Precision Cylinder Series MTS - SMC

Precision Cylinder 

Series MTS 

ø8, ø12, ø16, ø20, ø25, ø32, ø40 

Size ø8 newly introduced to Series MTS! 

3-27

Precision Cylinder w 

Precision Cylinder 

Non-rotating accuracy: 

0.1° or less 

(0.2° or less for ø8, within allowable torque values) 

MTS8 

Short mounting pitch: 15mm 

Small size ø8 introduced to series 

Rod through hole allows 

vacuum piping (order made) 

Lifting and transfer of small 

electronic parts is possible Piping is 

with short mounting pitch possible from 

two directions 

22 

15 

Uses new type compact 

auto switches (ø8 only) 

Two auto switches can be 

mounted even with the 

minimum 5mm stroke 

Mounting space reduced 

Two types of 

rod end configuration 

Standard: Rod end female threads 

Optional: Rod end male threads (using stud bolt) 

Auto switch capable 

on four sides 

(two sides for ø8) 

Three types of mounting possible 

Tapped holes 

Rod end female threads 

Rod end male threads 

Through holes 

Bottom mount Front mount Side mount (both sides) 

3-28 

(Side mounting is not possible for size ø8.)

ith Internal Guide Function 


Deflection: 

0.1mm or less 

(for MTS12-25, within allowable lateral load values) 

Reduced labour for design 

and assembly 

Applications 

• Picking and placing 

High precision mounting 

A 

• Transfer of work pieces 

0.1 A 0.1 A 0.1 A 0.1 A 

Parallelism of mounting surfaces (side, bottom) to rod: 0.1mm or less 

Squareness of mounting surface (front) to rod: 0.1mm or less 

Air cushion standardised 

(ø8 equipped with rubber bumper) 

Rear end lock type added 

to series (ø12 to ø40) 

• Positioning pins 

Sealing and durability equivalent to 

conventional round rod models have 

been achieved with a specially 

configured rod seal 

Stroke adjustment mechanism 

Order made specifications 

Stroke adjustment is possible on the rod extension side. 

Stroke adjustment range: 0 to 10mm (ø8) 

: 0 to 25mm (ø12 to ø40) 

Series variations 

Model 








Standard stroke (mm) 

5 10 15 20 25 30 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 

Rod end 

configuration 

Female 

threads 

(standard) 

Male 

threads 

(optional) 

Cushion 

Rubber bumper 

Air cushion 

End lock 

Options 

Rod Variable stroke 

through hole Extension adjustment 

3-29

Precision 

Cylinder 

Se ries MTS 

ø8, ø12, ø16, ø20, ø25, ø32, ø40 

How to Order 

ø8 

ø12 to ø40 

MTS 20 

Bore size 

12mm 

16mm 

20mm 

25mm 

32mm 

40mm 

Port direction 

Standard piping type 

Axial piping type 

MTS 8 20 A90L 

12 

16 

20 

25 

32 

40 

Bore size 

8 8mm 

TF 

Thread Port 

(ø32,ø40) 

Rc(PT) 

TF G(PF) 

100 

Nil 

P 

A90L 

Auto switch type 

Number of auto switches 

Nil 2 pcs. 

S 1 pc. 

Nil Without auto switch 

∗ Refer to the table below for auto 

switch part numbers. 

For ø8 cylinders with auto switch, some auto 

switches cannot be mounted depending on piping 

direction and stroke size. 

Applicable auto switches 

Type 

Reed 

switch 

Solid 

state 

switch 

Special 

functions 

Diagnostic 

indication 

(2 colour 

indicator) 

Electrical 

entry 

Grommet 

Grommet 

Indicator 

light 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

Cylinder stroke (mm) 

Nil 

R 

Wiring 

(output) 

2 wire 

3 wire 

(NPN 

equiv.) 

3 wire 

(NPN) 

3 wire 

(PNP) 

2 wire 

3 wire 

(NPN) 

3 wire 

(PNP) 

End lock 

Without end lock 

With rear end lock 

Load voltage 

24V 

24V 

2 wire 12V 

∗ Lead wire length symbols 0.5m ........ Nil (Ex.) A93 

3m ......... L (Ex.) A93L 

5m ......... Z (Ex.) M9NWZ 

∗ Solid state auto switches marked with a "" are produced upon receipt of order. 

∗∗ D-F8 type auto switches are only applicable to ø8 cylinders. 

3-30 

DC 

5V 

12V 

AC 

Auto switch model 

Electrical entry direction 

Perpendicular In-line 

Lead wire length (m) 

0.5 

(Nil) 

3 

(L) 

A90V A90 

12V 100V A93V A93 

5V 

5V 

12V 

12V 

5V 

12V 

100V 

or less 

A96V 

Rod end configuration 

A96 

Rod end female threads 


 

 

M9NV M9N 

F8N ∗∗ 

M9PV 

M9BV 

M9NWV 

M9PWV 

M9BWV 

Nil 

M 

M9P 

M9B 

M9NW 

M9PW 

M9BW 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F8P ∗∗ 

 

F8B ∗∗ 

 

 

 

