
The AirTAC MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD20X300S is a genuine double-acting double-rod aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø20mm bore and 300mm 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.
The AirTAC MBLD20X300S is a double-acting, double-rod aluminum mini cylinder with a 20mm bore and 300mm stroke. Because a rod exits both ends, the annulus area is identical on extend and retract, yielding 132N of force each way at 0.5 MPa. The built-in magnet (-S) supports CMSG reed and DMSG/EMSG electronic sensors for position detection. A 300mm stroke is the absolute maximum standard length for this 20mm bore.
This configuration uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-travel impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion. The riveted rolling-packed aluminum barrel and 20um hard-chrome carbon-steel rod provide compact durability. Because the rear rod protrudes, you must leave overall clearance equal to A + 2 x stroke. The twin rods help resist torsional loads, but with an 8mm rod at 300mm, an external guide is still required to prevent rod bending.
| Model | Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD20X300S |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (double rod) |
| Bore size | Ø20 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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.
| 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.
| MBLD | MBLD aluminum-barrel double-rod mini cylinder. |
|---|---|
| 20 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×300 | 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).
Drives a light routing spindle on one end while the opposite rod carries a position flag, using the 132N both-way force for consistent PCB edge profiling.
Twin rods prevent yaw during 300mm travel, keeping a labeling head perfectly parallel to a moving web without torsional twist.
Cycles a test probe over 300mm; the DMSG electronic sensor tracks exact position while the equal retract speed ensures rapid, balanced tool withdrawal.
Stepping down, the MBLD20X300S is the longest standard stroke for this bore; if you need less travel, choose any shorter 20mm stroke which maintains the same 132N both-way force. Stepping up to the 25mm bore raises the both-way force to 206N at 0.5 MPa. Unlike the single-rod MBL which offers higher push force, this double-rod MBLD provides equal push and pull. If you need adjustable cushioning instead of the fixed rubber bumper, select the MBLCD variant.
Mounting is limited to Basic, FA flange, or LB foot brackets; there is no SDB pivot or back-cover option. A plain MBLD does not hold position without live air—the rod drifts, so use an external lock for holding. To replace this unit, match the 20mm bore, 300mm stroke, G1/8 port, PT thread, and the -S magnet. At 300mm, side-load bending is a major risk; always use an external linear guide to support the load.
Quick checklist
Because a rod occupies both sides of the piston, the push and pull forces are equal: 132N at 0.5 MPa, 185N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical 27kgf at 1.0 MPa.
A rod exits both ends, providing equal extend/retract force and speed. You can mount a workpiece on one end and a cam or position flag on the rear rod. However, it lacks a back-cover mount and requires rear-rod clearance.
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