
The AirTAC Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL50X100-CA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 100mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Its compact riveted body suits push, hold and clamp motion in tight machine spaces.
The AirTAC MBL50X100-CA is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. It delivers a robust 981 N push force at 0.5 MPa, making this 50 mm bore, 100 mm stroke variant ideal for moving heavier small-part loads. The riveted rolling-packed barrel keeps the body light and sealed permanently, meaning it is not designed to be disassembled like a traditional tie-rod unit.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot (clevis) back cover, allowing the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing or angular loads during motion. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion. Because this model lacks the -S suffix, it cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor switch. The carbon-steel piston rod features 20 µm hard-chrome plating for wear resistance, paired with a heterogeneous two-way piston seal that retains grease for a long service life.
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL50X100-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M14×1.5 |
| 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 | 982 N | 881 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 200 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. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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).
Swings a diverter arm on a packaging line conveyor using its 981 N push force, with the CA pivot back cover absorbing the angular load as the arm arcs.
Pushes small stamped metal parts out of a tight progressive die cavity, where the compact riveted aluminum body fits into restricted press tooling.
Opens and closes heavy bulk-material bin lids, relying on the 881 N pull force to firmly retract the lid against gravity in a confined plant footprint.
If you need to step down in force, the 40 mm bore neighbour provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the 63 mm bore yields 1558 N. The 100 mm stroke is well within standard limits, but because the 50 mm bore uses a Ø16 mm rod, you must manage side-load tolerance carefully on longer moves. The CA pivot back cover on this unit helps accommodate minor misalignment, but for rigid anti-rotation needs, consider the MBLD double-rod type. Remember that a plain MBL does not hold its position if air pressure is lost—the rod drifts, as the rubber bumper is not a locking brake. For exact replacement matching, verify the 50 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CA back cover, and absence of a magnet.
Quick checklist
This 50 mm bore cylinder uses a Ø16 mm rod with an M14x1.5 rod-end thread. At 0.5 MPa it provides 981 N push and 881 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 1374 N. The theoretical maximum force is 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
You cannot add a sensor to this SKU because it lacks the -S magnet suffix required for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. Additionally, the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts; if you need adjustable air cushioning for heavier loads, you must upgrade to the MBLC variant.
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