Airtac MFD Double Rod Miniature Cylinder MFD32X160
The AirTAC Airtac MFD Double Rod Miniature Cylinder MFD32X160 is a genuine double acting, double rod 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
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
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About the Airtac MFD Double Rod Miniature Cylinder MFD32X160
Delivering 345.6 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa in both directions, the AirTAC MFD32X160 is a JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder built for non-rotating actuation. The double-rod construction exits both aluminium covers, yielding equal push and pull forces across its 160 mm stroke. A piston rod of Ø12 mm exits each end with an M10x1.25 male thread, while the 1/4" air port feeds the chamber.
The riveted SUS304 stainless barrel resists mild corrosion and washdown environments. Because a second rod exits the back, there is no back-cover code or SDB mount available, but that extended rod provides a ready mounting point for stoppers or a second tool. This base SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a sensor; adding the -S option enables CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. The fixed TPU bumper pads decelerate the stroke ends, though they do not lock the load.
Airtac MFD Double Rod Miniature Cylinder MFD32X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFD Double Rod Miniature Cylinder MFD32X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | MFD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| 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 | Fixed TPU bumper pads |
| 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 MFD Double Rod Miniature Cylinder MFD32X160
| MFD | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-rod). |
|---|---|
| 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 MFD Double Rod Miniature Cylinder MFD32X160 Is Used
Twin-Tool Transfer
Use the 345.6 N equal force both ways to push and pull a secondary gripper on the back rod, actuating two tools in opposite directions simultaneously.
Anti-Rotation Lift
Lift a 17.6 kg vertical payload smoothly; the dual Ø12 mm rods steady the load and cut side-play that a single-rod mini cylinder cannot prevent.
Dual-End Stopper
Deploy the 160 mm stroke to push a stopper blade from one side while using the opposite rod end to trigger a mechanical flag or physical limit.
Is the Airtac MFD Double Rod Miniature Cylinder MFD32X160 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this double-acting unit, compare the real 0.5 MPa thrust figures: the MFD25 yields 206.1 N, this MFD32 hits 345.6 N, and the MFD40 pushes 527.8 N. For this 32 mm bore, a safe working load is roughly 207 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), or a vertical lift of about 17.6 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Choose the twin-rod layout when you need strict anti-rotation guidance or twin-tool actuation.
Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange and TC trunnion brackets. Remember that a standard cylinder drifts on air loss, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve if you must hold a vertical load. For adjustable end-cushioning instead of fixed bumpers, look at the MFCD 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 MFD Double Rod Miniature Cylinder MFD32X160 FAQ
The MFD32X160 generates 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical max of 70.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because it is a double-rod cylinder, this force is identical in both directions. The air port size is 1/4".
No, this specific SKU does not have a magnet and cannot accept a magnetic switch. You must select the -S variant to use CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. The twin-rod design provides anti-rotation stability but does not hold position on air loss.
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