MW 4x4 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
cylindrical magnet
Catalog no 010076
GTIN/EAN: 5906301810759
Diameter Ø
4 mm [±0,1 mm]
Height
4 mm [±0,1 mm]
Weight
0.38 g
Magnetization Direction
↑ axial
Load capacity
0.51 kg / 4.96 N
Magnetic Induction
552.79 mT / 5528 Gs
Coating
[NiCuNi] Nickel
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Technical details - MW 4x4 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
Specification / characteristics - MW 4x4 / N38 - cylindrical magnet
| properties | values |
|---|---|
| Cat. no. | 010076 |
| GTIN/EAN | 5906301810759 |
| Production/Distribution | Dhit sp. z o.o. |
| Country of origin | Poland / China / Germany |
| Customs code | 85059029 |
| Diameter Ø | 4 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Height | 4 mm [±0,1 mm] |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Magnetization Direction | ↑ axial |
| Load capacity ~ ? | 0.51 kg / 4.96 N |
| Magnetic Induction ~ ? | 552.79 mT / 5528 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 magnet - data
These data represent the outcome of a engineering analysis. 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 force (force vs distance) - characteristics
MW 4x4 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Induction (Gauss) / mT | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Risk Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
5517 Gs
551.7 mT
|
0.51 kg / 1.12 pounds
510.0 g / 5.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 1 mm |
2984 Gs
298.4 mT
|
0.15 kg / 0.33 pounds
149.2 g / 1.5 N
|
weak grip |
| 2 mm |
1498 Gs
149.8 mT
|
0.04 kg / 0.08 pounds
37.6 g / 0.4 N
|
weak grip |
| 3 mm |
803 Gs
80.3 mT
|
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
10.8 g / 0.1 N
|
weak grip |
| 5 mm |
296 Gs
29.6 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1.5 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 10 mm |
58 Gs
5.8 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.1 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 15 mm |
20 Gs
2.0 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 20 mm |
9 Gs
0.9 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 30 mm |
3 Gs
0.3 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
| 50 mm |
1 Gs
0.1 mT
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
weak grip |
Table 2: Slippage capacity (vertical surface)
MW 4x4 / N38
| Distance (mm) | Friction coefficient | Pull Force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.10 kg / 0.22 pounds
102.0 g / 1.0 N
|
| 1 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.03 kg / 0.07 pounds
30.0 g / 0.3 N
|
| 2 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.01 kg / 0.02 pounds
8.0 g / 0.1 N
|
| 3 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
2.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 5 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 10 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 15 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 g / 0.0 N
|
| 20 mm | Stal (~0.2) |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0.0 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 (sliding) - behavior on slippery surfaces
MW 4x4 / N38
| Surface type | Friction coefficient / % Mocy | Max load (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw steel |
µ = 0.3
30% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.15 kg / 0.34 pounds
153.0 g / 1.5 N
|
| Painted steel (standard) |
µ = 0.2
20% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.10 kg / 0.22 pounds
102.0 g / 1.0 N
|
| Oily/slippery steel |
µ = 0.1
10% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.05 kg / 0.11 pounds
51.0 g / 0.5 N
|
| Magnet with anti-slip rubber |
µ = 0.5
50% Nominalnej Siły
|
0.26 kg / 0.56 pounds
255.0 g / 2.5 N
|
Table 4: Material efficiency (substrate influence) - sheet metal selection
MW 4x4 / N38
| Steel thickness (mm) | % power | Real pull force (kg/lbs/g/N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm |
|
0.05 kg / 0.11 pounds
51.0 g / 0.5 N
|
| 1 mm |
|
0.13 kg / 0.28 pounds
127.5 g / 1.3 N
|
| 2 mm |
|
0.26 kg / 0.56 pounds
255.0 g / 2.5 N
|
| 3 mm |
|
