MW 20x2.5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
cylindrical magnet
Catalog no 010042
GTIN/EAN: 5906301810414
- Diameter Ø
- 20 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Height
- 2.5 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Weight
- 5.89 g
- Magnetization Direction
- ↑ axial
- Coating
- [NiCuNi] Nickel
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Specification / characteristics - MW 20x2.5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 010042 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301810414 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| Diameter Ø | 20 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 2.5 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 5.89 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 2.41 kg / 23.63 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 150.34 mT / 1503 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 | 310 | °C |
| Curie Temperature TF | 590 | °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 - report
These values are the outcome of a engineering analysis. Values were calculated on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational conditions might slightly differ. Please consider these calculations as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (force vs distance) - characteristics
MW 20x2.5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
1503 Gs
150.3 mT
|
2.41 kg / 5.31 LBS
2410.0 g / 23.6 N
|
strong |
| 1 mm |
1431 Gs
143.1 mT
|
2.18 kg / 4.82 LBS
2184.9 g / 21.4 N
|
strong |
| 2 mm |
1328 Gs
132.8 mT
|
1.88 kg / 4.15 LBS
1882.0 g / 18.5 N
|
safe |
| 3 mm |
1206 Gs
120.6 mT
|
1.55 kg / 3.42 LBS
1552.2 g / 15.2 N
|
safe |
| 5 mm |
947 Gs
94.7 mT
|
0.96 kg / 2.11 LBS
957.1 g / 9.4 N
|
safe |
| 10 mm |
457 Gs
45.7 mT
|
0.22 kg / 0.49 LBS
223.1 g / 2.2 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
224 Gs
22.4 mT
|
0.05 kg / 0.12 LBS
53.7 g / 0.5 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
120 Gs
12.0 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.03 LBS
15.4 g / 0.2 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
44 Gs
4.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2.1 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
11 Gs
1.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Vertical load (wall)
MW 20x2.5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.48 kg / 1.06 LBS
482.0 g / 4.7 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.44 kg / 0.96 LBS
436.0 g / 4.3 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.38 kg / 0.83 LBS
376.0 g / 3.7 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.31 kg / 0.68 LBS
310.0 g / 3.0 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.19 kg / 0.42 LBS
192.0 g / 1.9 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.04 kg / 0.10 LBS
44.0 g / 0.4 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
10.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.01 LBS
4.0 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 20x2.5 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.72 kg / 1.59 LBS
723.0 g / 7.1 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.48 kg / 1.06 LBS
482.0 g / 4.7 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.24 kg / 0.53 LBS
241.0 g / 2.4 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.21 kg / 2.66 LBS
1205.0 g / 11.8 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (substrate influence) - power losses
MW 20x2.5 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.24 kg / 0.53 LBS
241.0 g / 2.4 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.60 kg / 1.33 LBS
602.5 g / 5.9 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
1.21 kg / 2.66 LBS
1205.0 g / 11.8 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
1.81 kg / 3.98 LBS
1807.5 g / 17.7 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
2.41 kg / 5.31 LBS
2410.0 g / 23.6 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
2.41 kg / 5.31 LBS
2410.0 g / 23.6 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
2.41 kg / 5.31 LBS
2410.0 g / 23.6 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
2.41 kg / 5.31 LBS
2410.0 g / 23.6 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (stability) - power drop
MW 20x2.5 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
2.41 kg / 5.31 LBS
2410.0 g / 23.6 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
2.36 kg / 5.20 LBS
2357.0 g / 23.1 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
2.30 kg / 5.08 LBS
2304.0 g / 22.6 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
2.25 kg / 4.96 LBS
2250.9 g / 22.1 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
1.72 kg / 3.78 LBS
1715.9 g / 16.8 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - field range
MW 20x2.5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
4.38 kg / 9.65 LBS
2 771 Gs
|
0.66 kg / 1.45 LBS
656 g / 6.4 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
4.20 kg / 9.25 LBS
2 944 Gs
|
0.63 kg / 1.39 LBS
629 g / 6.2 N
|
3.78 kg / 8.33 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
3.97 kg / 8.75 LBS
2 862 Gs
|
0.60 kg / 1.31 LBS
595 g / 5.8 N
|
3.57 kg / 7.87 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
3.70 kg / 8.17 LBS
2 766 Gs
|
0.56 kg / 1.22 LBS
556 g / 5.5 N
|
3.33 kg / 7.35 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
3.12 kg / 6.88 LBS
2 538 Gs
|
0.47 kg / 1.03 LBS
468 g / 4.6 N
|
2.81 kg / 6.19 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
1.74 kg / 3.83 LBS
1 895 Gs
|
0.26 kg / 0.57 LBS
261 g / 2.6 N
|
1.56 kg / 3.45 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.41 kg / 0.89 LBS
915 Gs
|
0.06 kg / 0.13 LBS
61 g / 0.6 N
|
0.36 kg / 0.80 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 LBS
140 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 / 0.01 LBS
88 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
58 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
41 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
29 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
22 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Protective zones (implants) - warnings
MW 20x2.5 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 7.0 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 5.5 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 4.5 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Remote | 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: Impact energy (kinetic energy) - warning
MW 20x2.5 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
21.89 km/h
(6.08 m/s)
|
0.11 J | |
| 30 mm |
22.67 km/h
(6.30 m/s)
|
0.12 J | |
| 50 mm |
22.68 km/h
(6.30 m/s)
|
0.12 J | |
| 100 mm |
22.68 km/h
(6.30 m/s)
|
0.12 J |
Table 9: Surface protection spec
MW 20x2.5 / 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: Electrical data (Flux)
MW 20x2.5 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 5 996 Mx | 60.0 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.19 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Submerged application
MW 20x2.5 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 2.41 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
2.76 kg
(+0.35 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Vertical hold
*Note: On a vertical wall, the magnet retains only a fraction of its max power.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) significantly limits the holding force.
