Specifications: MD32X42ST is an AirTAC double-acting cylinder with a 32 mm bore, 42 mm stroke, a magnetic piston, and male-threaded rod end.
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Model Code Explained
Code
Meaning for This Model
MD
double-acting cylinder
32
32 mm bore
X42
42 mm nominal stroke
S after stroke
Magnetic piston selected
Blank rod-end position
male-threaded rod end
Blank mounting suffix
No optional mounting bracket selected
T
Suffix retained; not defined in this family's reviewed ordering chart
Configuration Notes
The specified 42 mm stroke is not a listed standard stroke. The catalog permits intermediate strokes using the next larger standard body envelope.
The T suffix is retained in this product code, but this family's reviewed ordering chart does not define that suffix. The standard catalog port is given as a dimensional reference; the suffix does not prove a different connection standard.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Details
Action
double-acting cylinder
Working medium
Air filtered through a 40 μm filter or finer
Operating pressure
0.15–1 MPa
Proof pressure
1.5 MPa; a proof-test rating, not the continuous operating limit
Ambient and fluid temperature
−20 to 70 °C
Piston speed
30–500 mm/s
Stroke tolerance
+1.0 / 0 mm
Cushioning
Bumper
Air connection
PT 1/8 (standard catalog reference; suffix is not defined in the order chart)
A heat-resistant seal option is described for applications up to 150 °C. It is a separately selected construction; the standard model described here retains the −20 to 70 °C rating.
Product Features
The compact body supports mounting from several faces and parallel installation.
Rod guidance and prelubricated construction simplify use without an added lubricator.
Dimensions for This Bore and Configuration
Dimensions are in millimeters unless a thread, angle or tolerance is stated. Letter labels follow the 158–163 printed-page drawings in the 2022 Chinese catalog. A base letter value is not automatically an overall length; use its stated stroke relationship.
Parameter
Details
A
79 mm
AC
52 mm
B
40 mm
C
62 mm
D
12 mm
DA
27 mm
E
M10 × 1.25
EA
19.5 mm
EB
22 mm
F
17 mm
FA
6 mm
H
10 mm
J
11 mm
JA
11.5 mm
JB
24 mm
JC
11 mm
K
6.5 mm
KB
24 mm
L
M6 × 1.0
LA
9 mm
LB
48 mm
P
PT1/8
PA
22 mm
PB
12.5 mm
PC
13 mm
Stroke-dependent Drawing Relationships
Parameter
Details
A outline
A + stroke
AC outline
AC + stroke
Stroke used in the order code
42 mm
For this intermediate stroke, the table uses the next larger standard body: 50 mm. Drawing formulas remain those of the catalog; do not infer a shorter body by interpolation.
Construction and Materials
Parameter
Details
1 Hex nut
Low-carbon steel or stainless steel
2 Piston rod
Stainless steel or hard-chrome-plated S45C steel
3 Rod seal
NBR
4 Body
Aluminum alloy
5 Bumper
TPU
6 Magnet holder
Aluminum alloy
7 Magnet washer
NBR
8 Magnet
Sintered NdFeB
9 Piston seal
NBR
10 Wear ring
Wear-resistant material
11 Piston
Aluminum alloy
12 O-ring
NBR
13 C-ring
Spring steel
14 Rear cover
Aluminum alloy
15 Bumper
TPU
Item numbers identify the catalog sectional drawing. They are component references, not spare-part order codes or package quantities.
Matching Accessories and Mounting
Parameter
Details
Cylinder mounting
Use the mounting holes and dimensions shown for this body and action type. No unrelated compact-cylinder bracket is established as interchangeable by this chapter.
DMSG / CMSG / EMSG
G-profile magnetic switches; the 2022 selection matrix marks MD 32 mm bore; order separately
Accessory codes are listed for selection. Optional brackets, rod joints and switches are separate items unless the selected code or the stated pin note expressly identifies them. Component item numbers do not specify purchase quantities.
Stroke and Option Selection
Parameter
Details
Standard strokes for this bore/action
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 mm
Intermediate strokes
The catalog allows a nonstandard intermediate stroke with the outer dimensions of the next larger standard stroke; this does not extend the maximum allowable stroke.
Magnetic selection
Select the magnetic option before ordering a position switch; electrical type, cable and connector are selected separately.
Selection, Installation and Operation
Select bore from the required thrust and available pressure; then check stroke, load direction, mounting, cushioning and sensing. The general catalog load-factor references are at most 0.7 for static/slow work and at most 0.5 for 50–500 mm/s motion. They do not replace the load and guide checks for this cylinder.
