MW 20x5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
cylindrical magnet
Catalog no 010044
GTIN/EAN: 5906301810438
- Diameter Ø
- 20 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Height
- 5 mm [±0,1 mm]
- Weight
- 11.78 g
- Magnetization Direction
- ↑ axial
- Coating
- [NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical - MW 20x5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
Specification / characteristics - MW 20x5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 010044 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301810438 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| Diameter Ø | 20 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 5 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 11.78 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 6.93 kg / 67.95 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 277.16 mT / 2772 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 analysis of the assembly - report
These values are the direct effect of a engineering analysis. Results were calculated on models for the material Nd2Fe14B. Operational parameters may differ from theoretical values. Treat these data as a reference point during assembly planning.
Table 1: Static pull force (pull vs distance) - characteristics
MW 20x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
2771 Gs
277.1 mT
|
6.93 kg / 15.28 pounds
6930.0 g / 68.0 N
|
strong |
| 1 mm |
2573 Gs
257.3 mT
|
5.97 kg / 13.17 pounds
5975.0 g / 58.6 N
|
strong |
| 2 mm |
2340 Gs
234.0 mT
|
4.94 kg / 10.89 pounds
4940.1 g / 48.5 N
|
strong |
| 3 mm |
2092 Gs
209.2 mT
|
3.95 kg / 8.70 pounds
3948.3 g / 38.7 N
|
strong |
| 5 mm |
1611 Gs
161.1 mT
|
2.34 kg / 5.17 pounds
2343.4 g / 23.0 N
|
strong |
| 10 mm |
775 Gs
77.5 mT
|
0.54 kg / 1.19 pounds
541.6 g / 5.3 N
|
safe |
| 15 mm |
387 Gs
38.7 mT
|
0.13 kg / 0.30 pounds
135.0 g / 1.3 N
|
safe |
| 20 mm |
211 Gs
21.1 mT
|
0.04 kg / 0.09 pounds
40.2 g / 0.4 N
|
safe |
| 30 mm |
80 Gs
8.0 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
5.7 g / 0.1 N
|
safe |
| 50 mm |
20 Gs
2.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.4 g / 0.0 N
|
safe |
Table 2: Shear load (wall)
MW 20x5 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.39 kg / 3.06 pounds
1386.0 g / 13.6 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
1.19 kg / 2.63 pounds
1194.0 g / 11.7 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.99 kg / 2.18 pounds
988.0 g / 9.7 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.79 kg / 1.74 pounds
790.0 g / 7.7 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.47 kg / 1.03 pounds
468.0 g / 4.6 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.11 kg / 0.24 pounds
108.0 g / 1.1 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
26.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
8.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 30 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2.0 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 20x5 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
2.08 kg / 4.58 pounds
2079.0 g / 20.4 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
1.39 kg / 3.06 pounds
1386.0 g / 13.6 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.69 kg / 1.53 pounds
693.0 g / 6.8 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
3.47 kg / 7.64 pounds
3465.0 g / 34.0 N
|
Table 4: Steel thickness (saturation) - sheet metal selection
MW 20x5 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.69 kg / 1.53 pounds
693.0 g / 6.8 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
1.73 kg / 3.82 pounds
1732.5 g / 17.0 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
3.47 kg / 7.64 pounds
3465.0 g / 34.0 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
5.20 kg / 11.46 pounds
5197.5 g / 51.0 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
6.93 kg / 15.28 pounds
6930.0 g / 68.0 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
6.93 kg / 15.28 pounds
6930.0 g / 68.0 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
6.93 kg / 15.28 pounds
6930.0 g / 68.0 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
6.93 kg / 15.28 pounds
6930.0 g / 68.0 N
|
Table 5: Thermal resistance (stability) - power drop
MW 20x5 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
6.93 kg / 15.28 pounds
6930.0 g / 68.0 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
6.78 kg / 14.94 pounds
6777.5 g / 66.5 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
6.63 kg / 14.61 pounds
6625.1 g / 65.0 N
|
|
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
6.47 kg / 14.27 pounds
6472.6 g / 63.5 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
4.93 kg / 10.88 pounds
4934.2 g / 48.4 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (attraction) - forces in the system
MW 20x5 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Strength (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
14.87 kg / 32.79 pounds
4 380 Gs
|
2.23 kg / 4.92 pounds
2231 g / 21.9 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
13.89 kg / 30.63 pounds
5 357 Gs
|
2.08 kg / 4.59 pounds
2084 g / 20.4 N
|
12.50 kg / 27.57 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
12.82 kg / 28.27 pounds
5 146 Gs
|
1.92 kg / 4.24 pounds
1923 g / 18.9 N
|
11.54 kg / 25.44 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
11.71 kg / 25.82 pounds
4 918 Gs
|
1.76 kg / 3.87 pounds
1757 g / 17.2 N
|
10.54 kg / 23.24 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
9.51 kg / 20.97 pounds
4 433 Gs
|
1.43 kg / 3.15 pounds
1427 g / 14.0 N
|
8.56 kg / 18.88 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
5.03 kg / 11.09 pounds
3 223 Gs
|
0.75 kg / 1.66 pounds
754 g / 7.4 N
|
4.53 kg / 9.98 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
1.16 kg / 2.56 pounds
1 549 Gs
|
0.17 kg / 0.38 pounds
174 g / 1.7 N
|
1.05 kg / 2.31 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
251 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
5 g / 0.0 N
|
0.03 kg / 0.06 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
159 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2 g / 0.0 N
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 70 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
107 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 80 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.01 pounds
75 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
54 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
41 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
Table 7: Safety (HSE) (implants) - precautionary measures
MW 20x5 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 8.5 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 6.5 cm |
| Mechanical watch | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 5.5 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 4.0 cm |
| Remote | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 4.0 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
Table 8: Dynamics (kinetic energy) - warning
MW 20x5 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
24.91 km/h
(6.92 m/s)
|
0.28 J | |
| 30 mm |
25.76 km/h
(7.16 m/s)
|
0.30 J | |
| 50 mm |
25.78 km/h
(7.16 m/s)
|
0.30 J | |
| 100 mm |
25.78 km/h
(7.16 m/s)
|
0.30 J |
Table 9: Corrosion resistance
MW 20x5 / 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 20x5 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 9 675 Mx | 96.7 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.35 | Low (Flat) |
Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MW 20x5 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 6.93 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
7.93 kg
(+1.00 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Wall mount (shear)
*Warning: On a vertical surface, the magnet retains just approx. 20-30% of its nominal pull.
