Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X175
The AirTAC Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X175 is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 175mm 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
- Stroke175 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 MGC32X175
The AirTAC MGC32X175 is a double acting, JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 175 mm stroke, fitted with a variable air cushion at both ends. Unlike the bumper-type MG, this cushion is adjustable: turn the needle valve to meter the exhaust air and the piston decelerates smoothly near end of stroke, so the cylinder tolerates higher piston speeds and heavier moving loads without hammering the covers. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 402.2 N push and 345.6 N pull, rising to 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. As a rule of thumb, take about 0.6 of the 0.5 MPa push force, giving a safe working load of roughly 24 kg.
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder footprint: a SUS304 stainless barrel with covers and stainless block riveted and rolled onto it, plus a hard-chrome plated (20 um) 12 mm rod with an M10x1.25 male thread. The two-way piston seal also stores lubricant, and ports are 1/8". It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), withstands 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, operates from -20 to +70 C, and reaches speeds of 30-800 mm/s. Mounting is by FA flange or LB foot, with I and Y rod knuckles available. Note that the cushion only decelerates end of stroke; it is not a lock, 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 MGC32X175 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X175 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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 MGC32X175
| MGC | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×175 | 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 MGC32X175 Is Used
Conveyor stop and divert
The variable air cushion absorbs the impact of a fast-moving pusher at end of stroke, so the 402.2 N push force can index cartons at higher conveyor speeds without cover damage.
Packaging press and clamp
With 563 N push at 0.7 MPa and adjustable deceleration, the cylinder presses carton flaps or clamps light fixtures smoothly, and the 175 mm stroke clears loading space.
Machine slide actuation
On small automation slides running 30-800 mm/s, the cushioned stroke end protects the mechanism, while the SUS304 barrel and hard-chrome rod resist wear in continuous duty.
Is the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X175 the Right Cylinder?
At 32 mm bore, the MGC32X175 sits mid-range in the cushioned MGC family: it gives 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa, roughly 1.6x the 245.3 N of the 25 mm bore, while the 40 mm bore steps up to 628.3 N if you need more force. If your application is slow and light and you do not need end-of-stroke deceleration, the bumper-type MG in the same bore is the no-cushion alternative for 20-40 mm bores. Choose the MGC when piston speed or moving mass would otherwise slam the covers. The 175 mm stroke is comfortably within the 500 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore; strokes up to 800 mm are made to order. Order the -S magnet option if you plan to add CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches - without the magnet no sensor can be mounted. This model has no magnet fitted. Mount with the FA flange or LB foot, add I or Y rod knuckles if the tooling needs a pivoting joint, and keep side loads off the 12 mm rod on longer strokes by guiding the load externally.
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 MGC32X175 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 402.2 N and pulls with 345.6 N. At 0.7 MPa those rise to 563 N push and 483.8 N pull. The theoretical maximum is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. For sizing, a safe working load is about 0.6 of the 0.5 MPa push force, roughly 24 kg, and less for vertical lifting.
The cushion is adjustable at both ends: a needle valve meters exhaust air so the piston decelerates smoothly near end of stroke, which suits higher speeds and heavier moving loads than the fixed bumper MG. It is not a position lock, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. With the optional -S magnet, CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches can be mounted; this model has no magnet.
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