The AirTAC AirTAC MBL40X60SCA Mini Cylinder | 40mm Bore 60mm is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 60mm 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 MBL40X60SCA is a double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact machines requiring robust linear motion. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it delivers 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force over a 60 mm stroke. The bore dictates a G1/4 port and a Ø16 mm carbon steel rod plated with 20 µm hard chrome to resist wear and corrosion. This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for non-contact position detection using AirTAC CMSG reed or DMSG/EMSG electronic switches.
Unlike rigid flat-end rear mounts, this variant features a CA pivot back cover, allowing the cylinder body to swing freely on a pin to absorb arcing and angular loads. The body utilizes a riveted rolling-packed aluminum barrel where the covers are crimped to the tube, ensuring a lightweight footprint but meaning the unit is not designed to be disassembled for rebuilding. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion screw.
| Model | AirTAC MBL40X60SCA Mini Cylinder | 40mm Bore 60mm |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 60 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. |
| ×60 | 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 short 60 mm robotic jaw movements where the CA pivot naturally compensates for mechanical linkages pivoting around a central fulcrum.
Actuates lightweight package routing flaps on tight 24V conveyor lines, utilizing the 628 N push force to snap diverts into position rapidly.
Extends a thermal print head to apply shipping labels to varying pallet depths, relying on the -S magnet to confirm extension before cycling.
Selecting the MBL40X60SCA makes sense when your mechanism produces geometric misalignment and requires mid-tier force. If you need less push, stepping down to the 32 mm bore yields 402 N at 0.5 MPa; if your fixture demands more power, stepping up to the 50 mm bore provides 981 N. The CA clevis mount on this 60 mm stroke effectively manages angular rod loads, though you must ensure the pivot pin is greased. For higher kinetic energy at cycle ends, consider the MBLC variant which replaces the fixed rubber bumper with an adjustable air cushion.
Because this is a double-acting cylinder, it cannot hold a load in place if air pressure drops or the valve is centered—the rod will drift. Use an external pilot-operated check valve or a rod lock for fail-safe positioning. To replace this unit exactly, match the 40 mm bore, 60 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread form, CA pivot back cover, and the -S magnet.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, this 40 mm bore cylinder outputs 628 N push and 528 N pull. At 0.7 MPa, push increases to 880 N. The theoretical maximum force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates at a speed of 30-800 mm/s.
No, the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts and cannot be adjusted. If your application requires tunable deceleration for heavier moving loads, you must upgrade to the MBLC variant which features an adjustable air cushion.
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