Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD40X60S
The AirTAC Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD40X60S is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 60mm stroke, 1/4" 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.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod + cushion
- Rod threadM14×1.5
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
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About the Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD40X60S
Twin rods and needle-set air cushions define this 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke pneumatic mini cylinder, built to deliver 527.8 N of equal force in both directions at 0.5 MPa. The SUS304 stainless round body with riveted aluminium covers forms a JIS-standard assembly that is physically shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder of the same bore and stroke, saving valuable machine space while resisting mild washdown corrosion.
A rod exits both covers, steadying the payload against rotation and allowing a second tool or stopper to mount on the back side. Because this MFCD40X60S variant includes the -S magnet, it is ready for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position switches. The 1/4" port feeds the double-acting chambers, yielding a safe working load of about 317 N (roughly 60% of the 0.5 MPa rating) and a vertical lift capacity near 26.9 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD40X60S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD40X60S |
|---|---|
| Series | MFCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 60 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod + cushion |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M14×1.5 |
| 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 (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 739 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 108 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 MFCD40X60S
| MFCD | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 MFCD40X60S Is Used
Twin-Tool Stamping
Drives a 60 mm stamping cycle where the primary rod pushes a punch and the rear rod simultaneously ejects the finished part, utilizing the 527.8 N bidirectional force.
High-Speed Diverter
Rejects heavy items on a packaging line at high speed; the variable air cushions absorb the end-of-stroke impact while the dual rods prevent torsional deflection.
Vertical Lift Gate
Raises a 26 kg access panel using the equal push and pull thrust, with the -S magnet triggering DMSG sensors to confirm the fully open and closed states.
Is the Airtac MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD40X60S the Right Cylinder?
When sizing these twin-rod units, compare the 40 mm bore against the smaller MFCD32, which provides 345.6 N at 0.5 MPa. Step up to this 40 mm model when your application needs the full 527.8 N to move a heavier payload at speed, as the adjustable air cushions at both ends soak up end-of-stroke kinetic energy smoothly.
The double-rod geometry prevents twist during high-speed traversal, but remember the cylinder will drift if air pressure drops—the cushion only decelerates motion near the end caps and acts purely as a shock absorber, never as a locking brake. For vertical or suspended loads that must hold position during air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot check valve. Mount using LB foot, FA flange, or TC trunnion brackets (there is no SDB option because a rod exits the rear), and rely on the built-in -S magnet for electronic or reed 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 MFCD Double Rod Cushioned Mini Cylinder MFCD40X60S FAQ
This 40 mm bore cylinder features a 1/4" air port and a 16 mm rod on each end. Because it is double-acting with dual rods, the force is equal in both directions: 527.8 N at 0.5 MPa, 738.9 N at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical maximum of 107.6 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the piston will drift if air supply is removed. The variable air cushions at both ends only decelerate the load near the stroke ends to reduce shock; they do not function as a brake or lock. To hold a suspended load, you must install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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