
The AirTAC Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL50X200-CA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 200mm 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 MBL50X200-CA is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces where a larger profile body will not fit. It delivers a robust 981 N push force at 0.5 MPa across its 200 mm stroke, making it ideal for moving heavier jigs or small platens. The riveted rolling-packed barrel permanently crimps the front and rear covers to the tube, yielding a light, space-saving assembly that is not designed to be disassembled like a traditional tie-rod cylinder.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover, allowing the cylinder to swing freely on a pin to accommodate arcing or angular loads during travel. It uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable cushion (for adjustable cushioning, consider the MBLC variant). Additionally, because this model lacks the -S suffix for a built-in magnet, it cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor switch.
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL50X200-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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. |
| ×200 | 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 the pivoting cardboard flap folders on high-speed packaging lines, using the 981 N push force to overcome carton stiffness while the CA pivot absorbs the arc of the linkage.
Powers a swinging diverter arm on a parcel conveyor, where the 200 mm stroke pushes packages cleanly to a secondary lane and the clevis mount manages the angular load.
Actuates a light-duty lift mechanism on a pallet handling gate, moving the load through 200 mm of travel with sufficient 881 N pull force to retract the linkage.
At 0.5 MPa, this 50 mm bore provides 981 N of push force. If your application requires less force, step down to the 40 mm bore (628 N push) to save space; if you need more power, step up to the 63 mm bore (1558 N push). The base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if your moved mass requires deceleration control at the end of this 200 mm stroke, select the MBLC variant for adjustable air cushioning. For single-acting push or pull needs, look at the MSBL or MTBL models.
Because this SKU features the CA pivot back cover, it is specifically designed to swing on an SDB pivot bracket or clevis pin, which is highly recommended for this 200 mm stroke to absorb side-load and prevent rod-bearing bending. Remember that a plain MBL does not hold its load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the rod will drift. Use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if position must be maintained without live pressure. Replacement matching requires a 50 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/4 port size, PT thread form, CA back cover, and no magnet.
Quick checklist
The 50 mm bore generates a push force of 981 N and a pull force of 881 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 1374 N. The maximum theoretical force is 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, the base MBL50X200-CA uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end impacts and cannot be adjusted. If your moved mass requires tunable deceleration, choose the MBLC variant which features an adjustable air cushion. Also, this SKU lacks the -S magnet suffix, so it cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switch.
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