Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X480S
The AirTAC Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X480S is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 480mm 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
- Stroke480 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 MGC32X480S
The AirTAC MGC32X480S is a double acting, JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a 480 mm stroke, fitted with a variable air cushion at both stroke ends. Unlike the bumper-style 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 a push force of 402.2 N and a pull force of 345.6 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 563 N push and 483.8 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. A practical rule of thumb is to size the working load at about 0.6 of the push force, which gives a safe figure of roughly 24 kg for this bore.
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 12 mm rod (male thread M10x1.25) and a two-way piston seal that also stores lubricant. Air supply should be filtered to 40 um, operating pressure spans 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, temperature range is -20 to +70 C, and piston speed runs 30-800 mm/s. The S code means a magnet is built in, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches can be mounted for position detection. Mounting is via FA flange or LB foot, with I and Y rod knuckles available, and ports are 1/8" with PT thread.
Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X480S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X480S |
|---|---|
| Series | MGC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 480 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 MGC32X480S
| MGC | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×480 | 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 MGC32X480S Is Used
Conveyor stop and divert
The variable air cushion absorbs the impact when the rod stops moving product on a line, and 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa is ample for diverting cartons at speed.
Packaging pusher station
A 480 mm stroke covers deep push-off positions on packaging machinery, while the adjustable cushion lets the cycle run fast without slamming at end of stroke.
Machine tool ejection
With 563 N push at 0.7 MPa and magnet-based sensing via CMSG or DMSG switches, this cylinder suits ejector and part-removal motions on small production equipment.
Is the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X480S the Right Cylinder?
At 32 mm bore this sits in the middle of the MGC range: it offers 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa, well above the 245.3 N of the 25 mm bore and below the 628.3 N of the 40 mm, so step up or down depending on your load. If you do not need end-of-stroke deceleration, the plain bumper MG in the same bore is the no-cushion alternative for 20-40 mm bores; the MGC is the right pick when higher speeds or heavier moving loads would otherwise slam the covers. The 480 mm stroke is within the 500 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it ships as a standard item rather than a made-to-order build. Choose the FA flange or LB foot mounting to suit your machine, add I or Y rod knuckles if the tooling needs a swivel joint, and keep the S magnet if you plan to fit CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. With a long 480 mm stroke, watch side loads on the hard-chrome rod: keep the load aligned or use external guidance to protect the bearings and seals.
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 MGC32X480S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 402.2 N and pulls with 345.6 N. At 0.7 MPa the figures are 563 N push and 483.8 N pull, and the theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. For safe sizing, keep the working load near 0.6 of the push force, about 24 kg.
The cushion at both stroke ends is adjustable: turn the needle to throttle exhaust air and decelerate the piston smoothly before it reaches the cover, which suits higher speeds and heavier moving loads. The cushion only decelerates the stroke end; it is not a lock or brake, so the MGC32X480S will not hold position on air loss. Use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load.
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