This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X105SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X105SCA 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 MAL40X105SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X105SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 105mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X105SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X105SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 105mm stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa using a G1/4 port. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X105SCA, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing and a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the MAL -S magnet pairs with older CS1-M or DS1-M switches, while the MBL upgrade requires modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X105SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X105SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X105SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 105 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 MBL40X105SCA 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 MBL40X105SCA 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). |
| ×105 | 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 628N push at 0.5MPa to knock plastic parts out of injection molds, where the CA pivot absorbs slight angular misalignment on the ejector plate.
Drives a pivoting sorting arm on a conveyor line, using the 105mm stroke to push cartons into chutes with 880N force at 0.7MPa.
Raises small component trays at a palletizing station, relying on the -S magnet and CS1-M/DS1-M switches to confirm the lift is fully retracted.
To replace the MAL40X105SCA, order the MBL40X105SCA. Verify your setup: a 40mm bore, 105mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT tapered thread. Confirm the CA pivot back cover and the -S magnet requirement. Because the MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, note that your -S magnet now requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper; if your application needs adjustable end-of-stroke damping, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not an option as 40mm is the largest mini round size. Since the 105mm stroke exceeds 300mm, side-load tolerance is low due to the 16mm rod; use the CA pivot to absorb misalignment or add an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. A plain bumper is not a lock; if you must hold a load vertically when air is lost, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the AirTAC MAL40X105SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X105SCA. It matches the 40mm bore, 105mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. You must upgrade your sensors because the MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
The 40mm bore generates 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. This SKU includes a -S magnet for position detection, which works with legacy CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The MBL40X105SCA replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors instead.
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