Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X160S
The AirTAC Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X160S is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 160mm 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
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod + cushion
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X160S
Twin rods exit both covers of this JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder, yielding identical 345.6 N thrust at 0.5 MPa in both directions while steadying the load against rotation. The SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers resist mild washdown, and the body is deliberately shorter than an ISO 6432 unit of the same 32 mm bore and 160 mm stroke, saving valuable machine length.
A needle-set variable air cushion at each end soaks up high-speed end-of-stroke shock for quiet motion, and the -S suffix means a piston magnet is fitted for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. With a 1/4" port and M10x1.25 male rod threads, it delivers a safe working load of about 207 N, or roughly 17.6 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | MFCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod + 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 300 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 | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 70 kgf |
Double-rod: a rod exits both covers, so output force is equal in both directions (rod-side area used).
Model Code: Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X160S
| MFCD | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X160S Is Used
Twin-Tool Transfer
Grips parts on the front rod while the back rod carries a stopper, using the 345.6 N bidirectional force to push and pull loads at speed without twisting.
High-Speed Divert
Leverages the needle-set air cushions to decelerate the 160 mm stroke smoothly, preventing shock damage when snapping packages across a belt.
Vertical Lift Stop
Raises roughly 17.6 kg of stock using equal both-ways thrust, relying on the twin rods to keep the lift plumb and resist side-play during transit.
Is the Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X160S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing across the range, the MFCD25 provides 206.1 N at 0.5 MPa while the MFCD40 steps up to 527.8 N; this 32 mm bore sits comfortably in the middle at 345.6 N, making it ideal when the smaller bore risks stalling and the larger wastes space. Choose the double-rod, twin-cushion layout for high-speed pick-and-place where anti-rotation and shock absorption matter, or when mounting a second tool on the back rod.
Because the cushion only decelerates near the stroke end and the piston drifts on air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot check valve if you must hold a vertical load. Mount via LB foot, FA flange or TC trunnion (there is no SDB or back-cover code since rods exit both ends), and use CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors with this -S magnet model.
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 MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X160S FAQ
It is a double-acting, double-rod cylinder, so force is equal both ways using the rod-side area. It generates 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa, 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical maximum of 70.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The bore is 32 mm with a 1/4" port.
It has a variable air cushion at both ends that decelerates the piston near stroke end to absorb high-speed shock, but it is not a lock or brake. The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches, and the twin rods provide anti-rotation stability.
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