Magnetic Force Calculator Estimates Neodymium (Rare Earth) Magnet Pull Force

Get all the latest magnetic news, resources and success stories right in your inbox:

Filter by category:

OR

Search for keywords:


In addition to providing a growing collection of informational articles related to magnetics in our TechTalk blog, we strive to make other beneficial magnet related resources available.  To that end, we are pleased to announce the release of a pull force calculation tool for Neodymium Magnets.  This magnetic force calculation utility can be used to help in estimating the attractive force of Neo magnets.

This new magnetic calculator can be found here:  Neo Pull Force Calculator

This calculator allows engineers to estimate the attractive force (in lbf) of a Neodymium magnet in direct contact with a flat, sufficiently thick, steel work-piece.  Properties that can be specified in the calculation include magnet size, shape, and material grade.  Calculations can be obtained for NdFeB magnet grades from 28MGOe (Br 10,400 Gauss) to 52MGOe (Br 14,400 Gauss). Magnet shapes that can be specified include Disc / Cylindrical and Square / Rectangular.

Because several additional variables exist in the real world that need to be accounted for to determine truly accurate magnetic pull forces in various scenarios, this calculator’s results should only be viewed as “first order” rather than used as the primary data for product realization.  Resulting forces obtained by this calculator are only estimates meant to aid engineering professionals in early design stages of magnetic applications. As with any magnet-related engineering project, we recommend that you consult with a qualified magnetic design engineer for design path assistance.

We hope that you find this NdFeB magnetic pull-force calculation tool to be helpful, and we plan to add more tools like it for other magnet materials in the future.


RELATED ARTICLES

Neodymium Magnet Safety and Handling Considerations

Customers in a wide variety of industries choose neodymium because of its incredible strength, even at small sizes. Its superior strength to size ratio is what makes this rare earth magnet material appealing for a variety of applications, from mobile phones to MRI scanners. The flip side of this strength is brittleness, which can cause...

Read more

N55M Magnets Now Available at Dura Magnetics

Powerful new grade of Neodymium added to our magnet offerings A powerful new grade of Neodymium is now available at Dura Magnetics: 55 MGOe Neodymium. As the strongest rare earth magnetic material available for commercial use, N55M is about five- to six-percent stronger than N52 MGOe, our previously highest available grade. Available N55M stock magnets...

Read more

Magnet Handling and Storage: Best Practices

Each of the wide variety of magnetic materials available requires specific storage and handling procedures for both the safety of the user and integrity of the magnet. Why handling and storage conditions are important Improperly handled and stored magnets present risks: Risk of bodily harm or injury Risk of damage to the magnet Risk of...

Read more