This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X1050SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X1050SCA 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 MAL40X1050SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X1050SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 1050mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1050SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X1050SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 1050mm made-to-order stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1050SCA, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a Ø16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating and a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M / DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor family.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X1050SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X1050SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X1050SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 1050 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 MBL40X1050SCA 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 MBL40X1050SCA 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). |
| ×1050 | 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 1050mm stroke to shift heavy warp beams into position, utilizing the 880N push force at 0.7 MPa while the CA pivot absorbs the arcing alignment shifts.
Extends fully across a conveyor lane to push faulty cartons off the line, relying on the 628N push force at 0.5 MPa to clear the load without bouncing back.
Lifts large packaging film rolls through a 1050mm vertical path, depending on the two-way grease-retaining seal to maintain steady pressure over the long travel distance.
To replace this MAL, order the MBL40X1050SCA. Confirm the 40mm bore, 1050mm non-standard stroke, PT thread, G1/4 port, and the CA pivot back cover. The -S magnet means you must swap older CS1-M / DS1-M switches for CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensors on the new MBL. If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC variant.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5 MPa, while no larger bore exists in this mini series. Because the 1050mm stroke greatly exceeds the 500mm standard, the small 16mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads; always use an external guide or let the CA clevis pivot swing freely. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X1050SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1050SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 1050mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. You only need to update your sensors from the old CS1-M / DS1-M to the new CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches if using the magnet.
The 40mm bore provides a push force of 628N and a pull force of 528N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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