Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160SCA 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 MBL32X160SCA
The AirTAC MBL32X160SCA is a double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machinery footprints. Delivering 402 N push and 346 N pull force at 0.5 MPa, this 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke unit suits moderate-load positioning tasks. The riveted rolling-packed barrel crimps the covers to the tube, yielding a lightweight, compact frame not designed for field teardown like tie-rod cylinders.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing or angular loads. The integrated -S magnet enables position detection via CMSG reed or DMSG and EMSG solid-state switches. A heterogeneous two-way piston seal retains grease for long service life, while the Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod features 20 µm hard-chrome plating for wear resistance.
Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160SCA |
|---|---|
| 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 MBL32X160SCA
| 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 MBL32X160SCA Is Used
PCB Router Head Actuation
Drives a small routing spindle on an electronics assembly line, using the 402 N thrust to cleanly cut printed circuit board panels within a 160 mm travel envelope.
Pouch Forming Jaw
Operates the sealing jaw on a vertical form-fill-seal packaging machine, where the CA pivot back cover absorbs linkage arc during the 160 mm stroke.
Pallet Diverting Arm
Swings a diverter gate on a compact conveyor system, using the integrated -S magnet to trigger a DMSG solid-state switch and confirm gate position.
Is the Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X160SCA the Right Cylinder?
For lower force needs, step down to the MBL25 series (245 N push @0.5 MPa); for heavier moves, step up to the MBL40 (628 N push @0.5 MPa). Choose the MBLC variant if your cycle speed requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper. For single-direction tasks, consider the MSBL or MTBL single-acting models.
At 160 mm stroke, the Ø12 mm rod has low side-load tolerance; leverage the CA pivot cover with an SDB bracket to absorb angular stress, or add an external guide. Note that this cylinder does not hold position if air pressure drops—the bumper only softens end-of-stroke impact, so add an external rod lock for fail-safe load holding. Replacement match: 32mm bore, 160mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, SDB mounting accessory, magnet included.
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 MBL32X160SCA FAQ
This 32 mm bore cylinder provides 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates at a speed range of 30-800 mm/s.
The base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impact; it does not have an adjustable air cushion (that requires the MBLC variant). Additionally, the bumper is not a lock, so the rod will drift if air pressure is lost.
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