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 - MW 20x18 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
Specification / characteristics - MW 20x18 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 010040 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301810391 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| 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
| 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 modeling of the assembly - data
The following values constitute the result of a engineering analysis. Results were calculated on algorithms for the class Nd2Fe14B. Actual parameters might slightly differ from theoretical values. Use these calculations as a reference point during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (pull vs distance) - interaction chart
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
|
crushing |
| 1 mm |
4870 Gs
487.0 mT
|
10.67 kg / 23.52 LBS
10669.5 g / 104.7 N
|
crushing |
| 2 mm |
4330 Gs
433.0 mT
|
8.43 kg / 18.59 LBS
8434.2 g / 82.7 N
|
strong |
| 3 mm |
3816 Gs
381.6 mT
|
6.55 kg / 14.45 LBS
6552.7 g / 64.3 N
|
strong |
| 5 mm |
2913 Gs
291.3 mT
|
3.82 kg / 8.42 LBS
3818.4 g / 37.5 N
|
strong |
| 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: Slippage force (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: Wall mounting (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
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: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - sheet metal selection
MW 20x18 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.66 kg / 1.45 LBS
659.5 g / 6.5 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.65 kg / 3.63 LBS
1648.8 g / 16.2 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
3.30 kg / 7.27 LBS
3297.5 g / 32.3 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
4.95 kg / 10.90 LBS
4946.3 g / 48.5 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
8.24 kg / 18.17 LBS
8243.8 g / 80.9 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
13.19 kg / 29.08 LBS
13190.0 g / 129.4 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
13.19 kg / 29.08 LBS
13190.0 g / 129.4 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
13.19 kg / 29.08 LBS
13190.0 g / 129.4 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - resistance threshold
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: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - field collision
MW 20x18 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear 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) - precautionary measures
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 |
| Mobile device | 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: Construction data (Pc)
MW 20x18 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 17 374 Mx | 173.7 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.85 | High (Stable) |
Table 11: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
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% |
1. Vertical hold
*Caution: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains merely approx. 20-30% of its nominal pull.
2. Plate thickness effect
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) drastically reduces the holding force.
3. Heat tolerance
*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) = 0.85
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.
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% |
Environmental data
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
Other proposals
Strengths and weaknesses of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Pros
- They do not lose power, even over approximately ten years – the reduction in power is only ~1% (according to tests),
- They feature excellent resistance to weakening of magnetic properties as a result of opposing magnetic fields,
- By applying a shiny layer of silver, the element has an professional look,
- Magnets exhibit maximum magnetic induction on the working surface,
- 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 adapting to concrete applications,
- Versatile presence in electronics industry – they find application in magnetic memories, motor assemblies, advanced medical instruments, and industrial machines.
- Thanks to efficiency per cm³, small magnets offer high operating force, in miniature format,
Weaknesses
- They are fragile upon heavy impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth securing magnets in special housings. Such protection not only shields the magnet but also improves its resistance to damage
- Neodymium magnets decrease their power under the influence of heating. As soon as 80°C is exceeded, many of them start losing their power. Therefore, we recommend our special magnets marked [AH], which maintain durability even at temperatures up to 230°C
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can rust. Therefore during using outdoors, we suggest using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material protecting against moisture
- We recommend cover - magnetic mount, due to difficulties in creating nuts inside the magnet and complicated shapes.
- Possible danger resulting from small fragments of magnets can be dangerous, when accidentally swallowed, which gains importance in the aspect of protecting the youngest. It is also worth noting that small components of these magnets are able to complicate diagnosis medical in case of swallowing.
- With large orders the cost of neodymium magnets is economically unviable,
Holding force characteristics
Maximum lifting capacity of the magnet – what it depends on?
- on a plate made of mild steel, perfectly concentrating the magnetic flux
- with a cross-section of at least 10 mm
- with a surface perfectly flat
- with direct contact (without paint)
- for force acting at a right angle (pull-off, not shear)
- at standard ambient temperature
What influences lifting capacity in practice
- Gap between magnet and steel – even a fraction of a millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by varnish or dirt) drastically reduces the pulling force, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Force direction – remember that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the capacity drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the maximum value.
- Metal thickness – thin material does not allow full use of the magnet. Part of the magnetic field penetrates through instead of converting into lifting capacity.
- Plate material – mild steel attracts best. Alloy admixtures reduce magnetic properties and lifting capacity.
- Plate texture – ground elements ensure maximum contact, which improves field saturation. Rough surfaces weaken the grip.
- Thermal environment – temperature increase causes a temporary drop of induction. It is worth remembering the maximum operating temperature for a given model.
Lifting capacity was measured using a smooth steel plate of suitable thickness (min. 20 mm), under vertically applied force, whereas under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. Additionally, even a small distance between the magnet’s surface and the plate reduces the load capacity.
Safety rules for work with neodymium magnets
Machining danger
Dust generated during grinding of magnets is flammable. Avoid drilling into magnets unless you are an expert.
Powerful field
Handle with care. Rare earth magnets attract from a distance and snap with massive power, often quicker than you can react.
Eye protection
Protect your eyes. Magnets can explode upon uncontrolled impact, launching sharp fragments into the air. We recommend safety glasses.
This is not a toy
Adult use only. Tiny parts can be swallowed, causing severe trauma. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Avoid contact if allergic
It is widely known that the nickel plating (standard magnet coating) is a common allergen. If your skin reacts to metals, avoid direct skin contact and choose versions in plastic housing.
Finger safety
Big blocks can crush fingers instantly. Never put your hand between two attracting surfaces.
GPS Danger
Be aware: rare earth magnets produce a field that disrupts precision electronics. Keep a separation from your phone, device, and GPS.
Electronic devices
Avoid bringing magnets near a wallet, laptop, or TV. The magnetism can irreversibly ruin these devices and wipe information from cards.
Permanent damage
Standard neodymium magnets (grade N) lose magnetization when the temperature goes above 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.
Warning for heart patients
For implant holders: Strong magnetic fields affect medical devices. Keep minimum 30 cm distance or request help to work with the magnets.
