
The AirTAC Airtac MACJ Stainless Steel Mini Adjustable Cylinder MACJ25X20-20S is a genuine double acting, adjustable stroke + cushion standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 20mm stroke, 1/8" 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.
Where a fixture needs on-site stroke tuning, this 20 mm-travel mini cylinder gives a 20 mm extend window plus a variable air cushion at both ends. MACJ builds a riveted round body - stainless barrel, 20 um hard-chrome rod, aluminium covers - that tolerates coolant mist and rinsing better than painted mini cylinders. At 0.5 MPa expect 245.3 N out and 206.1 N back; at 0.7 MPa push climbs to 343.4 N.
For day-to-day sizing, count on near 147 N of usable push at 0.5 MPa, enough for vertical lifts of about 12 kg with a 2:1 margin applied. Every unit carries its piston magnet as standard equipment, so CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches attach for cycle confirmation. The stop screw is a position set, not a brake - if supply air drops, the rod can creep, so clamp the load independently.
| Model | Airtac MACJ Stainless Steel Mini Adjustable Cylinder MACJ25X20-20S |
|---|---|
| Series | MACJ mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 20 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, adjustable stroke + 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 300 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.
| 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.
| MACJ | Standard round-body mini cylinder (adjustable-stroke, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -20 | Adjustable stroke window (mm the extend stroke can be shortened on site). |
| -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.
Die setters trim the 20 mm window to match shim stacks on a stamping die, so no cylinder swap is needed between die changes.
A glue dispenser head rides this short-stroke cylinder; the 20 mm window dials Z-travel per bead pattern and the cushion stops head bounce.
With a CMSG switch on the standard magnet, the cylinder confirms a part is fully seated in an appliance assembly nest before the next station indexes.
Because 20 mm of travel rarely needs a big bore, check the 20 mm version (157 N push at 0.5 MPa) first; step up to the 32 mm bore (402.2 N) only for heavy clamping. Mount via FA flange, LB foot or I / Y knuckles, and match the 1/8 inch port on this bore. Note that the adjuster trims extend travel only and will not hold a load if air is lost.
Quick checklist
Full figures: 245.3 N push and 206.1 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 343.4 N push and 288.5 N pull at 0.7 MPa, and 50 kgf theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa. It runs on 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) at 30-800 mm/s with a 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof rating.
The piston magnet is built in on every MA-series cylinder, so CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches attach without ordering a special version. FA flange, LB foot and I or Y rod knuckles cover most fixturing needs.
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