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MW 20x5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

cylindrical magnet

Catalog no 010044

GTIN/EAN: 5906301810438

5.00

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

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Technical - MW 20x5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

Specification / characteristics - MW 20x5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet

properties
properties values
Cat. no. 010044
GTIN/EAN 5906301810438
Production/Distribution Dhit sp. z o.o.
ul. Zielona 14 05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki PL
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

Specification / characteristics MW 20x5 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
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

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 - technical parameters

Presented values represent the result of a engineering calculation. Values are based on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Real-world parameters may differ from theoretical values. Use these data as a supplementary guide when designing systems.

Table 1: Static pull force (force vs gap) - characteristics
MW 20x5 / N38

Distance (mm) Induction (Gauss) / mT Pull Force (kg) Risk Status
0 mm 2771 Gs
277.1 mT
6.93 kg / 6930.0 g
68.0 N
medium risk
1 mm 2573 Gs
257.3 mT
5.97 kg / 5975.0 g
58.6 N
medium risk
2 mm 2340 Gs
234.0 mT
4.94 kg / 4940.1 g
48.5 N
medium risk
3 mm 2092 Gs
209.2 mT
3.95 kg / 3948.3 g
38.7 N
medium risk
5 mm 1611 Gs
161.1 mT
2.34 kg / 2343.4 g
23.0 N
medium risk
10 mm 775 Gs
77.5 mT
0.54 kg / 541.6 g
5.3 N
safe
15 mm 387 Gs
38.7 mT
0.13 kg / 135.0 g
1.3 N
safe
20 mm 211 Gs
21.1 mT
0.04 kg / 40.2 g
0.4 N
safe
30 mm 80 Gs
8.0 mT
0.01 kg / 5.7 g
0.1 N
safe
50 mm 20 Gs
2.0 mT
0.00 kg / 0.4 g
0.0 N
safe

Table 2: Sliding force (wall)
MW 20x5 / N38

Distance (mm) Friction coefficient Pull Force (kg)
0 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.39 kg / 1386.0 g
13.6 N
1 mm Stal (~0.2) 1.19 kg / 1194.0 g
11.7 N
2 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.99 kg / 988.0 g
9.7 N
3 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.79 kg / 790.0 g
7.7 N
5 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.47 kg / 468.0 g
4.6 N
10 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.11 kg / 108.0 g
1.1 N
15 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.03 kg / 26.0 g
0.3 N
20 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.01 kg / 8.0 g
0.1 N
30 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 2.0 g
0.0 N
50 mm Stal (~0.2) 0.00 kg / 0.0 g
0.0 N

Table 3: Wall mounting (shearing) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MW 20x5 / N38

Surface type Friction coefficient / % Mocy Max load (kg)
Raw steel
µ = 0.3 30% Nominalnej Siły
2.08 kg / 2079.0 g
20.4 N
Painted steel (standard)
µ = 0.2 20% Nominalnej Siły
1.39 kg / 1386.0 g
13.6 N
Oily/slippery steel
µ = 0.1 10% Nominalnej Siły
0.69 kg / 693.0 g
6.8 N
Magnet with anti-slip rubber
µ = 0.5 50% Nominalnej Siły
3.47 kg / 3465.0 g
34.0 N

Table 4: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - sheet metal selection
MW 20x5 / N38

Steel thickness (mm) % power Real pull force (kg)
0.5 mm
10%
0.69 kg / 693.0 g
6.8 N
1 mm
25%
1.73 kg / 1732.5 g
17.0 N
2 mm
50%
3.47 kg / 3465.0 g
34.0 N
5 mm
100%
6.93 kg / 6930.0 g
68.0 N
10 mm
100%
6.93 kg / 6930.0 g
68.0 N

Table 5: Thermal stability (stability) - thermal limit
MW 20x5 / N38

Ambient temp. (°C) Power loss Remaining pull Status
20 °C 0.0% 6.93 kg / 6930.0 g
68.0 N
OK
40 °C -2.2% 6.78 kg / 6777.5 g
66.5 N
OK
60 °C -4.4% 6.63 kg / 6625.1 g
65.0 N
80 °C -6.6% 6.47 kg / 6472.6 g
63.5 N
100 °C -28.8% 4.93 kg / 4934.2 g
48.4 N

