Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X150S
The AirTAC Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X150S is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 150mm 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
- Stroke150 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 MGCD32X150S
The AirTAC MGCD32X150S is a double acting, double-rod JIS round-body mini cylinder with a variable air cushion at both ends. A 12 mm hard-chrome rod exits both covers with the same M10x1.25 male thread, so the two rod ends move together and the effective area is the rod-side area in each direction. That means 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. The adjustable cushion decelerates the piston smoothly at each stroke end, so this 32 mm bore can run at higher speeds or carry heavier loads than an unbuffered mini cylinder without hard metal-to-metal stops.
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder footprint: a riveted SUS304 stainless barrel, hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rods, and a two-way lubricant-storing piston seal. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof tested to 1.5 MPa (215 psi), from -20 to +70 C at 30-800 mm/s. Because the S code is fitted, a CMSG, DMSG or EMSG magnetic switch can be clipped on for end-of-stroke sensing. As a rule of thumb, plan on about 60 percent of the push force for a realistic working load: roughly 21 kgf horizontal, or about 17 kg vertical. Note that the cushion only decelerates the stroke end; it is not a lock, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must be held on air loss.
Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X150S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X150S |
|---|---|
| Series | MGCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 MGCD32X150S
| MGCD | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | 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 MGCD32X150S Is Used
High-speed anti-rotation transfer
The through-rod keeps the load from spinning while the variable air cushion absorbs the stop, letting this 32 mm bore shuttle parts between fixtures at speed without jarring the machine frame.
Twin-load press with soft stop
Rod ends on both covers let you tool up two small press or marking points on one cylinder. Equal force both ways (345.6 N at 0.5 MPa) means identical output whichever end you work from, and the cushion gives a smooth, controlled bottom-out.
Rear-switch slide with position feedback
Use the rear rod end to drive a cam or flag past a CMSG or DMSG switch (magnet fitted on this S model) while the front rod does the work, giving a compact slide with end-of-stroke confirmation and cushioned stops.
Is the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X150S the Right Cylinder?
Size the MGCD32X150S by force, not bore alone: at 0.5 MPa it delivers 345.6 N (about 35 kgf) equally in both directions, so halve your working load against that figure. If you need more, step up to MGCD40 (527.8 N) or MGCD50 (824.3 N); if less, MGCD25 (206.1 N) keeps the envelope small. Choose this model when you want a through-rod with adjustable cushioning; for a bumper-cushioned double rod in bores 20-40 pick the MGD instead, and for a single rod with cushion pick the MGC. The rear rod end is ideal for a stop flag, cam or second load, and the through-rod gives natural anti-rotation. Mounting is FA flange or LB foot, with I and Y rod knuckles available; no CB or SDB options on this family. This S variant carries the magnet for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. The 150 mm stroke is within the 500 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 32, so no nonstandard surcharge applies. For long strokes, support the rod or guide the load externally to limit side loading.
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 MGCD32X150S FAQ
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, both strokes use the rod-side area, so force is equal in both directions: 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), fluid is air filtered to 40 um, temperature range -20 to +70 C, and speed 30-800 mm/s. Bore is 32 mm, stroke 150 mm, port 1/8", rod thread M10x1.25 male on both ends.
The cushion at each cover is an adjustable air buffer: you tune it to decelerate the piston near the stroke end, which allows higher speeds and heavier loads than an unbuffered stop. It is not a brake, so it will not hold the load on air loss; add an external rod lock or pilot check valve for that. Unlike the MGD, which uses fixed bumper pads, the MGCD has this adjustable air cushion, and unlike the single-rod MGC it has a rod exiting both covers, giving equal force both ways and a rear rod end for a stop flag or second load. The fitted magnet (S code) accepts CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
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