This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B01-MBL40X200U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B01-MBL40X200U in place of this model. The MBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL40X200U
The AirTAC Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL40X200U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 200mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B01-MBL40X200U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B01-MBL40X200U
About the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL40X200U
The AirTAC B01-MAL40X200U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. The leading "B01-" prefix designates this as an application-dedicated, customer-specified variant of the standard MAL40X200U, meaning it shares the exact same 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, and mechanical specs. As the largest bore in the MAL family, it delivers a robust 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating.
AirTAC replaced this legacy series with the MBL line, making the MBL40X200U the exact drop-in replacement. It retains the same bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end back cover. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. This SKU lacks a built-in magnet (-S), so it cannot support position sensors. End-of-stroke deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL40X200U Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL40X200U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B01-MBL40X200U |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 200 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.1 – 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 |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MAL datasheet (now discontinued). The B01-MBL40X200U carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 kgf | |
The B01-MBL40X200U produces the same force from the same bore — a true drop-in on output. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL40X200U
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×200 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement mapping: MAL → MBL, MSAL → MSBL, MTAL → MTBL, MALD → MBLD, MALJ → MBLJ.
Where the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL40X200U Is Used
Pallet Diverting Gate
Provides the 628 N push force needed to actuate a heavy mechanical divert gate on a packaging conveyor, using the 200 mm stroke to clear the pallet path.
CNC Fixture Clamping
Secures cast aluminum engine blocks during machining, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to maintain alignment under 0.7 MPa operating pressure.
Carton Pusher Assembly
Pushes bundled corrugated cartons into a strapping machine, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the repetitive shock of the 200 mm extension.
Replacing the Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL40X200U with B01-MBL40X200U
To replace the B01-MAL40X200U, order the MBL40X200U. Confirm your 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread form, and the U flat-end rigid back cover. Because this unit has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; if you need rod detection on the new MBL, add the -S option and note that the modern MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M family. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for suspended loads.
If you need to adjust the bore size, step down to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa) for lighter duty, or step up to a larger ISO 15552 profile cylinder for higher force. The 200 mm stroke on a 16 mm rod demands attention to side-load tolerance; use an external guide rail or pivot mounting to prevent rod bending. If end-of-stroke impact is too harsh, upgrade to the current MBLC which offers adjustable air cushions.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B01-MBL40X200U (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same G1/4 port and mounting accessories
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
- ✓ Need a cushion? use MBLC (adjustable air cushion)
- ✓ Confirm back cover (CA / U) and thread (PT/NPT/G)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.1 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not intended for field disassembly.
- check Use the correct mounting accessory (LB / FA / SDB) and back cover (CA / U / CM).
- check For new builds, specify the B01-MBL40X200U instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B01-MAL Special Purpose Cylinder B01-MAL40X200U FAQ
Yes, the B01-MAL40X200U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X200U, which matches the 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, 628 N push force, G1/4 port, and U flat-end cover. The B01- prefix simply marks this as an application-dedicated variant of the base MAL40X200U.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N push and 528 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot support position sensors; the MBL replacement would require the -S option and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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