Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X500S
The AirTAC Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X500S 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 MGC32X500S
The AirTAC MGC32X500S is a double acting, JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a 500 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 cylinder tolerates higher piston speeds and 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, rising to 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The barrel is SUS304 stainless steel with a hard-chrome plated 12 mm rod, and the covers are riveted and rolled onto the tube - a compact, corrosion-resistant JIS footprint.
The -S code means a magnet is built into the piston, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG reed switches can be clipped on for end-of-stroke detection. Ports are 1/8" with a male rod thread of M10x1.25, operating pressure spans 0.15 to 1.0 MPa (22 to 145 psi), speed range is 30 to 800 mm/s, and temperature is -20 to +70 C. Note that the variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near end of travel; it is not a lock or brake, and the cylinder will not hold a load if air is lost - use an external rod lock or pilot check valve where a load must be held. For a practical sizing figure, the 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa equals about 41 kgf, so a safe vertical lifting load is roughly 20 kg using a 0.6 rule of thumb.
Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X500S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X500S |
|---|---|
| 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 MGC32X500S
| 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 MGC32X500S Is Used
High-speed conveyor stop and divert
The variable air cushion absorbs the momentum of fast-moving cartons at each stroke end, letting the 32 mm bore cycle at speed without cover impact while its 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa handles diverting duties.
Packaging machine pusher
Pushing product into cartons or chutes benefits from smooth deceleration: the adjustable cushion prevents bounce-back on heavier packs, and the fitted magnet gives position feedback to the machine PLC via a CMSG or DMSG switch.
Small parts ejection from fixtures
On machining or assembly fixtures, the MGC32X500S ejects finished parts with up to 563 N at 0.7 MPa, while the SUS304 stainless barrel and hard-chrome rod stand up to coolant mist and washdown-adjacent shop air.
Is the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X500S the Right Cylinder?
At 32 mm bore the MGC32X500S sits mid-range in the MGC family: it offers 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa, roughly 1.6 times the 245.3 N of the 25 mm bore, while the 40 mm bore steps up to 628.3 N. If you do not need end-of-stroke deceleration, the plain bumper-type MG covers bores 20 to 40 as a lower-cost alternative; choose the MGC when the load is moving fast or heavy enough to benefit from an adjustable cushion. The 500 mm stroke is the maximum standard stroke for this bore, so no made-to-order length is required; non-standard strokes up to 800 mm are available on request. Mount with the LB foot or FA flange, and add I or Y rod knuckles if the tooling needs a swivel joint - the SDB/CB pivot is not offered on this series. The fitted magnet supports CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. With a 500 mm stroke on a 12 mm rod, watch side loading: keep the rod guided or use a guide unit if the load is not well aligned, since long-stroke mini cylinders are sensitive to lateral forces.
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 MGC32X500S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the 32 mm bore delivers 402.2 N push and 345.6 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it reaches 563 N push and 483.8 N pull. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. For sizing, treat about 0.6 of the 0.5 MPa push force (roughly 20 kg vertical load) as a safe working figure.
The cushion is an adjustable air dam at both stroke ends: turn the needle valve to control piston deceleration, which protects the covers at higher speeds or with heavier moving loads - it is not a fixed bumper pad and not a load lock, so use an external check valve or rod lock to hold a load on air loss. The -S code means the piston is magnetic, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches can be mounted for position sensing.
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