Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X185SCMLB
The AirTAC Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X185SCMLB is a genuine double acting standard round-body mini air cylinder with a Ø0mm bore and 185mm stroke, PT/G air ports and a stainless-steel barrel with a hard-chrome-plated rod for reliable, mildly corrosion-resistant service.
- BoreØ0 mm
- Stroke185 mm
- Port sizePT/G
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod thread
- CushionFixed anti-impact bumper pads
About the Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X185SCMLB
AirTAC sized this 16 mm bore unit for light push-and-pull work: 100.5 N forward and 86.4 N back at 0.5 MPa (73 psi), rising to 140.7 N forward at 0.7 MPa (102 psi) with a theoretical ceiling of 20.5 kgf. The 185 mm stroke sits well inside the 500 mm standard range for this bore, so it is a catalogue item, not a special. Plan on about 60 N of useful force for real work at 0.5 MPa; for vertical duties the rod lifts roughly 10 kg on paper, so keep lifted parts near 5 kg to hold a 2:1 margin. The riveted stainless tube pairs with a 6 mm hard-chrome-plated rod, a combination that shrugs off washdown splash and mild corrosion better than painted-steel minis. A magnet is built into the piston as standard, so CMSG, DMSG or EMSG switches mount straight onto the barrel. This version adds the CM round-end back cover plus LB foot brackets for screw-down fixing.
Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X185SCMLB Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X185SCMLB |
|---|---|
| Series | MA mini cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø0 mm |
| Stroke | 185 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | PT/G |
| Rod thread |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed anti-impact bumper pads |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MA-series datasheet. Barrel: stainless-steel tube (round-body, riveted rolling-packed construction); piston rod: carbon steel with 20µm hard-chrome plating; covers: aluminium alloy. Thread options: PT (blank) / G / NPT. Every MA-series cylinder ships with a built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG position sensors.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø0mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 0 N | 0 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 0 N | 0 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 0 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X185SCMLB
| MA | Standard round-body mini cylinder (double-acting). |
|---|---|
| 0 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×185 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Built-in magnet for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors (standard on MA series). |
| CA / U / CM | Back-cover type: CA pivot, U flat-end, CM round-end. |
MA-family variants: MA / MAC (double acting ±cushion), MSA / MTA (single acting push / pull), MAD / MACD (double rod ±cushion), MAJ / MACJ (adjustable stroke ±cushion), MAR (cushioned with integrated F/U mount). Mounting accessories: FA flange, LB foot, SDB pivot; plus I and Y knuckles. Thread PT (blank) / G / NPT.
Where the Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X185SCMLB Is Used
Small-parts gate on a conveyor
The 100.5 N push at 0.5 MPa swings a lightweight deflect or stop gate across a 185 mm gap on a packaging conveyor line.
Lab sample tray indexing
A 185 mm reach suits sliding reagent racks or sample trays in compact analysers, and the stainless barrel tolerates frequent wipe-down.
Fixture clamp with position feedback
About 60 N of practical force holds light jigs in place while CMSG or EMSG switches on the standard magnet confirm open and closed.
Is the Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X185SCMLB the Right Cylinder?
Sixteen millimetres is the smallest bore in the MA family, so the only sizing move here is upward: the next size, 20 mm, lifts the push force to 157 N at 0.5 MPa if your load creeps toward the 60 N planning figure. Ports are a single M5x0.8 with PT (Rc) tapered thread, and the cylinder runs anywhere in the 30-800 mm/s speed window. The 6 mm rod is slender, so guide side loads externally rather than loading them on the rod over the 185 mm travel. When the supply valve centres, a plain MA will not lock - the piston drifts under load, so add a rod lock or pilot check valve where position must be kept. If a foot mount does not suit the machine, order FA flange or SDB pivot brackets instead; the CM round-end back cover can be swapped for CA pivot or U flat-end on request.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT / G / NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) is standard for sensors
- ✓ Back cover (CA/U/CM) & mount (FA/LB/SDB)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Do not dismantle the riveted front/back covers.
- check Bumper models: keep speed within the rated range.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac B52-MA Copper-Free Stainless Steel Mini Cylinder B52-MA16X185SCMLB FAQ
At 0.5 MPa the 16 mm bore pushes 100.5 N and pulls 86.4 N; at 0.7 MPa those figures rise to 140.7 N and 120.9 N. The theoretical maximum is 20.5 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The port is M5x0.8, the rod is 6 mm with an M6x1.0 male thread, and the stroke is a standard size for this bore.
A high-precision stainless-steel barrel is rolled together with aluminium-alloy covers around a 6 mm hard-chrome-plated rod, giving a compact riveted body that resists washdown splash. Fixed anti-impact bumper pads absorb stroke-end shock; they decelerate only and are not an adjustable air cushion, which is the MAC family feature. LB foot brackets and the CM round-end back cover come fitted on this version.
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