Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X175
The AirTAC Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X175 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 175mm 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
- Stroke175 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 MFCD32X175
Twin rods exit both covers on this JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder, yielding equal thrust in both directions while actively resisting side-play. The SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers form a compact envelope that is physically shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder of the same bore and stroke. A needle-set variable air cushion at each end soaks up end-of-stroke kinetic energy, allowing smooth cycling at speeds up to 800 mm/s.
At 0.5 MPa the 32 mm bore generates 345.6 N of force both ways, climbing to 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa. This translates to a safe working load of roughly 207 N, or a vertical lift capacity of about 17.6 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. This specific SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. Air enters via a 1/4" port, and the male rod thread is M10x1.25.
Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X175 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X175 |
|---|---|
| Series | MFCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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 MFCD32X175
| MFCD | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×175 | 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 MFCD32X175 Is Used
High-Speed Transfer Pusher
Pushes parts laterally at high cycle rates; the twin rods prevent twisting under offset loads while the needle cushions absorb the 175 mm stroke impact.
Vertical Lowering Arm
Lowers a 15 kg tooling head smoothly. The equal both-ways thrust keeps descent and retraction forces identical, while the air cushions prevent harsh bottoming.
Dual-Tool Shuttle
Mounts a gripper on the front rod and a stopper on the back rod. The 345.6 N force drives both tools effectively without requiring a second cylinder.
Is the Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X175 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing across the range, the MFCD25 provides 206.1 N at 0.5 MPa while the larger MFCD40 delivers 527.8 N. This MFCD32X175 sits comfortably in the middle at 345.6 N, making it ideal for medium-duty transfer tasks. Choose the double-rod layout when your mechanism requires anti-rotation stability or needs to mount a second tool on the back rod.
The adjustable air cushions are strictly for decelerating the load near the stroke ends; they do not function as a brake. If gravity or air loss could cause the piston to drift, install an external rod lock or pilot check valve. Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange and TC trunnion brackets. Because this exact model has no internal magnet, position sensing is impossible unless you switch to an -S variant.
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 MFCD32X175 FAQ
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the force is equal in both directions. 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 air port size is 1/4".
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet. You must select an -S variant to use CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. The adjustable air cushions at both ends only decelerate the load near stroke end; they do not lock the piston.
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