5 

(Z) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applicable 

load 

IC 

circuit 

IC 

circuit 

IC 

circuit 

Relay, 

PLC 

Relay, 

PLC

Precision Cylinder Series MTS 

Specifications 

Bore size (mm) 

Spline rod size (mm) 

Fluid 

Min. operating 

pressure 

Maximum operating pressure 

Proof pressure 

Ambient and fluid temperature 

Bearing type 

Cushion 

Effective cushion length (mm) 

Lubrication 

Auto switches 

Stroke tolerance 

Non-rotating accuracy 

Port size 

Without end lock 

With end lock ∗ 

Piston Speed 

8 

4 

0.15MPa 

— 

Rubber 

bumper 

— 

Reed switch: 

D-A9 

Solid state switch: 

D-F9 

D-F8 

0.2° or less 

(within allowable 

torque values) 

M3 

12 

6 

16 

8 

0.12MPa 

0.17MPa 

20 

10 

Air 

0.7MPa 

1.0MPa 

–10 to 60°C (with no freezing) 

Ball spline 

Air cushion 

Non-lube 

+1.0 

0 

mm 

∗ Except for lock unit: 0.12MPa for ø12 and 16; 0.10MPa for ø20 to 40 

25 

13 

0.1MPa 

0.15MPa 

Reed switch: D-A9 

Solid state switch: D-F9 

32 

16 

40 

9 10 11 12 17 17 

M5 

0.1° or less (within allowable torque values) 

20 

M5 M5 M5 1/8 1/8 


Piston speed (mm/s) 

Allowable kinetic energy J 

8 

50 to 500 

0.02 

12 

0.19 

16 

0.32 

20 25 

50 to 800 

0.55 0.78 

32 

1.6 

40 

2.8 

End Lock Specifications 

Standard Strokes 


8 

12, 16 

20, 25, 32, 40 


5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 

25, 50, 75, 100 

25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 

150, 175, 200 

∗ Strokes other than the above are produced 

upon receipt of order. 

Stud Bolt Part Numbers 


Part no. 

8 

MT-S8 

12 

MT-S12 

16 

MT-S16 

20 

MT-S20 

25 

MT-S25 

32 

MT-S32 

40 

MT-S40 

∗ Replacement parts for rod end male threads. 

∗ Rod end nuts are included. 


Lock position 

Holding force (max.) N 

Backlash 

Manual unlocking 

12 

29 

Theoretical Output 

Bore size 

(mm) 

8 

12 

16 

20 

25 

32 

40 

Weights 

Model 








5 

36 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

Operating 

direction 

10 

40 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

OUT 

IN 

OUT 

IN 

OUT 

IN 

OUT 

IN 

OUT 

IN 

OUT 

IN 

OUT 

IN 

15 

44 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

Piston area 

(mm²) 

16 

53 

20 25 

Rear end only 

82 125 

1mm 

Non-locking type only 

32 

211 

Operating pressure (MPa) 

0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 

50 

37 

113 

84 

201 

150 

314 

235 

490 

358 

804 

603 

1,256 

942 

10 

8 

23 

17 

40 

30 

63 

47 

98 

72 

161 

121 

251 

188 

15 

11 

34 

25 

60 

45 

94 

71 

147 

107 

241 

181 

377 

283 

20 

15 

45 

34 

80 

60 

126 

94 

196 

143 

322 

241 

502 

377 

25 

19 

57 

42 

101 

75 

157 

118 

245 

179 

402 

302 

628 

471 

30 

22 

68 

50 

121 

90 

188 

141 

294 

215 

482 

362 

754 

565 

35 

26 

79 

59 

141 

105 

220 

165 

343 

251 

563 

422 

879 

659 

Caution Do not apply a load that is 50% or more of the theoretical output. 

20 

48 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

25 

52 

138 

186 

350 

487 

918 

1,420 


30 

56 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

50 

— 

157 

222 

400 

547 

1,000 

1,533 

75 

— 

175 

258 

450 

608 

1,083 

1,645 

100 

— 

194 

294 

500 

669 

1,165 

1,758 

125 

— 

— 

— 

549 

729 

1,247 

1,870 

150 

— 

— 

— 

599 

790 

1,330 

1,983 

175 

— 

— 

— 

649 

851 

1,412 

2,095 

200 

— 

— 

— 

699 

912 

1,495 

2,208 

40 

329 

End lock 

additional 

weight 

— 

29 

34 

42 

55 

90 

133 

(N) 

(g) 

3-31


Construction 

Basic type 

ø8 

ø12 to ø40 

Rod cross section 

for ø12, ø16, ø20, 

and ø25 


for ø32 and ø40 

With end lock 

ø12 to ø40 

Parts list 

No. 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

Description 

Rod cover 

Head cover 

Cylinder tube 

Piston 

Spacer for switch type 

Spline rod 

Cushion bolt 

End lock bolt 

Collar 

Spline nut 

Cushion needle 

Cap 

Lock piston 

Lock spring 

Material 

Aluminium alloy 





Stainless steel 

Carbon steel 

Stainless steel 

Carbon steel 

Carbon steel 


Carbon steel 

Bronze alloy 

Carbon steel 

Steel wire 

Qty. 

