Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60SCA 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 MSF20X60SCA
Delivering a net push of 117.5 N at 0.5 MPa, this AirTAC MSF20X60SCA mini cylinder uses compressed air to extend the rod and an internal spring to retract it. Because it is single-acting, you only plumb one 1/8 inch port, which simplifies valve requirements and ensures the rod fails to the retracted position on air loss. The SUS304 stainless round body and riveted aluminium covers yield a shorter JIS-standard envelope than an ISO 6432 unit of the same 20 mm bore and 60 mm stroke.
The quoted force is already net of the return spring, meaning the cylinder cannot be loaded on the retract stroke. For sizing, this translates to a safe working load of roughly 71 N, or a vertical lift capacity of about 6 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The -S suffix equips the piston with a magnet for CMSG, DMSG or EMSG position sensing, while the CA back cover provides a rear pivot point for angular alignment.
Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60SCA |
|---|---|
| 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 MSF20X60SCA
| 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 MSF20X60SCA Is Used
Small Part Clamping
Provides 117.5 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to secure light machined components, using the spring return to release the clamp automatically on air loss.
Package Ejector
Pushes lightweight cartons off a conveyor line with a safe working load near 71 N, relying on the fixed TPU bumper pads to soften the stroke end impact.
Diversion Gate
Actuates a routing flap for small parcels, where the CA pivot back cover accommodates the angular shift and the spring safely retracts the gate when air is removed.
Is the Airtac MSF Single Acting Mini Cylinder MSF20X60SCA the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 20 mm bore unit, step up to the MSF25 if your application requires more thrust, as it provides 192.8 N at 0.5 MPa compared to the 117.5 N offered here. Since 20 mm is the smallest available MSF bore, there is no smaller option in the series. Ensure your air supply stays at or above the 0.2 MPa floor; below this threshold the internal spring overcomes the air pressure and the rod will not extend.
The single-acting spring-return design fits clamping, ejecting and gating tasks where the load must return to a safe rest state unpowered. Mounting options include LB foot, FA flange, SDB pivot and TC trunnion brackets, and the integrated -S magnet enables solid-state or reed switch tracking along the SUS304 barrel.
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 MSF20X60SCA FAQ
The net push force is 117.5 N at 0.5 MPa and 181.3 N at 0.7 MPa. It requires an operating pressure between 0.2 and 1.0 MPa; the 0.2 MPa minimum is required to overcome the internal return spring.
No, the spring drives the rod to the retracted position on air loss, so it cannot hold an arbitrary mid-stroke load. For mid-stroke holding you need a double-acting MF cylinder with an external rod lock. The -S magnet allows CMSG, DMSG or EMSG sensors to track end-of-stroke positions.
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