Table 6: Magnet-Magnet interaction (attraction) - field collision
MW 20x5 / N38

Gap (mm) Attraction (kg) (N-S) Repulsion (kg) (N-N)
0 mm 14.87 kg / 14871 g
145.9 N
4 380 Gs
N/A
1 mm 13.89 kg / 13893 g
136.3 N
5 357 Gs
12.50 kg / 12504 g
122.7 N
~0 Gs
2 mm 12.82 kg / 12822 g
125.8 N
5 146 Gs
11.54 kg / 11540 g
113.2 N
~0 Gs
3 mm 11.71 kg / 11713 g
114.9 N
4 918 Gs
10.54 kg / 10542 g
103.4 N
~0 Gs
5 mm 9.51 kg / 9513 g
93.3 N
4 433 Gs
8.56 kg / 8562 g
84.0 N
~0 Gs
10 mm 5.03 kg / 5029 g
49.3 N
3 223 Gs
4.53 kg / 4526 g
44.4 N
~0 Gs
20 mm 1.16 kg / 1162 g
11.4 N
1 549 Gs
1.05 kg / 1046 g
10.3 N
~0 Gs
50 mm 0.03 kg / 30 g
0.3 N
251 Gs
0.03 kg / 27 g
0.3 N
~0 Gs

Table 7: Hazards (implants) - warnings
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
Timepiece 20 Gs (2.0 mT) 5.5 cm
Phone / Smartphone 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 25.63 km/h
(7.12 m/s)
0.30 J
30 mm 42.39 km/h
(11.77 m/s)
0.82 J
50 mm 54.70 km/h
(15.19 m/s)
1.36 J
100 mm 77.35 km/h
(21.49 m/s)
2.72 J

Table 9: Coating parameters (durability)
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 (Flux)
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%
Rust risk: Standard nickel requires drying after every contact with moisture; lack of maintenance will lead to rust spots.
1. Vertical hold

*Caution: On a vertical wall, the magnet retains only approx. 20-30% of its perpendicular strength.

2. Steel saturation

*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) drastically weakens the holding force.

3. Thermal stability

*For standard magnets, the safety limit is 80°C.

4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)

chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.35

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.

Technical specification and ecology
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
Safety card (GPSR)
responsible entity
Dhit sp. z o.o.
ul. Kościuszki 6A, 05-850 Ożarów Mazowiecki
tel: +48 22 499 98 98 | e-mail: bok@dhit.pl
batch number/type
id: 010044-2025
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This product is an incredibly powerful cylindrical magnet, composed of modern NdFeB material, which, at dimensions of Ø20x5 mm, guarantees optimal power. This specific item is characterized by high dimensional repeatability and professional build quality, making it an ideal solution for professional engineers and designers. As a magnetic rod with significant force (approx. 6.93 kg), this product is available off-the-shelf from our European logistics center, ensuring lightning-fast order fulfillment. Furthermore, its triple-layer Ni-Cu-Ni coating secures it against corrosion in typical operating conditions, guaranteeing an aesthetic appearance and durability for years.
It successfully proves itself in modeling, advanced robotics, and broadly understood industry, serving as a fastening or actuating element. Thanks to the pull force of 67.95 N with a weight of only 11.78 g, this rod is indispensable in miniature devices and wherever every gram matters.
Due to the brittleness of the NdFeB material, you must not use force-fitting (so-called press-fit), as this risks immediate cracking of this precision component. To ensure long-term durability in automation, anaerobic resins are used, which do not react with the nickel coating and fill the gap, guaranteeing high repeatability of the connection.
Magnets N38 are suitable for 90% of applications in modeling and machine building, where extreme miniaturization with maximum force is not required. If you need the strongest magnets in the same volume (Ø20x5), contact us regarding higher grades (e.g., N50, N52), however, N38 is the standard available off-the-shelf in our store.
This model is characterized by dimensions Ø20x5 mm, which, at a weight of 11.78 g, makes it an element with high magnetic energy density. The value of 67.95 N means that the magnet is capable of holding a weight many times exceeding its own mass of 11.78 g. The product has a [NiCuNi] coating, which secures it against external factors, giving it an aesthetic, silvery shine.
This cylinder is magnetized axially (along the height of 5 mm), which means that the N and S poles are located on the flat, circular surfaces. Thanks to this, the magnet can be easily glued into a hole and achieve a strong field on the front surface. On request, we can also produce versions magnetized diametrically if your project requires it.

Advantages and disadvantages of Nd2Fe14B magnets.

