The AirTAC AirTAC MBL63X160CA Mini Cylinder | 63mm Bore 160mm is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø63mm 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 MBL63X160CA is a double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered to deliver robust thrust in space-constrained machinery. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it generates 1558 N of push force and 1457 N of pull force over a 160 mm stroke. The CA pivot back cover allows the body to swing on a pin, making it ideal for arcing or angular load applications where a rigid flat-end mount would bind.
This model features a riveted rolling-packed barrel that crimps the covers to the tube, creating a lightweight, compact assembly not designed to be disassembled like a tie-rod cylinder. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable cushion, and because this SKU lacks the -S suffix, it cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor.
| Model | AirTAC MBL63X160CA Mini Cylinder | 63mm Bore 160mm |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø63 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 | 1559 N | 1458 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 2182 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 318 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. |
|---|---|
| 63 | 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).
Swings a divert gate on a high-speed packaging conveyor using 1558 N of push force, where the CA pivot mount absorbs the arcing motion of the redirecting arm.
Kicks small stamped metal parts out of a progressive die fixture over 160 mm of travel, benefiting from the heterogeneous two-way piston seal that retains grease for rapid cycling.
Raises a lightweight pallet from a lower conveyor tier, using the 20 um hard-chrome plated carbon steel rod to resist wear during repeated vertical lifting.
Stepping down in force is easy with the 50 mm bore neighbor, which yields 981 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a larger ISO 15552 profile cylinder provides even greater flow. For this 63 mm bore, the 160 mm stroke is well within standard limits, but the 16 mm rod still requires careful alignment. The CA pivot mount helps absorb angular misalignment, but heavy lateral loads should be managed with an external guide or the MBLD double-rod anti-rotation variant.
Because the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper and not an adjustable air cushion, cycle speeds must be controlled externally to prevent hard impacts. Additionally, this cylinder does not hold its position when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; use a pilot-operated check valve or external rod lock if the load must be safely suspended. Replacement requires matching the 63 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and CA clevis back cover.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, this 63 mm bore cylinder provides 1558 N of push force and 1457 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 2181 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 318 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No. Because this SKU lacks the -S suffix, a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switch cannot be fitted. Additionally, the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact absorption; if you need adjustable air cushioning, select the MBLC variant.
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