Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X130SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X130SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 130mm 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.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke130 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
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About the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X130SCA
Delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting 20 mm bore mini cylinder relies on a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends to absorb high-speed end-of-stroke shock. The riveted aluminium covers and SUS304 stainless steel barrel resist mild corrosion and washdown environments. Because the -S suffix equips the piston with a magnet, you can mount CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches for position sensing.
For the same 20 mm bore and 130 mm stroke, the JIS-standard round body is noticeably shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving valuable mounting length. Driven by a 1/8 inch port and an 8 mm rod with an M8x1.25 male thread, it provides a computed safe working load of roughly 94 N. In a vertical setup with a 2:1 safety margin, it lifts about 8 kg. The rear CA pivot cover simplifies angular mounting, while the cushion strictly decelerates the load near stroke end without acting as a brake.
Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X130SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X130SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MFC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 130 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 132 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | 185 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X130SCA
| MFC | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×130 | 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.
Where the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X130SCA Is Used
Light-Duty Pick & Place
Cycles small electronic components rapidly, using the variable air cushion to prevent harsh impacts that could dislodge parts weighing under 8 kg.
Carton Flap Folding
Drives a 130 mm stroke to fold lightweight packaging flaps, where the SUS304 barrel withstands occasional washdown and the cushion silences end-of-stroke noise.
Small Part Diverting
Pivots via the CA rear cover to push lightweight goods across a belt, relying on the 94 N safe working load to shift items without bouncing.
Is the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X130SCA the Right Cylinder?
If 157 N of push at 0.5 MPa is insufficient, step up to the MFC25 bore, which provides 245.3 N; if you need less force, note that 20 mm is the smallest available MFC bore. Choose this adjustable air cushion model over a standard bumper cylinder when operating at high speeds or moving sensitive loads that require smooth deceleration.
Because a standard cylinder cannot hold position on air loss, the piston will drift if the valve is centred, and the cushion only slows the load near the end of travel rather than locking it. To suspend a load safely, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. The built-in magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG sensors, and the CA back cover supplies a rear pivot point for your linkage.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC)
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 Use correct back cover (CA/U/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X130SCA FAQ
This 20 mm bore cylinder uses a 1/8 inch port. At 0.5 MPa it generates 157 N push and 131.9 N pull. At 0.7 MPa it generates 219.8 N push and 184.7 N pull. The theoretical maximum force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the needle-set variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the end of stroke to reduce shock; it is not a brake or lock. For position sensing, the -S magnet allows CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches. You will need an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a load on air loss.
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