Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X500CA
The AirTAC Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X500CA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 500mm 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
- Stroke500 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 MBLC32X500CA
The AirTAC MBLC32X500CA is a compact double-acting aluminum mini cylinder engineered for a 500 mm stroke, delivering a push force of 402 N and a pull force of 346 N at 0.5 MPa. It features a screw-adjustable pneumatic cushion at both ends, allowing you to tune the end-of-stroke deceleration to match heavier or faster moving loads, thereby reducing impact stress on the end covers. This 32 mm bore utilizes a G1/8 port, a Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 µm hard-chrome plating, and an M10x1.25 rod-end thread.
Because this SKU lacks the -S suffix, it is built without a magnet and cannot host a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor. The CA back cover provides a pivot clevis that swings on a pin, making it ideal for arcing loads. To retain lubrication over the long 500 mm travel, the piston uses a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal inside a riveted rolling-packed aluminum barrel, keeping the body light and compact for tight machine spaces.
Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X500CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X500CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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 MBLC32X500CA
| MBL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| 32 | 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).
Where the Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X500CA Is Used
Textile Loom Weft Feeder
Drives a 500 mm carrier arm across a weaving loom, using the adjustable cushion to decelerate the 402 N push force smoothly and prevent thread snapping at stroke ends.
Packaging Flap Folder
Executes long arcing folds on heavy cardboard cartons, where the CA pivot clevis accommodates the angular motion and the cushion absorbs the kinetic energy of the mass.
PCB Panel Transfer
Pushes populated electronics trays along a 500 mm routing path, relying on the riveted aluminum barrel for compact routing in dense conveyor frameworks.
Is the Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC32X500CA the Right Cylinder?
Select this 32 mm bore when an application requires a long 500 mm stroke paired with approximately 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. If your project needs less force, stepping down to the 25 mm bore yields 245 N of push, while stepping up to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N. The adjustable air cushion makes this MBLC variant superior to the base MBL when cycling rapidly or moving a heavier mass, as the fixed rubber bumper of the MBL cannot absorb the kinetic energy as smoothly.
Because this model lacks a magnet, you cannot track rod position; if sensing is required, switch to an -S variant. Note that a plain double-acting cylinder does not hold position when air is lost or the valve centers, as the cushion only decelerates near the ends and acts as neither a lock nor a brake. For a 500 mm stroke on a Ø12 mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; the CA pivot clevis on this unit helps accommodate angular misalignment, but an external guide or an MBLD double-rod cylinder is recommended to prevent rod bending.
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 MBLC32X500CA FAQ
This 32 mm bore cylinder uses a G1/8 port and generates a push force of 402 N and a pull force of 346 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push increases to 563 N. The maximum theoretical force is 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, meaning it is manufactured without a built-in magnet and cannot support CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switches. You would need to order an MBLC32X500CAS variant to enable electronic or reed switch sensing.
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