Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X225
The AirTAC Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X225 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 225mm 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
- Stroke225 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 MGCD32X225
The AirTAC MGCD32X225 is a double acting, double-rod JIS round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 225 mm stroke. Because a 12 mm hard-chrome rod exits both covers with the same M10x1.25 male thread at each end, the rod-side area is active 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. The variable air cushion at both ends is adjustable, letting you decelerate the piston smoothly for higher speeds or heavier loads instead of relying on a fixed bumper pad. A practical rule of thumb: at 0.5 MPa the usable working load is roughly 21 kg horizontally, or about 17 kg if the cylinder lifts vertically at 60 percent of force.
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder footprint with a riveted SUS304 stainless barrel and hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod, running on filtered air at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), a temperature range of -20 to +70 C, and speeds of 30-800 mm/s. The rear rod end can carry a second load, a stop, or a position flag, and the through-rod naturally resists rotation. Mount with an FA flange or LB foot, add I or Y rod knuckles, and note that this model carries no magnet, so the optional -S code is required before CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches can be fitted.
Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X225 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X225 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 225 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 MGCD32X225
| MGCD | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×225 | 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 MGCD32X225 Is Used
High-speed anti-rotation transfer
The through-rod keeps the load from twisting while the variable air cushion brakes each end, letting a 32 mm bore move fixtures at up to 800 mm/s without hard stops.
Twin-load press with soft stop
With 345.6 N available identically in both directions at 0.5 MPa, the two rod ends can press or clamp two small parts at once, and the adjustable cushion absorbs the final impact.
Rear-switch slide
Use the rear rod end to carry a position flag or stop on a 225 mm slide; order the -S magnet option so CMSG or DMSG switches report end positions reliably.
Is the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X225 the Right Cylinder?
Size the MGCD series by the equal both-way force: bore 20 gives about 131.9 N at 0.5 MPa, this 32 mm bore delivers 345.6 N, and the range tops out at 1400.9 N on bore 63. Choose the MGCD when you need a cushioned double-rod cylinder; if your application sits in the 20 to 40 mm range and only needs a fixed bumper instead of an adjustable cushion, the MGD double-rod model is the lighter-duty alternative, while the MGC covers single-rod cushioned duty. The variable air cushion suits high-speed strokes and abrupt loads, and the second rod end is ideal for a stop, flag or twin load. Mounting options are FA flange and LB foot plus I and Y knuckles; there is no CB or SDB option. For position sensing, order the -S variant so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches can be attached. At 225 mm the stroke is well within the 500 mm standard limit for this bore, but keep side loads low on long strokes and guide external mass 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 MGCD32X225 FAQ
Because the double-rod design exposes the rod-side area in both directions, output is equal each way: 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. It runs double acting on filtered air at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), withstands a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, operates from -20 to +70 C, and covers speeds of 30-800 mm/s.
The cushion at each end is an adjustable air brake that decelerates the piston near stroke end, so you can tune the stop for high speed or heavy load; it is not a lock, so an external rod lock or pilot check valve is needed to hold position on air loss. Unlike the MGD, which uses fixed bumper pads, the MGCD has this adjustable cushion, and unlike the single-rod MGC it has a rod at both ends, giving equal force both ways and a rear rod for a second load. The -S magnet option enables CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
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