Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X20
The AirTAC Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X20 is a genuine MD multi-mount cylinder (single acting, push type), 32 mm bore. Its compact square body fixes from six directions and mounts side by side to save space. It delivers about 281.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. A bumper cushions the impact.
- TypeMulti-mount, single acting, push type
- SeriesMD (standard)
- Bore32 mm
- Push thrust @0.5 MPa281.5 N
- Operating pressure0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 145 psi)
- Port size1/8"
- CushionBumper
- MagnetWithout magnet
- ThreadPT
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X20
The MSD32X20 is a single-acting, push-type multi-mount cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 20 mm stroke. Like every cylinder in this compact square-body family, it can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. The 32 mm bore delivers a theoretical push force of about 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa, and the cushion is a bumper, so it suits short-push tasks such as clamping and ejecting where air return is acceptable. It runs on air filtered to 40 um, takes proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), operates from -20 to 70 C, and covers 50-500 mm/s.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MD multi-mount family; the MSD prefix means single acting, push type, so the spring returns the rod - it is not the double-acting MD and not the no-rotating MK. This SKU shows no magnet (no trailing S), and the port thread is PT. We can confirm overall dimensions, weight and sizing details from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X20 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X20 |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-mount cylinder, single acting, push type |
| Series | MD (standard) |
| Bore | 32 mm |
| Push thrust @0.5 MPa | 281.5 N |
| Port size | 1/8" (PT thread) |
| Magnet | Without magnet |
| Fluid | Air, filtered to 40 um |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 - 1.0 MPa (28 - 145 psi) |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa (215 psi) |
| Temperature | -20 to 70 C |
| Speed range | 50 - 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Bumper |
| Mounting | Fix from 6 directions; mountable side by side |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MD/MK multi-mount data. The front cover and piston are short, so avoid an over-long stroke. An optional high-temperature seal material extends the range to 0 to 150 C. Overall dimensions vary per stroke and allowable side-load is published as curves — ask us and we confirm from the datasheet.
How to choose
Choose the 32 mm bore when you need the family's highest push force - about 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa on this single-acting push model. If you need rotation prevented instead of a standard rod, step across to the MK family; for spring-return pull action look at MTD, and for double-acting work use MD. The MSD is single acting: air pushes the rod out and a spring returns it, with an operating pressure of 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi).
Stroke on single-acting multi-mount cylinders runs up to 20 mm, so the 20 mm stroke here is at the top of the range - keep in mind the short covers, and avoid specifying a longer stroke than the job needs. This SKU has no magnet (no S suffix); add S if you need switch detection. Port thread is PT by default, with G available as the alternative.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
Mounted through the top or side face of a fixture, the 32 mm bore pushes a clamp pad onto a machined part with about 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa; the spring retracts it automatically when air is released.
Eject and press-fit station
Bolted side by side along a fixture plate, push-type cylinders eject finished parts or seat light press-fit components from six possible fixing directions, keeping the station footprint small.
Slide and gate actuation
Fixed from the front or bottom face on a small slide or gate, the cylinder extends to index or push a mechanism 20 mm and relies on the spring return to reset between cycles.
FAQ
What does the MSD prefix on MSD32X20 mean?
MSD is the single-acting, push-type version of the MD multi-mount family: air pressure extends the rod and an internal spring returns it. Operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi) and the push force for the 32 mm bore is about 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa. If you need double acting instead, choose MD; for spring-return pull action, choose MTD.
Can I mount MSD32X20 from any face?
Yes. The compact square body can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and several cylinders can be mounted side by side to save space. Keep the stroke within the single-acting limit of 20 mm because of the short covers, and confirm dimensions and allowable side-load from the datasheet before designing the mounting.