Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X20SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X20SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 20mm 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
- Stroke20 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 MFC20X20SCA
Designed to absorb high-speed end-of-stroke shock, the AirTAC MFC20X20SCA uses a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends rather than a fixed bumper to decelerate the load smoothly. This JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder features a SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers, offering a shorter overall body than an ISO 6432 cylinder for the same 20 mm bore and 20 mm stroke.
Generating 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it provides a safe working load of roughly 94 N and lifts about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The -S suffix adds a piston magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches, while the CA back cover supplies a rear pivot. Fluid is filtered air via a 1/8" port.
Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X20SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X20SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MFC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 20 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 MFC20X20SCA
| MFC | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×20 | 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 MFC20X20SCA Is Used
Light Part Clamping
Clamps small machined components securely in automated fixtures using the 94 N safe working load.
Package Diverting
Pushes light cartons off a conveyor belt rapidly, relying on the air cushion to stop the stroke quietly.
Component Insertion
Presses bearings or pins into housings, benefiting from the CA pivot to maintain rod alignment.
Is the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X20SCA the Right Cylinder?
If 94 N is insufficient, step up to the MFC25 which yields 245.3 N at 0.5 MPa; there is no smaller bore in this range. The adjustable air cushion matters most when driving heavier masses at high speeds, as it prevents harsh impacts without relying on rubber bumpers. Remember the cushion only decelerates near stroke end and does not brake or hold position on air loss—use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for suspended loads. Alongside the CA pivot, mounting options include LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot and TC trunnion.
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 MFC20X20SCA FAQ
This 20 mm bore cylinder has a 1/8" port and an 8 mm rod. It pushes 157 N and pulls 131.9 N at 0.5 MPa, pushes 219.8 N and pulls 184.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the piston will drift on air loss. The variable air cushion at both ends only decelerates the load near the stroke end and acts purely as a shock absorber, never as a lock or brake. You must fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold suspended loads.
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