Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X10U
The AirTAC Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X10U is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 10mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Its compact riveted body suits push, hold and clamp motion in tight machine spaces.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- CushionRubber bumper (MBLC variant: adjustable air cushion)
About the Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X10U
The AirTAC MBLC32X10U is a compact double-acting aluminum mini cylinder engineered for exceptionally short 10 mm strokes. It generates 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for tight-space actuation where abrupt end-of-stroke impacts would otherwise damage small components. The riveted rolling-packed aluminum barrel keeps the body light and compact, avoiding the bulk of a traditional tie-rod construction.
Unlike the base MBL which relies on a fixed rubber bumper, this MBLC variant features a screw-adjustable pneumatic air cushion at both ends. You can tune the needle valve to smoothly decelerate the Ø12 mm hard-chrome carbon-steel rod, effectively absorbing kinetic energy on high-frequency cycles. Note that because this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, it has no built-in magnet and cannot support CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensing.
Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X10U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X10U |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X10U
| MBL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | 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).
Where the Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X10U Is Used
PCB Edge Connector Seating
Provides a precise 10 mm push to seat edge connectors onto printed circuit boards, using the tunable air cushion to prevent hard impact damage to delicate pins.
Packaging Flap Deflection
Delivers 402 N of thrust to briefly open or deflect lightweight cardboard flaps on high-speed cartoning lines without tearing the material.
Microchip Test Socket Clamping
Applies controlled clamping pressure to microchip test sockets, relying on the adjustable end-cushions to protect fragile silicon wafers during rapid automated testing.
Is the Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X10U the Right Cylinder?
Select this 32 mm bore when you need 402 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa within a severely space-constrained envelope. If your task requires less force, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N of push, while moving up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N for heavier lifting. The U flat-end back cover provides rigid rear mounting, ideal for fixed, straight-line pushes rather than arcing loads. Remember that the adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke ends; it is not a brake, so a plain cylinder will drift if air pressure is lost. This SKU uses a standard PT tapered port thread and cannot be fitted with a sensor switch.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Required force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke and mounting space
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT/NPT/G)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Side load — consider a guided cylinder
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Adjust end cushion screws for smooth stops.
- check Use correct mounting accessory (LB / FA / SDB) and back cover (CA pivot / U flat-end).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X10U FAQ
This 32 mm bore cylinder uses a G1/8 port and a Ø12 mm rod with an M10x1.25 thread. It generates 402 N push and 346 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
A screw-tunable needle valve at both ends traps a pocket of exhaust air to decelerate the piston before it hits the end cover. You adjust it to match the load and speed, which reduces noise and wear far better than a fixed rubber bumper. It functions only as an end-of-stroke damper, not a load-holding brake.
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