Note 

1 Clear anodized 

1 Clear anodized 

1 Hard anodized 

1 

Chromated 

1 

Chromated 

1 ø8: Quenched 

1 ø12 to ø40: Quenched/Hard chrome plated 

1 

ø8 to ø16 

1 ø20 to ø40: Zinc chromated 

1 Quenched/Zinc chromated 

1 

Chromated 

1 

2 

Nickel plated 

1 

Nickel plated 

1 Quenched/Hard chrome plated 

1 Zinc chromated 

No. 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

27 

28 

29 

Description 

Bumper 

Key 

C type snap ring for hole 

Magnet 

Plug 

Hexagon socket head set screw 

Piston seal 

Spline seal 

Collar gasket 

Tube gasket 

Piston gasket 

Cushion seal 

Needle gasket 

Piston seal for lock 

Cap gasket 

Material 

Urethane 

Carbon steel 

Carbon tool steel 

Alloyed steel 

Alloyed steel 

NBR 

NBR 

NBR 

NBR 

NBR 

Urethane 

NBR 

NBR 

NBR 

Qty. Note 

2 

ø8 

1 ø12 to ø40 

1 

2 ø8: Nickel plated 

1 ø12 to ø40: Nickel plated 

1 

3 Nickel plated 

1 Black zinc chromated 

1 

1 Rod seal for ø8 

1 

1 

ø8 

2 ø12 to ø40 

1 

2 

2 

1 

1 

3-32

Dimensions/ø8 



Basic type 

+0.035 

ø4 +0.025 

9 ±0.2 

2-M3 

Effective length 5 

12 

22 

16 ±0.2 

9 

±0.2 

10 15 ±0.2 

4-M3 effective length 5 

2-M3 

(port size for axial piping type 

MTS8-P) 

M2.5 12 

5ø4 +0.025 

41 + Stroke 

9 

53 + Stroke 

15 

Width across flats 3.5 

23 9 

6.5 

3.5 

2-M3 

(port size) 

4.5 4.5 



M3 

+0.035 

ø3.9 

M3 

7 

6.4 

8 4 

24 

2.4 

5.5 

Stud bolt part number: MT-S8 

Rod end nut part number: NTJ-006A 

3-33




Basic type 

10 ±0.2 

19 14 ±0.2 


9.5 


27 

20 ±0.2 ø6h7 –0.012 

0 

ø3.3H7 +0.012 

0 

3.5 

13 14 ±0.2 

4-ø3.5 through 

2 x 4-ø6.5, counter bore depth 3.5 (opposite side also) 

28 

20 ±0.2 

10 ±0.2 

17 

39.5 

18 

M3 

15 

77.5 + Stroke 

92.5 + Stroke 

Width across flats 5 

35.5 

33 

2-cushion needle 

7 

4.5 

4 

4.5 3.5 

2-M5 

(port size) 

2.5 




M4 

ø6h7 –0.012 

0 

M4 

ø5.8 

8 

9.5 

4.5 

2.4 7 

29 


With end lock 


9.5 

4.5 

8.1 

Rod end nut part number: NTP-010 

96 + Stroke 

111 + Stroke 

3-34




Basic type 

31 

24 ±0.2 

ø8h7 –0.015 

0 

ø4.3H7 +0.012 

0 

12 

4 

13 15 ±0.2 




32 

24 ±0.2 

M4 

40.5 

16 

80.5 + Stroke 

96.5 + Stroke 


36.5 

33.5 


9 

6 

5 

5.5 3.5 

2-M5 

(port size) 

3 




M5 

ø8h7 –0.015 

0 

M5 

ø7.8 

9.2 

14 ±0.2 

19 15 ±0.2 


14 ±0.2 

21 

22 

11.5 

10 

4.5 

4 8 

32 


Rod end nut part number: NTJ-015A 

With end lock 

9.5 


3.5 

97 + Stroke 

113 + Stroke 

3-35




Basic type 

36 

28 ±0.2 ø10h7 –0.015 

0 

ø5.5H7 +0.012 

0 

16 ±0.2 

22 24 ±0.2 4-M5 effective length 8 

14 15 

4 

24 ±0.2 




38 

28 ±0.2 

16 ±0.2 

25 

M5 

18 

53.5 

102.5 + Stroke 


26 


49.5 

47 


11 

8.5 

4.5 

6 4.5 

2-M5 

(port size) 

4.5 




M6 

ø10h7 –0.015 

0 

M6 

ø9.8 

10 

12 4.5 

34.5 

11.5 

5 10 


Rod end nut part number: NT-015A 

With end lock 


11.5 

3 



3-36




Basic type 

M6 

ø13h7 –0.018 

0 

ø6.5H7 +0.015 

0 

16.5 15 

4.5 

28 ±0.2 

4-M5 




22 ±0.2 

38 

30 ±0.2 

31 

21 

57.5 

109 + Stroke 

130 + Stroke 



M8 

ø12.8 

40 

30 ±0.2 

32 


53.5 

51.5 


12 

10 

6 

7.5 

7 6 

2-M5 

(port size) 


