Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X175S
The AirTAC Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X175S 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 MGCD32X175S
The AirTAC MGCD32X175S is a double acting, double-rod JIS round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 175 mm stroke, fitted with a variable air cushion at both ends. Because a rod exits each cover with the same M10x1.25 male thread, both strokes work on the rod-side area, so the output force is equal in both directions: about 345.6 N each way 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 end, letting this cylinder run faster or carry heavier loads without hard metal-to-metal stops, while the rear rod end can drive a second load or carry a position flag.
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder footprint: a riveted SUS304 stainless barrel with a hard-chrome plated 12 mm rod for corrosion resistance and long seal life, and a two-way lubricant-storing piston seal. It runs on filtered air (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. The fitted magnet (S code) accepts CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches, and the 1/8" port keeps plumbing compact. As a working rule of thumb, size the load at about 0.6 of the push force, which gives roughly 21 kg safe horizontal load, or about 10 kg if the cylinder lifts vertically.
Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X175S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X175S |
|---|---|
| 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 MGCD32X175S
| 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 MGCD32X175S Is Used
High-speed anti-rotation transfer
The through-rod resists rotation while the variable air cushion at both ends lets the slide run at the top of the 30-800 mm/s range and stop smoothly, moving fixtures or parts with about 345.6 N available in each direction.
Twin-load press with soft stop
Both rod ends carry workpieces or pads, so one 32 mm bore presses two points at once with equal 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, and the adjustable cushion gives a gentle landing instead of a shock stop.
Rear-switch slide with flag
The rear rod end carries a position flag or drives a counter indicator, and with the fitted magnet the CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches report both end positions on this 175 mm stroke.
Is the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X175S the Right Cylinder?
Choose the MGCD32X175S when you need equal force in both directions, anti-rotation guidance, and cushioned high-speed stops in a 32 mm bore: its 345.6 N per direction at 0.5 MPa sits between the 20/25 sizes and the heavier 40-63 bores. If you only need a bumper-pad double-rod cylinder without adjustable cushioning, the MGD (bores 20-40) is the lighter alternative; if you need a single rod with a cushion, pick the MGC instead. Mount on the LB foot or FA flange, and add I or Y rod knuckles for off-axis loads; SDB and CB mounts are not available on this family. The S code means CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches can be clipped on for end-position sensing. For strokes beyond the 500 mm maximum standard stroke of this bore, or for significant side loads, add external guidance and support the rod.
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 MGCD32X175S FAQ
Because the double-rod design works on the rod-side area in both directions, it delivers an equal 345.6 N each way at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N each way 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.
The cushion is an adjustable air cushion at both stroke ends: you tune it to decelerate the piston smoothly for high speeds or heavy loads. It only slows the piston near the ends; 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. Unlike the MGD, which uses fixed bumper pads, this MGCD has adjustable cushioning, and unlike the single-rod MGC it has a rod at both ends, giving equal force both ways. The fitted magnet also accepts CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
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