Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X250
The AirTAC Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X250 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 250mm 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
- Stroke250 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 MGCD32X250
The AirTAC MGCD32X250 is a double acting, double-rod JIS round-body mini cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 250 mm stroke. Because a 12 mm rod exits both covers with the same M10x1.25 male thread at each end, both sides of the piston see 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. A variable air cushion at both ends lets you tune the deceleration for smooth, high-speed stops, and the rear rod end can carry a second load, a stop flag or a position switch actuator. As a rule of thumb, size the working load at about 0.6 of the push force, roughly 207 N, or about 17 kg for a safe vertical figure.
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder footprint with a riveted SUS304 stainless barrel and a hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod for corrosion resistance and long seal life. The two-way lubricant-storing piston seal keeps maintenance intervals long. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, air filtered to 40 um, a temperature range of -20 to +70 C and a speed range of 30-800 mm/s. Ports are 1/8" on both covers. This model ships without the magnet option; adding the S code enables CMSG, DMSG or EMSG magnetic switches. Mounting is by FA flange or LB foot, with I and Y rod knuckles available.
Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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 MGCD32X250
| MGCD | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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 MGCD32X250 Is Used
High-speed anti-rotation transfer
The through-rod resists rotation while the variable air cushion at each end tames deceleration, letting a 345.6 N push-pull slide move parts between stations at speed without end-of-stroke bang.
Twin-load press with soft stop
Both rod ends carry identical force, so the front rod can press a light part while the rear rod drives a stop or flag, and the adjustable air cushion gives a smooth, cushioned seating at each end.
Rear-switch slide
Use the rear rod end to trip a mechanical flag or position indicator on a 250 mm slide; add the -S magnet option later if CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switching is required.
Is the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD32X250 the Right Cylinder?
Size the MGCD within the 20/25/32/40/50/63 bore range by force: at 345.6 N per direction at 0.5 MPa, the 32 mm bore sits above the 25 mm (206.1 N) and below the 40 mm (527.8 N); step up to 40 mm if your load needs more margin. Choose the MGCD when you need a through-rod with equal force both ways plus an adjustable air cushion at each end for controlled high-speed stops. If you want a double-rod cylinder with fixed bumper pads instead of an air cushion in bores 20-40, look at the MGD; if a single rod with a cushion is enough, the MGC covers that. Note that the cushion only decelerates the stroke ends - it is not a lock - so for load holding on air loss fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve. Mount with FA flange or LB foot, add I or Y knuckles for swivelling joints, and order the -S option if you plan to fit CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. At 250 mm the long rod is more exposed to side loads, so keep alignment tight or guide the load externally. Maximum standard stroke for this bore is 500 mm.
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 MGCD32X250 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 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature -20 to +70 C, speed 30-800 mm/s, and the fluid is air filtered to 40 um. Ports are 1/8" and the maximum standard stroke for this 32 mm bore is 500 mm.
The MGCD32X250 has a variable air cushion at both ends - you adjust the orifice to control deceleration for smooth stops at higher speeds or heavier loads; it is an adjustable air cushion, not a fixed bumper pad. The rod exits both covers with the same M10x1.25 thread, so force is identical both ways and the rod resists rotation. The magnet is the optional S code; without it no sensor can be mounted, while -S models accept CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. Compared with the MGD (double rod, bumper) and the MGC (single rod, cushion), the MGCD combines the through-rod with adjustable cushioning.
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