MW 20x2 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
cylindrical magnet
Catalog no 010041
GTIN/EAN: 5906301810407
Diameter Ø
20 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
2 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
4.71 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
1.63 kg / 16.02 N
Magnetic Induction
121.57 mT / 1216 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Product card - MW 20x2 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
Specification / characteristics - MW 20x2 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 010041 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301810407 |
| 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 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 4.71 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 1.63 kg / 16.02 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 121.57 mT / 1216 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
Presented values represent the direct effect of a mathematical simulation. Values are based on algorithms for the class Nd2Fe14B. Real-world performance might slightly differ from theoretical values. Please consider these calculations as a preliminary roadmap during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs gap) - characteristics
MW 20x2 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
1216 Gs
121.6 mT
|
1.63 kg / 3.59 pounds
1630.0 g / 16.0 N
|
safe |
| 1 mm |
1165 Gs
116.5 mT
|
1.50 kg / 3.30 pounds
1496.3 g / 14.7 N
|
safe |
| 2 mm |
1087 Gs
108.7 mT
|
1.30 kg / 2.87 pounds
1302.7 g / 12.8 N
|
safe |
| 3 mm |
991 Gs
99.1 mT
|
1.08 kg / 2.39 pounds
1083.7 g / 10.6 N
|
safe |
| 5 mm |
783 Gs
78.3 mT
|
0.68 kg / 1.49 pounds
675.9 g / 6.6 N
|
safe |
| 10 mm |
379 Gs
37.9 mT
|
0.16 kg / 0.35 pounds
158.4 g / 1.6 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
185 Gs
18.5 mT
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 pounds
37.9 g / 0.4 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
99 Gs
9.9 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
10.8 g / 0.1 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
36 Gs
3.6 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1.4 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
9 Gs
0.9 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Shear force (vertical surface)
MW 20x2 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.33 kg / 0.72 pounds
326.0 g / 3.2 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.30 kg / 0.66 pounds
300.0 g / 2.9 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.26 kg / 0.57 pounds
260.0 g / 2.6 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.22 kg / 0.48 pounds
216.0 g / 2.1 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.14 kg / 0.30 pounds
136.0 g / 1.3 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
32.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
8.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2.0 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) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MW 20x2 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.49 kg / 1.08 pounds
489.0 g / 4.8 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.33 kg / 0.72 pounds
326.0 g / 3.2 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.16 kg / 0.36 pounds
163.0 g / 1.6 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.82 kg / 1.80 pounds
815.0 g / 8.0 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - sheet metal selection
MW 20x2 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.16 kg / 0.36 pounds
163.0 g / 1.6 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.41 kg / 0.90 pounds
407.5 g / 4.0 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.82 kg / 1.80 pounds
815.0 g / 8.0 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
1.22 kg / 2.70 pounds
1222.5 g / 12.0 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
1.63 kg / 3.59 pounds
1630.0 g / 16.0 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
1.63 kg / 3.59 pounds
1630.0 g / 16.0 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
1.63 kg / 3.59 pounds
1630.0 g / 16.0 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
1.63 kg / 3.59 pounds
1630.0 g / 16.0 N
|
Table 5: Thermal stability (material behavior) - thermal limit
MW 20x2 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
1.63 kg / 3.59 pounds
1630.0 g / 16.0 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
1.59 kg / 3.51 pounds
1594.1 g / 15.6 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
1.56 kg / 3.44 pounds
1558.3 g / 15.3 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
1.52 kg / 3.36 pounds
1522.4 g / 14.9 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
1.16 kg / 2.56 pounds
1160.6 g / 11.4 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (repulsion) - field range
MW 20x2 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Lateral Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
2.86 kg / 6.31 pounds
2 301 Gs
|
0.43 kg / 0.95 pounds
429 g / 4.2 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
2.76 kg / 6.09 pounds
2 388 Gs
|
0.41 kg / 0.91 pounds
414 g / 4.1 N
|
2.49 kg / 5.48 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
2.63 kg / 5.79 pounds
2 329 Gs
|
0.39 kg / 0.87 pounds
394 g / 3.9 N
|
2.36 kg / 5.21 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
2.47 kg / 5.44 pounds
2 257 Gs
|
0.37 kg / 0.82 pounds
370 g / 3.6 N
|
2.22 kg / 4.89 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
2.10 kg / 4.62 pounds
2 081 Gs
|
0.31 kg / 0.69 pounds
315 g / 3.1 N
|
1.89 kg / 4.16 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
1.19 kg / 2.62 pounds
1 565 Gs
|
0.18 kg / 0.39 pounds
178 g / 1.7 N
|
1.07 kg / 2.35 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.28 kg / 0.61 pounds
758 Gs
|
0.04 kg / 0.09 pounds
42 g / 0.4 N
|
0.25 kg / 0.55 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
115 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
72 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
48 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
33 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
24 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
18 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Safety (HSE) (electronics) - warnings
MW 20x2 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 6.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 5.0 cm |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 4.0 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 3.0 cm |
| Car key | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 3.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.0 cm |
Table 8: Impact energy (cracking risk) - collision effects
MW 20x2 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
19.87 km/h
(5.52 m/s)
|
0.07 J | |
| 30 mm |
32.51 km/h
(9.03 m/s)
|
0.19 J | |
| 50 mm |
41.95 km/h
(11.65 m/s)
|
0.32 J | |
| 100 mm |
59.33 km/h
(16.48 m/s)
|
0.64 J |
Table 9: Anti-corrosion coating durability
MW 20x2 / 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 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 5 038 Mx | 50.4 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.16 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MW 20x2 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 1.63 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
1.87 kg
(+0.24 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Shear force
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet holds only ~20% of its max power.
