The AirTAC AirTAC MBL50X175SCA Mini Cylinder | 50mm Bore is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 175mm 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 MBL50X175SCA is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. At 0.5 MPa it generates 981 N of push force and 881 N of pull force, making it suitable for moving medium-weight jigs and workpieces through a 175 mm travel range. The riveted rolling-packed barrel design keeps the overall footprint small and lightweight, as the front and back covers are crimped directly to the tube rather than held by heavy tie rods.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for compatibility with AirTAC CMSG reed and DMSG or EMSG solid-state sensor switches to track end-of-stroke position. It also features a CA pivot back cover, allowing the cylinder body to swing on a pin to accommodate arcing or angular load paths. The carbon steel piston rod features a 20 um hard-chrome plating for wear resistance, while the heterogeneous two-way piston seal retains grease for a long service life.
| Model | AirTAC MBL50X175SCA Mini Cylinder | 50mm Bore |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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. |
| ×175 | 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 175 mm swing arm to push mixed cartons from a main conveyor belt into a secondary packing lane using 981 N of push force at 0.5 MPa.
Pivots on its CA clevis to maintain tension and guide fabric webbing into a tenter frame, absorbing slight angular movements during continuous processing.
Acts as a retractable stop gate for medium-weight product pallets, utilizing the 881 N pull force to clear the path for the next transfer cycle.
If you need less force, step down to the 40 mm bore which provides 628 N of push at 0.5 MPa; if you require more power, step up to the 63 mm bore which delivers 1558 N at the same pressure. The base MBL relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, so if your application involves heavier moving masses or requires cycle speed tuning, consider the MBLC variant which offers adjustable air cushioning.
Because this is a double-acting cylinder, it does not hold its load if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered, meaning the rod will drift under sustained weight. For applications needing position holding without live pressure, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required. The 175 mm stroke is below the 300 mm threshold where side-loading becomes critical, but the CA clevis mount naturally helps absorb minor angular misalignments. This unit uses a G1/4 port, a PT thread form, an M14x1.5 rod-end thread, and the CA back cover.
Quick checklist
This 50 mm 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.
No, the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper to absorb end-of-stroke impact. If you need adjustable air cushioning for heavier loads, you should select the MBLC variant instead.
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