The AirTAC AirTAC MBL63X500CA Mini Cylinder | 63mm Bore 500mm is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø63mm 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 MBL63X500CA is a double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for heavy-duty actuation within confined machinery spaces. Delivering a robust 1558 N push force at 0.5 MPa (2181 N at 0.7 MPa), this 63 mm bore unit drives demanding 500 mm stroke movements. Its riveted rolling-packed barrel permanently crimps the front and rear covers to the tube, yielding a lightweight, compact footprint that outperforms heavier tie-rod assemblies in tight builds. This CA pivot back cover variant replaces the standard flat-end rear, allowing the cylinder body to swing freely on a pin to accommodate arcing or angular load paths during operation.
Internally, a heterogeneous two-way piston seal actively retains grease for prolonged operational lifespan, while the Ø16 mm carbon-steel piston rod features 20 μm hard-chrome plating to resist wear and surface corrosion. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, it is built without a built-in magnet and cannot accommodate CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG electronic position sensors. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion screw, effectively absorbing impact without the tuning complexity of the MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MBL63X500CA Mini Cylinder | 63mm Bore 500mm |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø63 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 | 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. |
| ×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).
Drives heavy pallets along a 500 mm stroke transfer line, utilizing the 1558 N push force to overcome friction on roller conveyors while the CA pivot absorbs lateral misalignment.
Clears heavy stamped metal blanks from a die bed, where the 318 kgf maximum theoretical force at 1.0 MPa ensures positive ejection of parts resisting stripper plate tension.
Lifts substantial material handling gates through a 500 mm arc, relying on the pivot clevis to maintain smooth mechanical alignment as the load trajectory shifts throughout the stroke.
Selecting this 63 mm bore model makes sense when your application requires the highest thrust available in the MBL family, pushing 1558 N at 0.5 MPa. If your load demands less force, stepping down to the 50 mm bore provides 981 N of push thrust while saving valuable mounting envelope. Conversely, if 1558 N is insufficient, you must transition out of the mini round body format entirely to a larger ISO 15552 profile cylinder. The 500 mm stroke represents the maximum standard stroke available for this bore; extending further requires a special-order configuration up to 800 mm.
At a 500 mm stroke, the unsupported length of the Ø16 mm rod introduces significant vulnerability to side-load bending and rod-bearing wear. The CA pivot back cover on this SKU directly addresses this by allowing the cylinder to self-align under angular stress; pair it with an SDB pivot bracket or external guide rail for optimal long-stroke stability. Remember that a plain MBL does not hold its position if air pressure drops or the valve is centered—the rod will drift. For load-holding safety, integrate an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. This specific configuration features a PT tapered port thread, G1/4 port size, and no magnet.
Quick checklist
This 63 mm bore cylinder uses a G1/4 port with a PT tapered thread form and a Ø16 mm rod with an M14x1.5 rod-end thread. It delivers 1558 N push and 1457 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 2181 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 318 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No. Because this SKU lacks the -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot mount CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switches. Additionally, the base MBL uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impact; if you need adjustable air cushioning for heavier loads, select the MBLC variant instead.
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