
The AirTAC Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL50X25-CA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 25mm 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 MBL50X25-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, making this 50mm bore, 25mm stroke unit ideal for short, heavy-duty positioning tasks. The riveted rolling-packed barrel crimps the front and rear covers directly to the tube, ensuring a lightweight, space-saving assembly that is permanently sealed rather than designed for teardown like a tie-rod cylinder.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover, allowing the cylinder body to swing on a fixed pin to absorb arcing or angular loads during motion. Because it lacks the -S suffix, it cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor. The carbon-steel piston rod is hardened with a 20 um chrome plating for high wear resistance, and the internal heterogeneous two-way piston seal actively retains grease for a long, maintenance-free service life.
| Model | Airtac MBL Aluminum Alloy Mini Cylinder MBL50X25-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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. |
| ×25 | 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 short 25mm stroke pivot arm to route heavy sealed cartons on a packaging conveyor, utilizing the 981 N push force and CA clevis to accommodate the arc of the swinging mechanism.
Pushes a localized ejector pin plate out of a tight injection mold cavity, where the compact aluminum body fits within the press platen and the 1374 N force at 0.7 MPa breaks the part loose.
Actuates a short pivot gate to lower heavy product totes from a roller conveyor into a palletizing cell, relying on the CA pivot mount to handle the side-loading as the gate rotates.
If you need slightly less force, the 40mm bore neighbor provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa; stepping up to the 63mm bore yields 1558 N for heavier loads. The CA clevis mount is optimal here for angular articulation, but if your load requires holding without live air pressure, note that the fixed rubber bumper only softens end-of-stroke impact—it is not a lock. You must add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve to prevent drift. For faster cycle speeds with heavier masses, consider the MBLC variant which adds an adjustable air cushion. This SKU uses a G1/4 port, PT thread form, and an M14x1.5 rod-end thread.
Quick checklist
This 50mm bore cylinder generates 981 N push and 881 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 1374 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper that cannot be adjusted; for adjustable air cushioning, you need the MBLC variant. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so no CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switch can be fitted for position detection.
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