
The AirTAC Airtac MFCJ Adjustable Mini Cylinder MFCJ20X15-20S is a genuine double acting, adjustable stroke + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 15mm 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.
Tune both the extend end-point and the end-of-stroke deceleration on-site with this 20 mm bore JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder. The external adjuster shortens the extend stroke within a 20 mm window, while the needle-set variable air cushion at both ends soaks up high-speed shock for smooth, quiet motion. Its riveted SUS304 stainless barrel and aluminium covers form a compact body that is shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder for the same bore and stroke, saving valuable mounting length.
Delivering 157 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this double-acting actuator is built for lighter loads. It yields a safe working load of about 94 N, lifting roughly 8 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin. The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet, allowing CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches to track position. The 1/8" port and M8x1.25 male rod thread complete the pneumatic interface.
| Model | Airtac MFCJ Adjustable Mini Cylinder MFCJ20X15-20S |
|---|---|
| Series | MFCJ JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, adjustable stroke + 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.
| 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.
| MFCJ | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (adjustable-stroke, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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.
Dial in the exact extend distance up to 15 mm during prototype changeovers, using the 20 mm adjuster window to perfect the placement of delicate 8 kg assemblies.
Sort small items at speed with a 157 N push force, relying on the variable air cushion to silently decelerate the piston and prevent end-cap shock.
Fine-tune the extend endpoint for precise fluid dispensing, leveraging the SUS304 stainless barrel for mild washdown resistance in lab environments.
When sizing this adjustable series, compare the real thrust figures: this 20 mm bore provides 157 N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the MFCJ25 yields 245.3 N. Choose the 20 mm bore for lighter, high-speed changeovers where exact positioning and shock absorption must be dialed in on the fly. The variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke end; it does not act as a lock or brake. If the application must hold a load vertically during air loss, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange, and TC trunnion styles, with no SDB or back-cover available on this adjustable build. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it is fully ready for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor integration.
Quick checklist
This 20 mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" port and an M8x1.25 male rod thread. At 0.5 MPa it provides 157 N push and 131.9 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa it provides 219.8 N push and 184.7 N pull. The theoretical maximum force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The external adjuster shortens the extend stroke by up to 20 mm on-site, and the variable air cushion at both ends decelerates the piston near the stroke end. The cushion is not a brake and does not hold the load on air loss; for position holding, use an external rod lock. The -S suffix means it has a magnet for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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