0 

ø13h7 –0.018 

M8 

15 

22 ±0.2 


22 

28 ±0.2 

12 

5 

13 

14.5 

41.5 

6 


Rod end nut part number: NT-02 

12 

With end lock 


3 



3-37




Basic type 

26 ±0.2 

M8 

29 38 ±0.2 


44 

38 ±0.2 0 

ø16h7 –0.018 

+0.015 

0 

ø8.5H7 

17 20 

5 

38 ±0.2 

4-M6 



2 x 4-ø9, counter bore depth 5.5 (opposite side also) 

50 

38 ±0.2 

26 ±0.2 

37 

24 

77.5 



38 


73.5 

69.5 


18 

14 




M10 x 1.25 

ø15.8 

6 

8 

7 7.5 

2-1/8 

(port size) 

0 ø16h7 –0.018 

M10 x 1.25 

19.6 

15 

17.5 

49 

7.5 


6 17 

Rod end nut part number: NT-03 

13 

With end lock 


2 



3-38




Basic type 

36 ±0.2 

29 


M10 

47 

42 ±0.2 0 

ø20h7 –0.021 

+0.018 

ø10.5H7 

0 

20.5 20 

5.5 

50 ±0.2 


2 x 4-ø9, counter bore depth 5.5 (opposite side also) 


54 

42 ±0.2 

36 ±0.2 

47 

90 

48 

26 

151 + Stroke 

177 + Stroke 

86 

81 


16.5 

12.5 





M12 x 1.25 

ø19.8 

8 

0 

–0.021 

12 

7 8.5 

2- 1/8 

(port size) 

ø20h7 

M12 x 1.25 

25.4 

18 

20.5 

55 

8.5 


8 22 

Rod end nut part number: MCN-NT-04 

With end lock 

50 ±0.2 3-39 


15.5 

5 

172 + Stroke 

198 + Stroke


Proper Auto Switch Mounting Positions for Stroke End Detection 

ø8 

Reed switch: D-A90/A93/A96 

Solid state switch: D-M9N/M9P/M9B 

2 colour indication solid state switch: D-M9NW/M9PW/M9BW 

Reed switch: D-A90V/A93V/A96V 

Solid state switch: D-M9NV/M9PV/M9BV 

2 colour indication solid state switch: D-M9NWV/M9PWV/M9BWV 

A 

B 

A 

B 

C 

Approx. Hv 

Solid state switch: D-F8N/F8P/F8B 

A 

B 

Approx. Hv 

Proper auto switch mounting positions 

Bore 

size 

(mm) 

8 

Reed switch 

Solid state switch 

2 colour indication solid state switch 

D-A90/A93/A96 D-A90V/A93V/A96V D-M9N/M9P/M9B D-M9NV/M9PV/M9BV D-F8N/F8P/F8B D-M9NW/M9PW/M9BW D-M9NWV/M9PWV/M9BWV 

A B C A B Hv A B C A B Hv A B Hv A B C A B Hv 

36 25 16 36 25 15 32 21 20 32 21 17.5 18 7 25 32 21 20 32 21 17.5 

(mm) 

Auto Switch Mounting Strokes for ø8 

Piping direction 

Mounting condition 

Applicable auto switch 

5 

10 

Stroke (mm) 

15 20 

25 

30 

Note 

Note 1) 


2 pcs. on same side 

D-A9 

D-M9, D-M9W 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 2) 

Note 2) 

D-A9V 

X 

X 

X 

 

 

 

1 pc. each on 2 sides 

D-A9 

X 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 2) 

2-port size 

D-M9, D-M9W 

D-A9V 

 

X 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 2) 


2 pcs. on same side 

D-A9 

D-M9, D-M9W 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 2) 

Note 2) 

D-A9V 

X 

X 

X 

 

 

 

D-M9V, D-M9WV 

X 

X 

 

 

 

 

D-F8 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 pc. each on 2 sides 

D-A9 

X 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 2) 

D-M9, D-M9W 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 2) 

2-port size 

D-A9V 

D-M9V, D-M9WV 

X 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D-F8 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note 1) With the standard piping type, solid state switches D-F8, D-M9V, and D-M9WV with perpendicular 

electrical entry cannot be mounted due to the interference of the fitting and speed controller. 

... Mountable 

X .... Not mountable 

Note 2) When mounting auto switches with in-line electrical entry, allow a space of 10mm or more at the rear end to 

prevent lead wire interference. 

10mm or more 

3-40


Proper Auto Switch Mounting Positions for Stroke End Detection 

ø12 to ø40 

Reed switch: D-A90/A93/A96 

Solid state switch: D-M9N/M9P/M9B 

2 colour indication solid state switch: D-M9NW/M9PW/M9BW 

A 

B 

Approx. Hs 

A 

B 

For ø12, 16, 20 For ø12, 16, 20 

C 

Approx. Hs 

For ø25, 32, 40 For ø25, 32, 40 

Approx. Hv Approx. Hv 

C 

Reed switch: D-A90V/A93V/A96V 

Solid state switch: D-M9NV/M9PV/M9BV 

2 colour indication solid state switch: D-M9NWV/M9PWV/M9BWV 

Approx. Hs 

A 

B 

Approx. Hs 

A 

B 

For ø12, 16, 20 For ø12, 16, 20 

Proper auto switch mounting positions 

Bore 

size 

(mm) 

