Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500U
The AirTAC Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500U 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 MFC32X500U
Delivering 402.2 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting 32 mm bore cylinder handles long 500 mm strokes with precision. A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends soaks up high-speed end-of-stroke shock, protecting your load and cutting noise. The SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers resist mild corrosion and washdown environments.
For the same bore and stroke, this JIS-standard round-body mini is notably shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving valuable mounting length. It yields a safe working load of roughly 241 N, lifting about 20.5 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMG sensors; choose the -S variant if you require position detection.
Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500U |
|---|---|
| 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 MFC32X500U
| 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 MFC32X500U Is Used
Long-Stroke Diversion
Pushes packages across a 500 mm conveyor gap smoothly, using the variable air cushion to brake the 402.2 N force without slamming.
Lowering Assembly
Lowers a 20 kg fixture reliably; the needle-set deceleration prevents a hard jolt when reaching the bottom of the 500 mm descent.
Washdown Pusher
The SUS304 stainless barrel withstands damp factory environments while shifting heavy parts at speed along a production line.
Is the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X500U the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 32 mm bore, step down to the MFC25 for lighter loads at 245.3 N push @0.5 MPa, or step up to the MFC40 for heavier tasks at 628.3 N push @0.5 MPa. The adjustable cushion is essential for high-speed travel over the full 500 mm stroke, preventing harsh impacts at the U flat-end rear cover.
Note that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end—it is not a lock or brake. Because this plain cylinder drifts on air loss or when a valve is centered, you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve to hold a suspended load safely. It uses a 1/4" port and an M10x1.25 male rod thread.
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 MFC32X500U FAQ
This 32 mm bore model uses a 1/4" port. It generates 402.2 N push and 345.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa, increasing to 563 N push and 483.8 N pull at 0.7 MPa. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet. You must select the -S variant to mount CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. The riveted SUS304 stainless construction remains identical, but this unit cannot support position sensing.
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