This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X1000-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X1000-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 MAL40X1000-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X1000-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 1000mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1000-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X1000-CA is a discontinued double-acting mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 1000mm stroke. Because this stroke exceeds the 500mm standard, it was a made-to-order item delivering 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1000-CA, which matches the force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting perfectly.
This legacy unit features a Ø16mm carbon-steel rod with 20µm hard-chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL body utilizes a riveted rolling-packed assembly. Note that this specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, meaning it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M position sensor.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X1000-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X1000-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X1000-CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 1000 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 MBL40X1000-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 MBL40X1000-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). |
| ×1000 | 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.
Drives the heavy beating motion of a weaving loom over a 1-meter path, using the 880N push at 0.7MPa to pack weft threads tightly against the cloth fell.
Executes a 1000mm stroke to index loaded pallets between roller conveyor lanes, relying on the CA pivot clevis to absorb angular misalignment during the push.
Ejects heavy packaging film rolls downward from a winding mandrel, where the fixed rubber bumper softens the end-of-stroke impact without requiring an adjustable cushion.
To replace the MAL40X1000-CA, order the MBL40X1000-CA and confirm your CA pivot back cover, PT tapered port thread, and G1/4 air connection. If your machine needs adjustable end-cushioning to absorb the kinetic energy of this long stroke, step up to the MBLC series, as the MAL only has a fixed rubber bumper. If sizing force alternates, the next size down is the 32mm bore (402N push at 0.5MPa) and the next size up is the 50mm bore (confirm from datasheet). Because the 1000mm stroke is highly susceptible to rod bending, you must use an external guide rail or a pivot bracket to manage side loads. Furthermore, this cylinder will drift if air pressure is lost, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X1000-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1000-CA, which matches the 40mm bore, 1000mm stroke, CA pivot cover, G1/4 port, and output force. You simply order the MBL equivalent to swap it out.
At 0.5MPa it pushes with 628N and pulls with 528N; at 0.7MPa it pushes with 880N, and the maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, it cannot accept a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; the MBL replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you need a magnet.
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