12 

16 

20 

25 

32 

40 

Approx. Hs 

Reed switch 

Solid state switch 

2 colour indication solid state switch 

D-A90/A93/A96 D-A90V/A93V/A96V D-M9N/M9P/M9B D-M9NV/M9PV/M9BV D-M9NW/M9PW/M9BW D-M9NWV/M9PWV/M9BWV 

A B C A B Hs Hv A B C A B Hs Hv A B C Hs Hv A B Hs Hv 

42 

43.5 

59.5 

63 

84.5 

98.5 


For ø25, 32, 40 For ø25, 32, 40 

15.5 

17 

23 

26 

32 

32.5 

35.5 

37 

43 

46 

52 

52.5 

42 

43.5 

59.5 

63 

84.5 

98.5 

15.5 

17 

23 

26 

32 

32.5 

Auto Switch Mounting 

13 

15 

17 

20 

23 

28 

18 

20 

22.5 

23.5 

26.5 

28 

46 19.5 

47.5 21 

63.5 27 

67 30 

88.5 36 

102.5 36.5 

Approx. Hs 

31.5 

33 

39 

42 

48 

48.5 

46 

47.5 

63.5 

67 

88.5 

102.5 

19.5 

21 

27 

30 

36 

36.5 

15 

17 

19 

22 

25 

30 


20 

22 

24.5 

25.5 

28.5 

30 

45 18.5 

46.5 20 

62.5 26 

66 29 

87.5 35 

101.5 35.5 

32.5 

34 

40 

43 

49 

49.5 

12.5 

14.5 

16.5 

19.5 

22.5 

27.5 

17.5 

19.5 

22 

23 

26 

27.5 

45 18.5 

46.5 20 

62.5 26 

66 29 

87.5 35 

101.5 35.5 

15 

17 

19 

22 

25 

30 

(mm) 

20 

22 

24.5 

25.5 

28.5 

30 

Caution 

Auto switch mounting tools 

When tightening the set screw (included with auto switches), 

use a watchmakers screw driver with a handle about 5 to 6mm 

in diameter. 

Tightening torque 

Tighten with a torque of 0.10 to 0.20 N⋅m. 

Watchmakers screw driver 

Set screw 

Auto switch 

3-41


Using Cylinders in Close Proximity to One Another 

Caution 

1. When cylinders are used in close proximity to one another as in mounting patterns through , the magnetic force of the auto switch 

magnets in cylinder B may have an effect on the operation of the auto switches on cylinder A. The mounting pitch of cylinders should be 

at least the values given in the table below. 

ø8 

ø12 to ø40 

Mounting type 

Mounting type 

Mounting type 

Mounting type 

Cylinder A 

Auto switch position 

Cylinder B 










d 

d 

L 

L 

d 

L 

Dimensions by mounting type 

d 

L 

(mm) 

Mounting type 




Mounting type 




Bore size 

(mm) 

8 

Auto switch 

model 

D-A9, D-A9V 

D-M9, D-M9V 

D-F8 

D-M9W, D-M9WV 

L d L d 

25 (37) 

25 (39) 

47 

25 (39) 

3 (15) 

3 (17) 

25 

3 (17) 

15 

15 

15 

15 

Values inside ( ) are for models D-A9V, D-M9V and D-M9WV. 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Bore size 

(mm) 

12 

16 

20 

25 

32 

40 

d 

L 

Dimensions by mounting type 

Auto switch 

model 

D-A9, D-A9V 

D-M9, D-M9V 

D-M9W, D-M9WV 

D-A9, D-A9V 

D-M9, D-M9V 

D-M9W, D-M9WV 

D-A9, D-A9V 

D-M9, D-M9V 

D-M9W, D-M9WV 

D-A9, D-A9V 

D-M9, D-M9V 

D-M9W, D-M9WV 

D-A9, D-A9V 

D-M9, D-M9V 

D-M9W, D-M9WV 

D-A9, D-A9V 

D-M9, D-M9V 

D-M9W, D-M9WV 

d 

L 

(mm) 

L d L d L d L d 

28 0 28 (43) 0 (15) 18 0 18 (33) 0 (15) 

28 0 33 (45) 5 (17) 18 0 28 (35) 10 (17) 

28 0 33 (45) 5 (17) 18 0 28 (35) 10 (17) 

32 0 32 (47) 0 (15) 22 0 22 (37) 0 (15) 

32 0 37 (49) 5 (17) 22 0 32 (39) 10 (17) 

32 0 37 (49) 5 (17) 22 0 32 (39) 10 (17) 

38 0 38 (53) 0 (15) 26 0 26 (41) 0 (15) 

38 0 38 (55) 0 (17) 26 0 31 (43) 5 (17) 

38 0 38 (55) 0 (17) 26 0 36 (43) 10 (17) 

40 0 40 (55) 0 (15) 32 0 32 (47) 0 (15) 

40 0 50 (57) 10 (17) 32 0 42 (49) 10 (17) 

40 0 50 (57) 10 (17) 32 0 47 (49) 15 (17) 

50 0 50 (62) 0 (12) 38 0 38 (53) 0 (15) 

50 0 55 (64) 5 (14) 38 0 48 (55) 10 (17) 

50 0 55 (64) 5 (14) 38 0 48 (55) 10 (17) 

54 0 54 (66) 0 (12) 48 0 48 (63) 0 (15) 

54 0 59 (68) 5 (14) 48 0 58 (65) 10 (17) 

54 0 59 (68) 5 (14) 48 0 58 (65) 10 (17) 

Values inside ( ) are for models D-A9V, D-M9V and D-M9WV. 

