Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100
The AirTAC Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 100mm 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
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod + cushion
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100
The AirTAC MGCD32X100 is a double acting, double rod JIS round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 100 mm stroke. Because a 12 mm hard-chrome rod exits both covers with the same M10x1.25 male thread at each end, the effective area is the rod-side area in both directions, so the output force is equal both ways: about 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 70.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. A variable air cushion at both ends lets you dial in smooth deceleration at each end of travel, which is what separates this cushioned build from the fixed-bumper MGD. Ports are 1/8".
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder footprint: a riveted SUS304 stainless barrel with hard-chrome plated carbon steel rods, rated for air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), -20 to +70 C, and speeds of 30-800 mm/s. Mounting is LB foot or FA flange with I and Y rod knuckles available. For a realistic working load, size around 0.6 of the available force, roughly 207 N; for vertical lifting that is about 21 kg of safe figure at 0.5 MPa. Add the optional S magnet code and a CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switch for end-of-stroke detection.
Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod + 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 | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 70 kgf |
Double-rod: a rod exits both covers, so output force is equal in both directions (rod-side area used).
Model Code: Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100
| MGCD | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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 MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100 Is Used
High-speed anti-rotation transfer
The through-rod resists rotation while the variable air cushion tames stops at both ends, letting the MGCD32X100 shuttle fixtures between stations at up to 800 mm/s with its 345.6 N per-direction force.
Twin-load press with soft stop
Both rod ends carry a load, so one MGCD32X100 can press or stake two parts at once with about 35 kgf per direction at 0.5 MPa, while the adjustable cushions give a smooth, non-slamming end of stroke.
Rear-switch slide with position flag
Use the rear rod end to carry a stop flag or trigger plate; with the S magnet and a CMSG or DMSG switch the MGCD32X100 confirms end positions on a 100 mm slide without extra brackets.
Is the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100 the Right Cylinder?
Choose the MGCD32X100 when you need equal force in both directions, anti-rotation guidance from a through-rod, and adjustable cushioning for higher speeds or heavier moving loads. At 345.6 N per direction at 0.5 MPa it sits in the middle of the MGCD range: step down to bore 20 or 25 for lighter duties, or up to bore 40, 50 or 63 for more force. If you want a double-rod cylinder with a fixed bumper instead of an adjustable cushion in bores 20 to 40, pick the MGD; if a single rod with a cushion is enough, the MGC is the equivalent single-rod build. Standard strokes for bore 32 run up to 500 mm, so 100 mm is a standard length. Specify the S code if you plan to fit CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches, choose PT, G or NPT threads, and add LB foot or FA flange mounting plus I or Y knuckles as needed. For long strokes or side loads, fit external guides; the cushion decelerates the piston but does not lock or hold the load on air loss, so use a pilot check valve or external rod lock where holding is required.
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 MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100 FAQ
This double rod, double acting cylinder delivers 345.6 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 70.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), withstands a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), operates from -20 to +70 C, and covers speeds of 30-800 mm/s with a 1/8" port and M10x1.25 rod threads on both ends.
The variable air cushion at both ends is adjustable, so you tune the deceleration for your speed and load; it slows the piston near each end but does not lock or hold the load if air is lost, so add a pilot check valve or external rod lock for holding. Because a rod exits both covers, force is equal in both directions and the rear rod can carry a flag or second load. Fitting the optional S magnet allows CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. Unlike the MGD, which uses fixed bumper pads, the MGCD cushions are adjustable, and unlike the single-rod MGC it has a through-rod.
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