Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC20X200
The AirTAC Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC20X200 is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 200mm stroke, M5×0.8 air ports and a SUS304 stainless-steel barrel with a hard-chrome-plated rod for reliable, mildly corrosion-resistant service.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC20X200
The AirTAC MGC20X200 is a JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder, double acting, with a variable air cushion at both stroke ends. Where the plain bumper-type MG simply pads the end of travel, the MGC lets you turn the cushion needle in and dial in a smooth deceleration profile, so this 20 mm bore unit can run at higher piston speeds or move heavier loads without hammering the covers. The 200 mm stroke is well inside the 500 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, so it ships as a catalog item with no made-to-order lead time.
Construction follows the JIS mini footprint: a SUS304 stainless barrel with covers and stainless block riveted and rolled into place, plus a hard-chrome plated 8 mm rod (male thread M8x1.25) that resists wear and scoring. The two-way piston seal also stores lubricant for long service intervals. Air ports are M5x0.8, the smallest in the MGC range. At 0.5 MPa the bore delivers 157 N push and 131.9 N pull; a practical rule of thumb is to treat about 0.6 of the push force as the safe working load, which works out to roughly 9.6 kgf (about 9.6 kg vertical lift before derating). Add the optional S magnet code if you later want CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switch sensing.
Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC20X200 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC20X200 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 200 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| 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 MG-series (JIS standard) datasheet. Barrel: SUS304 stainless steel (round-body, riveted construction); piston rod: carbon steel with 20µm hard-chrome plating. Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø20mm)
| 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.
Model Code: Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC20X200
| MGC | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×200 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
| FA / LB | Mounting: FA flange, LB foot. |
MG-family variants: MG / MGC (double acting ±cushion), MSG / MTG (single acting push / pull), MGD / MGCD (double rod ±cushion). Accessories: LB foot, FA flange, plus I and Y knuckles. Thread PT (blank) / G / NPT.
Where the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC20X200 Is Used
Small-parts ejection on assembly fixtures
The variable air cushion lets a 157 N push at 0.5 MPa eject light parts quickly yet settle gently into a nest, avoiding part bounce and cover impact at cycle rates the bumper MG would struggle with.
Pusher on a compact conveyor line
A 200 mm stroke suits diverting or rejecting small cartons and trays; the adjustable cushion absorbs the momentum of the moving load so the stroke end stays quiet even at higher belt-side speeds.
Lab and test-rig actuation
The SUS304 stainless barrel, M5x0.8 ports and tunable deceleration make this a clean, compact actuator for bench fixtures needing about 9.6 kg safe working force with repeatable end-of-stroke behavior.
Is the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC20X200 the Right Cylinder?
At 20 mm bore this is the smallest MGC available, so size up if you need more force: the 25 mm bore pushes 245.3 N at 0.5 MPa and the 32 mm bore reaches 402.2 N, while nothing in the family is smaller. If your application is slow and light and you do not need end-of-stroke deceleration, the bumper-type MG in the same 20 mm bore is the no-cushion alternative. Choose the MGC20X200 when you want the adjustable cushion, the 200 mm stroke, and JIS interchangeability in a compact round body. Mounting is FA flange or LB foot, with I and Y rod knuckles available; thread is PT, with G and NPT order options. Operating pressure is 0.15 to 1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) and speed range is 30 to 800 mm/s. With a 200 mm stroke and an 8 mm rod, keep side loads off the rod or guide the load externally to protect the bearing and seal life.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Mounting (LB / FA) & knuckle
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 On first run, back off the cushion and release gradually.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC20X200 FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 157 N and pulls with 131.9 N. At 0.7 MPa those rise to 219.8 N push and 184.7 N pull, and the theoretical maximum at 1.0 MPa is 32 kgf. For a held or vertical load, plan on roughly 0.6 of the push force, about 9.6 kg, and note the cylinder does not lock position on air loss; use an external rod lock or pilot check valve for that.
Needle valves at each end throttle the exhaust near end of stroke, so you can adjust the deceleration to suit your speed and load; it is an adjustable air cushion, not a fixed bumper pad. The standard build has no magnet, so no switch can be mounted; order the S option (MGC20X200S) to fit CMSG, DMSG or EMSG magnetic sensors.
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