Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD32X30S
The AirTAC Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD32X30S is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (double rod), 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 rod
- 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 MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD32X30S
The MDD32X30S is an AirTAC multi-mount cylinder with a compact square body that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side with neighbouring units to save space on the fixture. With a 32 mm bore, 30 mm stroke, double rod construction and magnetic-switch slots machined around the body, it delivers a theoretical push force of 402.1 N per side at 0.5 MPa, and the built-in bumper cushions the piston at each end of travel. Running on filtered air, it operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and covers speeds of 30-500 mm/s.
This is a genuine AirTAC part in the MD family, the standard multi-mount series where the rod is free to rotate; for applications where rod rotation must be prevented, see the MK no-rotating family instead. The trailing S in the SKU confirms this unit carries a magnet for position sensing, and porting is 1/8" PT thread as standard (a G-thread version is available). We confirm exact dimensions and sizing from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD32X30S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MDD Multi-position Double Rod Cylinder MDD32X30S |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, double rod |
| 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 this model when you need force in both directions from rods that extend on both faces of the cylinder: the 32 mm bore gives a theoretical 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa (345.6 N on the pull side), the highest thrust in the multi-mount range, with the double-rod MDD layout letting you push, clamp or carry workpieces from either end simultaneously. If rod rotation must be stopped rather than allowed, select the MKD no-rotating version instead; if you only need a rod on one side, the plain MD is the simpler choice. The 30 mm stroke sits within the 60 mm maximum for a bore-32 double-acting unit - keep strokes short against the compact covers - and this SKU's trailing S means the magnet for switch sensing is included. Thread is PT; specify G if your piping standard requires it. For allowable side load, check with us against the datasheet.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
The twin rods of the double-rod layout press a clamp pad or fixture block from either side of a compact cell, where the 32 mm bore's 402.1 N push at 0.5 MPa holds small machined or moulded parts firmly during a secondary operation.
Gate and stopper actuation
Bolted through the top or bottom face of the square body, the cylinder swings a conveyor gate or raises a stopper blade, with the 30 mm stroke giving a short, quick throw and the bumper absorbing the stop at each end of travel.
Dual-side eject and index
Side-by-side mounting of identical MDD units on a narrow fixture plate lets one cylinder eject a finished part while its mirrored twin advances the next piece, with magnet-equipped position sensing confirming each stroke is complete.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MDD32X30S mean, and how does the double-rod layout differ from a standard MD?
The trailing S means this cylinder is supplied WITH a magnet, so magnetic switches can be seated in the slots around the body to report end positions; a SKU without the S is the non-magnetic version. The MDD prefix marks the double-rod variant of the MD family: rods extend from both covers, so you get usable force on both faces - about 402.1 N push per side at 0.5 MPa for the 32 mm bore. Rod rotation is allowed on MDD, as on all MD models.
How do I mount it, and where do I find dimensions and side-load limits?
The square body can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units sit side by side, which keeps multi-cylinder fixtures compact. Keep the stroke short relative to the compact covers; an over-long stroke on a bore-32 unit invites bending loads the body is not designed to take. Overall dimensions vary with stroke and the allowable side load is not a published figure here, so confirm both from the datasheet or ask us before finalising the fixture design.