Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X20S
The AirTAC Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X20S 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
- MagnetWith magnet (sensor-ready)
- 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 MSD32X20S
The MSD32X20S is a single-acting, push-type multi-mount cylinder with a 32 mm bore and 20 mm stroke, built with a magnet for position detection. The compact square body fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - so cylinders can be mounted side by side to save space, and the magnetic-switch slots around the body let you detect rod position without extra brackets. At 0.5 MPa the 32 mm bore gives a theoretical push force of about 281.5 N, and the cushion is a bumper. It runs on air filtered to 40 um, handles 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof pressure, works 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 marks it as single acting, push type, distinct from the double-acting MD and the no-rotating MK. The trailing S means this SKU comes with the magnet fitted, and the port thread is PT. We can confirm dimensions, weight and sensor details from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X20S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X20S |
|---|---|
| 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 | With magnet (S) |
| 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
The 32 mm bore is the strongest in the multi-mount range, giving about 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa on this single-acting push model. MSD gives you spring-return push action; if you need a pull-type spring return, look at MTD, and for double-acting service choose MD or, where the rod must not rotate, MK. Operating pressure for single acting is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi).
Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm, so this 20 mm stroke sits at the top of the table - respect the short covers and do not over-specify the stroke. The trailing S is the magnet option, which this SKU includes; drop it if detection is not needed. The default port thread is PT, with G offered as the alternative.
Applications
Clamping with position check
In a machining fixture, the 32 mm bore clamps the workpiece with about 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa while the built-in magnet confirms the rod has fully extended before the cycle starts; the spring retracts the clamp when air drops.
End-of-stroke detection on ejectors
Bolted side by side on a multi-station fixture plate, push-type cylinders eject parts from any of six fixing faces, and the magnet signal verifies each ejector has returned home before the next part loads.
Gate and stopper actuation
Fixed to the side of a small conveyor or chute, the cylinder pushes a stopper or gate 20 mm into the flow path; the magnet lets the PLC confirm gate position in both directions.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MSD32X20S mean?
The trailing S shows this SKU is supplied with a magnet in the piston, so magnetic switches can be seated in the slots around the body to detect rod position. The same cylinder without the S (MSD32X20) has no magnet. If you need specific switch part numbers, confirm them from the AirTAC catalogue or ask us.
Is the 20 mm stroke the limit for MSD32X20S?
Yes for single acting - strokes run up to 20 mm, so this model is already at maximum. The short covers mean longer strokes are not offered on this acting type. Mounting is possible from all six faces of the square body, and dimensions and allowable side-load should be taken from the datasheet.