2. Efficiency vs thickness
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. 0.5mm PC case) drastically 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) = 0.35
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% |
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.
Strengths
- They do not lose magnetism, even over around 10 years – the drop in power is only ~1% (based on measurements),
- Neodymium magnets remain exceptionally resistant to demagnetization caused by external interference,
- A magnet with a shiny gold surface has better aesthetics,
- The surface of neodymium magnets generates a concentrated magnetic field – this is a key feature,
- Made from properly selected components, these magnets show impressive resistance to high heat, enabling them to function (depending on their form) at temperatures up to 230°C and above...
- Due to the potential of flexible molding and customization to unique solutions, magnetic components can be produced in a variety of geometric configurations, which increases their versatility,
- Versatile presence in modern technologies – they are used in computer drives, drive modules, advanced medical instruments, as well as modern systems.
- Thanks to efficiency per cm³, small magnets offer high operating force, in miniature format,
Weaknesses
- They are fragile upon too strong impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth securing magnets using a steel holder. Such protection not only shields the magnet but also improves its resistance to damage
- 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 rust. Therefore while using outdoors, we suggest using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
- Limited possibility of creating nuts in the magnet and complex forms - preferred is a housing - magnetic holder.
- Health risk to health – tiny shards of magnets pose a threat, if swallowed, which becomes key in the context of child health protection. It is also worth noting that small elements of these devices can disrupt the diagnostic process medical in case of swallowing.
- Higher cost of purchase is one of the disadvantages compared to ceramic magnets, especially in budget applications
Lifting parameters
Maximum holding power of the magnet – what contributes to it?
- using a sheet made of low-carbon steel, acting as a magnetic yoke
- whose thickness reaches at least 10 mm
- characterized by lack of roughness
- with zero gap (without impurities)
- for force applied at a right angle (pull-off, not shear)
- in neutral thermal conditions
Lifting capacity in practice – influencing factors
- Air gap (between the magnet and the plate), because even a very small clearance (e.g. 0.5 mm) can cause a drastic drop in force by up to 50% (this also applies to paint, corrosion or dirt).
- Force direction – note that the magnet holds strongest perpendicularly. Under shear forces, the holding force drops significantly, often to levels of 20-30% of the nominal value.
- Element thickness – to utilize 100% power, the steel must be adequately massive. Thin sheet restricts the attraction force (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Material type – ideal substrate is high-permeability steel. Cast iron may generate lower lifting capacity.
- Surface finish – full contact is possible only on polished steel. Any scratches and bumps create air cushions, weakening the magnet.
- Thermal conditions – NdFeB sinters have a negative temperature coefficient. When it is hot they are weaker, and at low temperatures gain strength (up to a certain limit).
Holding force was measured on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when the force acted perpendicularly, whereas under parallel forces the lifting capacity is smaller. Moreover, even a slight gap between the magnet’s surface and the plate reduces the holding force.
Precautions when working with NdFeB magnets
Compass and GPS
A powerful magnetic field disrupts the functioning of compasses in smartphones and GPS navigation. Keep magnets near a smartphone to prevent damaging the sensors.
Combustion hazard
Fire hazard: Neodymium dust is highly flammable. Avoid machining magnets without safety gear as this risks ignition.
Danger to pacemakers
Health Alert: Strong magnets can deactivate heart devices and defibrillators. Do not approach if you have electronic implants.
Product not for children
Neodymium magnets are not suitable for play. Eating multiple magnets can lead to them connecting inside the digestive tract, which poses a direct threat to life and necessitates immediate surgery.
Protective goggles
NdFeB magnets are ceramic materials, which means they are very brittle. Impact of two magnets leads to them cracking into small pieces.
Skin irritation risks
It is widely known that nickel (standard magnet coating) is a strong allergen. If you have an allergy, avoid touching magnets with bare hands or opt for coated magnets.
Thermal limits
Control the heat. Heating the magnet to high heat will ruin its properties and pulling force.
Pinching danger
Risk of injury: The pulling power is so immense that it can result in hematomas, pinching, and broken bones. Use thick gloves.
Respect the power
Before starting, read the rules. Uncontrolled attraction can destroy the magnet or hurt your hand. Think ahead.
Safe distance
Avoid bringing magnets near a purse, computer, or screen. The magnetism can destroy these devices and erase data from cards.
