Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X40S
The AirTAC Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X40S 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 MD32X40S
The AirTAC MD32X40S is a 32mm-bore multi-mount cylinder with a 40mm stroke, double acting, with magnet. The compact square body fixes from 6 directions (front, back, left, right, top and bottom), so cylinders can be mounted side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. On compressed air filtered to 40 um it runs at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and 30-500 mm/s, delivering a theoretical push force of 402.1 N at 0.5 MPa. Cushioning is by bumper, and the with-magnet build lets you detect piston position with suitable switches.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the standard MD family, where the rod is free to rotate unless your tooling prevents it - for rotation control, see the MK no-rotating family instead. The S in the code means this unit includes the magnet option exactly as shown; the PT thread and 1/8" ports suit typical pneumatic hookups. Proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature range is -20 to 70 C, and dimensions vary with stroke - we confirm sizing and full details from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X40S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MD Multi-Position Clamping Cylinder MD32X40S |
|---|---|
| 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
Choose the bore for thrust: this 32mm bore gives 402.1 N theoretical push at 0.5 MPa, double acting, the highest in the MD range. MD is the standard multi-mount body; MK is the no-rotating alternative if the rod must not turn. Acting types are double acting (MD), single push (MSD), single pull (MTD), double rod (MDD) or adjustable stroke (MDJ). Stroke for this bore runs up to 60 mm, so the 40mm stroke here fits the table - avoid over-long strokes, as the short covers limit them. The trailing S means magnet is included; omit it for a without-magnet build. Thread is PT by default or G on request. Side-load capacity is not stated here - confirm from the datasheet or ask us.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
Fix the 32mm body to the side or base of a fixture in whichever of the 6 directions suits the tooling, and use the 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa to clamp small parts on a compact line.
Jig positioning
Mount MD32X40S units side by side on multi-station jigs to position or retain workpieces, with the magnet supporting end-of-stroke detection in tight layouts.
Gate and stopper duty
Fit the cylinder above, beside or beneath a conveyor using the 6-direction mounting, extending a 40mm stroke to stop or divert product flow at the right point.
FAQ
What does the S in MD32X40S mean, and what thrust does this cylinder deliver?
The trailing S means this SKU includes the magnet option, as ordered; the same cylinder without S is built without magnet. As a 32mm-bore double-acting cylinder it gives a theoretical push force of 402.1 N at 0.5 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and cushioning is by bumper.
Where can I mount and use this multi-mount cylinder?
The square body fixes from 6 directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and cylinders mount side by side to save space. Stroke for the 32mm bore runs up to 60 mm, so the 40mm stroke is well within range, but avoid requesting an over-long stroke since the short covers limit it. Overall dimensions and allowable side load depend on the stroke - confirm them from the datasheet or ask us.