
The AirTAC Airtac B52-MFC Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MFC25X160SU is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 160mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a SUS304 stainless-steel barrel for mildly corrosive environments. For the same bore and stroke it is shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving mounting space.
The B52- prefix marks AirTAC's copper-free build of the MFC25X160SU, designed for lines where copper and copper alloys are not permitted, such as ammonia systems and some battery, electronics, and chemical plants. This double-acting mini cylinder delivers 245.3 N push and 206.1 N pull at 0.5 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Its JIS-standard round-body construction uses a SUS304 stainless barrel with riveted aluminium covers, making it shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder for the same bore and stroke.
A variable air cushion at both ends lets you adjust a needle to decelerate the piston smoothly at high speed, protecting loads and cutting noise. The -S suffix means a built-in piston magnet is present, enabling CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The U back cover provides a flat-end rear style. With a safe working load of about 147 N and vertical lift capacity of roughly 12.5 kg with a 2:1 margin, this cylinder suits moderate-force automation tasks.
| Model | Airtac B52-MFC Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MFC25X160SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MFC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Variable air cushion, both ends |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MF/MFC (JIS-standard) datasheet. Barrel: SUS304 stainless steel; covers: aluminum alloy (round-body, riveted rolling-packed construction). Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 245 N | 206 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 344 N | 289 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 50 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| MFC | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
MF-family variants: MF / MFC (double acting ±cushion), MSF / MTF (single acting push / pull), MFD / MFCD (double rod ±cushion), MFJ / MFCJ (adjustable stroke ±cushion). Back covers CA / U / CM. Mounting LB / FA / SDB / TC.
Position light battery components with 245.3 N push force; the variable cushion prevents jarring at stroke end, protecting sensitive cell contacts.
Copper-free construction suits ammonia-handling lines where copper alloys are prohibited; the stainless barrel resists mild chemical exposure.
Drive labeling heads at up to 800 mm/s; the adjustable air cushion absorbs kinetic energy smoothly, reducing noise and wear on the mechanism.
Size down to the MFC20 at 157 N push @0.5 MPa if your load is light and space is tight; size up to the MFC32 at 402.2 N push @0.5 MPa if you need substantially more force. The variable cushion is essential when running at high speeds or moving heavy loads that could cause end-of-stroke shock. Remember, this cylinder does not hold position on air loss - the piston drifts. For a held load, use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot block, or TC trunnion. The -S magnet allows sensor mounting with CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, push force is 245.3 N and pull is 206.1 N. At 0.7 MPa, push is 343.4 N and pull is 288.5 N. Theoretical maximum force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 1/8" port and M10x1.25 rod thread match the standard MFC25 configuration.
B52- indicates AirTAC's copper-free (copper-prohibited) build of the MFC25X160SU, for applications where copper alloys are not allowed. The variable air cushion at both ends uses a needle valve to control deceleration near stroke end - it smooths high-speed operation but does not lock or hold the load. The -S magnet enables CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. For exact material substitutions in the copper-free build, please confirm with us.
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