Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC40X60S
The AirTAC Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC40X60S is a genuine double acting + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 60mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a SUS304 stainless-steel barrel with a hard-chrome-plated rod for reliable, mildly corrosion-resistant service.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting + cushion
- Rod threadM14×1.5
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC40X60S
The AirTAC MGC40X60S is a double acting, JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder with a 40 mm bore and 60 mm stroke, fitted with a variable air cushion at both stroke ends. Unlike the fixed bumper pad on the plain MG, this adjustable cushion lets you tune the needle valve so the piston decelerates smoothly near end of travel - a real advantage at higher piston speeds or with heavier moving loads, where an uncushioned mini cylinder would hammer the covers. At 0.5 MPa it delivers 628.3 N push and 527.8 N pull, rising to 879.6 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 128.1 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder footprint: a SUS304 stainless barrel with covers and stainless block riveted and rolled into place, plus a hard-chrome plated (20 um) carbon-steel rod and a two-way piston seal that also stores lubricant. Operating range is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), air filtered to 40 um, temperatures from -20 to +70 C, and speeds of 30-800 mm/s. The fitted magnet (the S in the code) accepts CMSG, DMSG or EMSG reed switches, and a practical rule of thumb for sizing is to keep the working load near 0.6 of the push force - about 37 kg equivalent for this bore.
Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC40X60S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC40X60S |
|---|---|
| Series | MGC JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 60 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting + cushion |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| 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 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 (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | 739 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 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 MGC40X60S
| MGC | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-acting, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | 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 MGC40X60S Is Used
High-cycle part ejection
Pushing stamped or molded parts off a die at the upper end of the 30-800 mm/s speed range, where the variable air cushion decelerates the piston before impact instead of hammering the covers.
Packaging pusher stations
Indexing cartons or trays on a conveyor with about 37 kg of safe working load from the 628.3 N push force, with the cushion absorbing the stop so product is not jolted at end of stroke.
Clamping on small fixtures
Holding workpieces in machining or assembly fixtures using 879.6 N of push at 0.7 MPa, with CMSG or DMSG switches on the fitted magnet confirming extend and retract positions.
Is the Airtac MGC Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder MGC40X60S the Right Cylinder?
At 40 mm bore the MGC40X60S sits in the middle of the cushioned MGC range: it gives 628.3 N push at 0.5 MPa versus 402.2 N for the 32 mm bore and 981.3 N for the 50 mm bore, so size up if your load needs more than roughly 37 kg of safe working force (0.6 of push). If your application runs slowly with light loads and you do not need end-of-stroke damping, the bumper-type MG in the same 40 mm bore is the no-cushion alternative; for bores 50 and 63 the MGC is the only cushioned option in the MG family. The 60 mm stroke is well inside the 500 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore, and non-standard strokes up to 800 mm are made to order. Mount with the FA flange or LB foot, add I or Y rod knuckles if the tooling needs a knuckle joint, and note the 1/8" port. The -S magnet means CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches can be clipped on for position feedback. At 30-800 mm/s the cushion earns its keep, but keep side loads off the 16 mm rod on longer strokes and guide external slides where needed.
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 MGC40X60S FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it pushes with 628.3 N and pulls with 527.8 N; at 0.7 MPa those rise to 879.6 N push and 738.9 N pull. The theoretical maximum is 128.1 kgf at 1.0 MPa. For safe sizing, keep the working load around 0.6 of the push force, roughly 37 kg equivalent.
The cushion is adjustable at both stroke ends: a needle valve throttles the exhaust air so the piston decelerates smoothly before reaching the cover, which lets you run faster strokes and heavier moving loads than the fixed bumper pad on the plain MG. It only decelerates, though - it is not a lock or brake, and the MGC will not hold position if air pressure is lost. For a held or vertical load, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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