Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X55SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X55SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 55mm 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
- Stroke55 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 MFC32X55SCA
Tuned by a needle valve at each end, the variable air cushion on this AirTAC MFC32X55SCA absorbs high-speed end-of-stroke shock to protect your payload. It is a JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder built with a SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers, offering solid mild-corrosion and washdown resistance. As a double-acting actuator with a 32 mm bore, it provides 402.2 N of push force and 345.6 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa.
For the same bore and stroke, this riveted construction makes the body shorter than a standard ISO 6432 cylinder, saving valuable mounting length. The -S suffix equips the piston with a magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position switches. Factoring a 60% safety margin on the 0.5 MPa push figure yields a safe working load of roughly 241 N, letting it lift about 20.5 kg vertically with a 2:1 ratio. The CA rear pivot cover simplifies angular mounting, and the 1/4" port matches the 32 mm bore specification.
Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X55SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X55SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MFC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 55 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 MFC32X55SCA
| MFC | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×55 | 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 MFC32X55SCA Is Used
Package Diverting
Uses the 402.2 N push force at 0.5 MPa to push parcels off a high-speed belt, relying on the variable air cushion to prevent end-of-stroke slamming.
Light Press Fit
Inserts small bearings with a safe working load near 241 N, where the adjustable needle valve ensures a soft landing to protect delicate components.
Vertical Lift Gate
Raises a 20.5 kg access panel with a 2:1 safety margin, using the CA pivot mount and the built-in magnet to confirm gate position via DMSG switches.
Is the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC32X55SCA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 32 mm bore actuator, compare it both ways: step down to an MFC25 for 245.3 N @0.5 MPa if your load is lighter, or step up to an MFC40 for 628.3 N @0.5 MPa if you need more thrust. The variable air cushion is essential when cycling at high speeds or moving heavy masses, as it decelerates the piston smoothly near the stroke ends. Remember that the cushion only slows the piston and is not a brake. Because a standard cylinder does not hold position on air loss, you must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for suspended loads. The CA back cover provides a rear pivot point, and the integrated magnet allows direct sensor mounting.
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 MFC32X55SCA FAQ
This 32 mm bore double-acting cylinder uses a 1/4" air port and an M10x1.25 male rod thread. 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. The variable air cushion at both ends only decelerates the piston near the stroke end to reduce shock and noise; it acts as a bumper, not a brake. The piston will drift on air loss, so you need an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a suspended load. The SUS304 stainless barrel also provides washdown resistance.
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