97 kg / 2.14 lbs
970.0 g / 9.5 N

Table 5: Working in heat (material behavior) - resistance threshold
MW 20x1.5 / N38

Ambient temp. (°C) Power loss Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) Status
20 °C 0.0% 0.97 kg / 2.14 lbs
970.0 g / 9.5 N
OK
40 °C -2.2% 0.95 kg / 2.09 lbs
948.7 g / 9.3 N
OK
60 °C -4.4% 0.93 kg / 2.04 lbs
927.3 g / 9.1 N
80 °C -6.6% 0.91 kg / 2.00 lbs
906.0 g / 8.9 N
100 °C -28.8% 0.69 kg / 1.52 lbs
690.6 g / 6.8 N

Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - field collision
MW 20x1.5 / N38

Gap (mm) Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) Sliding Force (kg/lbs/g/N) Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N)
0 mm 1.64 kg / 3.61 lbs
1 781 Gs
0.25 kg / 0.54 lbs
246 g / 2.4 N
N/A
1 mm 1.59 kg / 3.51 lbs
1 813 Gs
0.24 kg / 0.53 lbs
239 g / 2.3 N
1.43 kg / 3.16 lbs
~0 Gs
2 mm 1.52 kg / 3.36 lbs
1 774 Gs
0.23 kg / 0.50 lbs
228 g / 2.2 N
1.37 kg / 3.02 lbs
~0 Gs
3 mm 1.44 kg / 3.17 lbs
1 724 Gs
0.22 kg / 0.48 lbs
216 g / 2.1 N
1.29 kg / 2.85 lbs
~0 Gs
5 mm 1.24 kg / 2.73 lbs
1 598 Gs
0.19 kg / 0.41 lbs
185 g / 1.8 N
1.11 kg / 2.45 lbs
~0 Gs
10 mm 0.71 kg / 1.57 lbs
1 212 Gs
0.11 kg / 0.24 lbs
107 g / 1.0 N
0.64 kg / 1.41 lbs
~0 Gs
20 mm 0.17 kg / 0.37 lbs
589 Gs
0.03 kg / 0.06 lbs
25 g / 0.2 N
0.15 kg / 0.33 lbs
~0 Gs
50 mm 0.00 kg / 0.01 lbs
88 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
55 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
36 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
25 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
18 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
13 Gs
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0 g / 0.0 N
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
~0 Gs

Table 7: Hazards (electronics) - warnings
MW 20x1.5 / N38

Object / Device Limit (Gauss) / mT Safe distance
Pacemaker 5 Gs (0.5 mT) 6.0 cm
Hearing aid 10 Gs (1.0 mT) 4.5 cm
Timepiece 20 Gs (2.0 mT) 3.5 cm
Mobile device 40 Gs (4.0 mT) 3.0 cm
Car key 50 Gs (5.0 mT) 2.5 cm
Payment card 400 Gs (40.0 mT) 1.0 cm
HDD hard drive 600 Gs (60.0 mT) 1.0 cm

Table 8: Dynamics (cracking risk) - warning
MW 20x1.5 / N38

Start from (mm) Speed (km/h) Energy (J) Predicted outcome
10 mm 17.76 km/h
(4.93 m/s)
0.04 J
30 mm 28.97 km/h
(8.05 m/s)
0.11 J
50 mm 37.38 km/h
(10.38 m/s)
0.19 J
100 mm 52.87 km/h
(14.69 m/s)
0.38 J

Table 9: Corrosion resistance
MW 20x1.5 / 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 (Flux)
MW 20x1.5 / N38

Parameter Value SI Unit / Description
Magnetic Flux 3 979 Mx 39.8 µWb
Pc Coefficient 0.12 Low (Flat)

Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
MW 20x1.5 / N38

Environment Effective steel pull Effect
Air (land) 0.97 kg Standard
Water (riverbed) 1.11 kg
(+0.14 kg buoyancy gain)
+14.5%
Corrosion warning: Remember to wipe the magnet thoroughly after removing it from water and apply a protective layer (e.g., oil) to avoid corrosion.
1. Vertical hold

*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds just a fraction of its perpendicular strength.

2. Steel saturation

*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) severely weakens the holding force.

3. Heat tolerance

*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) = 0.12

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.

Engineering data and GPSR
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
Safety card (GPSR)
responsible entity
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ul. Kościuszki 6A, 05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki
tel: +48 22 499 98 98 | e-mail: bok@dhit.pl
batch number/type
id: 010039-2026
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This model is characterized by dimensions Ø20x1.5 mm, which, at a weight of 3.53 g, makes it an element with high magnetic energy density. The key parameter here is the holding force amounting to approximately 0.97 kg (force ~9.50 N), which, with such compact dimensions, proves the high grade of the NdFeB material. The product has a [NiCuNi] coating, which secures it against external factors, giving it an aesthetic, silvery shine.
Standardly, the magnetic axis runs through the center of the cylinder, causing the greatest attraction force to occur on the bases with a diameter of 20 mm. Thanks to this, the magnet can be easily glued into a hole and achieve a strong field on the front surface. On request, we can also produce versions magnetized through the diameter if your project requires it.

