Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD50X160
The AirTAC Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD50X160 is a genuine double-acting double-rod aluminum-barrel mini cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 160mm stroke. A rod exits both end covers, so extend and retract force are EQUAL — about 881 N each way at 0.5 MPa. Fixed rubber bumper.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting, double rod
- Rod threadM14×1.5
- CushionFixed rubber bumper
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About the Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD50X160
The AirTAC MBLD50X160 is a double-acting, double-rod aluminum mini cylinder featuring a 50mm bore and 160mm stroke. A carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating exits both end covers, yielding equal force and speed in both directions. You get 881 N of thrust and pull each way at 0.5 MPa, making it ideal for 160mm strokes that demand symmetric load handling without drift imbalance.
Because the rear rod protrudes equally, you can mount a position flag or secondary cam on the opposite end to actuate external limit switches. The riveted rolling-packed barrel keeps the body light for tight spaces, while the heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining piston seal maintains lubrication. This base model uses a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-stop impact and lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support CMSG or DMSG electronic position sensors.
Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD50X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD50X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | MBL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (double rod) |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting, double rod |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| Rod thread | M14×1.5 |
| 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 (Ø50mm, equal both ways)
| Pressure | Extend & retract force |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 881 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1234 N |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 180 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 MBLD50X160
| MBLD | MBLD aluminum-barrel double-rod mini cylinder. |
|---|---|
| 50 | 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 MBLD50X160 Is Used
PCB Router Z-Axis
Drives a 160mm vertical tool plunge on a printed circuit board routing spindle, using the twin rods to prevent chassis rotation during repetitive 881 N cutting plunges.
Textile Guiding Cam
Actuates a fabric spreader cam in a textile loom, where the rear rod end simultaneously triggers a mechanical tension flag at the 160mm travel limit.
Packaging Fold Plate
Pushes a 160mm carton folding plate on a packaging line, leveraging equal extend and retract forces to maintain precise 881 N symmetric motion without drift.
Is the Airtac MBLD Dual Axis Type Mini Cylinder MBLD50X160 the Right Cylinder?
This 50mm bore outputs 881 N both ways at 0.5 MPa. If you need less force, the 40mm bore provides 528 N; if your mechanism requires heavier thrust, step up to the 63mm bore which yields 1457 N. The 160mm stroke suits medium-travel indexing, but remember that overall length equals A plus twice the stroke, so you must leave rear-rod clearance in your frame.
Mounting is limited to Basic, FA flange, or LB foot brackets; there is no SDB pivot or back-cover option for this double-rod type. The fixed rubber bumper absorbs end impact but does not lock the rod—unpowered position holding requires an external locking device. To replace this unit, match the 50mm bore, 160mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and confirm no magnet is fitted.
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 MBLD50X160 FAQ
Because a rod exits both ends, the annulus area is identical on both sides, meaning push and pull forces are equal. This cylinder outputs 881 N at 0.5 MPa and 1233 N at 0.7 MPa in both directions. The maximum theoretical force is 180 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
No. This SKU lacks the built-in -S magnet, so it cannot accommodate CMSG reed or DMSG electronic switches. If you need position detection, you must use the rear protruding rod to physically trip an external mechanical limit switch, or select an MBLD50X160S variant instead.
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