The AirTAC AirTAC MBL50X160U Mini Cylinder | 50mm Bore 160mm Stroke 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 MBL50X160U is a double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. It delivers a robust 981 N push force at 0.5 MPa and utilizes a 160 mm stroke, making it well-suited for driving heavier jigs or small presses. The U suffix denotes a rigid flat-end rear cover for straightforward fixed mounting. Unlike ISO 15552 profile cylinders, this compact unit prioritizes a small footprint over standardized mounting dimensions.
Inside the riveted rolling-packed barrel, a heterogeneous two-way piston seal retains grease for long operational life, while the Ø16 mm carbon-steel piston rod features 20 μm hard-chrome plating to resist wear and corrosion. End-of-stroke impact is absorbed by a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion (for adjustable air cushioning, the MBLC variant is required). Because this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, it has no built-in magnet and cannot support CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensing.
| Model | AirTAC MBL50X160U Mini Cylinder | 50mm Bore 160mm Stroke |
|---|---|
| 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).
Provides the 981 N push force needed to eject dense plastic parts from small injection molds, fitting neatly within tight mold platens.
Uses its 160 mm stroke to actuate heavy diverter gates on packaging conveyors, routing filled glass containers at high speed.
Secures printed circuit board test fixtures with a rigid U flat-end mount, applying steady clamping pressure without live air lock.
This 50 mm bore generates 981 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If your application requires less force, stepping down to the 40 mm bore yields 628 N; if you need more power, the 63 mm bore provides 1558 N. For single-direction spring-return tasks, consider the MSBL or MTBL single-acting alternatives, and choose the MBLC if your cycle speeds demand adjustable end-cushioning.
With a 160 mm stroke, the unsupported Ø16 mm rod is susceptible to bending under side loads—utilize an external guide rail or select the MBLD double-rod cylinder to prevent jamming. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper only softens end-impact; it does not hold the load. If air pressure drops, the rod will drift, so add an external pilot-operated check valve for position holding. This SKU features a G1/4 port with PT thread form, a U flat-end back cover, and no magnet.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 981 N push and 881 N pull force. At 0.7 MPa, push increases to 1374 N. The maximum theoretical force is 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No. The base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper and cannot be adjusted; for adjustable air cushions, use the MBLC variant. Additionally, this SKU lacks the -S magnet, so CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors cannot be fitted.
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