Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500CA
The AirTAC Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500CA is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 500mm 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
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500CA
Delivering 402.2 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting 32 mm bore mini cylinder handles long 500 mm strokes with precision. The variable air cushion at both ends lets you dial in a needle valve to absorb end-of-stroke shock at high speeds, protecting your payload and reducing noise far better than a fixed bumper. Its JIS-standard round body uses a SUS304 stainless barrel with riveted aluminium covers to resist mild corrosion and washdown environments.
For the same bore and stroke, the MFC body is notably shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving valuable mounting length. With a practical safe working load of about 241 N, it can vertically lift roughly 20.5 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. This specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept sensing switches, though adding an -S variant enables CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. It features a CA rear pivot cover and a 1/4 inch port.
Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MFC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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.
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 MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500CA
| MFC | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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 MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500CA Is Used
Long-Stroke Diversion
Pushes packages across a 500 mm transfer gap with 402.2 N force, using the adjustable cushion to stop the stroke smoothly without jarring the belt.
Lowering Assembly
Lowers a 20 kg chassis fixture vertically, relying on the needle-set air cushion to decelerate the mass safely at the bottom of the 500 mm travel.
Washdown Actuation
Drives a stainless-steel gate in a damp packaging area, where the SUS304 barrel resists mild corrosion and the riveted covers maintain rigidity.
Is the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500CA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 32 mm bore, step down to an MFC25 for 245.3 N @0.5 MPa if your load is lighter, or move up to an MFC40 for 628.3 N @0.5 MPa if you need more thrust. The adjustable air cushion is essential for the 500 mm stroke when operating at high speeds or moving heavy masses, as it decelerates the piston smoothly. Note that this cushion only slows the piston near the end of travel; it is not a brake. If your application must hold position on air loss, install an external rod lock or pilot check valve, because the piston will drift. Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot, and TC trunnion, while this CA back cover provides a rear pivot point.
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 MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500CA FAQ
This 32 mm bore cylinder features a 1/4 inch port and a 12 mm rod. It generates 402.2 N push and 345.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push and 483.8 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. You would need the -S variant for sensing. The cylinder uses a SUS304 stainless build with a CA rear pivot cover.
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