Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X200
The AirTAC Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X200 is a genuine double acting, double rod + cushion JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 200mm 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
- Stroke200 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 MGCD50X200
The MGCD50X200 is a double acting, double-rod JIS mini cylinder with a 50 mm bore and 200 mm stroke. Because a rod exits both covers, the piston works on the rod-side area in each direction, so the output force is equal both ways: 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, high-speed stops, and the rear rod end can carry a second load, a stop flag or a position sensor target.
The barrel is SUS304 stainless with hard-chrome plated rods and riveted covers, built to the JIS round-body footprint. Air supply is filtered to 40 um, operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi) with proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and the working range is -20 to +70 C at 30-800 mm/s. For a realistic vertical lift, halve the 0.5 MPa force: about 42 kg is a safe working figure. Add the optional S magnet to enable CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X200 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X200 |
|---|---|
| Series | MGCD JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 MGCD50X200
| MGCD | JIS round-body mini cylinder (double-rod, variable cushion). |
|---|---|
| 50 | 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 MGCD50X200 Is Used
High-speed anti-rotation transfer
The through-rod resists rotation while the variable air cushion softens 200 mm strokes at speed, keeping pick-and-place slides stable at up to 800 mm/s.
Twin-load press with soft stop
Both rod ends carry loads, and the adjustable cushion decelerates each stroke end so light pressing or staking operations stop smoothly without hard impact.
Rear-switch slide
The second rod end mounts a flag or stop target, giving a clean switching position on the far side of the cylinder in conveyor gating and indexing slides.
Is the Airtac MGCD Stainless Steel Mini Air Cylinder MGCD50X200 the Right Cylinder?
Size by force, not bore: at 824.3 N per direction at 0.5 MPa, the MGCD50X200 sits above the MGCD40 (527.8 N) and below the MGCD63 (1400.9 N); step down to 40 for lighter loads or up to 63 for heavier ones. Choose this model when you need equal force both ways, anti-rotation guidance and adjustable end-of-stroke deceleration; if you only need a bumper-cushioned double-rod cylinder in a smaller bore, the MGD covers 20-40, and for a single rod with cushion look at the MGC. The 200 mm stroke is within the 500 mm standard range for this bore. Mount with the FA flange or LB foot, pair rod ends with I or Y knuckles, and order the -S variant if you need CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch positions. For long strokes or side loads, add external guidance; note the air cushion decelerates only and does not lock the load, so use a pilot check valve or external rod lock for holding.
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 MGCD50X200 FAQ
Force is equal in both directions because both chambers are rod-side: 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. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa (22-145 psi), proof pressure 1.5 MPa (215 psi), temperature -20 to +70 C, speed 30-800 mm/s, and the air must be filtered to 40 um. The 200 mm stroke is a standard length; this bore goes up to 500 mm.
The MGCD50X200 has an adjustable air cushion at both ends that decelerates the piston near each stroke end, so you can run higher speeds or heavier loads without hard stops; it is not a brake, so use an external rod lock or pilot check valve to hold a load on air loss. Unlike the MGD, which uses fixed bumper pads, the MGCD cushion is adjustable, and unlike the single-rod MGC it has a rod at both ends, giving equal force both ways. Order the -S option to fit CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches.
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