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MW 20x18 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

cylindrical magnet

Catalog no 010040

GTIN/EAN: 5906301810391

Diameter Ø

20 mm [±0,1 mm]

Height

18 mm [±0,1 mm]

Weight

42.41 g

Magnetization Direction

↑ axial

Load capacity

13.19 kg / 129.35 N

Magnetic Induction

541.64 mT / 5416 Gs

Coating

[NiCuNi] Nickel

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Technical of the product - MW 20x18 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

Specification / characteristics - MW 20x18 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

properties
properties values
Cat. no. 010040
GTIN/EAN 5906301810391
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 18 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight 42.41 g
Magnetization Direction ↑ axial
Load capacity ~ ? 13.19 kg / 129.35 N
Magnetic Induction ~ ? 541.64 mT / 5416 Gs
Coating [NiCuNi] Nickel
Manufacturing Tolerance ±0.1 mm

Magnetic properties of material N38

Specification / characteristics MW 20x18 / 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

Physical analysis of the assembly - data

The following information constitute the outcome of a physical simulation. Results were calculated on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual performance may differ. Please consider these data as a supplementary guide when designing systems.

Table 1: Static force (pull vs gap) - characteristics
MW 20x18 / N38

Distance (mm) Induction (Gauss) / mT Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) Risk Status
0 mm 5414 Gs
541.4 mT
13.19 kg / 29.08 LBS
13190.0 g / 129.4 N
critical level
1 mm 4870 Gs
487.0 mT
10.67 kg / 23.52 LBS
10669.5 g / 104.7 N
critical level
2 mm 4330 Gs
433.0 mT
8.43 kg / 18.59 LBS
8434.2 g / 82.7 N
medium risk
3 mm 3816 Gs
381.6 mT
6.55 kg / 14.45 LBS
6552.7 g / 64.3 N
medium risk
5 mm 2913 Gs
291.3 mT
3.82 kg / 8.42 LBS
3818.4 g / 37.5 N
medium risk
10 mm 1455 Gs
145.5 mT
0.95 kg / 2.10 LBS
952.2 g / 9.3 N
weak grip
15 mm 775 Gs
77.5 mT
0.27 kg / 0.60 LBS
270.1 g / 2.7 N
weak grip
20 mm 450 Gs
45.0 mT
0.09 kg / 0.20 LBS
91.3 g / 0.9 N
weak grip
30 mm 188 Gs
18.8 mT
0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
15.9 g / 0.2 N
weak grip
50 mm 54 Gs
5.4 mT
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
1.3 g / 0.0 N
weak grip

Table 2: Sliding load (wall)
MW 20x18 / N38

Distance (mm) Friction coefficient Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N)
0 mm Stal (~0.2) 2.64 kg / 5.82 LBS
2638.0 g / 25.9 N
1 mm Stal (~0.2) 2.13 kg / 4.70 LBS
2134.0 g / 20.9 N
2 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.69 kg / 3.72 LBS
1686.0 g / 16.5 N
3 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.31 kg / 2.89 LBS
1310.0 g / 12.9 N
5 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.76 kg / 1.68 LBS
764.0 g / 7.5 N
10 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.19 kg / 0.42 LBS
190.0 g / 1.9 N
15 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.05 kg / 0.12 LBS
54.0 g / 0.5 N
20 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
18.0 g / 0.2 N
30 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
4.0 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) - vertical pull
MW 20x18 / N38

Surface type Friction coefficient / % Mocy Max load (kg/lbs/g/N)
Raw steel
µ = 0.3 30% Nominalnej Siły
3.96 kg / 8.72 LBS
3957.0 g / 38.8 N
Painted steel (standard)
µ = 0.2 20% Nominalnej Siły
2.64 kg / 5.82 LBS
2638.0 g / 25.9 N
Oily/slippery steel
µ = 0.1 10% Nominalnej Siły
1.32 kg / 2.91 LBS
1319.0 g / 12.9 N
Magnet with anti-slip rubber
µ = 0.5 50% Nominalnej Siły
6.60 kg / 14.54 LBS
6595.0 g / 64.7 N

Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - power losses
MW 20x18 / N38

Steel thickness (mm) % power Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N)
0.5 mm
5%
0.66 kg / 1.45 LBS
659.5 g / 6.5 N
1 mm
13%
1.65 kg / 3.63 LBS
1648.8 g / 16.2 N
2 mm
25%
3.30 kg / 7.27 LBS
3297.5 g / 32.3 N
3 mm
38%
4.95 kg / 10.90 LBS
4946.3 g / 48.5 N
5 mm
63%
8.24 kg / 18.17 LBS
8243.8 g / 80.9 N
10 mm
100%
13.19 kg / 29.08 LBS
13190.0 g / 129.4 N
11 mm
100%
13.19 kg / 29.08 LBS
13190.0 g / 129.4 N
12 mm
100%
13.19 kg / 29.08 LBS
13190.0 g / 129.4 N

