
The AirTAC Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X100SCA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø50mm 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 MBLC50X100SCA is a compact double-acting aluminum mini cylinder engineered to deliver 981 N of push force and 881 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Driven by a Ø16 mm hard-chrome carbon-steel rod with an M14x1.5 end thread, this 100 mm stroke unit integrates a built-in magnet for position detection. It is specifically designed for applications requiring robust thrust within a tight spatial footprint.
Unlike the base MBL which relies on a fixed rubber bumper, this MBLC variant features a screw-adjustable pneumatic air cushion at both ends. Tuning the cushion needle lets you smoothly decelerate the piston near stroke extremes, effectively absorbing impact and vibration on heavier or faster moves. The riveted rolling-packed aluminum barrel keeps the body light yet durable, while the CA pivot back cover allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, making it ideal for arcing and angular load paths.
| Model | Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X100SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 100 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 | 982 N | 881 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 200 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. |
|---|---|
| 50 | 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).
Uses the 981 N push force at 0.5 MPa to knock stamped metal blanks out of a die, relying on the adjustable air cushion to silently absorb the sudden deceleration of the heavy ejector plate.
Leverages the CA pivot back cover to swing a diverter arm across a packaging line, smoothly routing heavy boxes while the 100 mm stroke provides the exact reach needed.
Applies controlled downward pressure on test probes, utilizing the -S magnet with a DMSG electronic sensor to confirm the clamp is fully engaged before testing begins.
Select this 50 mm bore when your application demands substantial thrust that smaller bores cannot provide; stepping down to a 32 mm bore drops your push force to 402 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a 63 mm bore increases it to 1558 N. The -S code designates a built-in magnet compatible with AirTAC CMSG reed and DMSG or EMSG electronic sensor switches for precise end-of-stroke detection. The CA back cover provides a clevis pivot that accommodates lateral arcing movements, which is critical if the driven load follows a non-linear path.
This model uses a G1/4 port and PT tapered thread. Remember that the adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the ends of travel; it is not a locking mechanism. If the air supply is lost or the valve centers, the rod will drift, so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required to hold position securely.
Quick checklist
This 50 mm bore cylinder uses a G1/4 port and delivers a push force of 981 N and a pull force of 881 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 1374 N. The maximum theoretical force is 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
The cushion is a screw-tunable pneumatic needle valve at both ends of the stroke. By adjusting the needle, you control the exhaust flow rate of trapped air, allowing the piston to decelerate smoothly before hitting the end cover. This reduces impact noise and wear on high-speed or heavy loads, functioning as a damper rather than a holding brake.
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