Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500SCM
The AirTAC Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500SCM 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 MFC32X500SCM
Delivering 402.2 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting 32 mm bore mini cylinder stretches to a 500 mm stroke while keeping a JIS-standard round-body footprint. For the same bore and stroke, the riveted SUS304 stainless barrel and aluminium covers make the body shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving valuable mounting length. The -S suffix adds a built-in piston magnet for position sensing.
A defining feature is the variable air cushion at both ends: a needle valve lets you dial in the deceleration to absorb high-speed end-of-stroke shock, protecting the load and cutting noise. The CM round-end rear cover supports straightforward mounting. Derived from the 0.5 MPa push rating, the safe working load is about 241 N, and it lifts roughly 20.5 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500SCM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500SCM |
|---|---|
| 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 MFC32X500SCM
| 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 MFC32X500SCM Is Used
Long-Stroke Diverting
Pushes packages across a 500 mm conveyor gap; the needle-set air cushion halts the 402.2 N thrust smoothly without slamming the rod.
Vertical Lift Gate
Raises a 20 kg access panel using the 2:1 safety margin, relying on the SUS304 stainless barrel to resist humid washdown environments.
High-Speed Indexing
Shifts a machining fixture at speed; the CM round-end cover mounts securely while the variable cushion softens the rapid 500 mm traverse.
Is the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500SCM the Right Cylinder?
If 241 N is too much force, step down to the MFC25 which provides 245.3 N at 0.5 MPa; if your payload requires more, the MFC40 pushes 628.3 N. This 32 mm bore hits a solid middle ground. The adjustable cushion matters most when driving heavy loads at high speed across the 500 mm travel, as it prevents harsh impact. Air ports are 1/4".
Remember this cylinder does not hold position on air loss—the piston drifts if pressure drops or the valve centres. The cushion only decelerates near the stroke end and acts as no brake. For suspended loads, specify an external rod lock or pilot check valve. The -S magnet enables CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches for end-of-stroke detection.
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 MFC32X500SCM FAQ
This 32 mm bore cylinder features a 1/4" air port and a 12 mm rod with an M10x1.25 male thread. It generates 402.2 N push and 345.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or 563 N push and 483.8 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No. The variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end to reduce shock; it is not a brake or lock. If air is lost, the piston will drift. To hold a suspended load, you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. The -S magnet supports CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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