
The AirTAC Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X175U is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 175mm 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 MBL32X175U is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. It delivers a robust 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa across its 175 mm stroke, making it well-suited for mid-range part ejection and positioning tasks. The riveted rolling-packed barrel permanently crimps the front and rear covers to the tube, yielding a lightweight body that is not designed to be disassembled or rebuilt like a traditional tie-rod cylinder.
This specific configuration features a rigid U flat-end back cover for straightforward fixed-foot mounting. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way piston seal retains grease for long service life, while the Ø12 mm carbon-steel piston rod features 20 µm hard-chrome plating for high wear and corrosion resistance. Note that because this SKU lacks the -S suffix, it cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor.
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X175U |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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. |
| ×175 | 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).
Provides 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to cleanly eject cut PCB panels from a routing machine fixture, utilizing the 175 mm stroke to clear the spindle area completely.
Actuates a lightweight diverter gate on a 32 mm bore conveyor system, using the rigid U flat-end cover for stable mounting while routing glass containers between packaging lanes.
Transfers yarn bobbins from a winding head to a downstream carousel, where the compact riveted aluminum barrel fits neatly within the tight multi-spindle machine frame.
Stepping down to the 25 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 245 N, whereas stepping up to the 40 mm bore increases it to 628 N. If your cycle requires adjustable end-of-stroke deceleration for heavier moving masses, select the MBLC variant instead of this base model. If the application demands single-acting spring-return movement, consider the MSBL or MTBL series.
With a 175 mm stroke, the unsupported Ø12 mm rod has a relatively low side-load tolerance and can bend if subjected to lateral forces. To manage this, guide the load externally or pivot the cylinder using an SDB bracket and a CA back cover. Remember that this cylinder uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts; it is not a lock. If pressure is lost or the valve is centered, the rod will drift and drop, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if the load must be held in place.
Quick checklist
This 32 mm bore cylinder features a G1/8 port and a Ø12 mm rod. It generates 402 N push and 346 N pull force at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No. The base MBL32X175U uses a fixed rubber bumper to absorb end-of-stroke impact; it does not have an adjustable air cushion (you would need the MBLC variant for that). Additionally, because this SKU lacks the -S suffix for a built-in magnet, you cannot mount a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switch to detect rod position.
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