3. Power loss vs temp
*For N38 material, the critical limit is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.19
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.
Material specification
| 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 |
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Advantages as well as disadvantages of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Benefits
- They do not lose strength, even over around ten years – the drop in strength is only ~1% (theoretically),
- They maintain their magnetic properties even under close interference source,
- By covering with a smooth layer of gold, the element has an nice look,
- They show high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which improves attraction properties,
- Due to their durability and thermal resistance, neodymium magnets can operate (depending on the form) even at high temperatures reaching 230°C or more...
- Possibility of detailed shaping and modifying to defined needs,
- Wide application in high-tech industry – they are used in magnetic memories, electromotive mechanisms, diagnostic systems, as well as complex engineering applications.
- Thanks to concentrated force, small magnets offer high operating force, in miniature format,
Cons
- Susceptibility to cracking 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
- We warn that neodymium magnets can reduce their strength at high temperatures. To prevent this, we recommend our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
- Due to the susceptibility of magnets to corrosion in a humid environment, we advise using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material stable to moisture, when using outdoors
- Limited possibility of producing threads in the magnet and complex shapes - preferred is casing - magnet mounting.
- Potential hazard related to microscopic parts of magnets pose a threat, in case of ingestion, which gains importance in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Furthermore, small elements of these devices can be problematic in diagnostics medical when they are in the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is a significant factor to consider compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Pull force analysis
Breakaway strength of the magnet in ideal conditions – what affects it?
- on a base made of mild steel, perfectly concentrating the magnetic field
- with a cross-section of at least 10 mm
- with an polished contact surface
- under conditions of ideal adhesion (metal-to-metal)
- under perpendicular force direction (90-degree angle)
- at standard ambient temperature
Practical lifting capacity: influencing factors
- Gap between magnet and steel – every millimeter of distance (caused e.g. by veneer or dirt) drastically reduces the magnet efficiency, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Pull-off angle – remember that the magnet holds strongest perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the holding force drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
- Wall thickness – the thinner the sheet, the weaker the hold. Magnetic flux penetrates through instead of generating force.
- Steel type – low-carbon steel attracts best. Alloy steels lower magnetic properties and holding force.
- Surface finish – full contact is obtained only on polished steel. Rough texture create air cushions, reducing force.
- Thermal factor – high temperature weakens magnetic field. Too high temperature can permanently damage the magnet.
Lifting capacity was assessed by applying a smooth steel plate of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under vertically applied force, in contrast under parallel forces the holding force is lower. Moreover, even a small distance between the magnet’s surface and the plate lowers the lifting capacity.
Warnings
Adults only
These products are not intended for children. Accidental ingestion of a few magnets may result in them pinching intestinal walls, which poses a severe health hazard and requires immediate surgery.
Allergy Warning
Nickel alert: The nickel-copper-nickel coating contains nickel. If redness occurs, immediately stop working with magnets and use protective gear.
Magnets are brittle
Despite metallic appearance, neodymium is delicate and cannot withstand shocks. Avoid impacts, as the magnet may crumble into sharp, dangerous pieces.
Danger to pacemakers
Health Alert: Strong magnets can deactivate pacemakers and defibrillators. Stay away if you have medical devices.
Keep away from computers
Very strong magnetic fields can destroy records on payment cards, hard drives, and other magnetic media. Maintain a gap of at least 10 cm.
Safe operation
Be careful. Rare earth magnets act from a distance and connect with massive power, often quicker than you can react.
Precision electronics
Navigation devices and mobile phones are extremely susceptible to magnetism. Close proximity with a powerful NdFeB magnet can decalibrate the internal compass in your phone.
Permanent damage
Avoid heat. NdFeB magnets are sensitive to heat. If you require operation above 80°C, look for HT versions (H, SH, UH).
Hand protection
Mind your fingers. Two large magnets will join immediately with a force of massive weight, destroying everything in their path. Be careful!
Fire risk
Dust created during cutting of magnets is combustible. Avoid drilling into magnets without proper cooling and knowledge.
