
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC32X500SU is a genuine double acting + cushion round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 500mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a stainless-steel barrel and rod for mildly corrosive environments.
Delivering 402.2 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, the AirTAC MIC32X500SU is a robust double-acting round-body mini cylinder built for a 500 mm stroke. Its stainless-steel barrel and Ø12 mm piston rod provide reliable mild corrosion and washdown resistance. A 1/8" port supplies the air, while the U-style 90-degree rear cover simplifies port and mounting orientation in tight machinery layouts.
Unlike standard bumper units, this model features an adjustable air cushion at both ends. You can tune a needle valve to decelerate heavy 32 mm loads smoothly at high speeds, protecting the workpiece and cutting noise. With a safe working load of roughly 241 N, it lifts about 20.5 kg vertically using a 2:1 safety margin. The -S suffix denotes a built-in magnet for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position switches.
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC32X500SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MIC mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 500 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + 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 MI/MIC (ISO 6432) datasheet. Barrel & rod: stainless steel (round-body, riveted construction). Thread options: PT (blank) / G. Note: the Ø32 bore is a larger, non-ISO-6432 size.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| MIC | round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
MI-family variants: MI / MIC (double acting ±cushion), MSI / MTI (single acting push / pull), MID / MICD (double rod ±cushion), MIJ / MICJ (adjustable stroke ±cushion). Back covers CA / U / R / CM. Mounting LB / FA / SDB / TC.
Uses the 402.2 N push force to deflect heavy packages on a sorting line, relying on the tuned air cushion to prevent harsh slamming during rapid 500 mm strokes.
Raises a 20 kg web roll into a packaging machine, benefiting from the stainless build and smooth end-of-stroke deceleration to protect the material.
Actuates a heavy machine guard at high cycle rates, using the U-style rear cover for compact 90-degree mounting and the cushion to reduce impact noise.
Choosing this 32 mm bore makes sense when you need substantial thrust without stepping up to a 40 mm unit. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.2 N and pulls 345.6 N. If your application is lighter, the 25 mm bore offers 245.3 N push; if you need more power, the 40 mm bore provides 628.3 N. The adjustable cushion is essential here for high-velocity 500 mm strokes, as it absorbs end-of-travel kinetic energy. Note that the cushion only decelerates the piston and does not lock or hold the load. If your system loses air, the rod will drift. To maintain position, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot, and TC trunnion brackets.
Quick checklist
This 32 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" air port and an M10x1.25 male rod thread. At 0.5 MPa it pushes 402.2 N and pulls 345.6 N. At 0.7 MPa it pushes 563 N and pulls 483.8 N. The theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
It has a needle-adjustable air cushion at both ends that decelerates the piston near stroke end to reduce shock, but it is not a brake or lock. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you can mount CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches for position detection.
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