Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X50SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X50SCA is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 50mm 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
- Stroke50 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 MFC20X50SCA
Dial in end-of-stroke deceleration with the AirTAC MFC20X50SCA, a JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder built for high-speed actuation. The variable air cushion at both ends uses a needle valve to absorb shock, protecting your payload far better than a fixed rubber bumper. Its SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers resist mild corrosion and washdown environments.
Delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting 20 mm bore unit provides a safe working load of roughly 94 N, or about 8 kg of vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The built-in piston magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches, while the CA rear pivot cover simplifies direct mounting. For the same 20 mm bore and 50 mm stroke, this compact body is shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving valuable machine space.
Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X50SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X50SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MFC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 MFC20X50SCA
| MFC | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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 MFC20X50SCA Is Used
Light Parts Ejection
Tuned air cushions safely eject 8 kg plastic mouldings at high speed without the harsh impact rebound of a bumper cylinder.
Package Diverting
A CA pivot mount allows smooth articulation when pushing light cartons off a belt, while the SUS304 barrel shrugs off washdown.
Small Component Pressing
Provides 157 N of precise downward pressure for seating electronic connectors, with the -S magnet confirming press completion.
Is the Airtac MFC Cushioned Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MFC20X50SCA the Right Cylinder?
If 94 N of safe working load is insufficient, step up to the MFC25X50, which raises push force to 245.3 N at 0.5 MPa; there is no smaller MFC bore, so the 20 mm is your baseline. The variable air cushion is essential when driving heavier masses at high speeds up to 800 mm/s, allowing you to tune the deceleration curve precisely via the needle. Remember that the cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end—it is not a brake. If your application must hold position on air loss, fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. This CA pivot variant with a 1/8" port and M8x1.25 male rod thread is ready for position sensing.
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 MFC20X50SCA FAQ
This 20 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" port and an 8 mm rod with an M8x1.25 male thread. At 0.5 MPa it generates 157 N push and 131.9 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa it delivers 219.8 N push and 184.7 N pull. The theoretical maximum force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position switches. Unlike the standard MF bumper version, the MFC uses a variable air cushion at both ends; you adjust a needle valve to decelerate the load at high speeds. Note this cushion is not a lock—the piston will drift if air pressure is lost.
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