Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC40X500SU
The AirTAC Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC40X500SU is a genuine double acting + cushion standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 500mm 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.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC40X500SU
At the far end of its standard stroke list, the MAC40X500SU sweeps 500 mm while pushing 628 N and retracting with 528 N at 0.5 MPa. Both directions are air powered, and an independent cushion at each port end absorbs deceleration energy, keeping motion smooth across the 30-800 mm/s band.
The U flat-end back cover presents a flat face that seats straight onto machine plates, no brackets required. Ports are 1/8 inch PT on this bore, and the factory-fitted piston magnet pairs with CMSG, DMSG and EMSG reed switches out of the box. For duty planning, treat about 377 N as the practical continuous push - roughly a 32 kg vertical lift at half the stall force.
Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC40X500SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC40X500SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAC mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 500 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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 (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | 739 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 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 MAC40X500SU
| MAC | Standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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 MAC40X500SU Is Used
Palletiser lane divider
Swinging a 500 mm lane divider on an outgoing pallet line, the cushions easing the plate onto its stop every cycle.
Mix-tank lid actuator
Raising hinged lids on small stainless mix tanks in a washdown dairy corner, where the hard-chrome rod resists daily hose-down.
Indexing slide feed
Feeding a 400 mm indexing slide on an assembly bench; EMSG switches on the barrel confirm home and end via the standard magnet.
Is the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC40X500SU the Right Cylinder?
The 32 mm bore tops out near 402 N at 0.5 MPa and the 50 mm bore reaches 981 N, so pick by load rather than by price. Remember the rod freewheels the moment supply air is lost; a pilot check valve or rod-lock variant is the answer for suspended loads. The flat-end cover pairs naturally with LB foot or FA flange mounts if the body itself must be secured. With a 16 mm rod over 500 mm of stroke, align the load axially or add external guides to avoid rod bending.
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 MAC40X500SU FAQ
Push is 628.3 N and pull 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa; at 0.7 MPa expect 879.6 N and 738.9 N. Maximum theoretical output reaches 128.1 kgf. Operating window is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi).
Yes - every MAC ships with the piston magnet already installed at no extra order step. CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switch series clamp onto the stainless barrel for end-of-stroke or mid-stroke signalling, and their position can be slid and re-tightened at any point along the 500 mm travel.
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