
The AirTAC Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL25X175-CA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 175mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Its compact riveted body suits push, hold and clamp motion in tight machine spaces.
The AirTAC MBL25X175-CA is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. It delivers a 0.5 MPa push force of 245 N and a pull force of 206 N across its 175 mm stroke. The riveted rolling-packed aluminum barrel is crimped to the covers, keeping the body light and permanently sealed, though it is not designed to be disassembled like a tie-rod cylinder. This specific SKU uses a CA pivot (clevis) back cover, allowing the cylinder to swing on a pin to accommodate arcing or angular loads.
Inside, a heterogeneous two-way piston seal retains grease for long service life, while the Ø10 mm carbon-steel piston rod features 20 µm hard-chrome plating for wear and corrosion resistance. The base MBL relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion. Because this model lacks the -S suffix, it has no built-in magnet and cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor switch.
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL25X175-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 175 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| 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 | Rubber bumper (MBLC variant: adjustable air cushion) |
| Max stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MBL series datasheet. Confirm against the product label before installation. Standard stroke to 500 mm (special order to 800 mm). Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 245 N | 206 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 344 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 50 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
| MBL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×175 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Related variants: MBLC (adjustable cushion), MBLD (double rod), MBLJ (adjustable stroke), MSBL/MTBL (single acting).
Actuates a thread tensioning arm in a compact weaving loom, using the CA pivot to absorb the slight angular arc of the mechanism while applying 245 N of push force.
Pushes small cardboard cartons on a sorting line where the clevis mount accommodates the swinging trajectory of the diverter paddle over 175 mm of travel.
Moves a light pick-and-place gripper between testing stations, relying on the lightweight riveted aluminum body to minimize moving mass on the overhead gantry.
This 25 mm bore generates 245 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 20 mm bore (157 N push); if your mechanism requires more power, step up to the 32 mm bore (402 N push). Choose the MBLC variant if your cycle speed demands adjustable air cushioning rather than a fixed rubber bumper, or select the MSBL/MTBL single-acting models if you only need air-driven extension or spring retraction. Keep in mind the plain MBL does not hold its load when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; pair it with an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if gravity or drift is a concern.
At 175 mm of stroke, the unsupported Ø10 mm rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending. The CA pivot back cover on this unit is essential for managing angular loads, but for heavy off-center masses you should also add an external guide rail or switch to the MBLD double-rod cylinder for anti-rotation. Replacement matching requires a 25 mm bore, 175 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread form, CA back cover, and no magnet.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 245 N and the pull force is 206 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 343 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The double-acting operating speed ranges from 30-800 mm/s.
No, this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, meaning it has no internal magnet and cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switches. Additionally, the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact absorption; for adjustable air cushioning, you must specify the MBLC variant.
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