MGPM20-100AZ Cylinder

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The MGPM20-100AZ is a compact guided cylinder from the SMC MGP-Z series, featuring a double-acting, single rod design with a slide bearing type. By integrating the drive cylinder with two parallel guide rods, this series effectively absorbs and resists external side loads, protecting the cylinder body while providing high-precision linear motion guidance. Its air cushioning can absorb nearly three times the kinetic energy of standard rubber bumpers, enabling smooth and quiet operation. It is widely used in automation scenarios such as material handling, workpiece transfer, lifting/stopping, and precision assembly where resistance to significant side loads, smooth motion, and limited installation space are required.

Core Highlights: Side Load Resistance, Integrated Guidance, Efficient Air Cushioning

• Integrated Guide Rod Design, Excellent Side Load Capacity: The cylinder body integrates two high-rigidity internal guide rods, effectively isolating the load’s impact on the piston and seals.
  • Slide Bearing: Uses carbon alloy slide bearings, providing excellent lateral stability and effective resistance to side impacts, making it ideal for applications like workpiece stopping and blocking.
• Efficient Air Cushioning, Smooth and Energy-Saving: The suffix “AZ” signifies standard equipment with air cushions on both sides. Compared to traditional rubber bumpers, air cushions can absorb nearly three times the kinetic energy while effectively suppressing noise and vibration at the end of the stroke, achieving smooth stopping.
• Lightweight Compact Design: By shortening the guide rods and optimizing end plate thickness, weight is reduced by up to 17% compared to the previous MGP series, contributing to equipment lightweighting and energy saving.
• Precise Control, Smart Feedback: A built-in magnet allows for easy mounting of auto switches, enabling non-contact detection and feedback of the piston position for seamless integration with control systems like PLCs. This model (standard) comes without auto switches; they must be selected separately.
• Powerful Thrust, Clear Specifications: Bore size 20mm, Stroke 100mm.

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Specifications Overview

Structure and Features
According to SMC technical documentation, main features of the MGP-Z series include:

Applicable Scenarios

• Workpiece Transfer/Shuttling: Stably pushing or transferring workpieces utilizing its strong side load resistance.
• Lifting and Stopping: Used as lifters or stoppers on conveyors, absorbing impact from stopping workpieces.
• Pressing and Positioning: In pressing or positioning operations requiring precise guidance, ensuring straightness of motion.
• Pick and Place: Handling workpieces in conjunction with end effectors like grippers.
• Alternative to “Cylinder + External Guide” Solutions: As an integrated solution in space-constrained applications where design simplification is needed.

Summary: A Powerful, Guided, Torque-Resistant Drive Unit
The MGPM20-100AZ Compact Guided Cylinder perfectly addresses the pain point of standard cylinders being unable to withstand side loads through its core advantages: built-in guide shafts and air cushioning technology. Its slide bearing design provides excellent lateral stability for blocking and stopping applications; the air cushion ensures smooth and quiet stops at the end of high-speed motion. Choosing the MGPM20-100AZ means equipping your automated equipment with an integrated guided drive unit that is rigid, excellent in side load resistance, and moves smoothly—an ideal choice for improving the reliability and lifespan of handling, pushing, and positioning processes.