Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X25S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X25S is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (double acting), 32 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 402.1 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, double acting
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore32 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa402.1 N
- Operating pressure0.15 - 1.0 MPa (22 - 145 psi)
- Port size1/8"
- CushionBumper
- MagnetWith magnet (sensor-ready)
- ThreadPT
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X25S
The AirTAC MD32X25S is a compact multi-mount cylinder whose square body fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so units can be mounted side by side to save space. This double-acting 32 mm bore version with a 25 mm stroke produces about 402.1 N of theoretical push force at 0.5 MPa, suited to clamping, ejecting and stopper tasks in crowded machine layouts. Cushioning is by an elastic bumper, and magnetic-switch slots run around the body for position sensing.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the standard MD family, where the rod may rotate; the MK family is the no-rotating alternative. The trailing S in the code means the piston carries a magnet for switch detection. We confirm exact dimensions and sizing details for this stroke from the AirTAC datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X25S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double acting |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 32 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 402.1 N |
| Port size | 1/8" (PT thread) |
| Magnet | With magnet (S) |
| Fluid | Air, filtered to 40 um |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 - 1.0 MPa (22 - 145 psi) |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa (215 psi) |
| Temperature | -20 to 70 C |
| Speed range | 30 - 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Bumper |
| Mounting | Fix from 6 directions; mountable side by side |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MD/MK multi-mount data. The front cover and piston are short, so avoid an over-long stroke. An optional high-temperature seal material extends the range to 0 to 150 C. Overall dimensions vary per stroke and allowable side-load is published as curves — ask us and we confirm from the datasheet.
How to choose
Force follows bore: a 32 mm double-acting MD cylinder gives about 402.1 N push and 345.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa, versus 245.4 N push for 25 mm and 157.1 N for 20 mm bores. MD allows rod rotation while MK prevents it; acting choices span double acting, single push (MSD), single pull (MTD), double rod (MDD) and adjustable stroke (MDJ/MKJ with a 10, 20 or 30 mm adjustable range). Strokes for this bore go up to 60 mm, but the short covers favour compact strokes and side-load figures should come from us. This SKU is the MD32X25S with magnet (drop the S for a non-magnetic piston) and PT ports; a G thread is offered.
Applications
Pick-and-place transfer
Fix the body from the top plate of a small gantry and use the magnet in the piston with switch slots on the body to confirm end positions as the 25 mm stroke moves parts between stations.
Press-fit and staking
Bolt the cylinder side by side with others on a multi-spindle fixture and apply the 402.1 N push force at 0.5 MPa to seat bushings or pins in small housings.
Line divert and stop
Mount through the side face onto a conveyor rail and extend the rod to deflect or stop cartons, with the magnet signalling extend and retract to the controller.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MD32X25S mean?
The trailing S means this double-acting 32 mm bore, 25 mm stroke cylinder has a magnet built into the piston, so reed or solid-state switches can be clipped into the slots around the body to detect position. The same cylinder without the S has no magnet. Ports are PT thread (1/8" on this bore); a G thread version is available.
Can I mount it from any face of the body?
Yes - the multi-mount square body fixes from six directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom, letting cylinders sit side by side to save space. Because overall dimensions depend on the stroke, take exact figures from the datasheet, and confirm side-load limits with us rather than assuming a value.