Neodymium Cylinder Magnet – 10mm x 50mm

The Neodymium Cylinder Magnet – 10mm x 50mm is a long, narrow rare earth permanent magnet measuring 10mm in diameter x 50mm long. Manufactured from Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB), this cylindrical magnet provides high magnetic performance relative to its size and is suitable for industrial, engineering, manufacturing, sensing, positioning, prototyping and OEM applications.

Also known as a neodymium rod magnet, rare earth cylinder magnet, NdFeB cylinder magnet or cylindrical neodymium magnet, its elongated 50mm body provides a useful geometry for integration into equipment, tubular housings, sensors, fixtures and custom magnetic assemblies where a long, narrow permanent magnet is required.

As a permanent magnet, this 10mm x 50mm neodymium cylinder requires no electricity, batteries or charging to maintain its magnetic field.

Key Features

• 10mm diameter x 50mm length
• Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB)
• High-performance rare earth permanent magnet
• Long, narrow cylindrical / rod shape
• 50mm length with a compact 10mm diameter
• Strong magnetic performance relative to size
• Suitable for holding and positioning applications
• Useful for sensing and magnetic assemblies
• Suitable for integration into cylindrical recesses and housings
• Permanent magnetic operation
• No electricity or batteries required
• Suitable for industrial, engineering and OEM applications

Common Applications

• Industrial equipment
• Engineering assemblies
• Sensors and switches
• Magnetic positioning
• Holding applications
• Product manufacturing
• Machinery
• Fixtures and jigs
• Scientific equipment
• Research and development
• Prototypes
• Educational applications
• Custom magnetic assemblies
• OEM products

Long 10mm x 50mm Cylinder Magnet

This neodymium magnet measures 10mm in diameter x 50mm long, giving it a length five times its diameter.

The elongated cylindrical profile can be useful where a long, narrow magnetic component is required rather than a conventional disc or rectangular block magnet.

Potential installation locations include:

• Cylindrical recesses
• Tubular housings
• Mechanical components
• Sensor assemblies
• Product housings
• Fixtures
• Prototype equipment
• Custom manufactured components

The 10mm x 50mm dimensions describe the physical size of the magnet and should not be interpreted as a pull-force or load-capacity rating.

Neodymium Iron Boron Rare Earth Magnet

Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) is one of the strongest commercially available permanent magnetic materials and is widely used where high magnetic performance is required within relatively compact dimensions.

Its high magnetic performance relative to magnet volume makes neodymium useful for:

• Industrial machinery
• Sensors
• Magnetic fixtures
• Product manufacturing
• Engineering systems
• Research equipment
• Custom magnetic mechanisms
• OEM components

The specific NdFeB magnetic grade of this 10mm x 50mm magnet has not been supplied and should not be assumed.

Cylinder and Rod Magnet Applications

The elongated geometry of a cylinder magnet provides different design possibilities from a thin disc or rectangular block magnet.

A 10mm diameter x 50mm long neodymium magnet can be incorporated into suitably designed:

• Round holes and recesses
• Tubular components
• Sensor systems
• Mechanical assemblies
• Positioning mechanisms
• Product housings
• Fixtures
• Custom magnetic systems

For engineered applications, the magnet's orientation, pole configuration and mechanical support should be considered as part of the complete assembly.

Magnetisation Direction

The magnetisation direction of this 10mm x 50mm cylinder magnet has not been supplied.

Cylinder magnets may be manufactured with different magnetic pole orientations. Magnetisation direction determines the position of the north and south poles and can significantly affect how the magnet interacts with:

• Ferromagnetic steel
• Other permanent magnets
• Hall effect sensors
• Reed switches
• Magnetic couplings
• Other components within a magnetic circuit

Where pole orientation or magnetic field direction is important, magnetisation direction should be confirmed before installation.

Magnetic Holding Performance

Actual magnetic performance depends on more than the physical dimensions of the magnet.

Important factors include:

• NdFeB magnetic grade
• Magnetisation direction
• Target steel thickness
• Steel composition
• Available contact area
• Surface flatness
• Air gaps
• Paint and coatings
• Adhesive layers
• Magnet orientation
• Load direction
• Magnetic circuit design

No specific pull force or Gauss rating has been supplied for this product, so magnetic performance should not be inferred solely from its 10mm x 50mm dimensions.

Magnetic Attraction Decreases with Distance

Magnetic attraction decreases rapidly as the distance between a magnet and its target increases.

Layers that can create an air gap include:

• Paint
• Adhesive
• Plastic
• Protective coatings
• Paper
• Fabric
• Dirt
• Surface irregularities

Where attraction to steel is required, close contact with clean, flat and sufficiently thick ferromagnetic material will generally provide stronger practical magnetic performance.

Direct Pull vs Shear Force

Magnetic holding performance varies according to the direction of the applied load.

Direct pull occurs when force attempts to separate the magnet perpendicular to the target surface.

