Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X500
The AirTAC Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X500 is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 500mm 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
- Stroke500 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 MGC32X500
With a 32 mm bore and a long 500 mm stroke, the MGC32X500 is a double acting, JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder built on a riveted SUS304 stainless barrel with a 12 mm hard-chrome plated rod (male rod thread M10x1.25) and 1/8" air ports. Unlike the bumper-type MG, this variant carries a variable air cushion at both stroke ends: turn the cushion needle to meter the exhaust and the piston decelerates smoothly into each cover, so it tolerates higher piston speeds and heavier moving loads without hammering. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 402.2 N push and 345.6 N pull, rising to 563 N push at 0.7 MPa.
Running the numbers for sizing: 402.2 N at 0.5 MPa equals about 41 kgf of push force, and applying the usual 0.6 safety factor gives a usable safe vertical load of roughly 24 kg. The cylinder operates 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 speeds of 30-800 mm/s. Mount it with an FA flange or LB foot, add I or Y rod knuckles, and order the optional S magnet code if you later want CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switch sensing. Note the cushion only decelerates end of stroke; it is not a lock, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a load on air loss.
Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X500 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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 MGC32X500
| MGC | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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 MGC32X500 Is Used
Conveyor push-off and diverting
The 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa and the adjustable air cushion let this cylinder eject cartons or totes off a line at speed, decelerating the piston smoothly instead of slamming the cover at each stroke end.
Small press and forming stations
With 563 N push at 0.7 MPa (about 82 kgf theoretical maximum), the 32 mm bore suits light staking, punching and assembly fixtures where the cushion absorbs the impact of fast approach into the work.
Slide and gate actuation on long strokes
The 500 mm stroke covers full-length guarding gates, indexing slides and lift stations; the stainless barrel and hard-chrome rod keep the long rod stable, with LB foot or FA flange mounting to match the frame.
Is the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X500 the Right Cylinder?
At 32 mm bore this sits mid-range in the MGC family: it gives 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa (563 N at 0.7 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 one bore if your load sits between those figures. If you do not need end-of-stroke deceleration, the plain bumper MG in 32 mm is the lower-cost alternative within the same JIS footprint. The 500 mm stroke is the maximum standard stroke for this bore; longer strokes up to 800 mm are made to order. On any long stroke like this, keep side loading off the rod and use external guides for the payload. Choose FA flange or LB foot mounting plus I or Y rod knuckles to suit the machine frame, PT thread as standard (G or NPT on request), and add the -S magnet option only if you will fit CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors.
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 MGC32X500 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, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. In practice, 402.2 N is about 41 kgf, and applying a 0.6 safety factor gives a safe vertical lift of roughly 24 kg.
The cushion is an adjustable air damper at both stroke ends: a needle valve meters exhaust near end of travel so the piston decelerates smoothly, which is what lets you run faster strokes and heavier moving loads than the bumper-type MG. It only decelerates the piston, it is not a brake or lock, and the cylinder will not hold position if air is lost, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for a held load.
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