Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X50S
The AirTAC Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X50S is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 50mm 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
- Stroke50 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 MGC32X50S
The AirTAC MGC32X50S is a double acting, JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a short 50 mm stroke, built with a variable air cushion at both stroke ends. Unlike the bumper-type MG, the cushion needles let you dial in the deceleration near each end of travel, 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 of push force and 345.6 N of pull, rising to 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder format: a SUS304 stainless barrel with covers and stainless block riveted and rolled onto it, plus a hard-chrome plated (20 um) 12 mm carbon-steel rod with a male M10x1.25 thread. The two-way piston seal also stores lubricant for long service life. Air supply should be filtered to 40 um, operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature range -20 to +70 C, and speed range 30-800 mm/s. Because the S code is fitted, CMSG, DMSG or EMSG magnetic switches can be mounted for position feedback. As a buyer insight: applying the 0.6 rule of thumb to the 0.5 MPa push force gives a safe working load of roughly 24 kg, or about 20 kg for vertical lifting.
Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | MGC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 MGC32X50S
| MGC | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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 MGC32X50S Is Used
High-speed pick and place
The variable air cushion lets small transfer units cycle at the upper end of the 30-800 mm/s speed range, decelerating the 402.2 N push stroke smoothly instead of slamming the covers.
Compact clamping fixtures
With 563 N push at 0.7 MPa in a 50 mm stroke, the MGC32X50S clamps light machining or assembly fixtures, and the cushion absorbs the impact as the piston seats.
Packaging line pushers
Short-stroke product diverters and box pushers on packaging conveyors benefit from the adjustable cushion when moving heavier cartons at speed, with CMSG switches confirming extend and retract.
Is the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC32X50S the Right Cylinder?
At 32 mm bore, the MGC32X50S sits in the middle of the cushioned MGC range: it offers 402.2 N push at 0.5 MPa, well above the 245.3 N of the 25 mm bore, while the 40 mm bore raises this to 628.3 N if you need more force. For 20-40 mm bores where no cushion is needed, the plain bumper MG is the lower-cost alternative; the MGC is the right pick when higher speeds or heavier moving loads demand adjustable end-of-stroke deceleration. Strokes up to 500 mm are standard for this bore, so the 50 mm stroke here is a compact in-stock configuration. Mount with the FA flange or LB foot, and add I or Y rod knuckles where the tooling needs a pivoting joint. The fitted magnet (S code) accepts CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. Ports are 1/8" with PT thread standard (G or NPT optional). Keep side loads off the rod on longer strokes, and remember the cushion only decelerates end of travel - it is not a position lock, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must be held on air loss.
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 MGC32X50S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it produces 402.2 N push and 345.6 N pull; at 0.7 MPa, 563 N push and 483.8 N pull. The theoretical maximum is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Applying a 0.6 safety factor to the 0.5 MPa push force gives a safe working load of about 24 kg, or roughly 20 kg for vertical lifts.
The cushion is an adjustable air cushion at both stroke ends: turn the needle to control end-of-stroke deceleration, which suits higher speeds and heavier moving loads than the fixed-bumper MG. It is not a brake or position lock. Because this is the S version, CMSG, DMSG or EMSG magnetic switches can be mounted on the SUS304 stainless barrel.
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