Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD20X10
The AirTAC MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD20X10 is a genuine double-acting double-rod aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 10mm stroke. A rod exits both end covers, so extend and retract force are EQUAL — about 132 N each way at 0.5 MPa. Fixed rubber bumper.
- BoreØ20 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM8×1.25
- CushionFixed rubber bumper
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About the Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD20X10
The AirTAC MBLD20X10 is a double-acting, double-rod aluminum mini cylinder engineered for compact applications needing symmetric motion. Because an Ø8 mm rod exits both ends, the annulus area is identical on extend and retract, yielding exactly 132 N of force each way at 0.5 MPa. The 10 mm stroke provides rapid, short linear shifts in tight assemblies.
This configuration uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-travel impacts and lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot host a CMSG or DMSG position sensor. Overall length equals the base body plus twice the stroke, so you must leave rear-rod clearance for the protruding shaft. The riveted aluminum barrel and 20 um hard-chrome plated carbon-steel rod ensure stable, low-friction operation.
Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD20X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD20X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (double rod) |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| 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 | Fixed rubber bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 300 mm |
Double-rod overall length = A + 2 × stroke — leave clearance for the rear rod. MBLD/MBLCD mounting is Basic / FA / LB only (no SDB, no back-cover code). Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Output Force (Ø20mm, equal both ways)
| Pressure | Extend & retract force |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 132 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 185 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 27 kgf |
A rod on both piston faces makes the annulus area equal, so extend and retract force (and speed) are the same. Actual usable force is lower due to friction.
Model Code: Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD20X10
| MBLD | MBLD aluminum-barrel double-rod mini cylinder. |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional built-in magnet for a CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor switch. |
| FA / LB | Mounting: FA flange or LB foot (no SDB on double-rod). |
Related: MBLCD (double rod, adjustable cushion), MBLC (single rod + cushion), MBL (single rod).
Where the Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD20X10 Is Used
PCB Probe Ejection
Uses the 10 mm stroke and equal 132 N force to push tested circuit boards out of a fixture from the rear rod, while the front rod simultaneously indexes the next panel.
Sensor Cam Triggering
Mounts a small cam flag on the secondary rod end to mechanically trip a limit switch in a semiconductor handler, ensuring precise timing without an onboard cylinder magnet.
Label Applicator Pinch
Drives a lightweight pinch roller in a packaging line, leveraging the twin-rod anti-rotation特性 to keep the roller parallel during the 10 mm travel.
Is the Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD20X10 the Right Cylinder?
Choose this 20 mm bore when you need 132 N of bidirectional force in a minimal footprint. If your task requires less push, no smaller MBLD bore exists, so look to external leverage or a single-rod MBL. If you need more power, step up to the 25 mm bore, which provides 206 N at 0.5 MPa. For higher kinetic energy at stroke ends, consider the MBLCD variant, which adds adjustable air cushions instead of the fixed rubber bumper found here.
Mounting is limited to Basic, FA flange, or LB foot brackets; MBLD does not support SDB pivot or back-cover configurations. This plain SKU uses PT tapered port threads and has no magnet, so it cannot accept electronic or reed switches. To replace it, match the 20 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and PT thread. Remember that the fixed bumper softens impact but does not lock the rod—unpowered loads will drift and require an external holding device.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Equal force both ways at your pressure
- ✓ Rear-rod clearance (length = A + 2 × stroke)
- ✓ Mounting: Basic / FA / LB only
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Side load — add a guide on long strokes
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.15 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Leave clearance for the rear rod (length = A + 2 × stroke).
- check Avoid side load; add an external guide on long strokes.
- check Mounting: Basic / FA flange / LB foot (no SDB, no back-cover code).
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD20X10 FAQ
Because the double-rod design has equal piston area on both sides, force is identical in both directions: 132 N at 0.5 MPa, 185 N at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical maximum of 27 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
A single-rod cylinder has different areas for push and pull, making extend force higher. The MBLD20X10 has a rod exiting both ends, equalizing the annulus area so push and pull forces match perfectly. This also provides a second rod end for mounting a cam or secondary tool.
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