If cylinders are used with a mounting pitch less than shown above, they must be 

shielded with iron plates or the separately sold magnetic shielding plate (part no. 

MU-S025). Contact SMC for further information. 

2. Avoid wiring patterns in which bending stress and pulling force are repeatedly applied to the lead wires. 

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Order Made Specifications 

Contact SMC for detailed dimensions, specifications and lead times. 

1 

Variable Stroke Cylinder/Adjustable Extension Type -XC8 

Basic type 

With end lock 

(ø12 to ø40) 

MTS 

Bore size 

Stroke 

MTS Bore size Stroke R 

XC8 

XC8 

Dimensions 

ø8 



M3 

With end lock 

ø10 

Variable stroke cylinder 

Adjustable extension type 

5.5 

ø4 

5 

Stroke 22.5 2.4 

46.5 + Stroke 27 + Stroke 

85.5 + 2 x Stroke 

Stroke adjustment is possible on the rod extension side. 

Stroke adjustment range: 0 to 10mm (ø8) 

0 to 25mm (ø12 to ø40) 

ø12 to ø40 

Cap is attached when 

equipped with end lock. 

GF 

Width across flats GE 

Width across flats GC 

øDA 


Bore size (mm) 8 12 16 20 25 32 40 

Minimum Without end lock 0.15MPa 0.12MPa 

0.1MPa 

operating 

pressure With end lock ∗ — 0.17MPa 0.15MPa 



Stroke adjustment method 

Stroke adjustment range 0 to 10mm 


Female threads, Male threads 

Stopper adjustment 

0 to 25mm 

∗ Except lock unit: 0.12MPa for ø12 and 16 

0.10MPa for ø20 to 40 

2 

Basic type 

(mm) 

Bore size 

(mm) A B LC DA G GA GB GC GD GE GF 

12 

16 

20 

25 

32 

40 

145 

149.5 

175 

187 

222.5 

240 

Vacuum Specification/Rod Through Hole Type -XC38 

80.5 

83 

106.5 

114.5 

142.5 

155 

B + Stroke 

A + 2 x Stroke 

49.5 

50.5 

50.5 

51.5 

56 

59 

6 

8 

10 

12 

16 

20 

With end lock (mm) 

Bore size (mm) A B 

12 

16 

20 

25 

32 

40 

163 

165.5 

191.5 

201.5 

238.5 

258.5 

98.5 

99 

123 

129 

158.5 

173.5 

13.5 

15.5 

19.5 

21.5 

27.5 

32.5 

42.5 

42.5 

42.5 

42.5 

45 

45 

6 

7 

8.5 

9 

10.5 

11.5 

∗ Other dimensions are the same as the standard type. 

GB 

GA 

LC + Stroke 

11 

13 

17 

19 

24 

27 

4 

5 

5 

6 

8 

11 

8 

10 

13 

17 

22 

27 

GD 

øG 

M5 

M6 

M8 

M10 x 1.25 

M14 x 1.5 

M18 x 1.5 

MTS8 Stroke (P) 


XC38 

Vacuum specification 

Rod through hole type 





8 

Standard piping type, Axial piping type 

Female threads 

Dimensions 

Use ø4/ø2.5 urethane tube (TU0425) or 

soft nylon tube (TS0425). 

ø4 

ø1 

60 + 2 x Stroke 

7 + Stroke 

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Model Selection 

Caution 

Theoretical output must be confirmed separately. 

Selection Conditions: Follow the tables below in order to determine selection conditions and choose one selection graph. 

Vertical mounting 

L 

Mounting 

orientation 

W 

W 

L 

Max. speed mm/s 

Stroke mm 

Selection ø8 

graph ø12 to ø40 

to 100 

to 200 to 300 to 400 to 500 to 600 to 800 

All strokes common 

— — — — 

— — — 

Horizontal mounting 

W 

W 

Mounting 

orientation 

L 

Max. speed mm/s 

Stroke mm 

Selection ø8 

graph ø12 to ø40 

Caution 

* Direction for L can be up, down, left, right, or diagonal. 

to 300 to 500 

to 600 to 800 

to 10 to 20 to 30 to 10 to 20 to 30 to 50 to 100 to 150 to 200 to 50 to 100 to 150 to 200 

— — — — — — — — 

— — — — — — 

* L: Overhang ..... The distance between the cylinder's central axis and the load centre of gravity 

· In case of horizontal mounting, when the load centre of gravity is 

beyond the rod end, add that distance to the stroke to select a graph. 

W 

Distance to add to stroke 

Selection Examples 

1. Selection 

conditions 

Mounting: Vertical 

Maximum speed: 800mm/s 

Overhang: 50mm 

Load weight: 2kg 

Refer to graph based on vertical mounting and 

the maximum speed of 800mm/s. On graph , find 

the intersecting point for the overhang of 50mm and 

the load weight of 2kg to determine ø32. 

