This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B05-MBL40X600S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B05-MBL40X600S 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 B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL40X600S
The AirTAC Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL40X600S is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 600mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B05-MBL40X600S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B05-MBL40X600S
About the Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL40X600S
The AirTAC B05-MAL40X600S is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. The B05- prefix designates it as a robot and manipulator (pick-and-place) dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard MAL40X600S. It delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa through a 40 mm bore. Because this 600 mm stroke exceeds the 500 mm standard limit, it was produced as a non-standard made-to-order unit.
AirTAC replaced the MAL series with the MBL line, making the MBL40X600S the exact drop-in replacement. It matches the original G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and 128 kgf maximum theoretical force. The legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the -S magnet on this MAL pairs with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL replacement requires current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The fixed rubber bumper remains unchanged, as neither model offers adjustable cushioning.
Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL40X600S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL40X600S |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B05-MBL40X600S |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 600 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 B05-MBL40X600S 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 B05-MBL40X600S 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 B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL40X600S
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×600 | 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 B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL40X600S Is Used
Pick-and-Place Robot Arms
Drives the 600 mm extend stroke on manipulators transferring components between conveyor stations, utilizing the 628 N push force to lift heavier metal blanks.
Long-Reach Sorting Diverters
Pushes parcels across wide belt gaps in logistics hubs, where the 40 mm bore provides enough power to slide boxes without stalling mid-stroke.
Palletizing Strip Pushers
Sweeps layer strips into positioning fixtures during automated pallet building, relying on the 528 N pull force to retract the 600 mm rod rapidly.
Replacing the Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL40X600S with B05-MBL40X600S
To replace this discontinued manipulator cylinder, order the MBL40X600S. Confirm your G1/4 porting, PT thread form, and the new CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family required for the magnet. If you need to adjust force, stepping down to the 32 mm bore yields 402 N push at 0.5 MPa, while no larger mini round bore exists in this family. For a 600 mm stroke, the 16 mm rod has low side-load tolerance; use an external guide or a pivot mount to prevent rod bending. Neither the MAL nor MBL holds position without air pressure, so add an external rod lock for vertical pick-and-place loads. If end-of-stroke impact becomes an issue, upgrade to the MBLC for adjustable air cushions.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the B05-MBL40X600S (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 B05-MBL40X600S instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac B05-MAL Robot-Dedicated Pneumatic Cylinder B05-MAL40X600S FAQ
Yes, the B05-MAL40X600S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X600S, which matches the 40 mm bore, 600 mm stroke, 628 N push force, and G1/4 port. The B05- prefix simply marked it as a pick-and-place robot variant, and the MBL maintains full mechanical interchangeability.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N push and 528 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 880 N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The -S magnet works with older CS1-M and DS1-M switches on the MAL, but the MBL replacement requires the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
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