This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X1000SU — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X1000SU 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 MAL40X1000SU (Discontinued) -> MBL40X1000SU 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 MBL40X1000SU, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X1000SU is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa from a 40 mm bore. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1000SU, matching the 1000 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U flat-end back cover. This legacy unit features a built-in -S magnet for CS1-M / DS1-M switches, while the MBL successor uses CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors.
This 1000 mm stroke is a non-standard, made-to-order length exceeding the 500 mm standard maximum. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. A fixed rubber bumper absorbs end-of-stroke impacts, but it is not an adjustable air cushion; for that, the current MBLC variant is required.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X1000SU (Discontinued) -> MBL40X1000SU |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X1000SU |
| 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 MBL40X1000SU 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 MBL40X1000SU 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.
Uses the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa to extract heavy warp beams from weaving looms, requiring the full 1000 mm travel to clear the machine frame.
Pushes strapping material across wide automated palletizer lanes, leveraging the 40 mm bore's 880 N thrust at 0.7 MPa to overcome guide friction.
Acts as a long-reach diverter in compact warehouse shuttle systems, moving totes between storage lanes where a 1000 mm extension is required.
To replace the MAL40X1000SU, order the MBL40X1000SU drop-in equivalent, confirming the 40 mm bore, 1000 mm made-to-order stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet. If you need less force, step down to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need more, 40 mm is the largest available MAL/MBL size. Because the 1000 mm stroke is extremely long relative to the 16 mm rod, side-load tolerance is minimal—use an external guide or pivot bracket to prevent rod bending. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for position holding. The -S magnet on the legacy unit pairs with CS1-M / DS1-M sensors, while the MBL replacement requires CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X1000SU is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1000SU, which matches the 40 mm bore, 1000 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U flat-end back cover. The modern MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers, and its -S magnet works with CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M / DS1-M sensors.
The 40 mm bore generates 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 uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion. If adjustable cushioning is needed for this long 1000 mm stroke, step up to the current MBLC variant.
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