Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X150
The AirTAC Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X150 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 150mm 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
- Stroke150 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 MGCD50X150
The AirTAC MGCD50X150 is a double acting, double-rod JIS round-body mini cylinder with a 50 mm bore and 150 mm stroke. A rod exits both covers with the same M18x1.5 male thread at each end, and because both chambers see the rod-side area the output force is equal in both directions: 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. A variable air cushion at both ends lets you tune the deceleration for smooth stops at higher speeds or with heavier loads, while the through-rod gives natural anti-rotation and a rear rod end you can use for a stop flag or a second load. Air ports are 1/4".
Construction follows the JIS mini-cylinder footprint with a riveted SUS304 stainless barrel and hard-chrome plated 20 mm rods for long seal and bearing life. It runs on air filtered to 40 um at 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), withstands a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), operates from -20 to +70 C, and covers speeds of 30-800 mm/s. For a realistic working load budget about 0.6 of the rated force, roughly 50 kg horizontal; for a vertical lift that is about 25 kg. Mount with the FA flange or LB foot, add I or Y rod knuckles, and order the S code if you want a magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X150 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X150 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 MGCD50X150
| MGCD | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | 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 MGCD50X150 Is Used
High-speed anti-rotation transfer
The through-rod keeps the load from twisting while the variable air cushion brakes each end, letting this 824.3 N class cylinder index trays or fixtures faster than an uncushioned mini cylinder.
Twin-load press with soft stop
Rod ends on both covers let you tool up two workstations, and the adjustable air cushion gives a controlled, gentle seating force at each end for light pressing and staking jobs.
Rear-switch reciprocating slide
Use the rear rod end to drive a flag past CMSG or DMSG switches (with the S magnet option) on a 150 mm stroke reciprocating slide, with cushioned ends protecting the mechanics at speed.
Is the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X150 the Right Cylinder?
Size the MGCD by force: bore 50 delivers 824.3 N each way at 0.5 MPa, sitting between the 527.8 N of bore 40 and the 1400.9 N of bore 63. If you need less force, step down to MGCD40; for more, step up to MGCD63. If you want a double-rod cylinder with a fixed bumper instead of an adjustable cushion in bores 20-40, look at the MGD; if a single rod plus cushion suits your layout, the MGC is the equivalent single-rod build. Choose the MGCD50X150 when you need equal push and pull force, anti-rotation, and a rear rod end for a stop flag or second load, with the variable air cushion smoothing high-speed stops at both ends. Mounting is FA flange or LB foot with I or Y knuckles; there is no CB or SDB option. The base model has no magnet, so no sensor can be fitted; add the S code to enable CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches. For strokes beyond the 500 mm maximum standard stroke of this bore, or for significant side loads, ask about special options and external guides.
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 MGCD50X150 FAQ
The 50 mm bore double-rod design 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 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature range -20 to +70 C, speed 30-800 mm/s, and the fluid is air filtered to 40 um. Ports are 1/4" and the rod thread is M18x1.5 at both ends.
The MGCD has an adjustable air cushion at both stroke ends that decelerates the piston for smooth high-speed stops; it is not a lock, so the cylinder will not hold its position on air loss and an external rod lock or pilot check valve is recommended for load holding. Unlike the MGD, which uses fixed bumper pads, the cushion here is tunable. Unlike the single-rod MGC, the MGCD's double rod gives equal force in both directions and a rear rod end. Add the S magnet code to fit CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position sensors.
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