Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD40X10
The AirTAC MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD40X10 is a genuine double-acting double-rod aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 10mm stroke. A rod exits both end covers, so extend and retract force are EQUAL — about 528 N each way at 0.5 MPa. Fixed rubber bumper.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- CushionFixed rubber bumper
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About the Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD40X10
The AirTAC MBLD40X10 is a double-acting, double-rod aluminum mini cylinder engineered for compact operations requiring high symmetry. Because a Ø16 mm carbon-steel rod exits both end covers, the annulus area is identical on each side. This yields exactly 528 N of force at 0.5 MPa in both extend and retract directions, ensuring perfectly balanced, jitter-free motion for your 10 mm travel.
This short-stroke configuration uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts and lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support CMSG or DMSG position sensors. The riveted rolling-packed barrel houses a grease-retaining two-way piston seal, while the basic mounting style and absence of a back-cover keep the footprint minimal for tight machine cells.
Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD40X10 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD40X10 |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (double rod) |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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.
Output Force (Ø40mm, equal both ways)
| Pressure | Extend & retract force |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 739 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 108 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 MBLD40X10
| MBLD | MBLD aluminum-barrel double-rod mini cylinder. |
|---|---|
| 40 | 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 MBLD40X10 Is Used
PCB Edge Guiding
Uses the equal 528 N bidirectional force and 10 mm stroke to center electronic circuit boards on a conveyor without skewing, leveraging the twin-rod anti-rotation design.
Connector Insertion Press
Drives a short 10 mm insertion cycle for ribbon cable headers, where the matched extend and retract speeds prevent binding on delicate pin arrays.
Label Tamp Mechanism
Tamps adhesive labels onto cartons using the rear protruding rod as a mechanical sync flag to trigger a secondary stamping head at the exact 10 mm bottom dead center.
Is the Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD40X10 the Right Cylinder?
Select this 40 mm bore when an application demands 528 N of symmetric thrust within a 10 mm travel window. If your payload is lighter, step down to the 32 mm bore delivering 346 N at 0.5 MPa; for heavier payloads, step up to the 50 mm bore providing 881 N. Remember that MBLD mounting is restricted to Basic, FA, or LB styles—there is no SDB pivot or back-cover option.
When sourcing a replacement, verify the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and default PT thread. Because this specific SKU omits the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a reed or electronic switch; if position detection is required, you must source the MBLD40X10S variant. Note that while the twin rods improve guidance, a plain MBLD does not hold position without live air—the bumper only absorbs impact, it does not lock the rod.
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 MBLD40X10 FAQ
Because the MBLD40X10 is a double-rod cylinder, the effective piston area is equal on both sides. The output force is identical in both directions: 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical 108 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No. This specific SKU lacks the built-in -S magnet, so it cannot trigger AirTAC CMSG (reed) or DMSG/EMSG (electronic) switches. If you need position feedback, you must order the MBLD40X10S variant. The rear rod can alternatively be used to physically trigger an external limit switch.
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