The AirTAC AirTAC MBL50X160SCA Mini Cylinder | 50mm Bore 160mm is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 160mm 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 MBL50X160SCA is a double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact installations requiring substantial thrust. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it generates 981 N of push force and 881 N of pull force, making this 160 mm stroke variant well-suited for moving heavier jigs or workpieces in confined machinery.
Unlike tie-rod bodies, the front and rear covers are crimped to the barrel via a riveted rolling-pack process, keeping weight low but preventing field disassembly. The carbon-steel piston rod features 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear, while a heterogeneous two-way piston seal retains grease for a long service life. This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for non-contact position detection using CMSG reed or DMSG/EMSG electronic switches, and utilizes a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing angular loads.
| Model | AirTAC MBL50X160SCA Mini Cylinder | 50mm Bore 160mm |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| 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. |
| ×160 | 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).
Uses the 981 N push force at 0.5 MPa to nudge heavy aluminum pallets onto secondary packaging lines where space is restricted.
Leverages the 160 mm stroke and CA clevis to swing an angular tool arm into a machining center, absorbing arcing side-loads safely.
Applies consistent downward pressure on heavy corrugated carton flaps, with the DMSG electronic switch confirming the fold position.
Stepping down to the 40 mm bore yields 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to the 63 mm bore provides 1558 N. The 160 mm stroke on this Ø16 mm rod demands careful alignment; because mini round cylinders have low side-load tolerance, an unsupported rod of this length can bend under lateral stress. Rely on the CA pivot back cover to absorb angular misalignment, add an external guide, or switch to an MBLD double-rod type for anti-rotation stability. Note that the fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not lock the rod; if the load must be held without live air pressure, install an external pilot-operated check valve. Replacement requires matching the 50 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CA pivot cover, and -S magnet.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa it provides 981 N push and 881 N pull. At 0.7 MPa push increases to 1374 N. The theoretical maximum force is 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa.
No, the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften impacts, not an adjustable cushion screw. If your application requires tunable end-of-stroke deceleration for heavier moving masses, select the MBLC variant.
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