Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X225
The AirTAC Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X225 is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 225mm 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
- Stroke225 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 MGC32X225
The AirTAC MGC32X225 is a double acting, JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 225 mm stroke, fitted with a variable air cushion at both ends. Unlike the bumper-type MG, the cushion needles are adjustable, so you can dial in end-of-stroke deceleration to match the load and speed - a real advantage when the piston is moving fast or carrying a heavier mass, because it stops smoothly instead of hammering the covers. At 0.5 MPa this bore 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.
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 rod with an M10x1.25 male thread. The two-way piston seal also stores lubricant, reducing maintenance intervals. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), tolerates -20 to +70 C, and cycles at 30-800 mm/s. Ports are 1/8". As a computed buyer insight: applying the 0.6 rule of thumb to the 402.2 N push force gives roughly 24 kgf, so about 24 kg is a sensible safe working load for horizontal or guided moves.
Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X225 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X225 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 225 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 MGC32X225
| MGC | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×225 | 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 MGC32X225 Is Used
Conveyor stop and divert
The variable air cushion absorbs the impact of fast-moving cartons or pallet stops, letting the 32 mm bore cycle at higher speeds without hammering the cylinder covers.
Small press and forming stations
With 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa (563 N at 0.7 MPa), the MGC32X225 suits light staking, embossing and assembly presses where controlled deceleration protects tooling.
Packaging pusher arms
On case pushers and lane dividers, the adjustable cushion smooths the stroke end while the 24 kg safe working load figure (0.6 x push force) covers typical packaged goods.
Is the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X225 the Right Cylinder?
At 32 mm bore the MGC32X225 sits mid-range in the cushioned MGC line: 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 plain bumper MG in the same bore is the no-cushion alternative. The 225 mm stroke is well inside the 500 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, and non-standard strokes up to 800 mm are available made to order. Order the -S option if you want position sensing with CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches - without the magnet no sensor can be fitted. Mounting is LB foot or FA flange, with I and Y rod knuckles available; for strokes of this length, keep side load on the rod low and consider external guidance for the payload.
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 MGC32X225 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 402.2 N and pulls with 345.6 N. At 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 563 N push and 483.8 N pull. The theoretical maximum force at 1.0 MPa is 82 kgf. Operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure.
The cushion needle at each end is adjustable, so you can tune the deceleration of the piston as it approaches the end of the 225 mm stroke - ideal for higher speeds or heavier moving loads. Note that the cushion only decelerates the stroke end; it is not a lock or brake, and the cylinder will not hold position on air loss. For a held load, add an external rod lock or pilot check valve.
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