The AirTAC AirTAC MBL63X160U 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 MBL63X160U is a compact double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for tight machine spaces. It delivers a robust 1558 N push and 1457 N pull force at 0.5 MPa, making this 160 mm stroke variant ideal for driving heavy slides or actuating sizable mechanisms in confined footprints. The U flat-end back cover provides a rigid, fixed rear mounting surface for straightforward bulkhead installation.
Unlike tie-rod bodies, this unit features a riveted rolling-packed aluminum barrel that crimps the covers to the tube for minimal weight, meaning it is not designed to be disassembled and rebuilt. Internal longevity is driven by a heterogeneous two-way piston seal that retains grease, paired with a carbon-steel piston rod plated with 20 µm hard chrome for high wear and corrosion resistance. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, it has no built-in magnet and cannot support a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor.
| Model | AirTAC MBL63X160U 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).
Provides the 1558 N push force at 0.5 MPa needed to knock out dense plastic parts from injection molds, fitting into tight mold platen gaps.
Drives a heavy diverter arm on a 160 mm stroke to push loaded pallets onto a secondary conveyor belt line within a compact transfer station.
Actuates a 63 mm bore sealing head to fold and press heavy corrugated carton flaps securely against the packaging frame.
At 0.5 MPa, this 63 mm bore generates 1558 N of push force. If your assembly requires less thrust, stepping down to the 50 mm bore yields 981 N of push force. If you need more power, the 63 mm is the largest standard MBL size available, so exceeding 1558 N requires migrating to a larger profile cylinder like the ISO 15552 SAI line. For end-of-stroke energy absorption on heavier 160 mm moves, consider the MBLC variant, which adds adjustable air cushioning instead of the base MBL's fixed rubber bumper.
Remember that a plain MBL does not hold its load when air pressure is lost or the valve is centered; the rod will drift, so an external pilot-operated check valve or rod lock is required for fail-safe positioning. Additionally, the 160 mm stroke on an Ø16 mm rod approaches a length where side-load tolerance drops; for offset or arcing loads, use an external guide rail or switch to the MBLD double-rod cylinder to prevent rod-bearing bending.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 1558 N and the pull force is 1457 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 2181 N, with a theoretical maximum of 318 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operational speed range for this double-acting cylinder is 30-800 mm/s.
No. The base MBL63X160U uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end impacts and cannot be adjusted; for adjustable air cushioning, you need the MBLC variant. Additionally, this SKU lacks the -S magnet suffix, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switches for position detection.
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