
The AirTAC Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X200CM is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 200mm 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.
Delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting mini cylinder tackles light-duty automation with precision. The variable air cushion at both ends lets you dial in the deceleration needle to absorb high-speed end-of-stroke shock, protecting your payload and cutting workshop noise. A CM round-end back cover equips this 200 mm stroke unit for flexible rear mounting.
Built with a SUS304 stainless steel barrel and riveted aluminium covers, the JIS-standard round body resists mild corrosion and washdown environments. For the same bore and stroke, the MFC body is noticeably shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving valuable machine space. Based on the 0.5 MPa thrust, this actuator provides a safe working load of roughly 94 N, meaning it lifts about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Note that this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
| Model | Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X200CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MFC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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.
| 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.
| MFC | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×200 | 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.
Pushes small cardboard cartons on a packaging line at speed, relying on the needle-adjustable air cushion to prevent harsh impacts that could crush the goods.
Ejects lightweight machined components from a tight fixture, where the shorter-than-ISO-6432 body length preserves valuable envelope space.
Indexes plastic sample trays in a washdown-prone testing station, benefiting from the SUS304 stainless barrel for mild corrosion resistance.
When sizing this 20 mm bore actuator, evaluate your payload against its 131.9 N pull force at 0.5 MPa. If your application requires more thrust, stepping up to the MFC25X200 provides 245.3 N at 0.5 MPa; since 20 mm is the smallest available MFC bore, there is no smaller option to step down to. The adjustable air cushion is essential when cycling at high speeds or moving delicate loads, as it merely decelerates the piston near the stroke end without acting as a lock.
Because this model has no -S suffix, magnetic position sensing is not supported. Furthermore, a standard double-acting cylinder drifts when air pressure drops or the valve is centered—the cushion cannot hold a load. For vertical or suspended loads that must remain fixed during a power loss, install an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
Quick checklist
This 20 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" air port and an 8 mm rod with an M8x1.25 male thread. It generates 157 N push and 131.9 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 219.8 N push and 184.7 N pull at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum force of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S magnet option, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. You would need the -S variant for position sensing, though the SUS304 stainless build and variable air cushion remain standard.
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