Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X100
The AirTAC Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X100 is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 100mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a SUS304 stainless-steel barrel with a hard-chrome-plated rod for reliable, mildly corrosion-resistant service.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X100
The AirTAC MGC32X100 is a JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder, double acting, with a variable air cushion at both stroke ends. Unlike the bumper-type MG, this cushion is adjustable: turn the cushion needle to dial in smooth deceleration of the piston near end of travel, so higher piston speeds and heavier moving loads can be stopped without hammering the covers. With a 32 mm bore it delivers a push force of 402.2 N and a pull force of 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa (72 psi), rising to 563 N push at 0.7 MPa (101 psi), with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Construction follows the MG family recipe: a SUS304 stainless barrel with covers and stainless block riveted and rolled onto it, plus a hard-chrome plated (20 um) 12 mm carbon-steel rod with male thread M10x1.25. The two-way piston seal also stores lubricant, and the 1/8" ports accept PT thread. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature range -20 to +70 C, and speed range 30-800 mm/s. Note that the cushion only decelerates the stroke end; it is not a lock or brake, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must be held on air loss.
Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| 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 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MG-series (JIS standard) datasheet. Barrel: SUS304 stainless steel (round-body, riveted construction); piston rod: carbon steel with 20µm hard-chrome plating. Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X100
| MGC | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
| FA / LB | Mounting: FA flange, LB foot. |
MG-family variants: MG / MGC (double acting ±cushion), MSG / MTG (single acting push / pull), MGD / MGCD (double rod ±cushion). Accessories: LB foot, FA flange, plus I and Y knuckles. Thread PT (blank) / G / NPT.
Where the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X100 Is Used
High-cycle pick-and-place on small automation cells
The variable air cushion lets the 32 mm bore run at the upper end of the 30-800 mm/s speed range and stop a moving gripper load smoothly, cycle after cycle, without cover impact.
Conveyor diverting and stopping
With 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa (72 psi), the MGC32X100 has the force to push cartons or product off a light conveyor line, while the adjustable cushion absorbs the end-of-stroke shock of fast divert strokes.
Packaging machine pushers and clamps
The SUS304 stainless barrel and hard-chrome rod suit washdown-adjacent packaging environments, and the cushioned stroke end protects tooling when the pusher bottoms out under a loaded magazine.
Is the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X100 the Right Cylinder?
At 32 mm bore, the MGC32X100 sits mid-range in the cushioned MGC family: it pushes 402.2 N at 0.5 MPa (72 psi), roughly 41 kgf, so a safe working load rule of 0.6x gives about 24.6 kgf for horizontal moves, and a vertical-lift figure of roughly 20.5 kg after halving. If you need more force, step up to the 40 mm bore (628.3 N push at 0.5 MPa); for less, the 25 mm bore offers 245.3 N. For 20-40 mm bores where no cushion is needed, the plain bumper-type MG is the lower-cost alternative. The 100 mm stroke is well within the 500 mm maximum standard stroke, and non-standard strokes up to 800 mm are made to order. Mount with the FA flange or LB foot, and add I or Y rod knuckles if the tooling needs a pivot. Order the -S magnet option if you want position sensing with CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches; without the magnet no sensor can be fitted. At longer strokes or higher speeds, guide the load externally to keep side load off the 12 mm rod.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Mounting (LB / FA) & knuckle
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 On first run, back off the cushion and release gradually.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X100 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa (72 psi) it pushes 402.2 N and pulls 345.6 N. At 0.7 MPa (101 psi) push rises to 563 N and pull to 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. As a rule of thumb, size the application at about 0.6 of the 0.5 MPa push force, roughly 24.6 kgf.
The cushion at both stroke ends is adjustable: a needle valve meters the air trapped as the piston approaches the cover, so you tune the deceleration to the speed and load instead of relying on a fixed bumper pad. It decelerates only; it does not lock or hold the load on air loss. Position sensing requires the -S magnet option, which accepts CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
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