Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X100
The AirTAC Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X100 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 100mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a SUS304 stainless-steel barrel with a hard-chrome-plated rod for reliable, mildly corrosion-resistant service.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod + cushion
- Rod threadM18×1.5
- CushionVariable air cushion, both ends
About the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X100
The AirTAC MGCD50X100 is a double acting, double-rod JIS mini cylinder with a 50 mm bore and 100 mm stroke, built with a variable air cushion at both ends. Because a 20 mm rod exits each cover with the same M18x1.5 male thread, the piston works on the rod-side area in both directions, so output is equal each way: about 824.3 N at 0.5 MPa and 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 168.1 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The adjustable cushion decelerates the piston smoothly at each end of travel, letting this 50 mm cylinder run faster or carry heavier loads than an unbuffered body while the through-rod also resists rotation and gives you a rear rod end for a stop flag or a second load.
Construction follows the JIS round-body mini format: a riveted SUS304 stainless barrel with hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rods, 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 a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), operates from -20 to +70 C, and covers 30-800 mm/s. Ports are 1/4" with PT threading, and strokes up to 500 mm are standard for this bore. As a buying guide, apply the usual 0.6 safety factor to the 0.5 MPa force: that is roughly 50 kg of safe vertical load. Note that the cushion only slows the piston near each end; it is not a lock, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve if the load must be held on air loss.
Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod + cushion |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M18×1.5 |
| 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 (Ø50mm)
| Pressure | Force (both ways) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1155 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 168 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 MGCD50X100
| MGCD | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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 MGCD50X100 Is Used
High-speed anti-rotation transfer
The through-rod keeps the payload from twisting during fast 100 mm shuttle moves, while the variable air cushion at both ends absorbs the stop at speeds up to 800 mm/s.
Twin-load press with soft stop
With 824.3 N available identically in each direction, rod ends can drive two small press or clinch points, and the adjustable cushions give a smooth, non-jarring seating.
Rear-switch slide
The rear rod end carries a cam flag for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches (with the -S magnet option), turning one cushioned cylinder into a slide plus position feedback.
Is the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X100 the Right Cylinder?
Size the MGCD50X100 by its equal both-way force of 824.3 N at 0.5 MPa: if your load needs more, step up to the 63 mm bore (1400.9 N); if less, the 40 mm bore (527.8 N) saves space. Choose this model when you need a variable air cushion at both ends plus a through-rod for anti-rotation guidance or a rear rod accessory; for a bumper-style double-rod cylinder in the 20-40 mm range pick the MGD, and for a single rod with cushion pick the MGC. Mount with the FA flange or LB foot, and pair with I or Y rod knuckles (SDB and CB are not offered). Add the -S option if you want magnetic position sensing with CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches; this non-S SKU carries no magnet and accepts no sensor. For strokes beyond 100 mm, standard strokes run to 500 mm on this bore, but support long strokes against side load.
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 MGCD50X100 FAQ
This 50 mm bore, 100 mm stroke double-rod cylinder produces 824.3 N in each direction at 0.5 MPa and 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, with a theoretical maximum of 168.1 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), working temperature is -20 to +70 C, speed range is 30-800 mm/s, and the fluid is air filtered to 40 um. Ports are 1/4" PT, the rod thread is M18x1.5 on both ends, and strokes to 500 mm are standard for this bore.
The cushion is an adjustable air cushion at both end covers: you tune the orifice to decelerate the piston smoothly before each end of stroke, which permits higher speeds and heavier loads. It only slows the piston and does not lock or hold the load on air loss, so add an external rod lock or pilot check valve where holding is required. Unlike the MGD, which uses fixed bumper pads, the MGCD has this adjustable air cushion; unlike the single-rod MGC, the MGCD has a rod at both covers, so force is equal in both directions. Add the -S magnet option to fit CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
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