
The AirTAC Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X15SCA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 15mm 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 MBL32X15SCA is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. At 32mm bore and a short 15mm stroke, it generates 402N push and 346N pull force at 0.5 MPa, making it ideal for rapid, small-displacement clamping tasks. The riveted rolling-packed barrel crimps the front and rear covers directly to the tube, yielding a lightweight body that is not designed to be disassembled like a tie-rod unit.
This specific SKU includes a built-in -S magnet for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switches to confirm rod position, and features a CA pivot (clevis) back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. The carbon-steel piston rod features a 20 um hard-chrome plating for wear resistance, while the heterogeneous two-way piston seal retains grease for a long service life. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X15SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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. |
| ×15 | 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).
Secures printed circuit boards during routing with 402N of force, using the short 15mm stroke to rapidly lock panels without consuming vertical envelope space.
Provides the precise 15mm linear displacement needed to seat ribbon cable connectors into housings, relying on the CA clevis to self-align with the mating part.
Tucks small packaging flaps on automated cartoning lines where the compact riveted aluminum body fits neatly between conveyor guide rails.
Select this 32mm bore model when you need 402N of push force at 0.5 MPa but have extreme length restrictions, as the 15mm stroke provides minimal extension. If your application requires less force, stepping down to the 25mm bore yields 245N; if you need more power, the 40mm bore provides 628N. Because this SKU uses a CA pivot back cover, it is specifically suited for mechanisms requiring angular rod movement during cycling.
The fixed rubber bumper softens end impacts but cannot hold a load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the rod will drift. For applications needing precise end-position tuning or heavier moving masses, consider the MBLC variant which offers adjustable air cushioning. This unit uses a G1/8 port with PT thread form, a Ø12mm rod with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and operates effectively across the 30-800 mm/s speed range.
Quick checklist
This 32mm bore cylinder provides 402N push and 346N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a Ø12mm rod with an M10x1.25 rod-end thread.
The base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper that cannot be adjusted; for adjustable air cushioning, you must specify the MBLC variant. This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) and is compatible with AirTAC CMSG reed switches as well as DMSG and EMSG electronic solid-state sensors.
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