
The AirTAC Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD32X300S is a genuine double-acting double-rod aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 300mm stroke. A rod exits both end covers, so extend and retract force are EQUAL — about 346 N each way at 0.5 MPa. Fixed rubber bumper.
The AirTAC MBLD32X300S is a double-acting, double-rod aluminum mini cylinder engineered for symmetrical motion. Because a Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod exits both end covers, the annulus area is identical on each side. This yields equal push and pull forces—346 N in both directions at 0.5 MPa—making it ideal for balancing external loads without differential thrust. The 300 mm stroke suits extended transfer operations.
The built-in magnet (-S) enables position detection using AirTAC CMSG reed or DMSG/EMSG electronic switches. Impact is absorbed by fixed rubber bumpers rather than adjustable air cushions. Keep in mind the overall length equals the base body plus twice the stroke, so you must leave physical clearance at the rear rod end for the protruding shaft.
| Model | Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD32X300S |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (double rod) |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 300 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| 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 500 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 | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 484 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 70 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. |
|---|---|
| 32 | 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 300 mm transfer arm in a printed circuit board assembly line, using the twin rods to keep the gripper plate perfectly aligned and prevent rotation during smooth horizontal indexing.
Moves a wafer carrier between process chambers, relying on the equal 346 N bidirectional thrust to maintain stable velocity and prevent jerk on delicate silicon payloads.
Uses the protruding rear rod end to push a mechanical position flag, triggering an external reed sensor to confirm the 300 mm full-extension state of a yarn guide carriage.
This 32 mm bore generates 346 N both ways at 0.5 MPa. If your drive requires less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (206 N); if you need heavier thrust, step up to the 40 mm bore (528 N). At a 300 mm stroke, the slender twin rods are susceptible to bending under lateral loads—always incorporate an external linear guide to prevent binding and seal wear.
Choose the MBLD over a single-rod MBL when you need equal extend/retract dynamics or a rear shaft to mount a cam. Mounting is restricted to Basic, FA flange, or LB foot brackets; there is no SDB pivot or back-cover option. The base PT port thread matches the G1/8 porting. Note that the rubber bumpers soften end-stops but do not lock the rod; without constant air pressure, the cylinder will drift.
Quick checklist
Because the double-rod design has equal piston area on both sides, the force is identical in both directions: 346 N at 0.5 MPa, 484 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical 71 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
A single-rod cylinder has a larger push force than pull force due to the rod taking up piston area. The MBLD32X300S has a rod exiting both ends, making push and pull forces exactly equal, while providing a rear shaft extension for mounting a cam or position flag.
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