This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X1000SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X1000SCA 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 MAL40X1000SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X1000SCA 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 MBL40X1000SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X1000SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 1000mm stroke. Because this stroke exceeds the 500mm standard catalog limit, it was produced as a non-standard, made-to-order item. It delivers a robust 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this entire legacy series with the MBL40X1000SCA, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing; the original MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement transitions you to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. A key structural upgrade also occurred: the MAL used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally rigid aluminum-barrel performance. Note that this 1000mm configuration uses a CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to safely accommodate arcing loads.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X1000SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X1000SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X1000SCA |
| 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 MBL40X1000SCA 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 MBL40X1000SCA 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 1000mm reed traverse on weaving looms, using the 628 N push at 0.5 MPa to maintain consistent tension across wide fabric beds.
Extends a full meter to push heavy pallets off a high-speed packaging conveyor, leveraging the CA pivot bracket to absorb misaligned side-loads.
Raises stacked microchip trays between machinery tiers, where the 880 N push at 0.7 MPa handles the cumulative weight over the extended 1-meter travel.
To replace this MAL40X1000SCA, order the drop-in MBL40X1000SCA. Confirm your 40mm bore, 1000mm stroke, PT tapered thread, G1/4 port, and CA pivot back cover. Because the -S magnet is present, plan to swap your legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the new riveted-body MBL. If you need to adjust force, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402 N push at 0.5 MPa, while no larger mini-round bore exists above 40mm in this family.
At 1000mm, the 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; you must use an external guide or rely entirely on the CA clevis to absorb angular motion. The fixed rubber bumper softens the stroke end but provides no adjustable cushioning—upgrade to the MBLC if you need adjustable air cushions. Furthermore, this cylinder will drift and drop its load if air pressure is lost; install an external pilot-operated check valve or rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X1000SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1000SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 1000mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design, and if your SKU has the -S magnet, you must upgrade from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
The 40mm bore double-acting cylinder provides 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates at speeds of 30-800 mm/s. Note that the 1000mm stroke is a non-standard, made-to-order length exceeding the 500mm catalog maximum.
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