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
Load capacity
2.41 kg / 23.65 N
Magnetic Induction
150.34 mT / 1503 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical - MW 20x2.5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
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 / 23.65 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 | 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 modeling of the assembly - data
Presented information are the outcome of a engineering analysis. Results rely on models for the class Nd2Fe14B. Operational performance might slightly differ. Treat these data as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static force (force vs gap) - interaction chart
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
|
warning |
| 1 mm |
1431 Gs
143.1 mT
|
2.18 kg / 4.82 LBS
2184.9 g / 21.4 N
|
warning |
| 2 mm |
1328 Gs
132.8 mT
|
1.88 kg / 4.15 LBS
1882.0 g / 18.5 N
|
low risk |
| 3 mm |
1206 Gs
120.6 mT
|
1.55 kg / 3.42 LBS
1552.2 g / 15.2 N
|
low risk |
| 5 mm |
947 Gs
94.7 mT
|
0.96 kg / 2.11 LBS
957.1 g / 9.4 N
|
low risk |
| 10 mm |
457 Gs
45.7 mT
|
0.22 kg / 0.49 LBS
223.1 g / 2.2 N
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
224 Gs
22.4 mT
|
0.05 kg / 0.12 LBS
53.7 g / 0.5 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
120 Gs
12.0 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.03 LBS
15.4 g / 0.2 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
44 Gs
4.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
2.1 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
11 Gs
1.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 LBS
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Sliding force (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: Material efficiency (saturation) - sheet metal selection
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: Thermal resistance (material behavior) - thermal limit
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: Two magnets (repulsion) - field collision
MW 20x2.5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Force (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: Hazards (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 |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 3.5 cm |
| Car key | 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 (cracking risk) - collision effects
MW 20x2.5 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
21.55 km/h
(5.99 m/s)
|
0.11 J | |
| 30 mm |
35.35 km/h
(9.82 m/s)
|
0.28 J | |
| 50 mm |
45.62 km/h
(12.67 m/s)
|
0.47 J | |
| 100 mm |
64.51 km/h
(17.92 m/s)
|
0.95 J |
Table 9: Anti-corrosion coating durability
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: Construction data (Pc)
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. Wall mount (shear)
*Note: On a vertical wall, the magnet retains merely ~20% of its max power.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) severely weakens the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*For standard magnets, the safety 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.
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 |
Other offers
Pros as well as cons of Nd2Fe14B magnets.
Benefits
- Their strength remains stable, and after around ten years it decreases only by ~1% (theoretically),
- Magnets effectively resist against loss of magnetization caused by foreign field sources,
- By applying a lustrous layer of gold, the element has an modern look,
- They show high magnetic induction at the operating surface, which increases their power,
- Thanks to resistance to high temperature, they can operate (depending on the form) even at temperatures up to 230°C and higher...
- Thanks to freedom in designing and the capacity to customize to complex applications,
- Fundamental importance in future technologies – they serve a role in magnetic memories, electromotive mechanisms, precision medical tools, and modern systems.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer impressive pulling force in tiny dimensions, which makes them useful in compact constructions
Disadvantages
- At very strong impacts they can break, therefore we advise placing them in steel cases. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage, as well as increases the magnet's durability.
- When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets experience a drop in strength. Often, when the temperature exceeds 80°C, their power decreases (depending on the size, as well as shape of the magnet). For those who need magnets for extreme conditions, we offer [AH] versions withstanding up to 230°C
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can corrode. Therefore while using outdoors, we suggest using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
- We recommend a housing - magnetic mount, due to difficulties in producing threads inside the magnet and complicated shapes.
- Potential hazard to health – tiny shards of magnets are risky, if swallowed, which gains importance in the context of child safety. Additionally, small elements of these magnets are able to disrupt the diagnostic process medical after entering the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is one of the disadvantages compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Pull force analysis
Best holding force of the magnet in ideal parameters – what it depends on?
- using a plate made of high-permeability steel, functioning as a circuit closing element
- whose transverse dimension is min. 10 mm
- characterized by lack of roughness
- without any clearance between the magnet and steel
- under vertical force vector (90-degree angle)
- at ambient temperature room level
Impact of factors on magnetic holding capacity in practice
- Clearance – the presence of any layer (paint, dirt, air) interrupts the magnetic circuit, which lowers power steeply (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Force direction – catalog parameter refers to detachment vertically. When slipping, the magnet holds significantly lower power (typically approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Element thickness – to utilize 100% power, the steel must be adequately massive. Paper-thin metal limits the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Steel type – low-carbon steel attracts best. Alloy admixtures reduce magnetic properties and lifting capacity.
- Surface finish – ideal contact is possible only on polished steel. Rough texture create air cushions, weakening the magnet.
- Thermal factor – hot environment weakens magnetic field. Too high temperature can permanently demagnetize the magnet.
Lifting capacity was measured by applying a smooth steel plate of optimal thickness (min. 20 mm), under vertically applied force, however under parallel forces the lifting capacity is smaller. Additionally, even a minimal clearance between the magnet and the plate decreases the load capacity.
Safety rules for work with NdFeB magnets
Life threat
For implant holders: Powerful magnets affect medical devices. Maintain minimum 30 cm distance or request help to handle the magnets.
Bone fractures
Watch your fingers. Two powerful magnets will join immediately with a force of several hundred kilograms, destroying everything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
Protect data
Avoid bringing magnets close to a wallet, laptop, or TV. The magnetism can permanently damage these devices and wipe information from cards.
This is not a toy
Only for adults. Small elements can be swallowed, causing intestinal necrosis. Store out of reach of kids and pets.
Safe operation
Use magnets with awareness. Their immense force can surprise even professionals. Plan your moves and do not underestimate their power.
Impact on smartphones
Navigation devices and mobile phones are extremely sensitive to magnetism. Close proximity with a strong magnet can ruin the internal compass in your phone.
Power loss in heat
Monitor thermal conditions. Heating the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will ruin its properties and pulling force.
Allergic reactions
Medical facts indicate that the nickel plating (standard magnet coating) is a strong allergen. For allergy sufferers, avoid direct skin contact or select encased magnets.
Beware of splinters
Despite the nickel coating, the material is delicate and not impact-resistant. Do not hit, as the magnet may crumble into hazardous fragments.
Do not drill into magnets
Fire warning: Rare earth powder is explosive. Avoid machining magnets in home conditions as this risks ignition.
