Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X250CA
The AirTAC Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X250CA is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 250mm 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
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X250CA
Delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting round-body mini cylinder relies on a needle-set variable air cushion at both ends to absorb high-speed shocks over its 250 mm travel. The SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers resist mild corrosion, and the entire JIS-standard body is physically shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder of the same bore and stroke, saving valuable mounting length.
Equipped with a CA rear pivot cover, the unit accepts 1/8" air ports and an M8x1.25 male rod thread. Based on its 0.5 MPa thrust, it handles a safe working load of roughly 94 N, lifting about 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 safety margin. Note that this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, meaning it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors.
Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X250CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X250CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MFC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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 MFC20X250CA
| MFC | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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 MFC20X250CA Is Used
Light Part Ejection
Uses the 94 N safe working load to push light moulded components out of a jig at speed, relying on the needle-adjusted air cushion to prevent end-of-stroke slamming.
Package Diverter
Swings via the CA pivot to deflect small cartons on a belt line, absorbing the impact of the 250 mm travel without jarring the conveyor frame.
Film Feed Roll
Shifts a packaging film guide back and forth, using the smooth deceleration to protect the delicate web tension setup from sudden jerks.
Is the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X250CA the Right Cylinder?
If 157 N at 0.5 MPa is insufficient, step up to the MFC25 which yields 245.3 N; no smaller MFC bore exists. The adjustable end cushions are essential when moving loads at high velocity, as they decelerate the piston smoothly rather than slamming it. Remember the cushion only eases the stop and does not brake or lock the rod—add an external pilot check valve if you must prevent drift on air loss.
Mounting uses the built-in CA pivot eye at the rear alongside standard 1/8" ports. Because this is a non-magnet SKU, position sensing is impossible here; order an MFC20X250CA-S variant if your control system requires CMSG or DMSG switches.
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 MFC20X250CA FAQ
This 20 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" port and an 8 mm rod. 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 of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include the -S magnet, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches cannot be used. You must select the -S variant for sensing; the standard version still provides the variable air cushion and SUS304 stainless build.
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