This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X10CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X10CA 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 MAL40X10CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X10CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 10mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X10CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X10CA is a discontinued double-acting compact aluminum mini round cylinder. Delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it uses a robust Ø16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating to handle heavy small-part tasks. This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover, allowing the body to swing on a pin to absorb arcing motion, and uses the default PT tapered port thread. Because it lacks the -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot support a position sensor.
AirTAC replaced the legacy MAL series with the MBL line, making the MBL40X10CA the exact drop-in replacement. It matches the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, 880 N output at 0.7 MPa, G1/4 port, and CA mounting. The old MAL relied on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the MAL used a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact; if you need an adjustable air cushion, you must step up to the current MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X10CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X10CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X10CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 10 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 MBL40X10CA 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 MBL40X10CA 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). |
| ×10 | 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 knock small stamped metal parts out of a die quickly within a 10 mm travel.
Provides a heavy 880 N thrust at 0.7 MPa to snap a diverting gate on a packaging conveyor, with the CA pivot absorbing gate inertia.
Folds heavy cardboard flaps on packaging lines where the 16 mm rod and 128 kgf maximum theoretical force handle stiff materials.
To replace the MAL40X10CA, order the MBL40X10CA, confirming the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and CA pivot back cover. If your application requires less force, step down to the 32 mm bore (MSBL32X10CA), which provides 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. If you need more power, note that 40 mm is the largest available bore in this mini round series, so higher loads require an ISO 15552 profile cylinder instead. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, you cannot mount a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; the modern MBL equivalent uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The fixed rubber bumper softens impact but does not lock the rod—air loss means drift. For short 10 mm strokes, side-load is minimal, but always ensure the CA clevis pivot aligns with your load path.
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Yes, the AirTAC MAL40X10CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X10CA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 10 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the old threaded covers, but retains the same output force and dimensions.
The MAL40X10CA delivers 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. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot take a position sensor; the MBL replacement uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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