Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X220CA
The AirTAC Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X220CA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 220mm 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
- Stroke220 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 MBL32X220CA
The AirTAC MBL32X220CA is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. It delivers a push force of 402 N and a pull force of 346 N at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for moving mid-weight components over a 220 mm stroke. The riveted rolling-packed barrel keeps the body light and small, though it is not designed to be disassembled like a tie-rod cylinder. Inside, a heterogeneous two-way piston seal retains grease for long service life, while the carbon steel rod features 20 um hard-chrome plating for wear and corrosion resistance.
This SKU features a CA pivot (clevis) back cover that allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing or angular loads rather than rigidly fixing the rear. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion. Because this specific configuration lacks the -S suffix, it cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor switch.
Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X220CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X220CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 220 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 MBL32X220CA
| MBL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×220 | 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 MBL32X220CA Is Used
Bottle Capper Swing Arm
Uses the 402 N push force and CA pivot back cover to swing a capping head over a moving conveyor, absorbing minor angular misalignment during the 220 mm travel.
Carton Flap Folder
Deploys the 220 mm stroke to fold corrugated cardboard flaps on a packaging line, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the end-of-stroke impact without crushing the board.
Textile Guiding Arm
Leverages the CA clevis to pivot a fabric guide arm into a weaving machine, utilizing the 346 N pull force to retract the mechanism out of the way after threading.
Is the Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL32X220CA the Right Cylinder?
If you need less force, the next size down is the 25 mm bore, which provides 245 N push at 0.5 MPa. If your application demands more power, stepping up to the 40 mm bore yields 628 N push at 0.5 MPa. For faster or heavier moves requiring end-deceleration, consider the MBLC variant with its adjustable air cushion. If you need single-direction spring return, the MSBL or MTBL single-acting versions cover bores 20-40.
With a 220 mm stroke, the Ø12 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads. The CA pivot back cover on this unit helps manage minor angular misalignment, but for heavy lateral stress you should add an external guide or switch to the MBLD double-rod anti-rotation type. Note that this cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure is lost; the rod will drift or drop, so fit an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if gravity loads must be safely suspended. Replacement match: 32 mm bore, 220 mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, CA pivot 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 MBL32X220CA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, this 32 mm bore cylinder provides 402 N push and 346 N pull. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No. The base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion (you would need the MBLC variant for that). Additionally, because this SKU lacks the -S suffix, it cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor switch.
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