Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD20X200
The AirTAC Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD20X200 is a genuine double acting, double rod + 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, double rod + cushion
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD20X200
The AirTAC MGCD20X200 is a double acting, double rod JIS round-body mini cylinder with a 20 mm bore and 200 mm stroke. Because a rod exits both covers with the same M8x1.25 male thread at each end, both sides of the piston see the rod-side area, so the output force is equal in both directions: about 131.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 184.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 26.9 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Unlike a bumper-equipped build, this variant carries a variable air cushion at both ends, so you can tune the deceleration for smooth stops at higher speeds or with heavier loads. The rear rod end also gives you a second working face for a stop, flag, or twin load.
Built on the JIS mini-cylinder footprint, the MGCD20X200 uses a riveted SUS304 stainless barrel with hard-chrome plated rods for corrosion resistance and long seal life, and a two-way lubricant-storing piston seal. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), tolerates -20 to +70 C, and cycles at 30-800 mm/s. With the optional S magnet code, CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches can be mounted; this non-S model has no magnet fitted, so no sensor can be attached. A practical sizing note: at 0.5 MPa the 131.9 N thrust supports roughly 13 kgf, so a safe vertical load is about 6 kg once you apply the usual 0.6 derating rule.
Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD20X200 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD20X200 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 200 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod + 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 300 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 | 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 MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD20X200
| MGCD | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, 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 MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD20X200 Is Used
High-speed anti-rotation transfer
The through-rod resists load rotation while the variable air cushion at both ends lets the MGCD20X200 shuttle small fixtures between stops at speed, with the 131.9 N equal thrust keeping acceleration and return identical.
Twin-load press with soft stop
Both rod ends carry a light pressing or marking tool, so one 200 mm stroke serves two stations, and the adjustable cushion gives a smooth, non-jarring stop at each end of the cycle.
Rear-switch slide
The rear rod end drives a cam flag or stop block while the front rod does the work; add the S magnet option with CMSG or DMSG switches to confirm end positions on this 20 mm bore slide.
Is the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD20X200 the Right Cylinder?
Size the MGCD20X200 when you need equal force in both directions with adjustable cushioning at the smallest MGCD bore: 131.9 N each way at 0.5 MPa. If that is marginal, step up to the MGCD25 (206.1 N) or MGCD32 (345.6 N); for the largest force classes the MGCD50 and MGCD63 are the cushioned double-rod options. If you want a double-rod cylinder at this bore with a fixed bumper instead of an air cushion, look at the MGD (bores 20-40); if a single rod plus cushion is enough, the MGC fits. Choose the S suffix if you need position detection with CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. Mount with the LB foot or FA flange, and pair with I or Y rod knuckles (SDB and CB are not offered). The 200 mm stroke is within the 300 mm maximum standard stroke for this bore. For long strokes, support the load externally and avoid side loading the 8 mm rod, and remember the cushion only decelerates the stroke ends: it is not a lock, so add a pilot check valve or external rod lock if the load must be held on air loss.
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 MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD20X200 FAQ
Because it is a double rod cylinder, the force is equal both ways: 131.9 N at 0.5 MPa and 184.7 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 26.9 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature range is -20 to +70 C, speed is 30-800 mm/s, and the air must be filtered to 40 um. The port is M5x0.8 and the rod thread is M8x1.25 at both ends.
The MGCD20X200 has an adjustable air cushion at both stroke ends that decelerates the piston for smooth stops at higher speed or load; it is not a brake and will not hold the load on air loss, so use a pilot check valve or external rod lock for holding. The MGD is a double-rod cylinder with a fixed bumper pad instead of an air cushion, and the MGC is a single-rod cushioned cylinder with unequal extend and retract forces. With the optional S magnet, CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches can be mounted; this non-S model carries no magnet and accepts no sensor.
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