0.38 kg / 0.84 pounds
382.5 g / 3.8 N
|
| 5 mm |
|
0.51 kg / 1.12 pounds
510.0 g / 5.0 N
|
| 10 mm |
|
0.51 kg / 1.12 pounds
510.0 g / 5.0 N
|
| 11 mm |
|
0.51 kg / 1.12 pounds
510.0 g / 5.0 N
|
| 12 mm |
|
0.51 kg / 1.12 pounds
510.0 g / 5.0 N
|
Table 5: Working in heat (material behavior) - power drop
MW 4x4 / N38
| Ambient temp. (°C) | Power loss | Remaining pull (kg/lbs/g/N) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 °C | 0.0% |
0.51 kg / 1.12 pounds
510.0 g / 5.0 N
|
OK |
| 40 °C | -2.2% |
0.50 kg / 1.10 pounds
498.8 g / 4.9 N
|
OK |
| 60 °C | -4.4% |
0.49 kg / 1.07 pounds
487.6 g / 4.8 N
|
OK |
| 80 °C | -6.6% |
0.48 kg / 1.05 pounds
476.3 g / 4.7 N
|
|
| 100 °C | -28.8% |
0.36 kg / 0.80 pounds
363.1 g / 3.6 N
|
Table 6: Two magnets (repulsion) - forces in the system
MW 4x4 / N38
| Gap (mm) | Attraction (kg/lbs) (N-S) | Shear Force (kg/lbs/g/N) | Repulsion (kg/lbs) (N-N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mm |
2.36 kg / 5.20 pounds
5 984 Gs
|
0.35 kg / 0.78 pounds
354 g / 3.5 N
|
N/A |
| 1 mm |
1.34 kg / 2.96 pounds
8 324 Gs
|
0.20 kg / 0.44 pounds
201 g / 2.0 N
|
1.21 kg / 2.66 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 2 mm |
0.69 kg / 1.52 pounds
5 968 Gs
|
0.10 kg / 0.23 pounds
103 g / 1.0 N
|
0.62 kg / 1.37 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 3 mm |
0.34 kg / 0.76 pounds
4 213 Gs
|
0.05 kg / 0.11 pounds
52 g / 0.5 N
|
0.31 kg / 0.68 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 5 mm |
0.09 kg / 0.20 pounds
2 169 Gs
|
0.01 kg / 0.03 pounds
14 g / 0.1 N
|
0.08 kg / 0.18 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 10 mm |
0.01 kg / 0.01 pounds
592 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
1 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 20 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
116 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 50 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
10 Gs
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
0 g / 0.0 N
|
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
~0 Gs
|
| 60 mm |
0.00 kg / 0.00 pounds
6 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
4 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
3 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
2 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
1 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 4x4 / N38
| Object / Device | Limit (Gauss) / mT | Safe distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pacemaker | 5 Gs (0.5 mT) | 3.0 cm |
| Hearing aid | 10 Gs (1.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
| Timepiece | 20 Gs (2.0 mT) | 2.0 cm |
| Mobile device | 40 Gs (4.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| Car key | 50 Gs (5.0 mT) | 1.5 cm |
| Payment card | 400 Gs (40.0 mT) | 0.5 cm |
| HDD hard drive | 600 Gs (60.0 mT) | 0.5 cm |
Table 8: Collisions (cracking risk) - collision effects
MW 4x4 / N38
| Start from (mm) | Speed (km/h) | Energy (J) | Predicted outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm |
36.95 km/h
(10.26 m/s)
|
0.02 J | |
| 30 mm |
63.99 km/h
(17.78 m/s)
|
0.06 J | |
| 50 mm |
82.62 km/h
(22.95 m/s)
|
0.10 J | |
| 100 mm |
116.84 km/h
(32.45 m/s)
|
0.20 J |
Table 9: Surface protection spec
MW 4x4 / 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 4x4 / N38
| Parameter | Value | SI Unit / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic Flux | 717 Mx | 7.2 µWb |
| Pc Coefficient | 0.89 | High (Stable) |
Table 11: Physics of underwater searching
MW 4x4 / N38
| Environment | Effective steel pull | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Air (land) | 0.51 kg | Standard |
| Water (riverbed) |
0.58 kg
(+0.07 kg buoyancy gain)
|
+14.5% |
1. Shear force
*Caution: On a vertical wall, the magnet holds just ~20% of its max power.
2. Steel thickness impact
*Thin metal sheet (e.g. computer case) drastically reduces the holding force.
3. Thermal stability
*For N38 grade, the critical limit is 80°C.
4. Demagnetization curve and operating point (B-H)
chart generated for the permeance coefficient Pc (Permeance Coefficient) = 0.89
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.
