Description

MGP Series: Compact Guide Cylinder

High-Rigidity Solution for Pushing, Lifting, and Stopper Applications

The MGP Series is a highly integrated, compact guide cylinder designed to provide superior non-rotating accuracy and resistance to lateral loads. By combining a standard cylinder with two integrated guide rods, this series offers a space-saving alternative to traditional cylinder-plus-external-guide setups, making it ideal for robotic end-effectors and sophisticated automated machinery.

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Technical Specifications

Engineered for industrial environments, the MGP series maintains high performance across a wide range of operating parameters.

Feature	Specification Details	Source
Action	Double Acting
Bore Sizes (mm)	ø12, ø16, ø20, ø25, ø32, ø40, ø50, ø63, ø80, ø100
Fluid	Compressed Air
Proof Pressure	1.5 MPa (217 psi)
Max. Operating Pressure	1.0 MPa (145 psi)
Min. Operating Pressure	0.12 MPa (ø12, ø16); 0.1 MPa (ø20–ø100)
Ambient & Fluid Temp.	–10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
Piston Speed (ø12–63)	50 to 500 mm/s (2 to 19 in/s)
Piston Speed (ø80, 100)	50 to 400 mm/s (2 to 15 in/s)
Cushion	Rubber bumper at both ends (Optional: Air Cushion)
Stroke Tolerance	+1.5 / 0 mm

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Bearing Selection Guidelines

The series offers two bearing types to suit different mechanical demands:

Slide Bearing (MGPM): Features high lateral load resistance and is highly effective at withstanding impact when used as a stopper.
Ball Bushing (MGPL): Designed for smooth, high-precision motion, making it the preferred choice for lifting and pushing applications.

Non-rotating Accuracy of Plate

Values represent the guiding accuracy (θ) without an applied load.

Bore Size (mm)	MGPM (Slide Bearing)	MGPL (Ball Bushing)
ø12, ø16	±0.08°	±0.10°
ø20, ø25	±0.07°	±0.09°
ø32, ø40	±0.06°	±0.08°
ø50, ø63	±0.05°	±0.06°
ø80, ø100	±0.04°	±0.05°

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Theoretical Output Force (N)

Data based on 0.5 MPa (72.5 psi) operating pressure.

Bore (mm)	Rod Size (mm)	Direction	Output Force (0.5 MPa)
ø16	8	OUT / IN	101 N / 76 N
ø25	12	OUT / IN	246 N / 189 N
ø32	16	OUT / IN	402 N / 302 N
ø50	20	OUT / IN	982 N / 825 N
ø100	30	OUT / IN	3927 N / 3574 N

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Key Features & Versatility

Four Mounting Styles: Integrated body allows for Top, Side, Bottom, or T-slot side mounting for maximum installation flexibility.
Dual Direction Piping: Porting is available on both the top and side of the cylinder to accommodate tight space requirements.
Integrated Position Sensing: Body features built-in slots on two sides for direct mounting of auto switches (Reed or Solid State).
Specialized Variations:
- Air Cushion: Absorbs nearly three times as much kinetic energy as rubber bumpers.
- End Lock: Maintains the home position even if the air supply is cut off.
- Environmentally Ready: Options available for Clean Rooms, water-resistant applications, and Copper-free manufacturing.

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Application and Maintenance Precautions

Filtration: Use clean air filtered by a 40μm filter element to ensure seal longevity.
Stopper Use: When utilizing the cylinder as a stopper, select the slide bearing type (MGPM) and ensure the stroke is 30mm or less (ø12-25) or 50mm or less (ø32-100).
Mechanical Clearance: Do not place hands or fingers between the plate and the cylinder body, as the integrated design creates a potential pinch point during operation.
Mounting Accuracy: Knock pin holes are provided on each mounting surface to facilitate easy and repeatable positioning during setup