Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X20
The AirTAC Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X20 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 MFCD32X20
Needle-set air cushions at both ends define this double-acting MFCD32X20, soaking up high-speed end-of-stroke shock while twin rods deliver equal 345.6 N force at 0.5 MPa in both directions. The JIS-standard riveted round-body construction uses a SUS304 stainless barrel with aluminium covers, offering a shorter overall length than an ISO 6432 unit for the same 32 mm bore and 20 mm stroke. A 1/4 inch port supplies air, while the M10x1.25 male rod thread exits each cover to steady the load against rotation.
Because the twin rods share the rod-side area, thrust remains identical extending and retracting, peaking at 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, meaning it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. For sizing, expect a safe working load around 207 N, or a vertical lift capacity of about 17.6 kg with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X20 |
|---|---|
| Series | MFCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 MFCD32X20
| MFCD | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 MFCD32X20 Is Used
Twin-Tool Transfer
Picks and places parts with equal 345.6 N force in both directions, using the second rod to mount a stopper while resisting rotational twist at high speed.
Short-Stroke Clamping
Secures workpieces in a 20 mm clamping stroke where the compact JIS body saves space and the needle air cushion softens the 800 mm/s impact.
Guided Diverting
Pushes items across a belt with steady anti-rotation support, handling a safe working load of 207 N without side-play during rapid reversals.
Is the Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X20 the Right Cylinder?
Choose the MFCD32X20 when you need twin-tool anti-rotation or equal force both ways in a compact envelope. Against the smaller MFCD25 at 206.1 N, this 32 mm bore doubles your thrust to 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa; if pushing heavier loads, the MFCD40 offers 527.8 N. The variable air cushion excels in high-speed 30-800 mm/s cycles, but remember it only decelerates near stroke end—it is not a brake. If air loss occurs, the piston drifts, so add an external rod lock or pilot check valve for position holding. Mount via LB foot, FA flange or TC trunnion (no SDB), and note this non-S version cannot take magnetic switches.
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 MFCD32X20 FAQ
Being a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa, 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical max of 70.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a 1/4 inch air port and an M10x1.25 male rod thread.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet (-S), so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. The twin-rod build provides anti-rotation and variable air cushions at both ends, but you must select the -S variant for sensing.
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