This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X10U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X10U 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 MAL40X10U (Discontinued) → MBL40X10U 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 MBL40X10U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X10U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 10mm stroke. Designed for compact setups, it delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X10U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting format perfectly.
This specific SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid mounting and lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot support a position sensor. The legacy MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both versions rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, and neither can hold a load if air pressure is lost.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X10U (Discontinued) → MBL40X10U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X10U |
| 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 MBL40X10U 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 MBL40X10U 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.
Delivers 628N of push force at 0.5MPa for stamping small metal or plastic tags in a tight mechanical press assembly.
Uses the U flat-end back cover for fixed alignment, providing abrupt 10mm tamping strokes to fold packaging flaps on compact sealing lines.
Drives a heavy 10mm mechanical latch pin to secure moving tooling carriages, leveraging the 528N pull force at 0.5MPa.
To replace the MAL40X10U, order the MBL40X10U and confirm the G1/4 port, PT thread form, and U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; if position detection is needed, move to an MBL40X10S and upgrade to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are obsolete. The fixed rubber bumper cannot be adjusted; for adjustable air cushioning, step up to the current MBLC line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N of push force at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not an option as 40mm is the largest MAL/MBL mini round bore available. Keep in mind that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so a pilot-operated check valve or external rod lock is required for load holding. Even at a short 10mm stroke, the 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating handles direct thrusts well, but the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide still requires careful alignment to prevent side-load wear.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X10U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X10U, which matches the 40mm bore, 10mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and U flat-end back cover. The new MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the old threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull force; at 0.7MPa it provides 880N push, with a theoretical maximum of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. This specific SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot accept a position sensor.
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