Overview
The SMC MGF63-30 is a low-profile compact guided cylinder engineered for applications requiring excellent eccentric load resistance. The MGF series guide tables are low profile, compact cylinders which utilize a large concentric guiding sleeve to provide excellent eccentric load resistance. The MGF low profile guide table integrates a compact cylinder to a large diameter concentric guide sleeve to handle loads applied from any direction providing equal eccentric load resistance through 360°. This design enables compact machine design while maintaining robust load-handling capabilities across all force vectors.
Key Features
- 63mm Bore Size — Optimized for mid-range load applications with consistent force delivery
- 30mm Standard Stroke — Compact profile compatible with space-constrained installations
- Concentric Guide Sleeve — Provides 360° eccentric load resistance for off-center loading conditions
- Dual-Direction Mounting — Mounting is possible from 2 directions, allowing flexible configuration options
- Auto Switch Capable — Compatible with SMC auto switches for integrated position sensing
- Precision Guidance — Non-rotating accuracy +/-0.06 for 63 mm bore ensures repeatable, smooth rod travel
Technical Specifications
- Bore Diameter: 63 mm
- Stroke Length: 30 mm
- Rod Diameter: Standard (verify with SMC documentation)
- Series Type: MGF (Guide Table, Low Profile)
- Port Thread Size: Check order code suffix for specifics
- Auto Switch Mounting: Optional (order code dependent)
- Non-Rotating Accuracy: ±0.06 mm
- Operating Fluid: Compressed air (ISO 4414 cleanliness Class 5 recommended)
- Standard Strokes Available: 30, 50, 75, 100 mm
- Related Bore Sizes: 40 mm, 100 mm
Typical Applications
- Precision assembly and positioning machinery requiring low deflection under eccentric loads
- Industrial automation stages with space constraints and high accuracy requirements
- Medical device manufacturing with compact footprint demands
- Packaging and labeling systems requiring smooth, guided linear motion
- Press applications and transfer equipment with off-center load handling
- Any system where guided rod travel and load stability are critical performance factors
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- SMC pneumatic control systems and solenoid valve manifolds
- SMC integrated auto switches (solid state and mechanical options)
- Standard ISO 4414 pneumatic networks at regulated pressure
- Compressed air supply lines with ISO Class 5 filtration or better
- Double-acting piston rod actuator control circuits
- Industrial automation platforms requiring compact linear actuation
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Earlier MGF63-30 revisions with identical port threading and mounting footprint
- Custom or non-standardized compact guided cylinders with 63mm bore specification
- For specific legacy part numbers, verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering
Works With
- SMC Auto Switches: Magnetic position sensing switches (multiple models available per order code)
- Pneumatic Control Standards: ISO 4414, ISO 4401 (CETOP) manifold interfaces
- System Design Software: SMC’s configurator tools and digital catalogs for ordering
- Installation Accessories: SMC mounting brackets, rod wipers, and cushioning devices
- Protocol: Pneumatic logic and electro-pneumatic control circuits
