Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X500
The AirTAC Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X500 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 500mm 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
- Stroke500 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 MFCD32X500
Twin rods exit both covers of this JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder, delivering equal 345.6 N force in both directions at 0.5 MPa while actively resisting load rotation. The SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers form a compact body that is shorter than an ISO 6432 unit of the same bore and stroke, saving valuable machine space.
Because the 500 mm stroke exceeds the 300 mm standard maximum for this variant, the MFCD32X500 is a non-standard, made-to-order item. Needle-set variable air cushions at both ends absorb high-speed end-of-stroke shock, and the 1/4" port drives a 30-800 mm/s speed range. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position switches.
Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X500 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | MFCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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 MFCD32X500
| MFCD | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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 MFCD32X500 Is Used
Long-Stroke Transfer
Shifts components along a 500 mm conveyor path with 345.6 N of equal push and pull force, maintaining stable alignment without rotation.
Twin-Tool Machining
Mounts a second tool on the opposing rod to machine both sides of a part simultaneously, using the variable cushion to soften high-speed impacts.
Vertical Material Lift
Raises a 17.6 kg fixture through a 500 mm vertical span, relying on the double-rod symmetry to prevent side-play and sagging under load.
Is the Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD32X500 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing across the range, the MFCD25 provides 206.1 N at 0.5 MPa, this MFCD32 hits 345.6 N, and the MFCD40 delivers 527.8 N. For the MFCD32X500, the computed safe working load is roughly 207 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), translating to a vertical lift capacity of approximately 17.6 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
The adjustable air cushions only decelerate the piston near the stroke ends; they do not lock or hold the load. If air pressure drops, the piston will drift, so add an external rod lock or pilot check valve for suspended loads. Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange, and TC trunnion (no SDB or back-cover code exists due to the dual rods).
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 MFCD32X500 FAQ
This 32 mm bore cylinder features a 1/4" port and a 500 mm non-standard stroke. 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, with force equal in both directions.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The needle-set variable air cushions only decelerate the piston at stroke ends to reduce shock; they do not lock or hold the load if air pressure is lost.
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