Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC32X500U
The AirTAC Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC32X500U 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.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
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About the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC32X500U
Delivering 402.2 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, the AirTAC MIC32X500U is a robust double-acting round-body mini cylinder built for long 500 mm travel. A stainless-steel barrel and piston rod provide mild corrosion resistance, making it suitable for washdown or humid industrial environments. This non-ISO-6432 Ø32 unit features a 1/8" port and an M10x1.25 male rod thread.
The defining feature of the MIC series is the needle-adjustable air cushion at both ends, which soaks up end-of-stroke shock at high speeds to protect your load and reduce noise. Based on the 0.5 MPa push rating, this cylinder handles a safe working load of about 241 N, lifting roughly 20.5 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Note that this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position switches.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC32X500U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC32X500U |
|---|---|
| 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| 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.
Model Code: Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC32X500U
| 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.
Where the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC32X500U Is Used
Long-Stroke Diverting
Pushes heavy packages across a 500 mm transfer gap at high speed, relying on the adjustable air cushion to stop the 402.2 N thrust smoothly without slamming.
Lowering Jigs
Lowers a 20 kg tooling head vertically; the stainless build resists coolant mist while the needle-set cushion prevents end-of-stroke jarring on the way down.
Washdown Actuation
Drives a heavy guard door in a damp food-packaging line where the stainless rod shrugs off mild corrosion and the 1/8" port delivers ample flow.
Is the Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC32X500U the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 32 mm bore, stepping down to the MIC25X50 yields 245.3 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the MIC40X50 provides 628.3 N. Choose this Ø32 model when moving heavier fixtures over its 500 mm stroke at high speeds, as the adjustable air cushion is critical for decelerating significant mass without impact. The U-style 90-degree rear cover offers flexible mounting orientation for your framework.
Remember that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end; it does not function as a brake or lock. If your application must hold a vertical load during air loss or valve centering, the piston will drift, requiring an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. Because this base SKU has no magnet, add the -S variant if you need electronic position sensing.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/R/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC)
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 Use correct back cover (CA/U/R/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MIC Cushioned Mini Cylinder MIC32X500U FAQ
This double-acting cylinder uses a 1/8" port and generates 402.2 N push and 345.6 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or 563 N push and 483.8 N pull at 0.7 MPa. Its theoretical maximum force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. You must select the -S variant to enable magnetic sensing. The adjustable air cushion at both ends handles deceleration but does not lock the load.
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