
The AirTAC Airtac MBLCJ Adjustable Mini Cylinder MBLCJ20X100-40 is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore, a 100mm nominal stroke and a rear adjustable-stroke stopper — trim up to 40mm for a usable window of 60–100mm. Adjustable air cushion (both ends).
The AirTAC MBLCJ20X100-40 is a compact double-acting aluminum mini cylinder featuring a rear stroke adjuster and tunable air cushioning at both ends. It delivers 157 N of push force and 132 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. The integrated rear stopper allows you to trim up to 40 mm of travel, creating a usable stroke window of 60 to 100 mm for precise end-positioning.
Unlike the base MBLJ which relies on a fixed rubber bumper, this model uses screw-tunable air cushions to decelerate the rod at each end, absorbing kinetic energy to protect the end covers during faster cycles. The 8 mm carbon-steel rod features 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist scuffing, while the heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining piston seal maintains lubrication over the 30-800 mm/s speed range. Note that this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, so it cannot support CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensing.
| Model | Airtac MBLCJ Adjustable Mini Cylinder MBLCJ20X100-40 |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (adjustable stroke) |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Nominal stroke | 100 mm |
| Adjustable window | 60–100 mm (trim 40 mm) |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M8×1.25 |
| 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 | Adjustable air cushion (both ends) |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 300 mm |
The rear stopper sets the end position — it is a travel stop, not a lock. Overall length = A + 2 × stroke + adjustable stroke. MBLJ/MBLCJ mounting is Basic / FA / LB only (no SDB, no back-cover code). Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 157 N | 132 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 220 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 32 kgf | |
Actual usable force is lower than theoretical due to friction and back-pressure. Size with a margin.
| MBLCJ | MBLCJ aluminum-barrel adjustable-stroke mini cylinder with adjustable cushion. |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | Nominal stroke length in mm. |
| -40 | Adjustable-stroke amount (mm you can trim at the rear). |
| S | Optional built-in magnet for a CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor switch. |
Related: MBLJ (adjustable stroke, fixed bumper), MBL (fixed stroke), MBLD (double rod).
Provides 157 N of push force to advance a circular saw blade through a PCB panel, using the 60-100 mm adjustable stroke window to set the exact cutting depth limit.
Triggers a small pneumatic adhesive valve using the tunable air cushion to soften the rod's impact at the end of the 100 mm stroke, preventing splashing.
Pushes lightweight plastic caps out of a mold cavity, relying on the 20 um hard-chrome plated 8 mm rod to survive repetitive fast ejections without side-load scoring.
If you need less force, stepping down to the 20 mm bore is not an option, but moving to a smaller 12 mm class cylinder would drastically reduce your output below the 157 N available here; stepping up to the 25 mm bore increases your push force to 245 N at 0.5 MPa for heavier payloads. Choose the MBLCJ over the MBLJ when your cycle speed requires active deceleration rather than a passive rubber bumper, or choose the MBLC if you require a fixed stroke without the rear adjustment mechanism. Remember that the rear adjuster is a travel stop, not a lock, and the air cushion only decelerates; neither will hold a load in place without live air pressure. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA flange, or LB foot brackets, as this series lacks back-cover or SDB pivot options. To match this exact replacement, specify bore 20, 100 mm stroke, 40 mm adjust code, G1/8 port, PT thread, and no magnet.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa, this 20 mm bore cylinder provides 157 N of push force and 132 N of pull force. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 220 N. The maximum theoretical force is 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa, with a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa.
This SKU lacks the -S magnet option, so it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG electronic position switches. Additionally, the 40 mm rear adjustment is a travel stop that sets the end position, not a lock; it will not hold a load in place without continuous air pressure.
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