Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160CA
The AirTAC Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160CA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 160mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Its compact riveted body suits push, hold and clamp motion in tight machine spaces.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- CushionRubber bumper (MBLC variant: adjustable air cushion)
About the Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160CA
The AirTAC MBL32X160CA 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 160 mm travel tasks like indexing medium-weight components. The riveted rolling-packed barrel permanently crimps the front and rear covers to the aluminum tube, ensuring a lightweight, space-saving body that is not designed to be disassembled like a tie-rod cylinder.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover, allowing the cylinder body to swing on a pin to accommodate arcing or angular loads during motion. Because this model lacks the -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot support a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor. End-of-stroke energy is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| 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.
Model Code: Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160CA
| MBL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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).
Where the Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160CA Is Used
Textile Loom Guide Shift
Swings on a pin to shift a yarn guide carriage across a 160 mm path, using 402 N of push force to reposition the assembly against friction.
Packaging Flap Folder
Pivots to fold cardboard carton flaps at an angle, leveraging the CA clevis mount to absorb the angular load during the 160 mm stroke.
Bottle Sorting Diverter
Actuates a 160 mm swing gate to deflect plastic bottles between conveyor lanes, utilizing the compact riveted body for tight machinery gaps.
Is the Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160CA the Right Cylinder?
If you need slightly less force, the MBL25 bore provides 245 N push at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the MBL40 yields 628 N for heavier payloads. At a 160 mm stroke, the Ø12 mm piston rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; you should pair this CA pivot cover with an SDB pivot bracket or add an external guide to prevent rod-bearing damage. For faster cycling with heavier masses, consider the MBLC variant which adds an adjustable air cushion. Note that this base MBL does not hold its load when air pressure is lost or exhausted—the rubber bumper only softens impact, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if position holding is required. Replacement match: 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA back cover, no magnet.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT/NPT/G)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Side load — consider a guided cylinder
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 Adjust end cushion screws for smooth stops.
- check Use correct mounting accessory (LB / FA / SDB) and back cover (CA pivot / U flat-end).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160CA FAQ
This 32 mm bore cylinder provides 402 N push and 346 N pull force at 0.5 MPa, and 563 N push at 0.7 MPa. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/8 port, a Ø12 mm rod with an M10x1.25 thread, and operates at speeds of 30-800 mm/s.
No, this SKU lacks a magnet (-S) so it cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor. Additionally, the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impact; if you need adjustable air cushioning for heavier loads, upgrade to the MBLC variant.
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