Table 5: Thermal resistance (stability) - power drop
MW 20x18 / N38

Ambient temp. (°C) Power loss Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) Status
20 °C 0.0% 13.19 kg / 29.08 LBS
13190.0 g / 129.4 N
OK
40 °C -2.2% 12.90 kg / 28.44 LBS
12899.8 g / 126.5 N
OK
60 °C -4.4% 12.61 kg / 27.80 LBS
12609.6 g / 123.7 N
OK
80 °C -6.6% 12.32 kg / 27.16 LBS
12319.5 g / 120.9 N
100 °C -28.8% 9.39 kg / 20.70 LBS
9391.3 g / 92.1 N

Table 6: Two magnets (repulsion) - field collision
MW 20x18 / N38

Gap (mm) Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) Lateral Force (kg/lbs/g/N) Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N)
0 mm 56.78 kg / 125.17 LBS
5 968 Gs
8.52 kg / 18.78 LBS
8516 g / 83.5 N
N/A
1 mm 51.26 kg / 113.01 LBS
10 289 Gs
7.69 kg / 16.95 LBS
7689 g / 75.4 N
46.13 kg / 101.71 LBS
~0 Gs
2 mm 45.93 kg / 101.25 LBS
9 739 Gs
6.89 kg / 15.19 LBS
6889 g / 67.6 N
41.33 kg / 91.13 LBS
~0 Gs
3 mm 40.93 kg / 90.24 LBS
9 194 Gs
6.14 kg / 13.54 LBS
6140 g / 60.2 N
36.84 kg / 81.22 LBS
~0 Gs
5 mm 32.06 kg / 70.68 LBS
8 137 Gs
4.81 kg / 10.60 LBS
4809 g / 47.2 N
28.86 kg / 63.62 LBS
~0 Gs
10 mm 16.44 kg / 36.24 LBS
5 826 Gs
2.47 kg / 5.44 LBS
2465 g / 24.2 N
14.79 kg / 32.61 LBS
~0 Gs
20 mm 4.10 kg / 9.04 LBS
2 909 Gs
0.61 kg / 1.36 LBS
615 g / 6.0 N
3.69 kg / 8.13 LBS
~0 Gs
50 mm 0.15 kg / 0.34 LBS
565 Gs
0.02 kg / 0.05 LBS
23 g / 0.2 N
0.14 kg / 0.31 LBS
~0 Gs
60 mm 0.07 kg / 0.15 LBS
376 Gs
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
10 g / 0.1 N
0.06 kg / 0.14 LBS
~0 Gs
70 mm 0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
262 Gs
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
5 g / 0.0 N
0.03 kg / 0.07 LBS
~0 Gs
80 mm 0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
190 Gs
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
3 g / 0.0 N
0.02 kg / 0.03 LBS
~0 Gs
90 mm 0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
142 Gs
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
1 g / 0.0 N
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
100 mm 0.01 kg / 0.01 LBS
109 Gs
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
1 g / 0.0 N
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs

Table 7: Safety (HSE) (implants) - warnings
MW 20x18 / N38

Object / Device Limit (Gauss) / mT Safe distance
Pacemaker 5 Gs (0.5 mT) 12.5 cm
Hearing aid 10 Gs (1.0 mT) 9.5 cm
Mechanical watch 20 Gs (2.0 mT) 7.5 cm
Phone / Smartphone 40 Gs (4.0 mT) 6.0 cm
Remote 50 Gs (5.0 mT) 5.5 cm
Payment card 400 Gs (40.0 mT) 2.5 cm
HDD hard drive 600 Gs (60.0 mT) 2.0 cm

Table 8: Dynamics (kinetic energy) - collision effects
MW 20x18 / N38

Start from (mm) Speed (km/h) Energy (J) Predicted outcome
10 mm 18.57 km/h
(5.16 m/s)
0.56 J
30 mm 30.83 km/h
(8.56 m/s)
1.56 J
50 mm 39.77 km/h
(11.05 m/s)
2.59 J
100 mm 56.24 km/h
(15.62 m/s)
5.18 J

Table 9: Coating parameters (durability)
MW 20x18 / 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 20x18 / N38

Parameter Value SI Unit / Description
Magnetic Flux 17 374 Mx 173.7 µWb
Pc Coefficient 0.85 High (Stable)

Table 11: Hydrostatics and buoyancy
MW 20x18 / N38

Environment Effective steel pull Effect
Air (land) 13.19 kg Standard
Water (riverbed) 15.10 kg
(+1.91 kg buoyancy gain)
+14.5%
Rust risk: Standard nickel requires drying after every contact with moisture; lack of maintenance will lead to rust spots.
1. Vertical hold

*Caution: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds merely a fraction of its perpendicular strength.

2. Steel saturation

*Thin steel (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) drastically limits the holding force.

3. Power loss vs temp

*For N38 grade, the critical limit is 80°C.

