
The AirTAC Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL25X50-CA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 50mm 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 MBL25X50-CA is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. It delivers a push force of 245 N and a pull force of 206 N at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for short 50mm linear moves in small part handling. The riveted rolling-packed barrel crimps the covers directly to the tube, yielding a lightweight body that is not designed to be disassembled like a traditional tie-rod cylinder.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot (clevis) back cover, allowing the cylinder body to swing on a pin to absorb angular or arcing loads during extension. Because it lacks the -S suffix, this model cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper at the end of stroke to soften impact, rather than an adjustable air cushion found on the MBLC variant.
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL25X50-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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. |
| ×50 | 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).
Handles the 245 N push required to plunge and guide a small routing bit through printed circuit boards, with the CA clevis absorbing slight angular deflections during the cut cycle.
Provides 206 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa to retract carton folding arms in continuous packaging lines, fitting into the narrow mechanical gaps between conveyor rollers.
Uses the 50mm stroke to deflect lightweight plastic components down a chute, where the pivot mount accommodates slight misalignment as the gate opens and closes.
If you need slightly less force, the neighbouring 20mm bore provides 157 N push at 0.5 MPa; for heavier lifting, step up to the 32mm bore which yields 402 N. The CA pivot mount is ideal here for arcing loads, but note that a plain MBL does not hold its load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered—the rod will drift. Use an external pilot-operated check valve or rod lock if position holding is critical. Replacement requires matching the 25mm bore, 50mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and CA clevis back cover.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, this 25mm bore cylinder provides 245 N of push force and 206 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 343 N. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this base MBL model uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impact and cannot be adjusted (choose the MBLC variant for adjustable air cushion). Additionally, because it lacks the -S magnet suffix, you cannot mount CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switches for position detection.
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