Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC50X5SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC50X5SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 5mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a stainless-steel barrel with a hard-chrome-plated rod for reliable, mildly corrosion-resistant service. A variable air cushion at both ends lets you tune end-of-stroke deceleration on site.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke5 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM14×1.5
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC50X5SCA
Five millimetres of travel makes the MAC50X5SCA a nudge cylinder: kick a part off a chute, confirm a seat, or apply a short, stiff clamp. The 50 mm bore still carries full MAC output - 981 N push and 881 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 1374 N push at 0.7 MPa, roughly 200 kgf theoretical - and the variable air cushion listed for both ends stays available to soften the arrival.
Air drives the rod both ways; there is no spring, so the piston rests wherever the air leaves it. For sizing, treat about 589 N as the usable force, which corresponds to lifting close to 50 kg vertically at a 2:1 margin. The riveted stainless barrel shrugs off the coolant mist around machine tools, the M14x1.5 rod thread takes I or Y knuckles, and the built-in magnet pairs with CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches to confirm that the short movement actually happened.
Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC50X5SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC50X5SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAC mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 5 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M14×1.5 |
| 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 MA-series datasheet. Barrel: stainless-steel tube (round-body, riveted rolling-packed construction); piston rod: carbon steel with 20µm hard-chrome plating; covers: aluminium alloy. Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT. Every MA-series cylinder ships with a built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG position sensors.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø50mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 982 N | 881 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | 1234 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 200 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC50X5SCA
| MAC | Standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×5 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors (standard on MA series). |
| CA / U / CM | Back-cover type: CA pivot, U flat-end, CM round-end. |
MA-family variants: MA / MAC (double acting ±cushion), MSA / MTA (single acting push / pull), MAD / MACD (double rod ±cushion), MAJ / MACJ (adjustable stroke ±cushion), MAR (cushioned with integrated F/U mount). Mounting accessories: FA flange, LB foot, SDB pivot; plus I and Y knuckles. Thread PT (blank) / G / NPT.
Where the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC50X5SCA Is Used
Checkweigher reject kicker
Flicks underweight packs off a checkweigher belt; the 5 mm stroke clears the belt edge and returns quickly, so the lane never pauses for a reject.
Connector latch confirm probe
On an electronics test bench, the short ram presses a latch 5 mm to prove it clicked home, with the magnet switch confirming the motion before the test starts.
Index table part stop
Pops a stop pin 5 mm into the path of a rotary indexing table, trapping each part in station while the fixture clamps, then retracting between indexes.
Is the Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC50X5SCA the Right Cylinder?
A 40 mm bore (628 N push, 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa) may cover lighter nudges, while a 63 mm bore (1558 N push, 1457 N pull) suits stiff locating duty where the 5 mm stroke cannot compress. If the application must hold a position through an air drop, this cylinder will not - it floats - so fit a pilot-operated check valve or a rod lock. The CA pivot back cover pins directly into a clevis, and FA flange, LB foot or SDB mounts are alternatives; ports are 1/4 in. and the rod thread is M14x1.5.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) is standard for sensors
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/CM) & mount (FA/LB/SDB)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Do not dismantle the riveted front/back covers.
- check On first run, back off the cushion screws and release gradually.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MAC Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MAC50X5SCA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the cylinder pushes 981.3 N and pulls 880.8 N. At 0.7 MPa push is 1373.8 N and pull 1233.1 N. The theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 200.1 kgf. For real work, size near 589 N, the practical 60 percent level.
Force and control. A solenoid of this force class draws far more power and offers no speed trimming, while the MAC runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) plant air, uses its variable air cushion to soften the hit, and its stainless barrel survives coolant mist. The built-in magnet adds position confirmation at no extra cost.
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