Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X225
The AirTAC Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X225 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 225mm 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
- Stroke225 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod + cushion
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
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About the Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X225
Twin rods exiting both covers give the AirTAC MFCD20X225 equal 131.9 N force in each direction while actively resisting load rotation. This JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder uses a SUS304 stainless barrel with riveted aluminium covers, packing a 225 mm stroke into a shorter envelope than an ISO 6432 unit of the same size.
A needle-set variable air cushion at both ends absorbs high-speed end-of-stroke shock for quiet 30-800 mm/s operation. With a 1/8" port and M8x1.25 male rod threads, the bore-20 design yields a safe working load of roughly 79 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), lifting around 6.7 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. Note this SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches without the -S option.
Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X225 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X225 |
|---|---|
| Series | MFCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 225 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod + 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 300 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 | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 132 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 185 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 27 kgf |
Double-rod: a rod exits both covers, so output force is equal in both directions (rod-side area used).
Model Code: Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X225
| MFCD | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×225 | 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 MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X225 Is Used
Twin-Tool Transfer
Shuttles parts sideways at speed using a second tool on the opposing rod, with the air cushion softening the 225 mm stroke reversals.
Anti-Rotation Indexing
Steadies a gripper through a 131.9 N pick-and-place cycle, using the dual rods to eliminate side-play and wobble.
Dual-End Stopper
Deploys a stop blade from one rod while the opposite rod mounts a physical stopper, handling around 6.7 kg vertical load safely.
Is the Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X225 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this series, compare the 131.9 N @0.5 MPa output of this MFCD20 against the larger MFCD25, which delivers 206.1 N @0.5 MPa. Choose the 20 mm bore for lighter, high-speed anti-rotation tasks where twin tools mount on both rods, and step up to the 25 mm bore if your load exceeds the 79 N safe working threshold. Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange and TC trunnion (no SDB or back-cover code exists because rods exit both ends).
Remember that the variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end; it is not a brake. If air pressure drops, the piston will drift, so fit an external rod lock or pilot check valve for position holding. Because this specific code lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept position sensors.
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 MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X225 FAQ
It delivers equal force both ways: 131.9 N at 0.5 MPa, 184.7 N at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical max of 26.9 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The air port is 1/8".
No, this specific SKU has no magnet and cannot host CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. You must select the -S variant for sensing. The twin-rod build with variable air cushions provides smooth anti-rotation motion but does not lock the load.
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