
The AirTAC MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL40X450SCA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 450mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Its compact riveted body suits push, hold and clamp motion in tight machine spaces.
The AirTAC MBL40X450SCA is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight assembly spaces. At 40mm bore, it generates 628N push and 528N pull force at 0.5MPa, making it well-suited for moving moderate loads over its 450mm stroke. The riveted rolling-packed barrel permanently crimps the front and rear covers to the tube, prioritizing a lightweight footprint rather than tie-rod rebuildability.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing or angular loads, which is critical given the 450mm stroke. The included -S magnet enables position detection via CMSG (reed) or DMSG/EMSG (electronic) switches. The carbon-steel piston rod features 20um hard-chrome plating for wear resistance, paired with a heterogeneous two-way piston seal that retains grease for extended operational life.
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL40X450SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 450 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| 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. |
| ×450 | 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).
Drives a 450mm arcing transfer arm in packaging machinery, utilizing the CA pivot back cover to handle angular movement while pushing 628N at 0.5 MPa.
Indexes sorting gates on electronics assembly lines where the -S magnet triggers a DMSG solid-state switch to confirm rod extension at 880N push force.
Actuates diverter arms on compact pallet conveyors, relying on the riveted aluminum barrel to save space while managing 528N pull force.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to the 50mm bore provides 981N push at 0.5MPa. If your application requires adjustable end-of-stroke deceleration rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper, select the MBLC variant. For single-acting push or pull operations, consider the MSBL or MTBL series.
With a 450mm stroke, the 16mm rod has low side-load tolerance and requires external guidance to prevent rod-bearing bending. The CA pivot back cover on this unit helps manage angular misalignment. Note that a plain MBL will drift and drop if air pressure is lost, as the rubber bumper only softens end-impact without locking the load. Replacement match: 40mm bore, 450mm stroke, 1/8" port, PT thread, CA back cover, SDB pivot bracket, -S magnet.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull. At 0.7 MPa the push force is 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impact. If you need an adjustable air cushion for heavier or faster moving loads, you must step up to the MBLC variant.
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