This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X100-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X100-CA 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).
The AirTAC AirTAC MAL40X100-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X100-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 100mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X100-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X100-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 100mm stroke. It delivers a robust 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X100-CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact force, port size, and CA pivot mounting for seamless machine integration.
This SKU features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin, absorbing arcing loads better than rigid flat mounts. It lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs use a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke damping is critical, the current MBLC variant offers adjustable air cushions.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X100-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X100-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X100-CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 100 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 MBL40X100-CA carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 kgf | |
The MBL40X100-CA 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.
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×100 | 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.
Uses the 880N push at 0.7 MPa to knock small stamped metal parts out of a die, where the CA pivot absorbs the slight angular offset of the ejection arm.
Swings a diverter gate on a packaging line over a 100mm stroke, relying on the G1/4 port for rapid full-stroke cycling to redirect cardboard cartons.
Lifts a heavy mechanical stop to halt incoming pallets on a roller conveyor, utilizing the 128 kgf maximum theoretical force to hold against momentum.
To replace this actuator, order the MBL40X100-CA, confirming the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT thread form match your fittings. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot support a sensor; if you need position detection, specify an MBL40X100S-CA and upgrade to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches (the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are obsolete). If sizing down, the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5 MPa; if stepping up, note 40mm is the largest MAL mini round bore available. Since this cylinder lacks an adjustable cushion, evaluate the MBLC if kinetic energy exceeds bumper limits. A plain bumper does not hold loads upon air loss—add an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X100-CA. It matches the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main change is the body construction: the MAL uses threaded covers while the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body.
At 0.5 MPa operating pressure, it provides 628N push and 528N pull. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
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