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 of the product - 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 |
Engineering modeling of the product - report
Presented data are the direct effect of a physical simulation. Values are based on algorithms for the class Nd2Fe14B. Operational performance might slightly differ. Please consider these calculations as a reference point during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - 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 pounds
2410.0 g / 23.6 N
|
medium risk |
| 1 mm |
1431 Gs
143.1 mT
|
2.18 kg / 4.82 pounds
2184.9 g / 21.4 N
|
medium risk |
| 2 mm |
1328 Gs
132.8 mT
|
1.88 kg / 4.15 pounds
1882.0 g / 18.5 N
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
1206 Gs
120.6 mT
|
1.55 kg / 3.42 pounds
1552.2 g / 15.2 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
947 Gs
94.7 mT
|
0.96 kg / 2.11 pounds
957.1 g / 9.4 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
457 Gs
45.7 mT
|
0.22 kg / 0.49 pounds
223.1 g / 2.2 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
224 Gs
22.4 mT
|
0.05 kg / 0.12 pounds
53.7 g / 0.5 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
120 Gs
12.0 mT
|
0.02 kg / 0.03 pounds
15.4 g / 0.2 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
44 Gs
4.4 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
11 Gs
1.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Slippage hold (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 pounds
482.0 g / 4.7 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.44 kg / 0.96 pounds
436.0 g / 4.3 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.38 kg / 0.83 pounds
376.0 g / 3.7 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.31 kg / 0.68 pounds
310.0 g / 3.0 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.19 kg / 0.42 pounds
192.0 g / 1.9 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.04 kg / 0.10 pounds
44.0 g / 0.4 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
10.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
4.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 50 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
Table 3: Wall mounting (sliding) - vertical pull
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 pounds
723.0 g / 7.1 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.48 kg / 1.06 pounds
482.0 g / 4.7 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.24 kg / 0.53 pounds
241.0 g / 2.4 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.21 kg / 2.66 pounds
1205.0 g / 11.8 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (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 pounds
241.0 g / 2.4 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.60 kg / 1.33 pounds
602.5 g / 5.9 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
1.21 kg / 2.66 pounds
1205.0 g / 11.8 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
1.81 kg / 3.98 pounds
1807.5 g / 17.7 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
2.41 kg / 5.31 pounds
2410.0 g / 23.6 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
2.41 kg / 5.31 pounds
2410.0 g / 23.6 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
2.41 kg / 5.31 pounds
2410.0 g / 23.6 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
2.41 kg / 5.31 pounds
2410.0 g / 23.6 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (material behavior) - 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 pounds
2410.0 g / 23.6 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
2.36 kg / 5.20 pounds
2357.0 g / 23.1 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
2.30 kg / 5.08 pounds
2304.0 g / 22.6 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
2.25 kg / 4.96 pounds
2250.9 g / 22.1 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
1.72 kg / 3.78 pounds
1715.9 g / 16.8 N
|
Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (repulsion) - forces in the system
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 pounds
2 771 Gs
|
0.66 kg / 1.45 pounds
656 g / 6.4 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
4.20 kg / 9.25 pounds
2 944 Gs
|
0.63 kg / 1.39 pounds
629 g / 6.2 N
|
3.78 kg / 8.33 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
3.97 kg / 8.75 pounds
2 862 Gs
|
0.60 kg / 1.31 pounds
595 g / 5.8 N
|
3.57 kg / 7.87 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
3.70 kg / 8.17 pounds
2 766 Gs
|
0.56 kg / 1.22 pounds
556 g / 5.5 N
|
3.33 kg / 7.35 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
3.12 kg / 6.88 pounds
2 538 Gs
|
0.47 kg / 1.03 pounds
468 g / 4.6 N
|
2.81 kg / 6.19 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
1.74 kg / 3.83 pounds
1 895 Gs
|
0.26 kg / 0.57 pounds
261 g / 2.6 N
|
1.56 kg / 3.45 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.41 kg / 0.89 pounds
915 Gs
|
0.06 kg / 0.13 pounds
61 g / 0.6 N
|
0.36 kg / 0.80 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
140 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
88 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
58 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
41 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 90 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
29 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 100 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
22 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~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 |
| Mechanical watch | 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: Dynamics (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: 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: 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: Physics of underwater searching
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
*Caution: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds just a fraction of its nominal pull.
2. Plate thickness effect
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) significantly weakens the holding force.
