
The AirTAC Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X180CM is a genuine double acting JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 180mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a SUS304 stainless-steel barrel for mildly corrosive environments. For the same bore and stroke it is shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving mounting space.
Delivering 402.2 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting 32 mm bore JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder handles demanding mid-range tasks. It features a SUS304 stainless-steel barrel with riveted aluminium covers that resist mild corrosion and washdown. The piston relies on a two-way oil-retaining seal for long life, while fixed TPU bumper pads and a front-cover anti-impact pad soften stroke-end impacts. The 1/4" port and M10x1.25 male rod thread accommodate robust airflow and mounting. For the same 32 mm bore and 180 mm stroke, the MF body is notably shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving valuable mounting length in compact machinery.
Plan for about 241 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which is roughly 60 percent of its rated push. This translates to lifting about 20.5 kg vertically with a safe two-to-one margin, letting you match real part weights accurately. The rear of this unit features a CM round-end cover. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position switches.
| Model | Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X180CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MF JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 180 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| 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 | Fixed TPU bumper pads |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MF/MFC (JIS-standard) datasheet. Barrel: SUS304 stainless steel; covers: aluminum alloy (round-body, riveted rolling-packed construction). Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| MF | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×180 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
MF-family variants: MF / MFC (double acting ±cushion), MSF / MTF (single acting push / pull), MFD / MFCD (double rod ±cushion), MFJ / MFCJ (adjustable stroke ±cushion). Back covers CA / U / CM. Mounting LB / FA / SDB / TC.
Swings a sorting flap on a packaging line using 402.2 N of push force to redirect parcels into secondary lanes.
Raises lightweight industrial totes weighing up to 20.5 kg between conveyor tiers using a safe two-to-one lifting margin.
Secures aluminium extrusions in a machining fixture, taking advantage of the compact JIS body to fit within tight cell envelopes.
When sizing this actuator, compare it directly against its neighbours: the MF25 yields 245.3 N at 0.5 MPa, while the MF40 steps up to 628.3 N. If your fixture demands exact position holding on air loss or valve centring, note that the piston will drift. The bumper pads only decelerate the end of travel and act as neither a brake nor a lock. You must add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve to secure a suspended load. For the 180 mm stroke, ensure your mounting method—whether LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot, or TC trunnion—supports the rod adequately to prevent side-load bending.
Quick checklist
This 32 mm bore cylinder features a 1/4" port and an M10x1.25 male rod thread. It generates 402.2 N push and 345.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa, increasing to 563 N push and 483.8 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU lacks the internal magnet required for sensing. You must choose the -S variant to use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. Additionally, its JIS-standard riveted round body is shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder for the same stroke, and the fixed TPU bumpers decelerate the stroke end without acting as an adjustable cushion.
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