Pros and cons of rare earth magnets.

Pros

Besides their immense pulling force, neodymium magnets offer the following advantages:
  • Their power is maintained, and after approximately ten years it drops only by ~1% (according to research),
  • They are resistant to demagnetization induced by external field influence,
  • In other words, due to the aesthetic layer of nickel, the element gains visual value,
  • The surface of neodymium magnets generates a intense magnetic field – this is a distinguishing feature,
  • Made from properly selected components, these magnets show impressive resistance to high heat, enabling them to function (depending on their form) at temperatures up to 230°C and above...
  • Thanks to versatility in constructing and the ability to adapt to specific needs,
  • Versatile presence in modern technologies – they are used in hard drives, motor assemblies, medical devices, also multitasking production systems.
  • Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer high power in compact dimensions, which makes them useful in compact constructions

Limitations

Disadvantages of neodymium magnets:
  • They are prone to damage upon too strong impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth protecting magnets in special housings. Such protection not only protects the magnet but also improves its resistance to damage
  • Neodymium magnets decrease their force 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 magnets in rubber or plastics, which prevent oxidation as well as corrosion.
  • Due to limitations in realizing threads and complicated forms in magnets, we recommend using a housing - magnetic holder.
  • Possible danger related to microscopic parts of magnets can be dangerous, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Furthermore, small components of these products can disrupt the diagnostic process medical in case of swallowing.
  • With large orders the cost of neodymium magnets is a challenge,

Holding force characteristics

Detachment force of the magnet in optimal conditionswhat affects it?

Information about lifting capacity is the result of a measurement for ideal contact conditions, including:
  • with the use of a sheet made of special test steel, ensuring maximum field concentration
  • with a thickness no less than 10 mm
  • with an ground contact surface
  • under conditions of ideal adhesion (surface-to-surface)
  • under perpendicular force direction (90-degree angle)
  • at room temperature

Impact of factors on magnetic holding capacity in practice

In practice, the actual holding force results from many variables, presented from most significant:
  • Space between magnet and steel – even a fraction of a millimeter of distance (caused e.g. by veneer or unevenness) significantly weakens the magnet efficiency, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
  • Force direction – remember that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the holding force drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
  • Element thickness – for full efficiency, the steel must be adequately massive. Thin sheet limits the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
  • Material type – the best choice is high-permeability steel. Cast iron may attract less.
  • Surface quality – the more even the plate, the better the adhesion and higher the lifting capacity. Roughness creates an air distance.
  • Operating temperature – NdFeB sinters have a sensitivity to temperature. When it is hot they are weaker, and in frost gain strength (up to a certain limit).

Lifting capacity testing was carried out on plates with a smooth surface of optimal thickness, under perpendicular forces, whereas under parallel forces the holding force is lower. Moreover, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate reduces the lifting capacity.

Precautions when working with neodymium magnets
Keep away from electronics

A strong magnetic field interferes with the functioning of magnetometers in phones and GPS navigation. Keep magnets near a smartphone to avoid damaging the sensors.

Immense force

Be careful. Rare earth magnets act from a distance and connect with huge force, often faster than you can react.

No play value

NdFeB magnets are not suitable for play. Swallowing a few magnets can lead to them attracting across intestines, which constitutes a direct threat to life and requires urgent medical intervention.

Hand protection

Large magnets can smash fingers instantly. Do not place your hand betwixt two strong magnets.

Pacemakers

For implant holders: Strong magnetic fields affect electronics. Maintain minimum 30 cm distance or ask another person to handle the magnets.

Power loss in heat

Standard neodymium magnets (grade N) lose magnetization when the temperature exceeds 80°C. Damage is permanent.

Electronic hazard

Avoid bringing magnets close to a purse, laptop, or screen. The magnetic field can irreversibly ruin these devices and wipe information from cards.

Combustion hazard

Drilling and cutting of neodymium magnets carries a risk of fire risk. Magnetic powder oxidizes rapidly with oxygen and is hard to extinguish.

Eye protection

Despite metallic appearance, neodymium is brittle and cannot withstand shocks. Avoid impacts, as the magnet may shatter into sharp, dangerous pieces.

Allergy Warning

Medical facts indicate that the nickel plating (standard magnet coating) is a potent allergen. For allergy sufferers, refrain from direct skin contact and opt for encased magnets.

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