Keep the piston rod and load aligned. Support lateral or eccentric loads with an appropriate guide; avoid applying bending force or tightening torque through the rod or guide.
Use clean filtered air. Prevent freezing, water, dust and corrosive substances from entering the cylinder. The cylinder is prelubricated; if lubrication is introduced, use additive-free ISO VG32 oil and continue that lubrication.
Start with the speed controller restricted, then open it gradually. Choose the circuit and flow-control direction for the action and load; a double-acting meter-out circuit is a general reference, not a guarantee of equal speed or precise stopping.
Isolate the air and electrical supplies and release trapped pressure before maintenance. Check the mounting and retained parts before repressurizing. A C-ring must be fully seated before operation.
Circuit Selection Reference at 500 mm/s
Parameter
Details
Reference bore
32 mm
Effective flow area at the reference speed
2.1 mm²
Tube outside / inside diameter
6 / 4 mm
Example speed controller
PTLM5
Example silencer
BSLM5
Example solenoid valves
5V110M5 / 5V120M5
Example air-piloted valves
4A110M5 / 4A120M5
The general 2022 selection table gives these circuit examples for this bore at a theoretical 500 mm/s reference speed. They are not included accessories, a guaranteed achieved speed, or a statement that every example screws directly into this cylinder. Match the actual port thread, action, tubing, valve capacity and operating conditions.
Optional magnetic sensors and matching cables
G-profile: CMSG — standard/A05 reed sensorsTwo-wire reed operation at 5–240 V AC/DC.CMSG-020, CMSG-030, CMSG-050, CMSG-100, CMSG-M08, CMSG-M08010, CMSG-M08020, CMSG-M08030, CMSG-M12, CMSG-M12010, CMSG-M12020, CMSG-M12030, A05-CMSG-020, A05-CMSG-030, A05-CMSG-050, A05-CMSG-100
G-profile: CMSG — high-temperature reed sensors (final -H suffix)Two-wire reed operation at 5–240 V AC/DC.CMSG-020-H, CMSG-030-H, CMSG-050-H, CMSG-100-H, CMSG-M08-H, CMSG-M08010-H, CMSG-M08020-H, CMSG-M08030-H, CMSG-M12-H, CMSG-M12010-H, CMSG-M12020-H, CMSG-M12030-H
G-profile: DMSG — two-wire electronic sensorsTwo-wire electronic operation at 10–28 V DC.DMSG-020, DMSG-030, DMSG-050, DMSG-100, DMSG-M08, DMSG-M08010, DMSG-M08020, DMSG-M08030, DMSG-M12, DMSG-M12010, DMSG-M12020, DMSG-M12030, DMSG-020-W, DMSG-030-W, DMSG-050-W, DMSG-100-W, A05-DMSG-020, A05-DMSG-030, A05-DMSG-050, A05-DMSG-100, A06-DMSG-020, A06-DMSG-030, A06-DMSG-050, A06-DMSG-100
G-profile: DMSG — NPN electronic sensorsNPN three-wire output with a 5–30 V DC supply.DMSG-N020, DMSG-N030, DMSG-N050, DMSG-N100, DMSG-NM08, DMSG-NM08010, DMSG-NM08020, DMSG-NM08030, DMSG-NM12, DMSG-NM12010, DMSG-NM12020, DMSG-NM12030, DMSG-N020-W, DMSG-N030-W, DMSG-N050-W, DMSG-N100-W
G-profile: DMSG — PNP electronic sensorsPNP three-wire output with a 5–30 V DC supply.DMSG-P020, DMSG-P030, DMSG-P050, DMSG-P100, DMSG-PM08, DMSG-PM08010, DMSG-PM08020, DMSG-PM08030, DMSG-PM12, DMSG-PM12010, DMSG-PM12020, DMSG-PM12030, DMSG-P020-W, DMSG-P030-W, DMSG-P050-W, DMSG-P100-W
G-profile: EMSG — miniature two-wire sensorsMiniature two-wire electronic operation at 10–28 V DC.EMSG-020, EMSG-030, EMSG-050, EMSG-100, EMSG-M08, EMSG-M08010, EMSG-M08020, EMSG-M08030, EMSG-M12, EMSG-M12010, EMSG-M12020, EMSG-M12030, EMSG-020-W, EMSG-030-W, EMSG-050-W, EMSG-100-W, EMSG-M08-W, EMSG-M08010-W, EMSG-M08020-W, EMSG-M08030-W, EMSG-M12-W, EMSG-M12010-W, EMSG-M12020-W, EMSG-M12030-W, A05-EMSG-020, A05-EMSG-030, A05-EMSG-050, A05-EMSG-100, A06-EMSG-020, A06-EMSG-030, A06-EMSG-050, A06-EMSG-100
Two-wire mating cables (B)For a matching M8 or M12 two-wire male sensor; ordered separately.F-ECM08B020, F-ECM08B030, F-ECM08B050, F-ECM08B100, F-ECM12B020, F-ECM12B030, F-ECM12B050, F-ECM12B100
Three-wire mating cables (C)For a matching M8 or M12 NPN/PNP male sensor; ordered separately.F-ECM08C020, F-ECM08C030, F-ECM08C050, F-ECM08C100, F-ECM12C020, F-ECM12C030, F-ECM12C050, F-ECM12C100
Choose a G-profile sensor for the magnetic MD cylinder, then match its electrical circuit and cable. These separately ordered options are alternatives, not a required set. A final -H on a CMS order code selects the high-temperature reed version.
