Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X400
The AirTAC Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X400 is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 400mm 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
- Stroke400 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 MGC32X400
The AirTAC MGC32X400 is a double acting, JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a 400 mm stroke, fitted with a variable air cushion at both stroke ends. Unlike the bumper-type MG, the cushion needles let you dial in end-of-stroke deceleration, so this cylinder can run at higher piston speeds and carry 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. The 12 mm hard-chrome plated rod carries an M10x1.25 male thread, and air is supplied through 1/8" ports.
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder footprint: a SUS304 stainless barrel with the front and back covers and stainless block riveted and rolled on, so there are no tie rods to loosen. The two-way piston seal also stores lubricant for long service life. Operating range is 0.15 to 1.0 MPa (22 to 145 psi) with air filtered to 40 um, proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature -20 to +70 C, and speed 30 to 800 mm/s. Note that the cushion only decelerates the stroke end; it is not a lock, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must be held on air loss. This SKU has no magnet, so no CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensor can be fitted unless you order the -S option.
Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X400 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X400 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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 MGC32X400
| MGC | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×400 | 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 MGC32X400 Is Used
Conveyor stop and divert
The variable air cushion absorbs the impact of fast-moving cartons or pallet stops at 30 to 800 mm/s, while the 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa handles diverting loads on 400 mm travel.
Packaging press and clamp
With 563 N push at 0.7 MPa and smooth end-of-stroke deceleration, the MGC32X400 suits clamping and light pressing stations where parts must not be slammed.
Automated slide actuation
On small assembly or testing machines, the 400 mm stroke and adjustable cushion let gates, lifters and indexers cycle quickly without end-of-travel shock.
Is the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X400 the Right Cylinder?
At 32 mm bore the MGC32X400 sits mid-range in the cushioned MGC family: it gives 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa, roughly 41 kgf, so a safe working load of about 0.6 times that is around 24 kg, and about 12 kg for vertical lifting duty. Step down to the 25 mm bore (245.3 N) for lighter loads or up to the 40 mm bore (628.3 N) when you need more force; for bores 20 to 40 without cushioning needs, the bumper-type MG is the alternative. The 400 mm stroke is within the 500 mm standard range for this bore, and non-standard strokes up to 800 mm are made to order. Mount with the FA flange or LB foot, add I or Y rod knuckles if the tooling pivots, and choose the -S suffix if you want position sensing with CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. At this stroke length, check side loading and use a guide if the load is not rigidly aligned with the 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 MGC32X400 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, and the theoretical maximum is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. For safe sizing, treat about 0.6 of the 0.5 MPa push force, roughly 24 kg, as the working load.
The cushion is adjustable at both stroke ends: turn the needle to throttle exhaust air and decelerate the piston smoothly, which allows higher speeds and heavier moving loads than the fixed-bumper MG. It only decelerates, it is not a lock or brake, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve where the load must be held on air loss.
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