4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)

chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.85

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%
Ecology and recycling (GPSR)
recyclability (EoL) 100%
recycled raw materials ~10% (pre-cons)
carbon footprint low / zredukowany
waste code (EWC) 16 02 16
Safety card (GPSR)
responsible entity
Dhit sp. z o.o.
ul. Kościuszki 6A, 05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki
tel: +48 22 499 98 98 | e-mail: bok@dhit.pl
batch number/type
id: 010040-2026
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This rod magnet is magnetized axially (along the height of 18 mm), which means that the N and S poles are located on the flat, circular surfaces. Such an arrangement is standard when connecting magnets in stacks (e.g., in filters) or when mounting in sockets at the bottom of a hole. On request, we can also produce versions magnetized diametrically if your project requires it.

Advantages as well as disadvantages of Nd2Fe14B magnets.

Pros

Besides their high retention, neodymium magnets are valued for these benefits:
  • Their power is durable, and after around ten years it drops only by ~1% (theoretically),
  • They are resistant to demagnetization induced by external disturbances,
  • A magnet with a smooth gold surface looks better,
  • Magnets have excellent magnetic induction on the outer side,
  • Thanks to resistance to high temperature, they can operate (depending on the shape) even at temperatures up to 230°C and higher...
  • Possibility of detailed shaping as well as modifying to specific requirements,
  • Huge importance in advanced technology sectors – they serve a role in computer drives, electric motors, medical devices, and multitasking production systems.
  • Thanks to their power density, small magnets offer high operating force, in miniature format,

Weaknesses

Disadvantages of neodymium magnets:
  • 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
  • Neodymium magnets lose their power 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
  • Magnets exposed to a humid environment can rust. Therefore while using outdoors, we suggest using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material protecting against moisture
  • Limited ability of producing nuts in the magnet and complicated forms - recommended is casing - magnet mounting.
  • Potential hazard resulting from small fragments of magnets can be dangerous, if swallowed, which becomes key in the context of child health protection. It is also worth noting that small elements of these devices are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical when they are in the body.
  • With budget limitations the cost of neodymium magnets is economically unviable,

Holding force characteristics

Maximum lifting capacity of the magnetwhat affects it?

The force parameter is a measurement result conducted under specific, ideal conditions:
  • on a plate made of mild steel, optimally conducting the magnetic field
  • possessing a thickness of minimum 10 mm to ensure full flux closure
  • with a plane cleaned and smooth
  • with total lack of distance (without impurities)
  • during pulling in a direction vertical to the mounting surface
  • in temp. approx. 20°C

Practical lifting capacity: influencing factors

Real force is affected by specific conditions, including (from most important):
  • Distance (between the magnet and the metal), because even a microscopic clearance (e.g. 0.5 mm) leads to a drastic drop in force by up to 50% (this also applies to paint, corrosion or dirt).
  • Angle of force application – highest force is available only during perpendicular pulling. The resistance to sliding of the magnet along the plate is usually several times lower (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
  • Steel thickness – too thin steel causes magnetic saturation, causing part of the flux to be wasted into the air.
  • Steel grade – ideal substrate is pure iron steel. Cast iron may have worse magnetic properties.
  • Plate texture – smooth surfaces guarantee perfect abutment, which improves force. Uneven metal weaken the grip.
  • Thermal conditions – neodymium magnets have a sensitivity to temperature. At higher temperatures they lose power, and at low temperatures 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, however under parallel forces the load capacity is reduced by as much as fivefold. Moreover, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate lowers the load capacity.

Safety rules for work with NdFeB magnets
Do not drill into magnets

Fire hazard: Neodymium dust is highly flammable. Do not process magnets in home conditions as this may cause fire.

Immense force

Exercise caution. Neodymium magnets act from a long distance and snap with huge force, often quicker than you can react.

Cards and drives

Data protection: Strong magnets can ruin payment cards and delicate electronics (heart implants, hearing aids, timepieces).

Nickel allergy

Some people suffer from a sensitization to nickel, which is the typical protective layer for neodymium magnets. Extended handling might lead to a rash. It is best to wear safety gloves.

Keep away from children

NdFeB magnets are not intended for children. Accidental ingestion of a few magnets may result in them attracting across intestines, which poses a direct threat to life and requires immediate surgery.

ICD Warning

Life threat: Strong magnets can turn off heart devices and defibrillators. Do not approach if you have electronic implants.

Beware of splinters

Protect your eyes. Magnets can explode upon uncontrolled impact, launching sharp fragments into the air. Wear goggles.

GPS Danger

Remember: rare earth magnets produce a field that disrupts sensitive sensors. Maintain a safe distance from your phone, tablet, and GPS.

Hand protection

Protect your hands. Two large magnets will join instantly with a force of several hundred kilograms, crushing everything in their path. Be careful!

Heat warning

Do not overheat. Neodymium magnets are sensitive to heat. If you require operation above 80°C, inquire about HT versions (H, SH, UH).

Warning! Learn more about risks in the article: Safety of working with magnets.
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