2. Selection 

conditions 

Rod end 

Load centre of gravity 

Mounting: Horizontal 

Maximum speed: 600mm/s 

Stroke: 125mm 

Overhang: 80mm 

Load weight: 0.7kg 

Refer to graph based on horizontal mounting, 

the maximum speed of 600mm/s, and 125mm 

stroke. On graph , find the intersecting point 

for the overhang of 80mm and the load weight 

of 0.7kg to determine ø25. 

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Model Selection Series MTS 

Horizontal Mounting 

ø8 

ø12 to ø40 

Graph 1 Maximum speed: to 100 (mm/s) 

Graph 

0.3 

0.2 

4 

50 

40 

30 

20 

Maximum speed: to 200 (mm/s) 

Weight W (kg) 

Graph 2 

Weight W (kg) 

0.1 

0.05 

0.04 

0.03 

0.02 

Graph 3 

0.01 

5 10 20 30 

Overhang L (mm) 

0.3 

0.2 

0.1 

0.05 

0.04 

0.03 

0.02 

0.01 

5 10 20 30 


0.3 

0.2 



ø8 

ø8 

Weight W (kg) 

Weight W (kg) 

10 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0.5 

0.4 

0.3 

0.2 

Graph 5 

0.1 

5 10 20 30 40 50 100 200 


50 

40 

30 

20 

10 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0.5 

0.4 

0.3 

0.2 

0.1 

Graph 6 

50 

40 

30 

20 


ø12 

5 10 20 30 40 50 100 200 



ø16 

ø40 

ø32 

ø25 

ø20 

ø16 

ø12 

ø40 

ø32 

ø25 

ø20 

Weight W (kg) 

ø40 

10 

0.1 

5 

4 

3 

0.05 

2 

0.01 0.1 

5 10 20 30 5 10 20 30 40 50 100 200 

0.04 

1 

ø32 

0.03 

0.5 

0.02 

0.4 

ø25 

ø8 

0.3 

ø16 ø20 

0.2 

ø12 



Weight W (kg) 

Graph 

7 

50 

40 

30 

20 


10 

Weight W (kg) 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0.5 

0.4 

0.3 

0.2 

ø12 

ø16 

0.1 

5 10 20 30 40 50 100 200 


ø40 

ø32 

ø25 

ø20 

3-45



ø8 

Maximum speed: to 300mm/s 


Graph 

8 Stroke: to 10mm 

Graph Stroke: to 10mm 

0.1 

0.1 

11 

Weight W (kg) 

0.05 

0.04 

0.03 

0.02 

ø8 

Weight W (kg) 

0.05 

0.04 

0.03 

0.02 

0.01 

0.01 

ø8 

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 



Graph 9 Stroke: to 20mm 


0.1 

0.1 

Weight W (kg) 

0.05 

0.04 

0.03 

0.02 

ø8 

Weight W (kg) 

0.05 

0.04 

0.03 

0.02 

0.01 

0.01 

ø8 

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 



0.1 

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 



0.1 

Weight W (kg) 

0.05 

0.04 

0.03 

0.02 

Weight W (kg) 

0.05 

0.04 

0.03 

0.02 

0.01 

ø8 

0.01 

ø8 

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 


0 5 10 15 20 25 30 


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Model Selection Series MTS 


ø12 to ø40 



20 

10 



20 

10 

Weight W (kg) 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0.5 

0.4 

0.3 

0.2 

ø12 

ø16 

ø40 

ø32 

ø25 

ø20 

Weight W (kg) 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0.5 

0.4 

0.3 

0.2 

ø12 

ø16 

ø40 

ø32 

ø25 

ø20 

0.1 

0.1 

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 





20 

20 

10 

10 

Weight W (kg) 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0.5 

ø25 

0.4 

ø20 

0.3 

ø16 

0.2 

ø12 

0.1 

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 



20 

10 

ø40 

ø32 

Weight W (kg) 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

ø40 

ø32 

0.5 

0.4 

0.3 

ø25 

ø20 

0.2 

ø16 

ø12 

0.1 

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 



20 

10 

Weight W (kg) 

5 

4 

3 

ø40 

2 

ø32 

1 

0.5 

ø25 

0.4 

0.3 

ø20 

0.2 

0.1 

0 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 

20 

10 

0.1 

20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 




Weight W (kg) 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0.5 

0.4 

0.3 

0.2 


20 

10 

ø40 

ø32 

ø25 

ø20 

Weight W (kg) 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0.5 

0.4 

0.3 

0.2 

ø40 

ø32 

ø25 

ø20 

Weight W (kg) 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

0.5 

0.4 

0.3 

0.2 

ø40 

ø32 

ø25 

ø20 

0.1 

0.1 

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 



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Warp Angle 


Spline Rod Displacement 

Displacement angle of spline rod due to torque load 

The displacement angle when a static load is applied in the 

direction of the arrow, with the spline rod retracted. 

