
The AirTAC Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC25X40SU is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø25mm bore and 40mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Its compact riveted body suits push, hold and clamp motion in tight machine spaces.
The AirTAC MBLC25X40SU is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder with a 25mm bore and 40mm stroke, delivering 245 N push and 206 N pull at 0.5 MPa. The built-in magnet (-S) enables position detection using AirTAC CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switches. A screw-adjustable pneumatic cushion at both ends decelerates the piston smoothly near stroke limits, protecting the U flat-end rear cover from impact on faster moves. This is not a load lock or brake.
The riveted rolling-packed aluminum barrel keeps the body compact for tight spaces, unlike bulky tie-rod rebuilds. A heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining piston seal and a 20 µm hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod ensure durable, low-friction operation. The 10 mm rod and G1/8 port suit compact automation where precise, short-stroke actuation is needed.
| Model | Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC25X40SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø25 mm |
| Stroke | 40 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| 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 | 245 N | 206 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 344 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 50 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. |
|---|---|
| 25 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×40 | 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 short 40mm vertical pick-and-place strokes on PCB assembly handlers, using 245 N push to lift delicate boards while the air cushion prevents abrupt end-stop shock.
Actuates semiconductor test sockets with precise 25mm bore force, relying on the magnet for DMSG sensor feedback to verify engagement.
Indexes packaging film on a small pouch conveyor, where the compact riveted barrel fits tight side frames and the cushion softens high-frequency 40mm retraction.
For lower force needs, the 20mm bore offers 157 N push at 0.5 MPa; for higher loads, step up to the 32mm bore providing 402 N push. Choose this MBLC over the base MBL when cycling faster or moving enough mass that a fixed rubber bumper cannot absorb the impact. The U flat-end cover provides rigid mounting. The -S magnet supports CMSG (reed) and DMSG/EMSG (electronic) sensors. A plain double-acting cylinder drifts when air is lost; use an external rod lock for position holding. Replacement match: 25mm bore, 40mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, U back cover, magnet included.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa it provides 245 N push and 206 N pull. At 0.7 MPa it provides 343 N push. The maximum theoretical force is 50 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
A screw-tunable needle at both ends restricts exhaust air flow near the stroke limits, decelerating the piston smoothly. You tune it to match the load and speed, reducing impact and noise over a fixed rubber bumper.
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