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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 details - 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 - data

These values constitute the direct effect of a mathematical simulation. Values are based on algorithms for the material Nd2Fe14B. Real-world conditions may differ from theoretical values. Treat these calculations as a supplementary guide during assembly planning.

Table 1: Static pull force (pull 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
warning
1 mm 2573 Gs
257.3 mT
5.97 kg / 5975.0 g
58.6 N
warning
2 mm 2340 Gs
234.0 mT
4.94 kg / 4940.1 g
48.5 N
warning
3 mm 2092 Gs
209.2 mT
3.95 kg / 3948.3 g
38.7 N
warning
5 mm 1611 Gs
161.1 mT
2.34 kg / 2343.4 g
23.0 N
warning
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: Slippage load (vertical surface)
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: Vertical assembly (sliding) - vertical pull
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: Steel thickness (saturation) - power losses
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 (material behavior) - resistance threshold
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 (repulsion) - 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) - 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
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: Collisions (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: Anti-corrosion coating 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: Electrical 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: Underwater work (magnet fishing)
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%
Warning: This magnet has a standard nickel coating. After use in water, it must be dried and maintained immediately, otherwise it will rust!
1. Shear force

*Caution: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds only approx. 20-30% of its nominal pull.

2. Steel thickness impact

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

3. Heat tolerance

*For standard magnets, the critical 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 and environmental data
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%
Ecology and recycling (GPSR)
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 a very strong rod magnet, composed of modern NdFeB material, which, at dimensions of Ø20x5 mm, guarantees optimal power. The MW 20x5 / N38 model is characterized by a tolerance of ±0.1mm and professional build quality, making it an ideal solution for professional engineers and designers. As a magnetic rod with impressive force (approx. 6.93 kg), this product is available off-the-shelf from our European logistics center, ensuring quick order fulfillment. Furthermore, its triple-layer Ni-Cu-Ni coating secures it against corrosion in standard operating conditions, guaranteeing an aesthetic appearance and durability for years.
It finds application in DIY projects, advanced automation, and broadly understood industry, serving as a positioning 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 electronics 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 chipping the coating of this precision component. To ensure stability in industry, specialized industrial adhesives are used, which do not react with the nickel coating and fill the gap, guaranteeing high repeatability of the connection.
Grade N38 is the most frequently chosen standard for industrial neodymium magnets, offering an optimal price-to-power ratio and high resistance to demagnetization. If you need even stronger magnets in the same volume (Ø20x5), contact us regarding higher grades (e.g., N50, N52), however, N38 is the standard in continuous sale in our warehouse.
The presented product is a neodymium magnet with precisely defined parameters: diameter 20 mm and height 5 mm. The key parameter here is the lifting capacity amounting to approximately 6.93 kg (force ~67.95 N), which, with such compact dimensions, proves the high power of the NdFeB material. The product has a [NiCuNi] coating, which protects the surface against external factors, giving it an aesthetic, silvery shine.
Standardly, the magnetic axis runs through the center of the cylinder, causing the greatest attraction force to occur on the bases with a diameter of 20 mm. 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 through the diameter if your project requires it.

Pros and cons of neodymium magnets.

Benefits

Besides their durability, neodymium magnets are valued for these benefits:
  • They retain full power for nearly 10 years – the drop is just ~1% (according to analyses),
  • Neodymium magnets are highly resistant to demagnetization caused by magnetic disturbances,
  • The use of an metallic layer of noble metals (nickel, gold, silver) causes the element to look better,
  • Neodymium magnets create maximum magnetic induction on a contact point, which ensures high operational effectiveness,
  • Neodymium magnets are characterized by very high magnetic induction on the magnet surface and can work (depending on the form) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
  • Due to the ability of flexible shaping and adaptation to custom solutions, NdFeB magnets can be created in a broad palette of geometric configurations, which makes them more universal,
  • Universal use in future technologies – they are used in HDD drives, motor assemblies, medical equipment, as well as other advanced devices.
  • Compactness – despite small sizes they offer powerful magnetic field, making them ideal for precision applications

Cons

Drawbacks and weaknesses of neodymium magnets: tips and applications.
  • To avoid cracks upon strong impacts, we recommend using special steel holders. Such a solution protects the magnet and simultaneously improves its durability.
  • We warn that neodymium magnets can lose their power at high temperatures. To prevent this, we suggest our specialized [AH] magnets, which work effectively even at 230°C.
  • Magnets exposed to a humid environment can rust. Therefore while using outdoors, we advise using waterproof magnets made of rubber, plastic or other material resistant to moisture
  • Due to limitations in creating nuts and complicated forms in magnets, we recommend using cover - magnetic mechanism.
  • Possible danger to health – tiny shards of magnets can be dangerous, if swallowed, which is particularly important in the aspect of protecting the youngest. It is also worth noting that tiny parts of these magnets are able to complicate diagnosis medical when they are in the body.
  • Due to neodymium price, their price is relatively high,

Pull force analysis

Breakaway strength of the magnet in ideal conditionswhat contributes to it?

The load parameter shown concerns the limit force, measured under ideal test conditions, namely:
  • with the application of a sheet made of special test steel, guaranteeing full magnetic saturation
  • possessing a thickness of min. 10 mm to avoid saturation
  • characterized by smoothness
  • with direct contact (no paint)
  • under axial force direction (90-degree angle)
  • at standard ambient temperature

Lifting capacity in real conditions – factors

In real-world applications, the real power results from a number of factors, ranked from the most important:
  • Space between magnet and steel – even a fraction of a millimeter of separation (caused e.g. by varnish or unevenness) significantly weakens the pulling force, often by half at just 0.5 mm.
  • Force direction – catalog parameter refers to detachment vertically. When slipping, the magnet exhibits much less (often approx. 20-30% of nominal force).
  • Steel thickness – too thin sheet causes magnetic saturation, causing part of the flux to be wasted into the air.
  • Material type – ideal substrate is pure iron steel. Stainless steels may generate lower lifting capacity.
  • Surface condition – smooth surfaces ensure maximum contact, which increases field saturation. Rough surfaces weaken the grip.
  • Thermal environment – heating the magnet causes a temporary drop of force. It is worth remembering the thermal limit for a given model.

Holding force was tested on a smooth steel plate of 20 mm thickness, when the force acted perpendicularly, in contrast under parallel forces the lifting capacity is smaller. In addition, even a small distance between the magnet and the plate lowers the holding force.

H&S for magnets
Crushing force

Mind your fingers. Two large magnets will snap together instantly with a force of massive weight, crushing everything in their path. Exercise extreme caution!

Heat sensitivity

Watch the temperature. Heating the magnet above 80 degrees Celsius will ruin its properties and pulling force.

Do not underestimate power

Handle with care. Neodymium magnets attract from a long distance and connect with massive power, often faster than you can move away.

ICD Warning

Patients with a ICD have to maintain an large gap from magnets. The magnetism can stop the functioning of the implant.

Data carriers

Avoid bringing magnets close to a purse, computer, or screen. The magnetism can irreversibly ruin these devices and erase data from cards.

Allergy Warning

Allergy Notice: The nickel-copper-nickel coating consists of nickel. If skin irritation appears, immediately stop working with magnets and use protective gear.

Keep away from children

Adult use only. Small elements can be swallowed, causing serious injuries. Store away from kids and pets.

Protective goggles

Despite the nickel coating, neodymium is brittle and cannot withstand shocks. Do not hit, as the magnet may crumble into sharp, dangerous pieces.

Impact on smartphones

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

Fire warning

Powder created during machining of magnets is self-igniting. Avoid drilling into magnets unless you are an expert.

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