
The AirTAC Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC40X100CA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 100mm 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 MBLC40X100CA is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder engineered with a screw-adjustable pneumatic cushion at both ends. Delivering 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, it is built around a robust Ø16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating. The 100 mm stroke is managed by a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining piston seal within a riveted rolling-packed barrel, ensuring compact and light operation in tight machinery spaces.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing or angular loads. Because this configuration lacks the -S magnet suffix, it cannot accept a CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensor. The defining advantage of the MBLC series over the standard MBL is the tunable end-of-stroke deceleration, which protects the end covers from impact when cycling heavier masses at high speeds.
| Model | Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC40X100CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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 | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 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. |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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 a pivoting arm to fold heavy cardboard carton flaps at high cycle rates, where the adjustable cushion prevents end-cover slamming on the 100 mm stroke.
Actuates a swinging diverter on a parcel conveyor, utilizing the CA pivot clevis to handle the angular load while pushing 628 N at 0.5 MPa.
Applies downward clamping pressure to secure strapping around heavy pallets, relying on the 20 um hard-chrome rod to resist wear in dusty environments.
Select this 40 mm bore when your application requires 628 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa but the 32 mm bore (402 N) is insufficient. If you need substantially more power, stepping up to the 50 mm bore yields 981 N. The adjustable air cushion is essential here if you are moving a heavy load quickly; choose the base MBL only for slow, light-duty moves. Remember that the cushion needle only decelerates the piston near the stroke ends—it is not a brake and will not hold the load if air pressure drops.
This MBLC40X100CA specifies a CA pivot back cover for arcing loads, a standard PT tapered port thread, and no built-in magnet. If your machine control requires rod-position feedback, you must select the -S variant to enable CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switches. For exact replacement matching, confirm the 100 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and M12x1.25 rod-end thread.
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This 40 mm bore cylinder uses a G1/4 port and a Ø16 mm rod with an M12x1.25 thread. It generates 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No, because this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, it does not have a built-in magnet and cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switches. You would need the MBLC40X100CAS variant to enable electronic or reed switch position detection.
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