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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Technical parameters - 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 modeling of the magnet - report
The following data constitute the result of a physical simulation. Results rely on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Real-world parameters might slightly differ from theoretical values. Use these calculations as a supplementary guide when designing systems.
Table 1: Static pull force (force vs distance) - 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
|
low risk |
| 1 mm |
1165 Gs
116.5 mT
|
1.50 kg / 3.30 pounds
1496.3 g / 14.7 N
|
low risk |
| 2 mm |
1087 Gs
108.7 mT
|
1.30 kg / 2.87 pounds
1302.7 g / 12.8 N
|
low risk |
| 3 mm |
991 Gs
99.1 mT
|
1.08 kg / 2.39 pounds
1083.7 g / 10.6 N
|
low risk |
| 5 mm |
783 Gs
78.3 mT
|
0.68 kg / 1.49 pounds
675.9 g / 6.6 N
|
low risk |
| 10 mm |
379 Gs
37.9 mT
|
0.16 kg / 0.35 pounds
158.4 g / 1.6 N
|
low risk |
| 15 mm |
185 Gs
18.5 mT
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 pounds
37.9 g / 0.4 N
|
low risk |
| 20 mm |
99 Gs
9.9 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
10.8 g / 0.1 N
|
low risk |
| 30 mm |
36 Gs
3.6 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1.4 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
| 50 mm |
9 Gs
0.9 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
low risk |
Table 2: Sliding hold (wall)
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: Vertical assembly (shearing) - vertical pull
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 (saturation) - power losses
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) - power drop
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 (attraction) - forces in the system
MW 20x2 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear 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: Protective zones (implants) - 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 |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 4.0 cm |
| Phone / Smartphone | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 3.0 cm |
| Remote | 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 (kinetic energy) - warning
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: Coating parameters (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: Construction data (Pc)
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. Wall mount (shear)
*Caution: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains only ~20% of its nominal pull.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin steel (e.g. computer case) severely reduces 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) = 0.16
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.
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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Advantages and disadvantages of rare earth magnets.
Advantages
- Their strength remains stable, and after around 10 years it drops only by ~1% (according to research),
- They do not lose their magnetic properties even under external field action,
- Thanks to the metallic finish, the coating of Ni-Cu-Ni, gold, or silver-plated gives an professional appearance,
- Magnetic induction on the surface of the magnet remains very high,
- Due to their durability and thermal resistance, neodymium magnets can operate (depending on the form) even at high temperatures reaching 230°C or more...
- Thanks to the potential of flexible forming and adaptation to individualized solutions, neodymium magnets can be modeled in a wide range of geometric configurations, which expands the range of possible applications,
- Huge importance in electronics industry – they are utilized in computer drives, motor assemblies, medical devices, also other advanced devices.
- Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer impressive pulling force in tiny dimensions, which enables their usage in compact constructions
Cons
- At very strong impacts they can crack, therefore we recommend placing them in steel cases. A metal housing provides additional protection against damage, as well as increases the magnet's durability.
- Neodymium magnets lose strength when exposed to high temperatures. After reaching 80°C, many of them experience permanent drop of strength (a factor is the shape as well as dimensions of the magnet). We offer magnets specially adapted to work at temperatures up to 230°C marked [AH], which are very resistant to heat
- They rust in a humid environment. For use outdoors we suggest using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
- Limited possibility of producing threads in the magnet and complex forms - recommended is casing - mounting mechanism.
- Health risk resulting from small fragments of magnets can be dangerous, in case of ingestion, which gains importance in the context of child safety. It is also worth noting that small components of these devices can disrupt the diagnostic process medical after entering the body.
- Higher cost of purchase is a significant factor to consider compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Holding force characteristics
Highest magnetic holding force – what it depends on?
- with the application of a yoke made of low-carbon steel, ensuring full magnetic saturation
- possessing a thickness of at least 10 mm to ensure full flux closure
- with an ideally smooth contact surface
- with zero gap (no coatings)
- during detachment in a direction vertical to the plane
- at standard ambient temperature
Determinants of practical lifting force of a magnet
- Distance – existence of foreign body (paint, tape, gap) interrupts the magnetic circuit, which lowers power rapidly (even by 50% at 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 maximum value.
- Steel thickness – insufficiently thick steel causes magnetic saturation, causing part of the power to be lost to the other side.
- Material composition – not every steel attracts identically. High carbon content worsen the interaction with the magnet.
- Plate texture – smooth surfaces ensure maximum contact, which increases force. Uneven metal reduce efficiency.
- Thermal conditions – neodymium magnets have a sensitivity to temperature. At higher temperatures they are weaker, and in frost they can be stronger (up to a certain limit).
Holding force was tested on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when a perpendicular force was applied, whereas under shearing force the lifting capacity is smaller. Additionally, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate decreases the lifting capacity.
Safe handling of NdFeB magnets
Do not drill into magnets
Mechanical processing of NdFeB material carries a risk of fire risk. Magnetic powder oxidizes rapidly with oxygen and is difficult to extinguish.
Data carriers
Do not bring magnets close to a purse, computer, or screen. The magnetism can permanently damage these devices and erase data from cards.
Allergy Warning
Nickel alert: The nickel-copper-nickel coating contains nickel. If skin irritation appears, cease handling magnets and use protective gear.
Warning for heart patients
Medical warning: Neodymium magnets can turn off heart devices and defibrillators. Stay away if you have electronic implants.
Handling guide
Before use, read the rules. Uncontrolled attraction can destroy the magnet or hurt your hand. Be predictive.
Material brittleness
Neodymium magnets are ceramic materials, which means they are prone to chipping. Collision of two magnets leads to them breaking into small pieces.
Phone sensors
GPS units and smartphones are extremely susceptible to magnetic fields. Direct contact with a strong magnet can ruin the sensors in your phone.
Do not give to children
NdFeB magnets are not toys. Eating a few magnets can lead to them attracting across intestines, which poses a direct threat to life and necessitates immediate surgery.
Thermal limits
Standard neodymium magnets (grade N) undergo demagnetization when the temperature surpasses 80°C. Damage is permanent.
Finger safety
Big blocks can crush fingers in a fraction of a second. Never place your hand betwixt two strong magnets.
