Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X50S
The AirTAC Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X50S is a genuine double acting, double rod + 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, 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 MFCD20X50S
Twin rods exit both covers of the AirTAC MFCD20X50S, delivering equal 131.9 N force at 0.5 MPa in both directions while resisting side-play. This JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder features a SUS304 stainless barrel and riveted aluminium covers, giving you a shorter mounting envelope than an ISO 6432 unit of the same bore and stroke. A built-in piston magnet (-S) enables CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches for position sensing.
Needle-set variable air cushions at both ends soak up high-speed end-of-stroke shock for quiet, smooth operation across the 30-800 mm/s speed range. The twin rods steady the load and provide a second mounting point for stoppers or tools. With a 1/8" port and M8x1.25 male rod threads, it yields a safe working load of about 79 N (roughly 60% of the 0.5 MPa figure) or a 6.7 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | MFCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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 MFCD20X50S
| MFCD | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, 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 MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X50S Is Used
Twin-Tool Transfer
Drives a 6 kg parts shuttle back and forth at speed, using the second rod to mount a stopper while the cushion absorbs end-of-stroke shock.
Anti-Rotation Pick & Place
Lifts and places delicate electronics with equal 131.9 N force both ways, preventing jaw twist during high-speed vertical movements.
Compact Divert Gate
Fits into tight machinery frames thanks to the short JIS body, steadying a diverting flap against side-load without drifting under shock.
Is the Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD20X50S the Right Cylinder?
Choose the MFCD20 over the MFCD25 when your application sits comfortably under 131.9 N at 0.5 MPa; step up to the 206.1 N MFCD25 only if you need extra thrust. The variable air cushion and double-rod build suit high-speed anti-rotation tasks and shock-sensitive twin-tool setups. For position feedback, this -S variant supports CMSG, DMSG and EMSG sensors.
Mount via LB foot, FA flange or TC trunnion (there is no SDB option because a rod exits both ends). Remember that the air cushion only decelerates near the stroke end—it is not a brake. If the load must hold position on air loss, fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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 MFCD20X50S FAQ
The double-rod design provides equal force both ways (rod-side area): 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. It uses a 1/8" port.
No, the variable air cushion only decelerates near stroke end; it is not a lock. The piston drifts on air loss, so use an external rod lock for holding. The -S magnet allows CMSG, DMSG and EMSG switches.
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