This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X10SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X10SCA 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 MAL40X10SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X10SCA 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 MBL40X10SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X10SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 10mm stroke. Built for compact power, it delivers 628N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC ended the MAL line, replacing it with the MBL40X10SCA—a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact same bore, stroke, force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mount.
This legacy SKU features a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection. Because it is an MAL, the magnet pairs with the older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; the MBL40X10SCA successor shifts to the current CMSG, DMSG, and EMSG sensor families. The original body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body. Both share a fixed rubber bumper and a carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating bearing.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X10SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X10SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X10SCA |
| 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 MBL40X10SCA 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 MBL40X10SCA 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.
Ideal for compact stamping presses needing 628N of push force in a tight 10mm stroke without overshooting the workpiece.
The CA clevis mount handles the arcing motion required to pivot packages on a conveyor belt line smoothly.
Provides the rapid 10mm clamp action on automated packaging jaws, using the -S magnet to confirm jaw closure.
To replace the MAL40X10SCA, order the MBL40X10SCA. Confirm your 40mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and the CA pivot back cover. The CA clevis allows the cylinder to swing on a pin, which is critical for accommodating arcing loads. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, note that your existing CS1-M or DS1-M switches will not fit the MBL; you must upgrade to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
If you need to resize, the next size down is the 32mm bore (providing 402N push at 0.5 MPa), and the next size up is the 50mm bore (not available in the MAL/MBL mini round family, requiring a switch to a different ISO profile cylinder). The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact, but it is not an adjustable cushion; for deceleration control on the current line, specify the MBLC. A plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so use an external rod lock for suspended loads.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X10SCA. It matches the 40mm bore, 10mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mount. You simply swap the cylinder, but note that the -S magnet now requires CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M or DS1-M.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628N and the pull force is 528N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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