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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Product card - 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 |
Engineering simulation of the product - report
Presented data represent the direct effect of a physical calculation. Results are based on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Real-world performance might slightly deviate from the simulation results. Treat these calculations as a reference point when designing systems.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs gap) - 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
|
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
|
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
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
775 Gs
77.5 mT
|
0.27 kg / 0.60 LBS
270.1 g / 2.7 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
450 Gs
45.0 mT
|
0.09 kg / 0.20 LBS
91.3 g / 0.9 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
188 Gs
18.8 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.04 LBS
15.9 g / 0.2 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
54 Gs
5.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
1.3 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Slippage hold (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 (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) - 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: Working in heat (material behavior) - 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) - forces in the system
MW 20x18 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Sliding 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) (electronics) - 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 |
| Timepiece | 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 (cracking risk) - 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: Submerged application
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. Sliding resistance
*Caution: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds just a fraction of its nominal pull.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) significantly limits the holding force.
3. Thermal stability
*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) = 0.85
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.
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% |
Sustainability
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
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Pros as well as cons of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Advantages
- They do not lose strength, even over around 10 years – the reduction in power is only ~1% (based on measurements),
- They retain their magnetic properties even under strong external field,
- In other words, due to the reflective finish of nickel, the element looks attractive,
- Magnetic induction on the top side of the magnet is very high,
- Neodymium magnets are characterized by very high magnetic induction on the magnet surface and can function (depending on the form) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
- Thanks to versatility in shaping and the capacity to adapt to individual projects,
- Significant place in high-tech industry – they serve a role in data components, brushless drives, advanced medical instruments, and industrial machines.
- Thanks to efficiency per cm³, small magnets offer high operating force, in miniature format,
Limitations
- They are prone to damage upon heavy impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth securing magnets in a protective case. Such protection not only shields the magnet but also increases its resistance to damage
- NdFeB magnets lose strength when exposed to high temperatures. After reaching 80°C, many of them experience permanent drop of power (a factor is the shape as well as dimensions of the magnet). We offer magnets specially adapted to work at temperatures up to 230°C marked [AH], which are extremely resistant to heat
- When exposed to humidity, magnets start to rust. To use them in conditions outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as those in rubber or plastics, which prevent oxidation as well as corrosion.
- Limited ability of making threads in the magnet and complicated forms - recommended is cover - magnet mounting.
- Potential hazard related to microscopic parts of magnets can be dangerous, when accidentally swallowed, which becomes key in the context of child safety. Additionally, small elements of these magnets can be problematic in diagnostics medical when they are in the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is one of the disadvantages compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Pull force analysis
Highest magnetic holding force – what contributes to it?
- with the contact of a yoke made of special test steel, ensuring full magnetic saturation
- with a cross-section minimum 10 mm
- with a surface perfectly flat
- without the slightest air gap between the magnet and steel
- during detachment in a direction perpendicular to the plane
- at standard ambient temperature
Practical aspects of lifting capacity – factors
- Gap between surfaces – even a fraction of a millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by veneer or unevenness) drastically reduces the pulling force, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Loading method – declared lifting capacity refers to detachment vertically. When slipping, the magnet exhibits significantly lower power (typically approx. 20-30% of maximum force).
- Substrate thickness – to utilize 100% power, the steel must be adequately massive. Thin sheet limits the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Material type – ideal substrate is pure iron steel. Stainless steels may have worse magnetic properties.
- Smoothness – ideal contact is obtained only on polished steel. Rough texture reduce the real contact area, reducing force.
- Operating temperature – neodymium magnets have a negative temperature coefficient. When it is hot they are weaker, and in frost gain strength (up to a certain limit).
Lifting capacity was measured with the use of a polished steel plate of suitable thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular pulling force, however under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. In addition, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate decreases the load capacity.
Precautions when working with neodymium magnets
Warning for heart patients
For implant holders: Strong magnetic fields disrupt medical devices. Keep minimum 30 cm distance or request help to handle the magnets.
Magnetic interference
Be aware: rare earth magnets generate a field that disrupts sensitive sensors. Keep a separation from your phone, tablet, and GPS.
Thermal limits
Keep cool. NdFeB magnets are susceptible to temperature. If you require resistance above 80°C, inquire about HT versions (H, SH, UH).
Bone fractures
Mind your fingers. Two powerful magnets will join immediately with a force of massive weight, destroying everything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
Dust explosion hazard
Powder generated during grinding of magnets is flammable. Do not drill into magnets unless you are an expert.
Handling guide
Before starting, check safety instructions. Sudden snapping can destroy the magnet or hurt your hand. Think ahead.
Allergy Warning
A percentage of the population have a hypersensitivity to nickel, which is the common plating for NdFeB magnets. Frequent touching may cause a rash. We strongly advise use protective gloves.
Keep away from children
Strictly store magnets out of reach of children. Risk of swallowing is high, and the effects of magnets clamping inside the body are tragic.
Threat to electronics
Powerful magnetic fields can corrupt files on credit cards, hard drives, and other magnetic media. Maintain a gap of at least 10 cm.
Beware of splinters
NdFeB magnets are sintered ceramics, meaning they are very brittle. Clashing of two magnets will cause them shattering into small pieces.
