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 / 23.63 N
Magnetic Induction
150.34 mT / 1503 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical parameters - 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 / 23.63 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 | 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 analysis of the magnet - technical parameters
These values constitute the result of a physical simulation. Values were calculated on algorithms for the class Nd2Fe14B. Operational performance might slightly differ. Please consider these data as a reference point for designers.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull 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
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
1206 Gs
120.6 mT
|
1.55 kg / 3.42 lbs
1552.2 g / 15.2 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
947 Gs
94.7 mT
|
0.96 kg / 2.11 lbs
957.1 g / 9.4 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
457 Gs
45.7 mT
|
0.22 kg / 0.49 lbs
223.1 g / 2.2 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
224 Gs
22.4 mT
|
0.05 kg / 0.12 lbs
53.7 g / 0.5 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
120 Gs
12.0 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.03 lbs
15.4 g / 0.2 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
44 Gs
4.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
2.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
11 Gs
1.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 lbs
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Shear hold (vertical surface)
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 (sliding) - 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 (saturation) - 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) - 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: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - field collision
MW 20x2.5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Lateral 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: Safety (HSE) (electronics) - precautionary measures
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 |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 4.5 cm |
| Mobile device | 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: Collisions (kinetic energy) - 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: Corrosion resistance
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 (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. Sliding resistance
*Warning: On a vertical wall, the magnet retains only approx. 20-30% of its max power.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) severely weakens the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*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) = 0.19
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% |
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.
Benefits
- They do not lose magnetism, even during around ten years – the reduction in lifting capacity is only ~1% (theoretically),
- They possess excellent resistance to magnetism drop when exposed to opposing magnetic fields,
- A magnet with a metallic gold surface has better aesthetics,
- 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 work (depending on the form) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
- Thanks to versatility in forming and the ability to modify to unusual requirements,
- Huge importance in high-tech industry – they find application in mass storage devices, electromotive mechanisms, medical devices, as well as other advanced devices.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer strong magnetic field in small dimensions, which allows their use in compact constructions
Limitations
- They are prone to damage upon too strong impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth protecting magnets in special housings. 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 during using outdoors, we recommend using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
- Due to limitations in creating nuts and complicated forms in magnets, we recommend using a housing - magnetic mount.
- Potential hazard to health – tiny shards of magnets can be dangerous, if swallowed, which becomes key in the aspect of protecting the youngest. Additionally, tiny parts of these products are able to be problematic in diagnostics medical after entering the body.
- Due to neodymium price, their price is relatively high,
Pull force analysis
Magnetic strength at its maximum – what it depends on?
- with the use of a yoke made of low-carbon steel, guaranteeing maximum field concentration
- with a thickness minimum 10 mm
- characterized by even structure
- with total lack of distance (without impurities)
- during detachment in a direction vertical to the plane
- at temperature approx. 20 degrees Celsius
Lifting capacity in real conditions – factors
- Distance – existence of foreign body (rust, tape, gap) interrupts the magnetic circuit, which lowers power rapidly (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Force direction – catalog parameter refers to pulling vertically. When slipping, the magnet exhibits much less (typically approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
- Wall thickness – the thinner the sheet, the weaker the hold. Part of the magnetic field passes through the material instead of converting into lifting capacity.
- Material composition – different alloys attracts identically. High carbon content weaken the interaction with the magnet.
- Surface finish – full contact is possible only on polished steel. Any scratches and bumps reduce the real contact area, weakening the magnet.
- Thermal factor – hot environment reduces magnetic field. Too high temperature can permanently demagnetize the magnet.
Lifting capacity testing was performed on a smooth plate of suitable thickness, under a perpendicular pulling force, in contrast under attempts to slide the magnet the load capacity is reduced by as much as 5 times. In addition, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate decreases the load capacity.
Precautions when working with neodymium magnets
Bone fractures
Risk of injury: The attraction force is so immense that it can cause blood blisters, pinching, and even bone fractures. Protective gloves are recommended.
Thermal limits
Standard neodymium magnets (grade N) lose magnetization when the temperature exceeds 80°C. The loss of strength is permanent.
Health Danger
Patients with a heart stimulator should keep an large gap from magnets. The magnetic field can interfere with the operation of the implant.
Magnets are brittle
Despite metallic appearance, neodymium is brittle and not impact-resistant. Avoid impacts, as the magnet may shatter into hazardous fragments.
Magnetic media
Very strong magnetic fields can corrupt files on payment cards, hard drives, and other magnetic media. Maintain a gap of at least 10 cm.
Caution required
Before use, read the rules. Uncontrolled attraction can break the magnet or hurt your hand. Think ahead.
Do not drill into magnets
Mechanical processing of NdFeB material carries a risk of fire risk. Neodymium dust reacts violently with oxygen and is hard to extinguish.
Swallowing risk
Strictly keep magnets out of reach of children. Risk of swallowing is significant, and the consequences of magnets connecting inside the body are fatal.
Compass and GPS
A strong magnetic field interferes with the operation of compasses in phones and GPS navigation. Maintain magnets close to a device to avoid damaging the sensors.
Sensitization to coating
Allergy Notice: The nickel-copper-nickel coating consists of nickel. If an allergic reaction appears, immediately stop working with magnets and wear gloves.
