The AirTAC AirTAC MBL50X50CA Mini Cylinder | 50mm Bore 50mm is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 50mm 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 MBL50X50CA is a double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. It delivers 981 N of push force and 881 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, making it a robust choice for moving heavier components in compact assemblies. The 50 mm stroke provides precise short-travel actuation, while the G1/4 port and Ø16 carbon-steel rod handle the necessary air volume and mechanical load.
This SKU features a CA pivot (clevis) back cover that swings on a pin, accommodating arcing or angular loads better than a rigid flat-end mount. Internally, a heterogeneous two-way piston seal retains grease for long service life, and the rod has 20 μm hard-chrome plating for wear resistance. The riveted rolling-packed barrel keeps the body light and compact, though it is not designed to be disassembled like a tie-rod cylinder. Because this model lacks the -S suffix, it cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor.
| Model | AirTAC MBL50X50CA Mini Cylinder | 50mm Bore 50mm |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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. |
| ×50 | 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 pivoting diverter arm on a packaging line, utilizing the 981 N push force and CA clevis mount to smoothly redirect heavy cardboard cartons along arcing paths.
Tensions and guides heavy textile fabric rolls into sewing machines, where the 50 mm stroke and pivot rear mount accommodate slight angular misalignment during high-speed feeding.
Folds top flaps of corrugated pallet boxes, relying on the 881 N pull force at 0.5 MPa to securely tuck thick cardboard before strapping.
Select the MBL50X50CA when your application requires 981 N of push force at 0.5 MPa and involves angular or pivoting movement. If you need less force, step down to the 40 mm bore, which provides 628 N of push force. If your application demands more power, the 63 mm bore offers 1558 N of push force. The CA pivot back cover on this unit is specifically designed to swing on a pin, pairing well with an SDB pivot bracket for arcing loads.
For end-of-stroke energy, the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion; choose the MBLC variant if you need adjustable cushioning for heavier moving masses. Additionally, this plain double-acting cylinder does not hold its position if air pressure is lost or the valve is centered—the rod will drift. Use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if the load must be held without live pressure.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, this 50 mm bore cylinder provides 981 N of push force and 881 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 1374 N. The maximum theoretical force is 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix for a built-in magnet, it cannot support CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG electronic position switches. You must select an MBL50X50SCA variant to enable rod position detection.
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