
The AirTAC Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X25 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 25mm 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.
Needle-set air cushions at both ends distinguish this MFCD20X25 mini cylinder, soaking up high-speed end-of-stroke shock while twin rods exit both covers to resist rotation. As a JIS-standard round-body unit built with a SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers, it delivers equal force both ways and measures shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder for the same bore and stroke.
Operating at 30-800 mm/s, the 20 mm bore generates 131.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 184.7 N at 0.7 MPa through its 1/8" port, yielding a safe working load of roughly 79 N or a 6.7 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. This non-magnet SKU cannot host position sensors; adding the -S option enables CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. Note that the cushion only decelerates the load and does not function as a brake.
| Model | Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X25 |
|---|---|
| Series | MFCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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.
| 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).
| MFCD | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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.
Shifts small parts between stations using dual rods for anti-rotation stability, handling a safe working load of 79 N at high cycle rates.
Drives synchronized grippers where equal force both ways ensures balanced clamping, with air cushions absorbing rapid reversals.
Ejects light molded parts from a press bed, using the second rod to mount a stopper while the cushion softens the stroke end.
When sizing these double-acting cylinders, compare the 131.9 N @0.5 MPa output of this 20 mm bore against the 206.1 N @0.5 MPa capacity of the MFCD25 to match your load. The adjustable air cushion and twin rods are ideal for high-speed anti-rotation tasks or shock-sensitive twin-tool setups. Because a plain cylinder drifts on air loss, integrate an external rod lock or pilot check valve for held loads. Mount via LB foot, FA flange or TC trunnion (no SDB), and remember this specific SKU lacks a magnet for sensing.
Quick checklist
It delivers equal force both ways via a 1/8" port: 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.
This specific SKU has no magnet and cannot take a switch; selecting the -S variant enables CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors. The twin-rod build with variable air cushions provides smooth, anti-rotation motion without bumpers.
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