
The AirTAC Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X450U is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 450mm 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 MFC32X450U mini cylinder handles long 450 mm strokes with precision. The riveted aluminium covers and SUS304 stainless barrel resist mild corrosion and washdown, while the U-style flat-end rear cover supports direct mounting. For the same bore and stroke, this JIS-standard round body is noticeably shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving valuable machine space.
A variable air cushion at both ends lets you dial in the needle valve to absorb high-speed end-of-stroke shock, cutting noise and protecting the load better than a fixed bumper. Based on the 0.5 MPa push rating, it handles a safe working load of about 241 N, lifting roughly 20.5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. It uses a 1/4" port and a 12 mm rod. Note this SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
| Model | Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X450U |
|---|---|
| Series | MFC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 450 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| 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 | Variable air cushion, both ends |
| 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.
| MFC | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×450 | 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.
Pushes heavy cartons across a 450 mm transfer gap, using the variable air cushion to stop the 402.2 N thrust smoothly without slamming.
Folds large box flaps at speed; the needle-adjusted deceleration prevents tearing the cardboard at the stroke end.
Acts as a compact rejector for medium pallets, saving machine length because the riveted round body is shorter than an ISO 6432 unit.
When sizing this 32 mm bore, step down to an MFC25 for 245.3 N @0.5 MPa or up to an MFC40 for 628.3 N @0.5 MPa. The adjustable air cushion is essential if you are moving loads at high speed over the 450 mm travel, as it decelerates the piston smoothly. It is not a lock; the piston will drift on air loss, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a suspended load. If you need position feedback, select the -S magnet version for switch readiness.
Quick checklist
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 model uses a 1/4" port and a 12 mm rod.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S magnet, so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. You must order the -S variant for position sensing. The SUS304 stainless build and needle-adjustable dual air cushions are standard.
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