Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X260SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X260SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 260mm 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
- Stroke260 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 MAC32X260SCA
A 32 mm bore with a generous 260 mm stroke, the MAC32X260SCA is AirTAC's double-acting round-body mini cylinder with a CA pivot back cover for swinging mounts. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.2 N and pulls 345.6 N, enough for long-reach eject or clamp moves on compact machines. The riveted stainless barrel and hard-chrome plated rod (20 um) shrug off washdown and damp plant air far better than painted-steel minis.
Plan the real work at roughly 241 N - six tenths of the 0.5 MPa push - and the cylinder keeps a healthy margin for years. A variable air cushion sits at both ends; back the needle screws off at first start-up and close them gradually to absorb end-of-stroke shock as speed climbs toward 800 mm/s. The magnet is built in as standard, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches snap straight onto the barrel.
Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X260SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X260SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAC mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 260 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 MAC32X260SCA
| MAC | Standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×260 | 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 MAC32X260SCA Is Used
Carton ejector
Pushes rejected cartons sideways off a packaging conveyor's take-away belt; 402 N at 0.5 MPa clears wet-glue cases across a 260 mm throw.
Slide gate under a powder hopper
Opens and closes a slide gate beneath a 200 kg flour or resin hopper; the CA pivot mount follows the gate arm's swing arc without extra brackets.
Benchtop washer tray pusher
Advances sample trays into a laboratory washer-disinfector; the stainless barrel tolerates steam-laden ambient air around the machine.
Is the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC32X260SCA the Right Cylinder?
At 245.3 N push the 25 mm bore covers lighter jobs, while the 40 mm bore at 628.3 N takes heavier ones - the 32 mm sits between at 402.2 N. Keep in mind the rod does not hold position when air is removed or the valve centres; it drifts, so add a pilot check valve or rod lock if the load must stay parked. Match the CA pivot with an SDB pivot bracket or LB foot, and over a 260 mm stroke keep side load off the 12 mm rod - guide the load externally.
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 MAC32X260SCA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.2 N and pulls 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa push rises to 563.0 N. The theoretical maximum is about 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Air range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), speed 30-800 mm/s, and 260 mm is a standard stroke within the 500 mm limit for this bore.
Yes - the round barrel is stainless steel riveted to aluminium covers, with a 20 um hard-chrome carbon-steel rod, so it tolerates washdown and humidity. Variable air cushions at both ends are set by needle screws; back them off before first run and close gradually. Port is 1/8 inch, rod thread M10x1.25, and the standard magnet accepts CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches.
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