3. Heat tolerance
*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.
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% |
Environmental data
| recyclability (EoL) | 100% |
| recycled raw materials | ~10% (pre-cons) |
| carbon footprint | low / zredukowany |
| waste code (EWC) | 16 02 16 |
See also proposals
Pros as well as cons of rare earth magnets.
Strengths
- Their power is maintained, and after approximately ten years it decreases only by ~1% (theoretically),
- They have excellent resistance to weakening of magnetic properties due to external magnetic sources,
- The use of an aesthetic coating of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to present itself better,
- Magnets possess impressive magnetic induction on the working surface,
- Thanks to resistance to high temperature, they are able to function (depending on the shape) even at temperatures up to 230°C and higher...
- Possibility of exact forming and adjusting to precise requirements,
- Universal use in high-tech industry – they are used in mass storage devices, brushless drives, medical devices, as well as technologically advanced constructions.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer impressive pulling force in compact dimensions, which enables their usage in compact constructions
Weaknesses
- Brittleness is one of their disadvantages. Upon intense impact they can fracture. We advise keeping them in a steel housing, which not only secures them against impacts but also increases their durability
- Neodymium magnets decrease their force 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 durability even at temperatures up to 230°C
- Magnets exposed to a humid environment can rust. Therefore when using outdoors, we advise using water-impermeable magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material protecting against moisture
- Due to limitations in creating threads and complicated shapes in magnets, we propose using a housing - magnetic mechanism.
- Health risk related to microscopic parts of magnets pose a threat, when accidentally swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child health protection. It is also worth noting that small elements of these magnets can disrupt the diagnostic process medical when they are in the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is one of the disadvantages compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Holding force characteristics
Maximum magnetic pulling force – what contributes to it?
- with the application of a yoke made of low-carbon steel, ensuring full magnetic saturation
- possessing a thickness of minimum 10 mm to ensure full flux closure
- with an ideally smooth touching surface
- with direct contact (no impurities)
- under perpendicular application of breakaway force (90-degree angle)
- in stable room temperature
Impact of factors on magnetic holding capacity in practice
- Clearance – the presence of any layer (paint, tape, air) interrupts the magnetic circuit, which lowers capacity steeply (even by 50% at 0.5 mm).
- Force direction – note that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the holding force drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
- Substrate thickness – for full efficiency, the steel must be sufficiently thick. Paper-thin metal limits the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Metal type – not every steel reacts the same. High carbon content weaken the interaction with the magnet.
- Plate texture – smooth surfaces ensure maximum contact, which improves force. Uneven metal weaken the grip.
- Thermal environment – temperature increase causes a temporary drop of induction. Check the maximum operating temperature for a given model.
Holding force was measured on the plate surface of 20 mm thickness, when the force acted perpendicularly, however under parallel forces the holding force is lower. Additionally, even a minimal clearance between the magnet’s surface and the plate decreases the load capacity.
Safety rules for work with neodymium magnets
Electronic hazard
Avoid bringing magnets close to a purse, computer, or screen. The magnetism can irreversibly ruin these devices and erase data from cards.
Crushing risk
Pinching hazard: The attraction force is so immense that it can result in blood blisters, pinching, and broken bones. Protective gloves are recommended.
Combustion hazard
Mechanical processing of NdFeB material poses a fire risk. Neodymium dust oxidizes rapidly with oxygen and is hard to extinguish.
Operating temperature
Monitor thermal conditions. Exposing the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will permanently weaken its magnetic structure and pulling force.
Powerful field
Use magnets consciously. Their huge power can surprise even professionals. Stay alert and do not underestimate their power.
Medical interference
For implant holders: Powerful magnets affect medical devices. Maintain at least 30 cm distance or request help to handle the magnets.
Beware of splinters
NdFeB magnets are sintered ceramics, meaning they are fragile like glass. Collision of two magnets leads to them shattering into shards.
No play value
Absolutely keep magnets away from children. Choking hazard is high, and the effects of magnets clamping inside the body are very dangerous.
Warning for allergy sufferers
Studies show that nickel (the usual finish) is a potent allergen. If you have an allergy, avoid direct skin contact or select versions in plastic housing.
Magnetic interference
GPS units and smartphones are highly sensitive to magnetism. Close proximity with a powerful NdFeB magnet can permanently damage the internal compass in your phone.