CMSG reed sensors are limited to 100 mA, 10 W and 200 Hz, with no internal consumption or leakage. Standard/A05 voltage drop is at most 2.5 V at 100 mA DC; versions with the final -H suffix have no residual voltage or indicator LED.
Two-wire DMSG and EMSG require 2.5–100 mA loads, up to 2.8 W and 1,000 Hz. Maximum consumption, residual voltage and leakage are 3 mA, 3.5 V and 0.06 mA respectively.
NPN/PNP DMSG outputs are rated to 30 V / 200 mA, 6 W and 1,000 Hz. Maximum consumption, residual voltage and leakage are 5 mA, 0.7 V and 0.01 mA respectively. Check controller input compatibility as well as load ratings.
Sensor and female-cable endings 020/030/050/100 mean 2/3/5/10 m. M08/M12 sensors have M8/M12 male connectors on 0.5 m leads; M08010/M08020/M08030 and M12010/M12020/M12030 give 1/2/3 m leads. Lead length does not depend on cylinder stroke.
Match female cables to the male connector size and wire count; direct-lead sensors need none. B pinout: 1 brown (+), 4 blue (−), 3 unused. C pinout: 1 brown (+), 3 blue (−), 4 black output. Check the mating cable and connector ratings separately.
A05 flex-resistant robotics cable and A06 oil-resistant flex cable have a recommended minimum bend radius of 19 mm. Both are two-wire direct-lead types, without M8/M12, NPN/PNP or W options; A05-CMSG also excludes the final high-temperature -H suffix. W means waterproof: DMSG-W has direct leads only; the listed EMSG-W options also include connectors.
Sensor temperature limits are −10 to +70°C, or −10 to +125°C for CMSG versions with the final -H suffix. The standard MD cylinder remains limited to +70°C. Ordinary, high-temperature and A05 sensors are IP64; W/A06 are IP68. These ratings do not extend to the cylinder, connectors or whole assembly; use their common limits.
CMS has no protection circuit; DMS/EMS have reverse-polarity and surge protection, and EMS also has temperature-overload protection. Reed, two-wire electronic, NPN and PNP circuits are not interchangeable. Complete and insulate wiring before powering it; keep it separate from power/high-voltage wiring. For direct leads, connect brown and blue in series with the load on two-wire types; do not connect the switch alone across the supply. On three-wire types, brown is positive supply, blue is negative and black is output; connect an NPN load to positive and a PNP load to negative.
Install the selected G-profile sensor in its matching switch groove. Loosen the locking screw so it does not project below the sensor base. Slide the sensor to the required position, then tighten. Set detection at the actuation-range centre. Recommended sensor-screw torque is 0.15–0.20 N·m, never over 0.25 N·m; these are not cylinder mounting torques. Prevent impacts; keep cables free of strain and avoid unnecessary movement or bending. Observe the stated bend-radius guidance for flex-resistant versions, and inspect fixings, cables and indication.
Keep ordinary sensors dry and do not immerse waterproof types for long periods. Avoid explosive gas, aggressive chemicals, sudden temperature changes, welding interference and magnetic debris. Provide suitable protection for A05 cables exposed to heat, dust, water or oil, and for A06 cables exposed to weld spatter.Weight Reference
Estimated reference weight: 542.2 g. Based on the same family/bore catalog mass data and the stated configuration; it is not an AirTAC published weight for this exact variant or a measured weight.
For detailed product dimensions and mounting drawings, please download and refer to the PDF catalog.
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