Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500SCMLB
The AirTAC Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500SCMLB 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 MFC32X500SCMLB
Delivering 402.2 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting 32 mm bore mini cylinder handles long 500 mm strokes while smoothing out high-speed impacts via its needle-adjustable variable air cushion at both ends. The built-in piston magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches for position sensing, and the LB foot mounting paired with a CM round-end rear cover eases frame integration.
Built with a SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers, the JIS-standard round body resists 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. Based on the 0.5 MPa push rating, it offers a safe working load of roughly 241 N, lifting about 20.5 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500SCMLB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500SCMLB |
|---|---|
| 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 MFC32X500SCMLB
| 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 MFC32X500SCMLB Is Used
Long-Stroke Diversion
Pushes heavy packages across a 500 mm gap on a sorting line, relying on the 241 N safe working load and adjustable cushion to halt the payload smoothly.
Vertical Material Lowering
Lowers approximately 20.5 kg fixtures down a 500 mm descent, using the needle-set air cushion to prevent a hard jolt at the bottom of the stroke.
Carton Forming Press
Drives a folding blade at high speed into corrugated board, absorbing the sudden deceleration at stroke end to cut noise and machine wear.
Is the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500SCMLB the Right Cylinder?
If 245.3 N from the MFC25 is insufficient, this 32 mm bore provides the necessary step up in thrust; should your payload require even more power, the MFC40 outputs 628.3 N at 0.5 MPa. The variable air cushion is essential when moving heavy loads at high speeds across the 500 mm travel, as it decelerates the piston to protect the mechanics.
Remember that the air cushion only softens end-of-stroke impact and does not function as a brake; the piston will drift if air pressure drops or the valve is centred, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for secure load holding. This configuration includes the LB foot bracket and a CM back cover, while the -S magnet enables solid-state or reed sensor tracking.
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 MFC32X500SCMLB FAQ
This 32 mm bore, 500 mm stroke double-acting cylinder has a 1/4" port, a 12 mm rod with an M10x1.25 male thread, and operates at 30-800 mm/s. 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 force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the end of the stroke to reduce shock; it is not a lock or brake. If air pressure drops or the valve is centred, the piston will drift, so you must use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve to hold a suspended load.
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