
The AirTAC Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL40X350SCA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 350mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Its compact riveted body suits push, hold and clamp motion in tight machine spaces.
The AirTAC MBL40X350SCA is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it generates 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force across its 350 mm stroke. This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover, allowing the cylinder body to swing on a pin to absorb arcing or angular loads during motion.
Unlike tie-rod bodies that unbolt for maintenance, this unit utilizes a riveted rolling-packed aluminum barrel where the covers are crimped to the tube for maximum lightness. The carbon steel piston rod features a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear and corrosion. Because this model includes the -S suffix, it has a built-in magnet for position detection using AirTAC CMSG (reed) or DMSG/EMSG (solid-state) sensor switches. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion screw.
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL40X350SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 350 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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 | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 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. |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×350 | 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).
Uses the 628 N push force and CA pivot mount to maintain consistent tension on yarn guides, absorbing angular deflection across the 350 mm travel.
Swings a diverter arm on a packaging line; the -S magnet triggers a DMSG solid-state sensor to confirm stroke completion at high cycling speeds.
Pushes cardboard trays onto lower-tier rollers, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to prevent harsh impact at the end of the 350 mm extension.
Selecting the MBL40X350SCA gives you a 40 mm bore with a 350 mm stroke, ported at G1/4 with PT threads. If you need less force, step down to the 32 mm bore (402 N push @0.5 MPa); if your application requires more thrust, step up to the 50 mm bore (981 N push @0.5 MPa). For faster or heavier 350 mm moves that require end-of-stroke speed tuning, choose the MBLC variant which adds an adjustable air cushion. If you only need a one-way push or pull, the MSBL or MTBL single-acting cylinders (available in 40 mm bore) are simpler alternatives.
At 350 mm of travel, the Ø16 mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; the CA clevis mount on this unit helps mitigate this by allowing the cylinder to pivot, but you should still use an external guide or consider the MBLD double-rod type for rigid anti-rotation. Note that a plain MBL cannot hold its position or load when air pressure is lost—the rubber bumper only softens the impact, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if gravity or drift is a concern.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628 N and the pull force is 528 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 880 N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operational speed range is 30-800 mm/s.
No, the base MBL40X350SCA uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften the end-of-stroke impact and cannot be adjusted. If your 350 mm stroke requires tunable deceleration for heavier loads, you must use the MBLC variant which features an adjustable air cushion.
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