Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X250
The AirTAC Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X250 is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 250mm 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
- Stroke250 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 MGC32X250
The AirTAC MGC32X250 is a double acting, JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a 250 mm stroke, built with a variable air cushion at both ends of travel. Unlike the plain bumper-type MG, the cushion needles let you dial in smooth deceleration near each stroke end, so this cylinder can run at higher piston speeds and move heavier 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, keep the working load near 0.6 of the push force, which gives a safe figure of roughly 24 kg for this model.
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder format: a SUS304 stainless barrel with covers and stainless block riveted and rolled onto it, plus a 12 mm hard-chrome plated rod (male thread M10x1.25) and a two-way piston seal that also stores lubricant. Air ports are 1/8". Operating pressure spans 0.15 to 1.0 MPa (22 to 145 psi), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature range is -20 to +70 C, and speed range is 30 to 800 mm/s on air filtered to 40 um. This SKU carries no magnet, so position sensing with the CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches is not possible unless you order the optional -S magnet code. Mounting options are FA flange and LB foot, with I and Y rod knuckles available.
Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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 MGC32X250
| MGC | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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 MGC32X250 Is Used
High-speed pusher on a conveyor line
The variable air cushion absorbs the momentum of a fast-moving 32 mm piston, letting the MGC32X250 cycle at speed without end-of-stroke impact on the covers or the product.
Case and carton ejector
With 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa (about 41 kgf), the cylinder rejects cartons or bundles from a packaging conveyor, and the adjustable cushion stops the load smoothly at stroke end.
Clamping and positioning fixtures
Compact JIS round-body format with FA flange or LB foot mounting suits machine fixtures needing repeatable 563 N clamping force at 0.7 MPa and gentle seating on the workpiece.
Is the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X250 the Right Cylinder?
Size the MGC32X250 by force and speed: the 32 mm bore gives 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa, sitting between the 25 mm bore (245.3 N) and the 40 mm bore (628.3 N) in the MGC range. If you need more force, step up to 40 mm; if 245.3 N is enough, the 25 mm bore saves space and air. For bores 20 to 40 mm the bumper-type MG is the no-cushion alternative, but choose the MGC when your cycle speed or moving mass needs adjustable end-of-stroke deceleration. The 250 mm stroke is within the 500 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it ships as a standard item; strokes up to 800 mm are made to order. Pick FA flange or LB foot mounting, add I or Y rod knuckles if the tooling needs them, and order the -S magnet version if you plan to fit CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. At 250 mm of exposed rod, check side loads carefully and guide external slides where the application is not purely axial.
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 MGC32X250 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 is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. For safe sizing, keep the working load near 0.6 of the push force, roughly 24 kg.
The cushion is an adjustable air chamber at both stroke ends: turn the needle valve to throttle exhaust and decelerate the piston smoothly before it reaches the cover, which suits higher speeds and heavier moving loads. It only decelerates the stroke end, it is not a lock or brake, and the cylinder will not hold position on air loss, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load.
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