Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X160SCA
The AirTAC Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X160SCA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 160mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. Its compact riveted body suits push, hold and clamp motion in tight machine spaces.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM14×1.5
- CushionRubber bumper (MBLC variant: adjustable air cushion)
About the Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X160SCA
The AirTAC MBLC50X160SCA is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder featuring a 50 mm bore and 160 mm stroke, delivering 981 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It uses a G1/4 port and a Ø16 hard-chrome carbon-steel rod with an M14x1.5 end thread. The riveted rolling-packed aluminum barrel keeps the body compact and light for tight machinery spaces, while the heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining piston seal ensures consistent friction and wear control over long cycling periods.
This variant uses a screw-adjustable pneumatic air cushion at both stroke ends rather than a fixed rubber bumper, allowing you to tune the end-of-stroke deceleration to match heavy loads or high speeds. The CA pivot back cover swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads, and the built-in magnet (-S) supports CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG sensor switches for rod position detection.
Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X160SCA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X160SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø50mm)
| 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.
Model Code: Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X160SCA
| MBL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 MBLC50X160SCA Is Used
Rotary Indexer Loading
Pushes components onto a rotary dial table, using the 981 N thrust to seat parts firmly while the CA pivot absorbs the slight arcing motion of the transfer arm.
Pallet Diverting Arm
Actuates a sweeping gate to redirect heavy pallets, relying on the tunable air cushion to brake the 160 mm stroke smoothly without slamming the end cover.
PCB Test Fixture
Moves a testing head into position over large circuit boards, using the -S magnet with a DMSG electronic sensor to confirm exact extension before the probe descends.
Is the Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X160SCA the Right Cylinder?
Choose this 50 mm bore when an application requires 981 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, step down to the 32 mm bore (402 N push); if you require more, step up to the 63 mm bore (1558 N push). Select the MBLC over the base MBL when moving heavier masses or cycling at high speeds where a fixed bumper would suffer impact wear. The adjustable cushion needle decelerates the piston near the ends but does not lock the rod—this cylinder will drift if air pressure is lost.
The 160 mm stroke on this SKU requires careful alignment. With a 50 mm bore and 160 mm stroke, the CA pivot back cover is highly recommended to absorb angular misalignment, though an external guide or the MBLD double-rod type provides better side-load resistance for rigid trajectories. This configuration uses a PT port thread and includes the -S magnet for electronic or reed position sensing.
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 MBLC50X160SCA FAQ
At 0.5 MPa it provides 981 N push and 881 N pull. At 0.7 MPa it provides 1374 N push and 1233 N pull, with a theoretical maximum of 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a Ø16 mm rod with an M14x1.5 end thread and a G1/4 port.
The adjustable air cushion traps exhaust air at the end of the stroke, creating a pneumatic back-pressure that decelerates the piston. You tune the needle valve to match the load mass and speed, reducing impact and vibration. It is a deceleration feature only and does not function as a locking brake.
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