Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X25
The AirTAC Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X25 is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 25mm 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
- Stroke25 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 MGC32X25
The AirTAC MGC32X25 is a double acting, JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a short 25 mm stroke, fitted with a variable air cushion at both ends. Unlike the bumper-type MG, the cushion needle at each stroke end can be adjusted to decelerate the piston smoothly, so this compact 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.
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 and a two-way piston seal that also stores lubricant. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), from -20 to +70 C, at 30-800 mm/s. A useful buyer insight: apply roughly 0.6 of the 402.2 N push force (about 24.6 kgf) as a safe working load guide for horizontal duty. Ports are 1/8"; mounting is 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 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 MGC32X25 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X25 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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 MGC32X25
| MGC | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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 MGC32X25 Is Used
Short-stroke clamping on fixtures
The 25 mm stroke and 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa make the MGC32X25 a compact clamp for jigs and machining fixtures, with the adjustable cushion absorbing the impact of fast approach.
Small parts ejection and indexing
On assembly and packaging machinery, the variable air cushion lets the piston decelerate smoothly at both ends, protecting tooling during rapid push-pull cycles at up to 800 mm/s.
Automated gate and slide actuation
With FA flange or LB foot mounting and 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, this cylinder drives light gates, diverters and slides where repeated high-speed stops would hammer an uncushioned mini cylinder.
Is the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X25 the Right Cylinder?
At 32 mm bore, the MGC32X25 sits mid-range in the cushioned MGC family: 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa, below the 40 bore (628.3 N) and above the 25 bore (245.3 N); the 20 bore (157.0 N) is the smallest MGC made. If your speed and load are modest and you do not need end-of-stroke deceleration, the plain bumper MG in 20-40 bores is the no-cushion alternative with the same JIS footprint. This 25 mm stroke suits short clamp or index moves; strokes up to 500 mm are standard for this bore and up to 800 mm 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 mounted. Choose FA flange or LB foot mounting, PT thread as standard (G or NPT optional), and support any exposed rod on long strokes to limit side load.
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 MGC32X25 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 402.2 N and pulls with 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa that rises to 563 N push and 483.8 N pull. The theoretical maximum is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. For sizing, treat about 0.6 of the 0.5 MPa push force (roughly 24.6 kgf) as a safe working load, and halve it for vertical lifting.
The cushion needle at each stroke end is adjustable, so you can dial in deceleration for higher speeds or heavier moving loads - it is not a fixed bumper pad. However, the cushion only slows the piston near end of stroke; it is not a lock or brake, and the MGC32X25 will not hold position on air loss. Fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load.
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