
The AirTAC Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X120SU is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 120mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Its compact riveted body suits push, hold and clamp motion in tight machine spaces.
The AirTAC MBL32X120SU is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. It delivers 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for 120 mm stroke routing or gating tasks. The riveted rolling-packed barrel crimps the covers directly to the tube, yielding a lighter footprint than tie-rod builds but rendering the body non-serviceable.
This SU configuration includes a U flat-end back cover for rigid fixed mounting and a built-in magnet (-S) for non-contact position sensing. You can mount CMSG reed or DMSG and EMSG solid-state switches along the body to detect the rod at any point. The carbon-steel piston rod features a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear and corrosion, paired with a heterogeneous two-way piston seal that retains grease for a long service life.
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X120SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| 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 | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 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. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×120 | 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 routing flap on a packaging conveyor, using the 120 mm stroke to shift small cartons between lanes with 402 N of push force.
Pushes stamped metal small parts out of a press die area, relying on the U flat-end back cover for rigid, square mounting against the machine frame.
Moves an electronic test probe head into position over a circuit board, using the built-in magnet and a DMSG solid-state switch to confirm test contact.
If you need less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need more clamping power, step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa). Choose the MBLC variant if your 120 mm move requires adjustable air cushioning to soften heavy end-of-stroke impacts, as this base MBL relies on a fixed rubber bumper. For single-acting push or pull needs, consider the MSBL or MTBL series. This SKU uses a G1/8 port, PT thread form, M10x1.25 rod-end thread, U flat-end back cover, and a built-in magnet.
Because the 120 mm stroke extends the 12 mm rod significantly, it is highly susceptible to side-load bending. Use an external guide rail or a pivot knuckle to prevent rod-bearing damage. Additionally, a plain MBL does not hold its load if air pressure drops or the valve is centered—the rod will drift. Install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if gravity or load holding is required.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, this 32 mm bore cylinder provides 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with an operating pressure range of 0.15-1.0 MPa.
No, the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impact and cannot be adjusted like the MBLC air cushion variant. Additionally, the bumper is not a brake; the cylinder cannot hold a load or maintain position if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered. Use an external rod lock for fail-safe holding.
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