Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X160SU
The AirTAC Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X160SU 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 MBLC50X160SU
The AirTAC MBLC50X160SU is a double-acting mini cylinder engineered with a 50 mm bore and 160 mm stroke. It generates 981 N of push force and 881 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, making it well-suited for moderate-load positioning tasks. The defining feature of this MBLC variant is the screw-adjustable pneumatic cushioning at both stroke ends, which decelerates the piston smoothly to protect the end covers on faster or heavier moves.
This unit includes a built-in magnet for CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switches to detect rod position. It utilizes a G1/4 port and a Ø16 carbon-steel rod with 20 µm hard-chrome plating. The riveted rolling-packed aluminum barrel keeps the assembly compact and lightweight, while the U flat-end back cover provides rigid, straight-line mounting for machinery with tight spatial constraints.
Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X160SU Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X160SU |
|---|---|
| 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 MBLC50X160SU
| 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 MBLC50X160SU Is Used
Carton Erector Feed
Drives the pusher arm on packaging machines, using the 160 mm stroke to open corrugated blanks where the 981 N force overcomes carton stiffness and the cushion halts the arm smoothly.
CNC Lathe Bar Chute
Actuates the stock tube feeder guide, relying on the U flat-end rigid mount for straight alignment and the tunable cushion to prevent end-cover impact during rapid stock loading.
Palletizing Stop Gate
Controls the swing stop on a low-profile pallet conveyor, using the built-in magnet for DMSG position feedback to confirm the gate is fully raised before a pallet arrives.
Is the Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X160SU the Right Cylinder?
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 40 mm bore reduces the output to 628 N push at 0.5 MPa, whereas stepping up to a 63 mm bore increases it to 1558 N. Choose this MBLC model over the base MBL when your application cycles at high frequency or moves enough mass that a fixed rubber bumper cannot absorb the impact. Note that the adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the stroke ends; it is not a load lock, so the rod will drift if air is lost or the valve centers. Replacement match: 50 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, U back cover, S magnet.
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 MBLC50X160SU FAQ
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 981 N of push force and 881 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push increases to 1374 N. The maximum theoretical force is 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
A screw-tunable pneumatic needle at both ends traps exhaust air to decelerate the piston smoothly near stroke end. You tune the needle to match the load and speed, which cuts impact, noise, and vibration. It only decelerates; it does not lock the load.
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