Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD40X160
The AirTAC MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD40X160 is a genuine double-acting double-rod aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 160mm 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
- Stroke160 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 MBLD40X160
The AirTAC MBLD40X160 is a double-acting, double-rod aluminum mini cylinder engineered for applications demanding equal force and speed in both directions. Because a Ø16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 µm hard-chrome plating exits both end covers, the effective piston area is identical on extend and retract, yielding 528 N of force each way at 0.5 MPa. The 160 mm stroke suits mid-travel positioning tasks, while the riveted rolling-packed barrel keeps the body compact for tight machine cells.
This configuration uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impact and has no built-in magnet (-S omitted), meaning it cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG position sensors. You can mount a workpiece on the front rod end and a cam or position flag on the rear rod, which protrudes and requires corresponding clearance. Overall length equals the base body dimension plus twice the stroke.
Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD40X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD40X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (double rod) |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 MBLD40X160
| MBLD | MBLD aluminum-barrel double-rod mini cylinder. |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 MBLD40X160 Is Used
PCB Depaneling Saw Feed
Drives a circular saw blade carriage through a 160 mm cut on populated PCB panels, using the twin rods to maintain blade alignment and prevent yaw during the slicing pass.
Connector Insertion Press
Pushes ribbon connectors into motherboard sockets with 528 N of equal force, utilizing the rear protruding rod to trip an external mechanical limit flag confirming cycle completion.
Textile Loom Beam Guide
Shuttles a yarn tensioning guide back and forth across a weaving loom, relying on the symmetrical extend and retract speeds to maintain consistent fabric weave density.
Is the Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD40X160 the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 40 mm bore model, stepping down to the 32 mm bore reduces your equal both-way force to 346 N at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the 50 mm bore increases it to 881 N. Choose this MBLD double-rod variant over the single-rod MBL when you need symmetrical force, anti-rotation stability, or a rear rod for a secondary mechanism. If your payload generates destructive kinetic energy at the end of the 160 mm stroke, consider the MBLCD variant, which features adjustable air cushions instead of this model's fixed rubber bumper.
Mounting is limited to Basic, FA flange, or LB foot brackets; the MBLD series does not support SDB pivot or back-cover (CA/U) configurations. The G1/4 port uses a default PT tapered thread. Note that a plain MBLD does not hold position without live air—the rod will drift if pressure drops, as the rubber bumper is not a locking device. For exact replacement matching, verify the 40 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and lack of a magnet.
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 MBLD40X160 FAQ
Because the MBLD40X160 is a double-rod cylinder, the force is identical in both directions due to equal annulus piston areas. The output is 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum of 108 kgf (1059 N) at 1.0 MPa for both extend and retract strokes.
This specific SKU lacks the -S code, so it has no internal magnet and cannot accept CMSG, DMSG, or EMG sensors. Unlike a single-rod MBL cylinder, this double-rod design exhausts a rod from both end covers, providing equal force both ways and allowing you to mount a secondary cam or tool on the rear rod end.
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