The AirTAC AirTAC MBL50X500CA Mini Cylinder | 50mm Bore 500mm is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 500mm 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 MBL50X500CA is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it provides 981 N of push force and 881 N of pull force. The 500 mm stroke moves substantial loads, while the riveted rolling-packed barrel keeps the body light and small. This SKU omits the -S suffix, so it cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor.
This specific configuration uses a CA pivot back cover, allowing the cylinder to swing on a pin to accommodate arcing or angular loads. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way piston seal retains grease for long service life, and the Ø16 mm carbon steel rod features 20 µm hard-chrome plating for wear and corrosion resistance. The endcap relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impact; choose the MBLC variant if your application requires adjustable air cushioning for heavier moving masses.
| Model | AirTAC MBL50X500CA Mini Cylinder | 50mm Bore 500mm |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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. |
| ×500 | 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).
Swings on a pivot pin to track cross-threading arms in textile weaving, using the 500 mm stroke to traverse the full fabric width under 981 N of push force.
Arcs heavy cardboard cartons onto adjacent packaging lines, where the CA clevis absorbs lateral pivot stress and the 881 N pull force retracts the diverter arm.
Extends 500 mm to block inbound wooden pallets at a wrapping station, relying on the 0.15-1.0 MPa operating range to handle varying load weights.
When sizing this actuator, you can step down to the 40 mm bore (delivering 628 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter duties, or step up to the 63 mm bore (providing 1558 N push at 0.5 MPa) for heavier payloads. Because this is a 500 mm stroke on a mini rod, side-load tolerance is low; the CA pivot back cover is essential here, but you should also use an external guide or consider the MBLD double-rod type to prevent rod-bearing bending. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper only softens impact—it does not hold the load. If air pressure drops, the rod will drift; use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve to maintain position. Replacement match: 50 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CA pivot back cover, no magnet.
Quick checklist
This 50 mm bore cylinder delivers 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. It operates at 30-800 mm/s, uses a G1/4 port, and accepts air filtered to 40 µm.
This specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, meaning a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switch cannot be fitted. Additionally, the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion screw; you must step up to the MBLC variant for adjustable air cushioning.
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