Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X160SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X160SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 160mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a stainless-steel barrel with a hard-chrome-plated rod for reliable, mildly corrosion-resistant service. A variable air cushion at both ends lets you tune end-of-stroke deceleration on site.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X160SCA
With 160 mm of stroke on a 32 mm bore, the MAC32X160SCA reaches across conveyors and machine frames that short strokes cannot. Double acting with a variable air cushion at each end, it pushes 402 N and pulls 346 N at 0.5 MPa, and the CA pivot back cover lets the rod swing through an arc as the linkage moves.
Divide the push by gravity and you get about 41 kgf of raw lift; keep a 2:1 margin and it will raise roughly 20 kg vertically. The stainless tube and chrome-plated rod stand up to damp plant air, and the standard built-in magnet means a DMSG or EMSG switch can confirm retract and extend without any special piston.
Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X160SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X160SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAC mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Variable air cushion, both ends |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MA-series datasheet. Barrel: stainless-steel tube (round-body, riveted rolling-packed construction); piston rod: carbon steel with 20µm hard-chrome plating; covers: aluminium alloy. Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT. Every MA-series cylinder ships with a built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG position sensors.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X160SCA
| MAC | Standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors (standard on MA series). |
| CA / U / CM | Back-cover type: CA pivot, U flat-end, CM round-end. |
MA-family variants: MA / MAC (double acting ±cushion), MSA / MTA (single acting push / pull), MAD / MACD (double rod ±cushion), MAJ / MACJ (adjustable stroke ±cushion), MAR (cushioned with integrated F/U mount). Mounting accessories: FA flange, LB foot, SDB pivot; plus I and Y knuckles. Thread PT (blank) / G / NPT.
Where the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X160SCA Is Used
Pusher on a belt line
Sweeping cartons sideways off a 400 mm wide conveyor at the divert point, cushioned so the box does not bounce.
Light lift mast assist
Counterbalancing about 20 kg on a small vertical slide that lifts trays between bench and shelf levels.
Swing clamp linkage
Driving a pivoting clamp arm through a 160 mm arc on a welding fixture, position-fed back by an EMSG switch.
Is the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X160SCA the Right Cylinder?
For pushing, compare 25 mm (245 N at 0.5 MPa) against 40 mm (628 N) - this 32 mm bore at 402 N sits mid-pack for slides and lifters in between. Supply anywhere in 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi); a 160 mm rod is long enough to notice side loads, so guide the load externally on rails rather than letting the rod carry bending moment.
Note that with the valve centred or air off, the piston coasts to whatever position the load dictates; add a pilot check or rod lock if the stroke must hold. The CA pivot cover plus an SDB bracket pins the cylinder to a moving arm, while FA flange or LB foot mounts fix it rigidly.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) is standard for sensors
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/CM) & mount (FA/LB/SDB)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Do not dismantle the riveted front/back covers.
- check On first run, back off the cushion screws and release gradually.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X160SCA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa: 402 N push, 346 N pull. At 0.7 MPa: 563 N push and 484 N pull. The theoretical maximum is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa supply. The rod is 12 mm with an M10x1.25 thread and 1/8" ports, moving through the full 160 mm at 30-800 mm/s.
It replaces the fixed rear end with a clevis-style eye, so the cylinder can articulate with a lever or arm instead of fighting the linkage. Combine it with an SDB pivot bracket, or keep the front plain and add an FA flange when the body should stay fixed.
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