Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X175CA
The AirTAC Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X175CA is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 175mm 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
- Stroke175 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 MBLC50X175CA
The AirTAC MBLC50X175CA is a double-acting aluminum mini cylinder engineered for a 175 mm stroke, delivering 981 N of push force and 881 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. Unlike the base MBL series which relies on a fixed rubber bumper, this MBLC variant features a screw-adjustable pneumatic air cushion at both stroke ends. Tuning the cushion needle allows you to smoothly decelerate heavier 50 mm bore loads at high cycling speeds, effectively absorbing kinetic energy to protect the end covers from impact wear.
Built with a riveted rolling-packed aluminum barrel for a compact, lightweight footprint in tight machinery, the bore utilizes a robust Ø16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 µm hard-chrome plating to resist corrosion and scoring. This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing or angular loads, and because it lacks the -S magnet suffix, it cannot support CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensors.
Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X175CA Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X175CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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 MBLC50X175CA
| MBL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting. |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×175 | 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 MBLC50X175CA Is Used
Packaging Flap Folding
Drives a pivoting arm to fold heavy cardboard flaps on high-speed case erectors, utilizing the 981 N thrust and CA clevis to articulate smoothly while the air cushion prevents end-of-stroke jarring.
Pallet Divert Arm
Actuates a sweeping diverter arm along a 175 mm stroke to route loaded pallets, where the adjustable cushion absorbs the kinetic energy of the heavy 50 mm bore mechanism at rapid cycle rates.
Textile Roll Lifting
Pushes and retracts a guiding carriage in textile winding machines, relying on the 881 N pull force and hard-chrome rod to maintain consistent tension while the CA pivot absorbs angular misalignment.
Is the Airtac MBLC Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MBLC50X175CA the Right Cylinder?
Select this 50 mm bore when an application demands 981 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa but falls short of requiring the 1558 N delivered by the larger 63 mm bore. If your load is lighter, stepping down to the 40 mm bore provides 628 N of push force in a more compact footprint. The 175 mm stroke hits a versatile mid-range travel, and the CA clevis mount is specifically chosen to safely articulate under side-load conditions.
For strokes of 175 mm and beyond, the 8-16 mm rod diameter inherently offers low side-load tolerance, making the CA pivot highly beneficial for managing rod bending moments. If rigid linear motion is required without external guidance, consider the MBLD double-rod type. Remember that the adjustable air cushion only decelerates the piston near the end of travel; it is not a locking mechanism, so a plain MBLC cylinder will drift if air pressure is lost or the valve centers. This SKU uses a PT port thread and an M14x1.5 rod-end thread.
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 MBLC50X175CA FAQ
This 50 mm bore cylinder provides 981 N push and 881 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 1374 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/4 port, a Ø16 mm rod with an M14x1.5 thread, and operates effectively between 30-800 mm/s.
No, this specific SKU lacks the built-in magnet (denoted by an -S suffix), meaning it cannot accommodate AirTAC CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor switches. If electronic or reed position detection is required for your control system, you must select the MBLC50X175CAS variant instead.
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