
The AirTAC Airtac MBLCJ Adjustable Mini Cylinder MBLCJ20X50-40S is a genuine double-acting aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore, a 50mm nominal stroke and a rear adjustable-stroke stopper — trim up to 40mm for a usable window of 10–50mm. Adjustable air cushion (both ends).
The AirTAC MBLCJ20X50-40S is a compact double-acting mini cylinder featuring a rear travel adjuster and tunable air cushions at both ends. The 40mm adjustment code lets you trim the rear stroke, creating a usable positioning window from 10 to 50mm. Driven by an 8mm carbon-steel rod with hard-chrome plating, it delivers 157N of push force at 0.5 MPa, making it ideal for light-duty routing and delicate stops.
Unlike the standard MBLJ bumper variant, this model uses screw-tunable end-of-stroke deceleration to protect components during faster cycles. The riveted aluminum barrel keeps the frame compact for tight machine spaces. Fitted with a built-in magnet (-S), it supports AirTAC CMSG reed and DMSG or EMSG electronic sensors for precise rod detection.
| Model | Airtac MBLCJ Adjustable Mini Cylinder MBLCJ20X50-40S |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (adjustable stroke) |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Nominal stroke | 50 mm |
| Adjustable window | 10–50 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. |
| ×50 | 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).
Uses the 10-50mm adjustable stroke window to precisely set the cutting depth of a circular saw on a router, while the air cushion protects the fragile board at stroke end.
Leverages the 157N push force to actuate a precision adhesive valve, with the rear stopper allowing exact shot volume tuning without reprogramming the PLC.
Employs the tunable cushioning to softly eject delicate plastic housings from an injection mold, preventing cosmetic scuffing during high-speed cycling.
Choose this 20mm bore when you need exactly 157N push force at 0.5 MPa with tunable end-cushioning. If your payload is lighter, stepping down is not an option as this is the smallest available size; if you need more power, the 25mm bore provides 245N. Remember the rear travel adjuster is a hard stop, not a lock—the rod will drift without live air pressure. The overall length extends by the adjustment amount, and mounting is limited to Basic, FA, or LB styles without any back-cover options. For exact replacements, match the 20mm bore, 50mm stroke, 40mm adjust, G1/8 port, PT threads, and the -S magnet.
Quick checklist
At 0.5 MPa it provides 157N push and 132N pull force; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 220N, with a theoretical maximum of 32 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The 40mm rear adjuster allows you to mechanically trim the stroke down to a 10mm minimum, giving a usable travel window of 10 to 50mm.
The rear stroke adjuster is a mechanical screw that physically stops the piston to set your end position, while the adjustable air cushion is a needle valve that controls exhaust flow to decelerate the piston just before it hits the cover. Neither component locks the rod in place; the cylinder requires continuous air pressure to hold a load.
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