Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X175
The AirTAC Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X175 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 175mm 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
- Stroke175 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 MGCD32X175
The AirTAC MGCD32X175 is a double acting, double rod JIS round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 175 mm stroke. Because a 12 mm hard-chrome rod exits BOTH covers with the same M10x1.25 male thread each end, the piston works on the rod-side area in both directions, so the output force is equal either way: 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 each end decelerates the piston smoothly, letting this cylinder run faster or carry heavier loads than an unbuffered mini cylinder. The rear rod end can also carry a second load, a stop flag or a position marker.
Practically, the 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa equals about 35 kgf, so a safe vertical working load is roughly 17 kg using the 0.6 rule of thumb. The SUS304 stainless barrel with riveted covers and the hard-chrome plated rod suit washdown and corrosive environments, and the JIS footprint keeps replacement simple in existing Japanese-style machinery. Air supply is filtered to 40 um, operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature range is -20 to +70 C, and speed is 30-800 mm/s. Ports are 1/8" on both covers; the optional S code adds a magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X175 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X175 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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 MGCD32X175
| MGCD | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×175 | 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 MGCD32X175 Is Used
High-speed anti-rotation transfer
The through-rod keeps the load from twisting while the variable air cushion at both ends absorbs the stop at 175 mm stroke, so pick-and-place slides for parts up to about 17 kg vertical can cycle faster without end-of-stroke impact.
Twin-load press with soft stop
Rod ends on both covers let one MGCD32X175 press two light workpieces at once with equal 345.6 N force each way at 0.5 MPa, while the adjustable air cushion gives a smooth, non-jarring final approach on both strokes.
Rear-switch slide with cushioning
Use the rear rod end to carry a flag or a second small load on a reciprocating slide, and tune the cushions for repeatable deceleration at each end; add the S version with CMSG or DMSG switches when end-position signals are needed.
Is the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X175 the Right Cylinder?
Size the MGCD32X175 by force, not bore: its 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa is equal in both directions, so check the return stroke load too. If you need more thrust, step up to MGCD40 or MGCD50; for light duty, MGCD25 or the smallest MGCD20 may suffice. If you want a double-rod cylinder with a fixed bumper pad instead of an adjustable cushion at bore 32, choose the MGD; if a single rod with a cushion is enough, the MGC is the lighter option. The variable air cushion is adjusted with the needle screws on both covers to soften high-speed stops, and the through-rod gives natural anti-rotation plus a rear rod end for switches or a second load. Mount with the FA flange or LB foot, and add I or Y rod knuckles on the moving load; there is no CB or SDB option. This no-S model has no magnet, so no position sensor can be fitted; order the S version if you need CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensing. At 175 mm stroke the 12 mm rod is fine for axial thrust, but guide long-stroke side loads externally.
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 MGCD32X175 FAQ
Because it is a double rod cylinder, the 32 mm bore works on the rod-side area 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 is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature range is -20 to +70 C, speed is 30-800 mm/s, and the fluid is air filtered to 40 um. Ports are 1/8" on both covers, and the maximum standard stroke for this bore is 500 mm.
The MGCD32X175 has an adjustable air cushion at both ends: needle screws meter the exhaust so the piston decelerates smoothly before each cover, allowing higher speeds and heavier loads. It is not a fixed bumper pad (that is the MGD double-rod build) and not a single-rod cylinder (that is the MGC). The cushion only slows the piston near stroke end; it does not lock or hold the load on air loss, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve where holding is required. The optional S code adds a magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches; this no-S model cannot accept sensors.
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