Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X40
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X40 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
- MagnetWithout magnet
- 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 MD32X40
The MD32X40 is an AirTAC multi-mount cylinder with a compact square body that fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounts side by side to save space. Magnetic-switch slots are machined around the body, and the square bore gives high guide precision without added lubrication. This unit is double acting, bore 32 mm with a 40 mm stroke, delivering a theoretical push force of about 402.1 N at 0.5 MPa on the push side (345.6 N on the pull side). It runs on air filtered to 40 um, and cushioning is a bumper for a soft stop at each end of travel.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MD family is the standard multi-mount cylinder, where rod rotation is allowed; choose the MK no-rotating family if the rod must be held from turning. This SKU carries no magnet; the magnet is an option, shown on the code as a trailing S. Overall dimensions vary with stroke, so we confirm exact sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X40 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X40 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Without magnet |
| 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
Bore 32 gives about 402.1 N of theoretical push force at 0.5 MPa in double-acting form; choose a smaller bore if the job needs less force. Pick MD if rod rotation is acceptable, or MK no-rotating if it must be prevented. Acting options are double acting (MD/MK), single-acting push (MSD/MSK), single-acting pull (MTD/MTK), double rod (MDD/MKD) or adjustable stroke (MDJ/MKJ). This 40 mm stroke sits inside the 60 mm maximum for bore 32, and the short covers caution against an over-long stroke. Note this SKU has no magnet - order an S-suffixed code if you need switch sensing. The default PT thread can be ordered as G instead, and side-load ratings come from the datasheet, so contact us.
Applications
Jig positioning
Positions and holds workpieces in drilling or welding jigs, with the square body fixed from the side of the jig and adjacent cylinders mounted side by side for compact tooling.
Small-parts ejection
Ejects finished small parts from a die or nest into a bin, using the 402.1 N push force available at 0.5 MPa on this double-acting bore 32 cylinder.
Vertical lift gates
Lifts a light gate or diverting flap vertically on a packaging line, with the body fixed from the top or bottom of the machine frame thanks to the six-way mounting.
FAQ
Does this cylinder include a magnet?
No. The MD32X40 code has no trailing S, so no magnet is fitted on this SKU. The magnet is optional across the MD family; order an S-suffixed code such as MD32X40S if you need position-sensing switches on the body slots.
Can I order a longer stroke on bore 32?
The stroke table for bore 32 in double acting goes up to 60 mm, so 40 mm is well within range. However, the short covers caution against specifying an over-long stroke, so confirm the exact stroke and its dimensions from the datasheet before ordering.