Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X225
The AirTAC Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X225 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 225mm 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
- Stroke225 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 MFCD32X225
Delivering 345.6 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa in both directions, the AirTAC MFCD32X225 is a JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder built for high-speed anti-rotation tasks. A needle-set variable air cushion at each end soaks up end-of-stroke shock, while the twin 12 mm rods ensure smooth, quiet motion and equal force whether extending or retracting. The SUS304 stainless steel barrel and riveted aluminium covers resist mild corrosion and washdown, and the body is intentionally shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder of the same bore and stroke, saving valuable mounting length.
This specific SKU has no internal magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors without switching to the -S variant. Because a rod exits both covers, there is no back-cover code or SDB mount. The 1/4" port feeds the 32 mm bore, which generates a safe working load of about 207 N (roughly 60% of the 0.5 MPa figure). In a vertical lift scenario, this equates to handling about 17.6 kg each way with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X225 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X225 |
|---|---|
| Series | MFCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 225 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 MFCD32X225
| MFCD | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×225 | 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 MFCD32X225 Is Used
High-Speed Transfer Pusher
Uses the 345.6 N both-ways force to shuttle parts along a line, relying on the twin rods to resist side-play and the needle cushions to absorb shock at 800 mm/s.
Twin-Tool Pick & Place
Mounts a second gripper on the opposing rod end for synchronous operations, with the 225 mm stroke providing ample reach for machine loading.
Vertical Lift Stopper
Lifts or halts a 17.6 kg payload with a 2:1 safety margin, using the equal double-rod thrust to maintain stable vertical motion without rotation.
Is the Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X225 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing the MFCD family, compare the real both-ways figures: this 32 mm bore gives 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa, sitting neatly between the MFCD25 at 206.1 N and the MFCD40 at 527.8 N. Choose the 32 mm bore when your twin-tool or high-speed transfer payload needs more push than the 25 mm can provide but the 40 mm would be overkill. The variable air cushion is essential here to decelerate the 225 mm stroke smoothly at speeds up to 800 mm/s.
Remember that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end; it is not a brake. If air loss occurs or the valve is centred, the piston will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve to hold a suspended load. Mounting options are limited to LB foot, FA flange and TC trunnion, and because this exact SKU lacks the -S magnet, position sensing is unavailable on this unit.
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 MFCD32X225 FAQ
The 32 mm bore uses a 1/4" port and generates equal thrust both ways: 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 piston rod is 12 mm with an M10x1.25 male thread on each end.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. You must select the -S variant for position sensing. The cylinder features a variable air cushion at both ends to decelerate high-speed motion, but this is not a locking mechanism.
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