Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X260CA
The AirTAC Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X260CA is a genuine double acting JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 260mm 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.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke260 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
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About the Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X260CA
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. Its SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers shrug off mild washdown, while the internal two-way seal retains an oil film for long service life. Because the MF body is physically shorter than a comparable ISO 6432 unit for the same 260 mm stroke, it saves valuable mounting length in tight machinery.
The integrated CA pivot back cover allows direct articulated mounting, and fixed TPU bumper pads soften stroke-end impacts without adding adjustment complexity. Lacking the -S suffix, this specific SKU has no internal magnet and cannot host CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG reed switches. Plan for roughly 241 N of actual work at 0.5 MPa, which translates to safely lifting about 20.5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X260CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X260CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MF JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 260 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| 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.
Model Code: Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X260CA
| MF | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×260 | 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.
Where the Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X260CA Is Used
Package Diverter Arm
Swings a sorting gate on a packaging line using the CA pivot mount, relying on the 402.2 N push force to deflect heavy cartons at high speed.
Textile Loom Tensioner
Maintains consistent material tension via the 260 mm stroke, where the shorter JIS body footprint prevents interference with moving loom frames.
Pallet Strapping Clamp
Extends to grip and hold strapping material against pallet loads, utilizing the SUS304 stainless barrel to endure dusty industrial environments.
Is the Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X260CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 32 mm bore, stepping down to the MF25 yields 245.3 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the MF40 provides 628.3 N. The 260 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm standard limit, but at this length you must account for rod side-loading to prevent premature seal wear. Air enters via a 1/4" port, and the male rod thread is M10x1.25.
Remember that a standard double-acting cylinder drifts if air pressure drops or the valve is centred; the TPU bumpers only decelerate the stroke end and act as neither a brake nor a lock. To suspend a load safely, install an external pilot-operated check valve or a dedicated rod lock. If your assembly requires position sensing, you must select the -S magnet version instead of this base model.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Do not dismantle the riveted front/back covers.
- check Use correct back cover (CA/U/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MF32-40 Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MF32X260CA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.2 N and pulls 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 563 N and pulls 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This 32 mm bore cylinder uses a 1/4" air port and an M10x1.25 male rod thread.
No, this SKU lacks the internal magnet required for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches; you would need the MF32X260CA-S variant for sensing. Additionally, the fixed TPU bumper pads only decelerate the stroke end and do not hold position. You must use an external pilot check valve or rod lock to prevent drifting under load.
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