Warp angle 

ø8 

0.3 

ø25 

0.05 

Angle (°) 

0.2 

0.1 

Angle (°) 

0 

0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 

0 

1 2 

Torque load (N-m) 


ø12 

0.05 

ø32 

0.1 

ø16 

ø40 

0.05 


ø20 

0.05 

Angle (°) 

Angle (°) 

Angle (°) 

Angle (°) 

0 

0.1 0.2 

0 

5 10 



0.1 

Angle (°) 

0 

0.5 

0 

5 

10 


0 

1 2 


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Deflection 

Displacement of spline rod due to pitch moment load 

Displacement of the rod end when a static load is applied in the 

direction of the arrow, with the spline rod fully extended. 

Deflection 

ø8 

0.2 

ø25 

0.3 

Deflection (mm) 

0.1 

MTS8-30st 

25st 20st15st 

10st 

5st 


0.2 

0.1 


175st 

150st 

125st 

100st 

75st 

50st 

25st 

0 1 

2 

3 

0 

10 20 30 

Lateral load (N) 


ø12 

ø32 

0.5 

0.3 



75st 

50st 

25st 


0.2 

0.1 


175st 

150st 

125st 

100st 

75st 

50st 

25st 

5 10 

0 

50 100 



ø16 

ø40 

0.3 

0.3 


0.2 

0.1 


75st 

50st 

25st 


0.2 

0.1 


175st 

150st 

125st 

100st 

75st 

50st 

25st 

10 

0 

50 100 

150 

ø20 


0.5 

0 



175st 

150st 

125st 

100st 

75st 

10 20 30 


50st 

25st 


Design 

Caution 

1. Displacement may increase after an impact 

load has been applied. 

If an impact load is applied to the spline rod, the guide unit may 

be permanently deformed and displacement may increase. 

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Specific Product Precautions 

Be sure to read before handling. 

Use of the End Lock Type 

Caution 

Operation 

1. Do not use 3 position solenoid valves. 

Avoid use in combination with 3 position solenoid valves (especially 

closed centre metal seal types). If pressure is trapped in 

the port on the lock mechanism side, the cylinder cannot be locked. 

Furthermore, even after being locked, the lock may be released 

after some time, due to air leaking from the solenoid valve and 

entering the cylinder. 

2. Back pressure is required when releasing the 

lock. 

Before starting operation, be sure to control the system so that 

air is supplied to the side without the lock mechanism. There is 

a possibility that the lock may not be released. (Refer to the 

section on releasing the lock.) 

3. Release the lock when mounting or adjusting 

the cylinder. 

If mounting or other work is performed when the cylinder is locked, 

the lock unit may be damaged. 

4. Operate with a load ratio of 50% or less. 

If the load ratio exceeds 50%, this may cause problems such 

as failure of the lock to release, or damage to the lock unit. 

5. Do not operate multiple synchronized cylinders. 

Avoid applications in which two or more end lock cylinders are 

synchronized to move one workpiece, as one of the cylinder 

locks may not be able to release when required. 

6. Use a speed controller with meter-out control. 

It may not be possible to release the lock with meter-in control. 

7. Be sure to operate completely to the cylinder 

stroke end on the side with the lock. 

If the cylinder piston does not reach the end of the stroke, locking 

and unlocking may not be possible. 

Relationship with the Cushion 

Caution 

1. When the cushion valve on the lock mechanism side is closed 

or nearly closed, the spline rod may not reach the stroke end, 

and consequently the lock may not engage. 

Moreover, if the lock does engage when the cushion valve is 

nearly closed, it may not be possible for the lock to release. 

Therefore, the cushion valve should be adjusted properly. 

Warning 

Caution 

Releasing the Lock 

1. Before releasing the lock, be sure to supply air to the side without 

the lock mechanism, so that there is no load applied to the 

lock mechanism when it is released. If the lock is released when 

the port on the other side is in an exhaust state, and with a load 

applied to the lock unit, the lock unit may be subjected to an excessive 

force and be damaged. 

Furthermore, sudden movement of the spline rod is very dangerous. 

Manual Release 

1. Insert the bolt, screw it into the lock piston, and then pull it to release 

the lock. If you stop pulling the bolt, the lock will return to 

an operational state. Thread sizes, pulling forces and strokes 

are as shown below. 


12, 16 

20, 25, 32 

40 

Thread size 

M2 x 15l or more 



Pulling force N 

2 

3 

4 

∗ Remove the bolt for normal operation. 

It can cause lock malfunction or faulty release. 

Stroke (mm) 

1.5 

2 

3 

Caution 

Operating Pressure 

1. Apply air pressure of at least that shown in the table below to 

the port on the lock mechanism side. This is necessary to release 

the lock. 


12, 16 

20, 25, 32, 40 

Operating pressure MPa 

0.17 

0.15 

Caution 

Exhaust Speed 

1. Locking will occur automatically if the pressure applied to the 

port on the lock mechanism side falls to 0.05MPa or less. In 

cases where the piping on the lock mechanism side is long and 

thin, or the speed controller is separated at some distance from 

the cylinder port, the exhaust speed will be reduced. Take note 

that some time may be required for the lock to engage. 

In addition, clogging of a silencer mounted on the solenoid valve 

EXH. port will also produce the same effect. 

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Precision Cylinder Series MTS - SMC

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