This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X10SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X10SCM 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 MAL40X10SCM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X10SCM 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 MBL40X10SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X10SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 10mm stroke, delivering 628N of push force at 0.5MPa. It features a built-in magnet (-S), a G1/4 port, and a CM round-end back cover. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X10SCM, a drop-in upgrade retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting interface.
The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally relied on older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; moving to the MBL40X10SCM requires updating to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The 16mm carbon-steel rod is protected by 20um hard-chrome plating and guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X10SCM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X10SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X10SCM |
| 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 MBL40X10SCM 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 MBL40X10SCM 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 880N push force at 0.7MPa to knock small metal stampings out of a die in tight tooling spaces.
Short 10mm stroke rapidly tucks packaging flaps on a high-speed carton sealing line without bulky clearances.
The -S magnet provides position feedback to a CS1-M sensor, confirming pin contact during circuit board testing.
To replace the MAL40X10SCM, order the MBL40X10SCM and verify your 40mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. You must also account for the sensor transition: the -S magnet on the MAL works with CS1-M/DS1-M switches, but the MBL replacement requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. If your application needs adjustable end-cushioning to absorb kinetic energy, step up to the current-line MBLC variant, as the MAL only provides a fixed rubber bumper.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not an option since 40mm is the largest standard MAL mini round bore. A plain MBL does not hold a load when air pressure is lost—the rod will drift—so use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if position holding is critical. Even at 10mm, the 16mm rod has low side-load tolerance, so ensure rigid mounting via the CM round-end to prevent binding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X10SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X10SCM, which matches the 40mm bore, 10mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. The new MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers, and its -S magnet requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors.
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. It uses a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke impact absorption, not an adjustable cushion. If you need adjustable air cushioning, you must upgrade to the current-line MBLC model.
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