Shear force occurs when a load acts parallel to the target surface and encourages the magnet to slide.

Practical holding capacity in vertical, angled or dynamic applications can therefore be considerably different from ideal direct-pull performance.

Bonding Neodymium Cylinder Magnets

Cylinder magnets can be bonded into compatible holes, housings and recesses as part of a manufactured assembly.

Before bonding:

• Clean the magnet and substrate
• Select an adhesive compatible with both materials
• Follow the adhesive manufacturer's preparation instructions
• Avoid excessive force during installation
• Avoid curing temperatures beyond the magnet's permitted operating conditions
• Allow the adhesive to cure fully before applying mechanical or magnetic loads

Neodymium magnetic material is brittle, so this long cylinder magnet should not be force-fitted into an undersized hole or recess.

Mechanical Support for Long Cylinder Magnets

The elongated 50mm length of this magnet should be considered when designing an assembly.

Neodymium is a hard but brittle magnetic material. A long, relatively narrow cylinder can be vulnerable to damage if subjected to excessive sideways force, bending loads, impacts or uncontrolled collisions.

Where the magnet is incorporated into machinery or equipment, suitable mechanical support should be considered to protect it from unnecessary stress.

Compatible Target Materials

Neodymium magnets attract ferromagnetic iron and compatible steels.

Suitable target materials may include:

• Mild steel
• Iron
• Magnetic steel
• Ferromagnetic fasteners
• Compatible steel machinery components

They will not effectively attract:

• Aluminium
• Copper
• Brass
• Plastic
• Timber
• Glass

Many stainless steel grades may also provide weak or negligible magnetic attraction and should be tested before use.

Neodymium vs Ferrite Cylinder Magnets

Both neodymium and ferrite are permanent magnetic materials, but they offer different performance characteristics.

Neodymium magnets generally provide:

• Much higher magnetic strength relative to size
• Compact dimensions for high-performance applications
• Suitability for precision and engineered magnetic assemblies

Ferrite magnets are generally:

• More economical
• Naturally corrosion resistant
• Lower in magnetic strength relative to size
• Suitable for many general-purpose applications

Neodymium is typically preferred where high magnetic performance is required within limited installation space.

Permanent Magnetic Operation

This NdFeB cylinder is a permanent magnet and requires no external electrical power to maintain its magnetic field.

It requires:

• No electricity
• No batteries
• No charging
• No electrical wiring

The magnetic field remains continuously active during normal use.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Neodymium Cylinder Magnet
• Alternative Names: Neodymium Rod Magnet, Rare Earth Cylinder Magnet, NdFeB Cylinder Magnet, Cylindrical Neodymium Magnet
• Diameter: 10mm
• Length: 50mm
• Shape: Cylinder / Rod
• Magnetic Material: Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB)
• Magnet Type: Rare Earth Permanent Magnet
• Magnetic Operation: Permanent
• Power Required: None
• Target Material: Compatible ferromagnetic iron and steel
• Primary Functions: Magnetic holding, positioning, sensing and integration into magnetic assemblies
• Typical Applications: Industrial equipment, engineering, sensors, manufacturing, research, prototypes and OEM products

Industrial, Engineering and OEM Applications

The combination of a 10mm diameter and 50mm elongated cylindrical profile makes this neodymium magnet suitable for integration into a wide range of engineered products and magnetic assemblies.

Potential users include:

• Engineers
• Product designers
• Equipment manufacturers
• Sensor manufacturers
• Machinery builders
• Prototype developers
• Research laboratories
• OEM manufacturers

For technical applications, magnetic performance should be assessed as part of the complete magnetic circuit and mechanical assembly.

Handling Neodymium Cylinder Magnets

Neodymium magnets can generate strong attraction and should be handled carefully.

NdFeB magnetic material is hard and brittle and can chip, crack or fracture if magnets:

• Snap forcefully together
• Strike steel surfaces
• Are dropped
• Experience excessive mechanical stress
• Are subjected to excessive sideways or bending forces

Do not drill, cut or machine neodymium magnets using conventional methods.

When handling multiple magnets, keep them controlled and separated to prevent uncontrolled collisions and pinch injuries.

Please Note

This product is a Neodymium Cylinder Magnet measuring 10mm in diameter x 50mm long.

No specific NdFeB magnetic grade, coating or plating, pull force, Gauss rating, magnetisation direction, dimensional tolerance or maximum operating temperature has been supplied and these specifications should not be assumed.

Actual magnetic performance depends on the magnetic grade, magnetisation direction, target steel thickness and composition, available contact area, air gaps, surface condition, magnet orientation and load direction.

Neodymium Iron Boron is a hard and brittle magnetic material. The elongated shape of this magnet should be protected from excessive impact, bending and sideways mechanical loads.

Strong neodymium magnets can create pinch hazards. Keep magnets away from children, pacemakers and other medical implants, magnetic storage media and sensitive electronic equipment.