Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X225S
The AirTAC Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X225S 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 MGCD32X225S
The AirTAC MGCD32X225S is a double acting, double-rod JIS round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a 225 mm stroke. A rod exits both covers with the same M10x1.25 male thread at each end, so the piston works on the rod-side area in both directions and 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 both ends lets you tune the deceleration at each end of the stroke, so this cylinder can stop smoothly at higher speeds or with heavier loads than a bumper-equipped design. Because the rear rod end is live, it can carry a stop flag, a second load, or a position reference while the front rod does the work.
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder footprint with a riveted SUS304 stainless barrel and hard-chrome plated 12 mm rods for corrosion resistance and long seal life. The two-way lubricant-storing piston seal reduces maintenance intervals. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, the fluid is air filtered to 40 um, and the speed range is 30-800 mm/s across -20 to +70 C. The 1/8" ports are on both covers. The S suffix means a magnet is fitted, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches can be clamped anywhere along the 225 mm stroke. As a computed buyer insight, applying the usual 0.6 working-load rule to the 345.6 N force at 0.5 MPa gives a safe vertical figure of about 21 kg.
Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X225S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X225S |
|---|---|
| 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 MGCD32X225S
| 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 MGCD32X225S Is Used
High-speed anti-rotation transfer
The through-rod resists load rotation while the variable air cushion at both ends lets the 32 mm bore shuttle parts at speed and stop smoothly at each end of the 225 mm stroke.
Twin-load press with soft stop
Equal 345.6 N force in both directions lets the front rod press one part while the rear rod end carries a counter fixture, with adjustable cushioning giving a soft landing at full compression.
Rear-switch slide with position feedback
The fitted magnet and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches give end-of-stroke signals on a 225 mm slide, while the rear rod end doubles as a stop flag or second actuation point.
Is the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X225S the Right Cylinder?
Size the MGCD32X225S by its equal both-way force: 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa and 483.8 N at 0.7 MPa, the same in extend and retract because both sides of the piston are rod-side. If your load needs more, step up to bore 40 (527.8 N at 0.5 MPa); if less, bore 25 (206.1 N) may suffice. Choose the MGCD when you need a variable air cushion at both ends plus a through-rod for anti-rotation or a rear rod function; for a bumper-ended double-rod cylinder in the 20-40 mm range, look at the MGD, and for a single rod with a cushion, the MGC. Mounting is LB foot or FA flange, with I and Y rod knuckles available (no CB or SDB options on this family). The S in the model code confirms the magnet is fitted for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch mounting; thread is PT as standard, with G and NPT variants. At 225 mm the stroke is well inside the 500 mm maximum standard stroke for bore 32, but keep side loads on the rod ends low on long strokes and guide external guides 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 MGCD32X225S FAQ
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the 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 is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), the temperature range is -20 to +70 C, the speed range is 30-800 mm/s, and the fluid 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 cushion at both ends that decelerates the piston near each end of the stroke, so you can run higher speeds or heavier loads with smooth stops; it is not a lock and will not hold the load on air loss, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for holding. Unlike the MGD, which uses fixed bumper pads, the MGCD has this adjustable air cushion; unlike the single-rod MGC, the MGCD has a rod at both ends, giving equal force in both directions and a live rear rod end. The S suffix means the magnet is fitted for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
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