This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X100-S-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X100-S-U 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-S-U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X100-S-U 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-S-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X100-S-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 100mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating. This U-code model features a rigid flat-end back cover for straightforward mounting, and its -S magnet allows position detection using legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X100-S-U, a true drop-in replacement retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and mounting interface. The primary upgrade shifts from the MAL's threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body on the MBL. Furthermore, the -S magnet on the MBL functions with the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families rather than the older switches. Both generations use a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping rather than an adjustable cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X100-S-U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X100-S-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X100-S-U |
| 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-S-U 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-S-U 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.
Using its 628N push force at 0.5MPa, this 40mm bore cylinder reliably halts 50kg work pallets moving along a flat-end U-mount conveyor line.
Provides 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa to retract and release a machined aluminum part held in a 100mm stroke CNC milling vise.
The 880N push force at 0.7MPa drives packed cardboard cartons off a roller table at the end of a packaging station using the M12x1.25 rod thread.
To replace the MAL40X100-S-U, order the MBL40X100-S-U and verify your 16mm rod-end thread (M12x1.25) and PT port connections. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must update your position sensing from the obsolete CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG series. The U flat-end back cover provides a rigid rear mount, which is ideal for fixed alignments but will not articulate under slight misalignment.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N of push force at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not an option as 40mm is the largest mini round body in this family. At 100mm of stroke, side-load risks are minimal, but a plain cylinder does not hold its load if air pressure drops—the bumper only softens the stroke end, so add an external rod lock for suspended loads. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning to mitigate shock, migrate to the MBLC variant on the current line instead of the standard MBL.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X100-S-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X100-S-U, which matches the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. You only need to update your sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
The 40mm bore uses a 16mm carbon-steel rod with an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull force. At 0.7MPa it provides 880N push force, and the maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa.
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