This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X1000U, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MAL40X1000U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X1000U 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 direct replacement is the MBL40X1000U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X1000U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 1000mm stroke. Because this length exceeds the 500mm standard limit, it was produced as a made-to-order item. It delivers 628N of push force at 0.5MPa and uses a G1/4 port. The direct replacement is the MBL40X1000U, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and flat-end U cover.
The legacy MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, meaning it cannot support a position sensor. It relies on a fixed rubber bumper, which softens end-of-stroke impacts but does not function as a load lock.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X1000U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X1000U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X1000U |
| 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 MBL40X1000U 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 MBL40X1000U produces the same force from the same bore. 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.
Pushes heavy pallets along a 1000mm conveyor section, utilizing the 628N push force at 0.5MPa to overcome sliding friction in compact packaging lines.
Actuates a sliding machine door over a 1000mm travel, requiring the G1/4 port for rapid actuation and a rigid U flat-end cover to maintain alignment.
Ejects stacked product trays from a vertical storage module, where the 880N force at 0.7MPa handles the dead weight of accumulated inventory.
To replace the MAL40X1000U, order the MBL40X1000U and confirm the G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and flat-end U back cover. If you need position sensing, you must step up to an -S variant on the MBL line, which switches from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family. If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC40X1000U.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a 50mm profile cylinder provides higher force. At 1000mm, the 16mm carbon-steel rod is highly susceptible to side-load bending; you must use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent rod damage. Additionally, a plain cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost, so install a pilot-operated check valve or external rod lock if gravity loads are present.
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Yes, the MAL40X1000U is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X1000U, which shares the same 40mm bore, 1000mm stroke, 880N push force at 0.7MPa, G1/4 port, and flat-end U back cover.
At 0.5MPa, the 40mm bore provides 628N push and 528N pull force. At 0.7MPa, push force is 880N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The 1000mm stroke is non-standard and made-to-order, requiring external guides to prevent rod bending.
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The MBL40X1000U replaces this model 1:1.
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