Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X5S
The AirTAC Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X5S 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 MSD32X5S
The AirTAC MD multi-mount family is a compact square-body cylinder that can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and mounted side by side to save space on densely packed machines. This MSD32X5S is the single-acting push type: air pressure drives the rod out on a 32 mm bore with a 5 mm stroke, giving a theoretical push of 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa, and the stroke is cushioned by a bumper. Magnetic-switch slots are machined around the body, and the cylinder runs on air filtered to 40 um without added lubricant.
This is a genuine AirTAC part. The MD family is the standard multi-mount series, while the MK family is the no-rotating version; magnet is an option on both, and this SKU carries the S suffix, so it is supplied with a magnet. The air port on this 32 mm bore is a 1/8" PT thread. Dimensions at a given stroke and detailed sizing are confirmed from the datasheet on request.
Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X5S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSD Multi-Position Fixed Cylinder MSD32X5S |
|---|---|
| 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
Bore sets the force: this 32 mm single-acting push cylinder delivers a theoretical 281.5 N at 0.5 MPa across an operating range of 0.2-1.0 MPa (28-145 psi). The single-acting stroke table tops out at 20 mm, so a 5 mm stroke is best for short push, clamp or eject jobs at speeds of 50-500 mm/s. Your main choices are the MD standard family (rod rotation allowed) versus the MK no-rotating family, and the acting type: single-push (MSD), single-pull (MTD), double-acting (MD), double-rod (MDD) or adjustable-stroke (MDJ). The trailing S means this SKU includes the magnet; the thread is PT here, with G available. Watch the short single-acting stroke ceiling, and route side-load limits to us before you fix the mounting.
Applications
Small-parts clamping
A short 5 mm stroke and strong push make this cylinder a compact clamp that holds small workpieces in a fixture, fixed from the direction that best suits a tight tooling plate.
Part ejection from nests
Mounted at the end of a machining or assembly nest, the rod pushes finished parts out of their pocket in one short, quick stroke so the next cycle can start.
Gate and stopper duty
Bolted to the frame of a transfer line, the cylinder extends to stop or divert parts at a station, with several units fitted side by side where panel space is scarce.
FAQ
What does the S at the end of MSD32X5S mean?
The trailing S is the magnet option: this cylinder is supplied with a magnet in the piston, so magnetic switches can be seated in the slots around the body. The same model code without the S is the cylinder without a magnet.
How many ways can I fix this cylinder, and where do I get exact dimensions?
The square body can be fixed from six directions - front, back, left, right, top and bottom - and units can be mounted side by side to save space. Overall dimensions depend on the stroke, and side-load limits are quoted in the datasheet, so confirm both with us before finalising the mount.