This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X100S-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X100S-CM 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 MAL40X100S-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X100S-CM 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 MBL40X100S-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X100S-CM 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, scaling to 880N push at 0.7MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X100S-CM, matching the bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. You simply order the MBL equivalent for identical operation.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing, originally designed for CS1-M or DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL means switching to current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors. The old MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Both versions rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, but if you need adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X100S-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X100S-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X100S-CM |
| 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 MBL40X100S-CM 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 MBL40X100S-CM 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.
Uses the 880N push force at 0.7MPa to positively eject dense plastic parts from injection molding dies in confined machine spaces.
Drives a 100mm stroke diverter arm on a packaging conveyor, using the CM round-end back cover to accommodate slight angular misalignment.
Actuates a printed circuit board test fixture where the -S magnet triggers a CS1-M sensor to confirm the probe head is fully extended.
To replace the MAL40X100S-CM, order the MBL40X100S-CM. Confirm your 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, G1/4 port, default PT tapered thread, and CM round-end back cover. Because this unit has the -S magnet, remember to update your sensing setup: the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches on the MBL. If your application requires adjustable cushioning rather than the standard fixed rubber bumper, specify the MBLC40X100S-CM instead.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a larger profile cylinder provides higher forces. Note that a plain MAL or MBL does not hold its position when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift, so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding. At 100mm stroke, the 16mm rod handles side loads reasonably well, but any stroke over 300mm requires an external guide, a pivot mount, or a double-rod MBLD to prevent rod bending.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X100S-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X100S-CM, which matches the 40mm bore, 100mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CM round-end cover. The main upgrade is the riveted rolling-packed body replacing the threaded covers, and the -S magnet now requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors.
The MAL40X100S-CM has a 16mm carbon-steel rod with a 20um hard chrome plating and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. It generates 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa.
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