2. Steel saturation
*Thin steel (e.g. computer case) drastically reduces the holding force.
3. Temperature resistance
*For N38 material, the safety limit is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.16
This simulation demonstrates the magnetic stability of the selected magnet under specific geometric conditions. 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% |
Environmental data
| 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 rare earth magnets.
Benefits
- They virtually do not lose strength, because even after ten years the performance loss is only ~1% (according to literature),
- They do not lose their magnetic properties even under close interference source,
- The use of an metallic layer of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to look better,
- Magnetic induction on the top side of the magnet remains extremely intense,
- Made from properly selected components, these magnets show impressive resistance to high heat, enabling them to function (depending on their shape) at temperatures up to 230°C and above...
- Thanks to the option of free molding and adaptation to individualized solutions, neodymium magnets can be modeled in a variety of geometric configurations, which expands the range of possible applications,
- Universal use in future technologies – they find application in data components, electromotive mechanisms, precision medical tools, as well as complex engineering applications.
- Compactness – despite small sizes they generate large force, making them ideal for precision applications
Cons
- They are fragile upon too strong impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth securing magnets using a steel holder. Such protection not only protects the magnet but also improves its resistance to damage
- We warn that neodymium magnets can lose their strength at high temperatures. To prevent this, we recommend our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
- When exposed to humidity, magnets start to rust. For applications outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as magnets in rubber or plastics, which prevent oxidation and corrosion.
- Due to limitations in realizing threads and complicated forms in magnets, we recommend using cover - magnetic mechanism.
- Possible danger resulting from small fragments of magnets pose a threat, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child safety. Additionally, small elements of these magnets can disrupt the diagnostic process medical in case of swallowing.
- Due to complex production process, their price is higher than average,
Pull force analysis
Breakaway strength of the magnet in ideal conditions – what it depends on?
- using a sheet made of mild steel, acting as a ideal flux conductor
- whose transverse dimension equals approx. 10 mm
- with a surface perfectly flat
- without the slightest clearance between the magnet and steel
- for force applied at a right angle (pull-off, not shear)
- at room temperature
Impact of factors on magnetic holding capacity in practice
- Gap between surfaces – even a fraction of a millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by veneer or dirt) significantly weakens the magnet efficiency, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
- Pull-off angle – note that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the capacity drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the maximum value.
- Wall thickness – the thinner the sheet, the weaker the hold. Magnetic flux penetrates through instead of converting into lifting capacity.
- Steel type – mild steel attracts best. Higher carbon content decrease magnetic properties and holding force.
- Surface structure – the smoother and more polished the surface, the better the adhesion and higher the lifting capacity. Roughness creates an air distance.
- Heat – neodymium magnets have a sensitivity to temperature. At higher temperatures they are weaker, and in frost gain strength (up to a certain limit).
Lifting capacity testing was carried out on a smooth plate of suitable thickness, under a perpendicular pulling force, whereas under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. In addition, even a minimal clearance between the magnet’s surface and the plate reduces the holding force.
H&S for magnets
GPS and phone interference
An intense magnetic field negatively affects the operation of magnetometers in phones and GPS navigation. Do not bring magnets near a smartphone to avoid damaging the sensors.
Immense force
Exercise caution. Rare earth magnets act from a distance and connect with massive power, often faster than you can react.
Operating temperature
Watch the temperature. Exposing the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will permanently weaken its magnetic structure and strength.
Allergy Warning
Warning for allergy sufferers: The Ni-Cu-Ni coating contains nickel. If redness occurs, cease working with magnets and use protective gear.
No play value
Only for adults. Tiny parts can be swallowed, causing intestinal necrosis. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Data carriers
Intense magnetic fields can corrupt files on credit cards, HDDs, and other magnetic media. Keep a distance of at least 10 cm.
Dust is flammable
Dust generated during cutting of magnets is flammable. Do not drill into magnets without proper cooling and knowledge.
Warning for heart patients
Individuals with a pacemaker should keep an large gap from magnets. The magnetic field can interfere with the functioning of the implant.
Shattering risk
NdFeB magnets are ceramic materials, meaning they are prone to chipping. Clashing of two magnets will cause them breaking into shards.
Pinching danger
Protect your hands. Two large magnets will join instantly with a force of massive weight, crushing anything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!
