Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60CA
The AirTAC Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60CA is a genuine single acting, push (spring return) JIS-standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 60mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a SUS304 stainless-steel barrel for mildly corrosive environments. For the same bore and stroke it is shorter than an ISO 6432 cylinder, saving mounting space.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke60 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeSingle acting, push (spring return)
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionFixed TPU bumper pads
About the Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60CA
Delivering 117.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, this AirTAC MSF20X60CA mini cylinder uses compressed air to extend the rod and an internal spring to retract it. Because it is single-acting, you only need to plumb one 1/8" port, which simplifies valve requirements and ensures the rod fails safely to the retracted position on air loss. The SUS304 stainless round body and riveted aluminium covers form a compact JIS-standard assembly that is physically shorter than an equivalent ISO 6432 unit, saving valuable mounting length.
The quoted force is already net of the return spring, meaning you can safely clamp or lift a working load of about 71 N (roughly 6 kg vertically with a 2:1 margin). This specific SKU features a CA rear pivot cover and lacks a magnet, so it cannot accept position sensors; adding an -S variant enables CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by fixed TPU bumper pads rather than an adjustable cushion.
Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MSF JIS mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 60 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, push (spring return) |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed TPU bumper pads |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 150 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MF/MFC (JIS-standard) datasheet. Barrel: SUS304 stainless steel; covers: aluminum alloy (round-body, riveted rolling-packed construction). Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø20mm)
| Pressure | Push force (spring return) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 117.5 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 181.3 N |
Single-acting push: air extends the rod; the return spring retracts it. Forces already net the spring; minimum working pressure is 0.2 MPa.
Model Code: Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60CA
| MSF | JIS-standard round-body mini cylinder (single-acting push, spring-return). |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×60 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors. |
MF-family variants: MF / MFC (double acting ±cushion), MSF / MTF (single acting push / pull), MFD / MFCD (double rod ±cushion), MFJ / MFCJ (adjustable stroke ±cushion). Back covers CA / U / CM. Mounting LB / FA / SDB / TC.
Where the Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60CA Is Used
Spring-Return Clamping
Uses the 117.5 N push force to secure light workpieces during machining, automatically releasing them to the safe retracted position if the air supply drops.
Part Ejector Gate
Extends 60 mm to push small components off a conveyor line, relying on the internal spring to withdraw the rod and clear the path for the next item.
Light Vertical Lift
Raises lightweight trays or fixtures weighing up to 6 kg, using the single air line to extend upward and the spring to lower the load safely.
Is the Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60CA the Right Cylinder?
If your task demands less than 71 N of safe working load, this 20 mm bore is the smallest available MSF option. Should you need more force, step up to the MSF25, which provides 192.8 N at 0.5 MPa. The MSF series is ideal for spring-return clamping, ejecting, or gating tasks where air loss must default the actuator to a safe retracted state. Maintain at least 0.2 MPa of operating pressure to overcome the internal spring, and pair the cylinder with LB foot, FA flange, or TC trunnion mounts to suit your frame.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.2 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Do not dismantle the riveted front/back covers.
- check Use correct back cover (CA/U/CM) & mount (LB/FA/SDB/TC).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60CA FAQ
It generates a net push force of 117.5 N at 0.5 MPa and 181.3 N at 0.7 MPa. You must supply at least 0.2 MPa of operating pressure to overcome the internal return spring, with a maximum limit of 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU does not include a magnet, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. You would need the -S variant for position sensing. It uses fixed TPU bumper pads for end-of-stroke deceleration.
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