Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100S
The AirTAC Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100S 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 MGCD32X100S
The AirTAC MGCD32X100S is a double acting, double rod JIS round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 100 mm stroke. A hard-chrome rod exits BOTH covers with the same M10x1.25 male thread at each end, so both strokes see the rod-side area and the output force is equal in both directions: about 345.6 N each way at 0.5 MPa (about 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, up to 70.5 kgf theoretical at 1.0 MPa). A variable air cushion at both ends lets you tune the deceleration at each stroke end, so this bore can run faster or carry heavier loads than a bumper-equipped cylinder while stopping smoothly. Because the rear rod end moves in perfect sync with the front, it doubles as an anti-rotation guide, a position flag, or a second load point. As a computed buyer insight, a realistic working load at 0.5 MPa is about 207 N, roughly 21 kg; for a vertical lift, halve that to about 17 kg.
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder footprint: a riveted SUS304 stainless barrel with a hard-chrome (20 um) carbon-steel rod, two-way lubricant-storing piston seals, and 1/8" ports. The fitted magnet (the S code) accepts CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches for end-of-stroke detection. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), tolerates -20 to +70 C, and cycles at 30-800 mm/s with proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi). Mounting is LB foot or FA flange, with I and Y rod knuckles available.
Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100S |
|---|---|
| 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 MGCD32X100S
| 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 MGCD32X100S Is Used
Anti-rotation high-speed transfer
The through-rod keeps the load square at both ends while the variable air cushion absorbs the stop, letting the 32 mm bore shuttle parts at speed without hard impact.
Twin-load press with soft stop
Front and rear rod ends each carry a light pressing tool, and the adjustable cushion gives a smooth, tunable landing on both strokes at about 345.6 N per direction.
Rear-switch slide
The rear rod end drives a flag past CMSG or DMSG switches for position feedback, while the cushioned front end seats the workpiece gently on every cycle.
Is the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X100S the Right Cylinder?
Size the MGCD32X100S by its equal both-way force: 345.6 N per direction at 0.5 MPa, so plan on roughly 21 kg of horizontal working load (about 17 kg vertical) and step up to bore 40 or 50 if you need more. Choose this model when you want a through-rod plus an adjustable air cushion at both ends for smooth high-speed stops; if you need a double-rod cylinder with a fixed bumper instead, that is the MGD (bores 20-40), and for a single rod with a cushion it is the MGC. The fitted magnet means position sensing works out of the box with CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. Mount with the LB foot or FA flange and add I or Y knuckles on the rod ends; SDB and CB bases are not offered on this family. The 100 mm stroke is well inside the 500 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 32, but keep side loads low on longer strokes and guide external loads separately.
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 MGCD32X100S FAQ
Because both strokes act on the rod-side area, force is equal both ways: 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. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature -20 to +70 C, speed 30-800 mm/s, and the medium is air filtered to 40 um. Ports are 1/8" and the rod thread is M10x1.25 at both ends.
The cushion is an adjustable air buffer at both stroke ends: you tune it to decelerate the piston smoothly, which suits higher speeds and heavier loads. It only slows the piston near the end of travel; it is not a lock, so the load is not held on air loss and an external rod lock or pilot check valve is recommended for holding. Unlike the MGD, which is a double-rod cylinder with a fixed bumper pad, the MGCD has this adjustable cushion; unlike the MGC, it is a double-rod (through-rod) design, giving equal force both directions and a rear rod end for a stop, flag or second load. The fitted magnet also accepts CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
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