Strengths
- They retain magnetic properties for almost ten years – the drop is just ~1% (based on simulations),
- They maintain their magnetic properties even under external field action,
- By using a lustrous coating of nickel, the element gains an aesthetic look,
- Neodymium magnets deliver maximum magnetic induction on a small surface, which increases force concentration,
- Neodymium magnets are characterized by extremely high magnetic induction on the magnet surface and can work (depending on the form) even at a temperature of 230°C or more...
- Possibility of custom machining and adjusting to individual requirements,
- Fundamental importance in high-tech industry – they are commonly used in HDD drives, motor assemblies, precision medical tools, and modern systems.
- Thanks to their power density, small magnets offer high operating force, in miniature format,
Limitations
- Brittleness is one of their disadvantages. Upon intense impact they can fracture. We recommend keeping them in a steel housing, which not only protects them against impacts but also raises their durability
- When exposed to high temperature, neodymium magnets experience a drop in power. Often, when the temperature exceeds 80°C, their strength decreases (depending on the size and shape of the magnet). For those who need magnets for extreme conditions, we offer [AH] versions withstanding up to 230°C
- When exposed to humidity, magnets usually rust. For applications outside, it is recommended to use protective magnets, such as magnets in rubber or plastics, which prevent oxidation and corrosion.
- Limited ability of creating nuts in the magnet and complicated forms - preferred is cover - mounting mechanism.
- Possible danger resulting from small fragments of magnets are risky, when accidentally swallowed, which is particularly important in the context of child safety. Additionally, small elements of these magnets are able to complicate diagnosis medical when they are in the body.
- High unit price – neodymium magnets have a higher price than other types of magnets (e.g. ferrite), which increases costs of application in large quantities
Lifting parameters
Highest magnetic holding force – what affects it?
- using a base made of mild steel, serving as a circuit closing element
- whose thickness equals approx. 10 mm
- with an ideally smooth touching surface
- with total lack of distance (no coatings)
- during pulling in a direction vertical to the mounting surface
- at conditions approx. 20°C
Key elements affecting lifting force
- Gap (between the magnet and the metal), because even a tiny distance (e.g. 0.5 mm) results in a reduction in lifting capacity by up to 50% (this also applies to paint, corrosion or debris).
- Force direction – note that the magnet has greatest strength perpendicularly. Under sliding down, the capacity drops drastically, often to levels of 20-30% of the maximum value.
- Substrate thickness – to utilize 100% power, the steel must be sufficiently thick. Thin sheet restricts the lifting capacity (the magnet "punches through" it).
- Metal type – not every steel reacts the same. Alloy additives weaken the attraction effect.
- Base smoothness – the more even the surface, the larger the contact zone and higher the lifting capacity. Roughness creates an air distance.
- Temperature – temperature increase causes a temporary drop of induction. It is worth remembering the maximum operating temperature for a given model.
Lifting capacity was measured with the use of a polished steel plate of suitable thickness (min. 20 mm), under perpendicular pulling force, in contrast under attempts to slide the magnet the load capacity is reduced by as much as fivefold. In addition, even a slight gap between the magnet and the plate reduces the lifting capacity.
Precautions when working with neodymium magnets
Nickel coating and allergies
Warning for allergy sufferers: The nickel-copper-nickel coating contains nickel. If redness occurs, immediately stop handling magnets and wear gloves.
Swallowing risk
Absolutely keep magnets out of reach of children. Ingestion danger is high, and the effects of magnets clamping inside the body are tragic.
Permanent damage
Regular neodymium magnets (N-type) lose power when the temperature exceeds 80°C. Damage is permanent.
Hand protection
Mind your fingers. Two powerful magnets will snap together immediately with a force of massive weight, crushing everything in their path. Be careful!
Flammability
Fire warning: Neodymium dust is highly flammable. Do not process magnets in home conditions as this may cause fire.
Threat to electronics
Intense magnetic fields can corrupt files on credit cards, HDDs, and storage devices. Stay away of min. 10 cm.
Precision electronics
An intense magnetic field negatively affects the functioning of magnetometers in phones and navigation systems. Maintain magnets near a device to avoid damaging the sensors.
Medical implants
For implant holders: Strong magnetic fields disrupt electronics. Maintain minimum 30 cm distance or request help to work with the magnets.
Safe operation
Before starting, read the rules. Sudden snapping can destroy the magnet or injure your hand. Be predictive.
Magnets are brittle
NdFeB magnets are sintered ceramics, meaning they are very brittle. Impact of two magnets leads to them breaking into small pieces.