Advantages

Besides their durability, neodymium magnets are valued for these benefits:
  • They virtually do not lose power, because even after 10 years the performance loss is only ~1% (in laboratory conditions),
  • Magnets very well defend themselves against loss of magnetization caused by external fields,
  • The use of an refined coating of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to be more visually attractive,
  • Magnetic induction on the working part of the magnet remains strong,
  • Neodymium magnets are characterized by very high magnetic induction on the magnet surface and can function (depending on the shape) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
  • Possibility of individual forming as well as adjusting to atypical applications,
  • Huge importance in modern technologies – they serve a role in magnetic memories, electric motors, advanced medical instruments, also technologically advanced constructions.
  • Relatively small size with high pulling force – neodymium magnets offer impressive pulling force in small dimensions, which enables their usage in compact constructions

Limitations

Disadvantages of NdFeB magnets:
  • They are fragile upon heavy impacts. To avoid cracks, it is worth protecting magnets in a protective case. Such protection not only protects the magnet but also improves its resistance to damage
  • When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets suffer a drop in power. Often, when the temperature exceeds 80°C, their strength 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
  • They oxidize in a humid environment. For use outdoors we recommend using waterproof magnets e.g. in rubber, plastic
  • We suggest casing - magnetic holder, due to difficulties in producing threads inside the magnet and complicated forms.
  • Health risk resulting from small fragments of magnets pose a threat, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child health protection. Furthermore, small components of these devices can be problematic in diagnostics medical in case of swallowing.
  • Due to complex production process, their price exceeds standard values,

Holding force characteristics

Maximum magnetic pulling forcewhat affects it?

The declared magnet strength refers to the maximum value, obtained under optimal environment, meaning:
  • using a base made of high-permeability steel, acting as a ideal flux conductor
  • with a thickness no less than 10 mm
  • with a surface perfectly flat
  • with zero gap (no impurities)
  • for force acting at a right angle (in the magnet axis)
  • in temp. approx. 20°C

Magnet lifting force in use – key factors

Holding efficiency is influenced by working environment parameters, mainly (from priority):
  • Air gap (between the magnet and the plate), as even a microscopic distance (e.g. 0.5 mm) results in a decrease in lifting capacity by up to 50% (this also applies to varnish, rust or debris).
  • Load vector – maximum parameter is obtained only during perpendicular pulling. The resistance to sliding of the magnet along the surface is standardly several times smaller (approx. 1/5 of the lifting capacity).
  • Element thickness – to utilize 100% power, the steel must be adequately massive. Paper-thin metal restricts the lifting capacity (the magnet "punches through" it).
  • Steel type – low-carbon steel attracts best. Alloy steels reduce magnetic permeability and holding force.
  • Surface finish – full contact is obtained only on smooth steel. Rough texture reduce the real contact area, weakening the magnet.
  • Temperature influence – high temperature weakens pulling force. Too high temperature can permanently damage the magnet.

Lifting capacity was measured using a polished steel plate of suitable thickness (min. 20 mm), under vertically applied force, however under shearing force the holding force is lower. Additionally, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate lowers the load capacity.

Warnings
Magnetic media

Intense magnetic fields can erase data on payment cards, hard drives, and storage devices. Stay away of at least 10 cm.

Danger to pacemakers

For implant holders: Powerful magnets disrupt electronics. Maintain minimum 30 cm distance or request help to work with the magnets.

Serious injuries

Danger of trauma: The attraction force is so great that it can cause hematomas, pinching, and even bone fractures. Protective gloves are recommended.

Magnet fragility

Despite the nickel coating, neodymium is delicate and not impact-resistant. Avoid impacts, as the magnet may shatter into sharp, dangerous pieces.

No play value

Neodymium magnets are not intended for children. Eating a few magnets may result in them pinching intestinal walls, which constitutes a severe health hazard and necessitates immediate surgery.

Do not drill into magnets

Dust created during machining of magnets is self-igniting. Do not drill into magnets without proper cooling and knowledge.

Magnetic interference

A strong magnetic field negatively affects the functioning of compasses in smartphones and navigation systems. Maintain magnets close to a smartphone to prevent damaging the sensors.

Skin irritation risks

Warning for allergy sufferers: The Ni-Cu-Ni coating consists of nickel. If an allergic reaction appears, cease handling magnets and use protective gear.

Demagnetization risk

Control the heat. Heating the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will ruin its properties and pulling force.

Respect the power

Use magnets with awareness. Their immense force can surprise even professionals. Plan your moves and respect their power.

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