Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X5
The AirTAC Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X5 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 MSD32X5
The MSD32X5 is a single-acting, push-type multi-mount cylinder with a 32 mm bore and a short 5 mm stroke, ideal where a firm, brief push is needed in tight space. Its square body fixes from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and cylinders mount side by side to save space, with magnetic-switch slots around the body and high guide precision. The 32 mm bore produces a theoretical push force of about 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa, and the cushion is a bumper. Medium is air filtered to 40 um; proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi); temperature range is -20 to 70 C; speed range is 50-500 mm/s.
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the MD multi-mount family; the MSD prefix means single acting, push type - air extends the rod and a spring returns it - and it is neither the double-acting MD nor the no-rotating MK. This SKU shows no magnet (no trailing S) and uses a PT port thread. Dimensions and sizing details can be confirmed from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X5 |
|---|---|
| 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
The 32 mm bore is the family's largest, giving about 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa on this single-acting push model - useful when a short, strong push matters more than travel. MSD provides spring-return push action; MTD is the pull version, MD the double-acting standard, and MK the no-rotating option. Single-acting operating pressure is 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi).
Single-acting strokes run up to 20 mm; the 5 mm stroke here is the shortest practical choice, which suits the short covers but only where travel is minimal. Magnet is omitted on this SKU - select an S-suffixed code if detection is needed. Port thread is PT by default, with G available.
Applications
Short-stake pressing
Where a component only needs to be seated or staked a few millimetres, the 32 mm bore applies about 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa over a 5 mm stroke, and the spring resets the tool between parts.
Part present clamp
Built into a tight fixture pocket, the cylinder pushes a clamp nose 5 mm onto a small workpiece, holding it against a stop; spring return releases the part automatically when air is vented.
Micro gate and lockout
Mounted top- or side-face on a compact mechanism, the short 5 mm push actuates a locking pin, detent or micro-gate, using any of the six body faces for fixing in cramped assemblies.
FAQ
Why choose the 5 mm stroke on MSD32X5?
Single-acting multi-mount cylinders cover strokes up to 20 mm, so 5 mm is the shortest option - right for jobs like staking, seating, pinning or clamping where only a few millimetres of travel are needed. Longer strokes are available on the same bore, but the short covers mean you should not stretch beyond what the task requires; confirm exact body dimensions from the datasheet.
Can MSD32X5 be fixed in any orientation?
Yes - the square body can be fixed from six directions: front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and multiple cylinders can sit side by side to save space. Keep in mind the push force of about 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa for this 32 mm bore, and route any side-load requirement to the datasheet or to us before mounting.