This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X1100CMLB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X1100CMLB 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 MAL40X1100CMLB (Discontinued) -> MBL40X1100CMLB is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 1100mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1100CMLB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X1100CMLB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for a 1100 mm stroke. Because this stroke exceeds the 500 mm standard catalog limit, it was produced as a non-standard, made-to-order item. Delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, it features a 40 mm bore, a G1/4 port, and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. This specific configuration includes a CM round-end back cover and an LB foot mounting bracket, utilizing the default PT tapered port thread.
As a legacy unit, its exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1100CMLB, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and LB mounting. The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced structural integrity. Notably, this particular SKU lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept any position sensor. The cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper at the end of stroke rather than an adjustable cushion; for shock absorption on long strokes, the current-line MBLC variant offers an adjustable air cushion option the MAL never had.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X1100CMLB (Discontinued) -> MBL40X1100CMLB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X1100CMLB |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 1100 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 MBL40X1100CMLB 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 MBL40X1100CMLB 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). |
| ×1100 | 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 deflect heavy wood pallets across a 1100 mm travel distance onto a secondary packaging conveyor lane.
Extends across the full 1100 mm stroke to advance 40 mm steel bar stock into the spindle, relying on the LB foot mount to stabilize the long rigid body.
Actuates a heavy safety gate on a multi-tier storage elevator, though an external rod lock must be fitted since the fixed rubber bumper cannot hold the suspended load.
To replace the MAL40X1100CMLB, order the MBL40X1100CMLB and verify the 40 mm bore, 1100 mm non-standard stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CM round-end back cover, and LB foot mounting. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if position detection is now required, order the MBL40X1100CMLBS and upgrade to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are obsolete. If you need to adjust the bore size, stepping down to the 32 mm neighbor yields 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not possible as 40 mm is the largest MAL/MBL mini round bore available. Given the 1100 mm stroke, the 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; you must use an external guide rail to prevent premature seal failure. Additionally, a plain MAL or MBL cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost—the rod will drift—so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for vertical or suspended loads. If end-of-stroke shock is a problem, step up to the MBLC family for an adjustable air cushion.
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Yes, the MAL40X1100CMLB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1100CMLB, which provides identical bore, stroke, force, G1/4 port, CM round-end back cover, and LB foot mounting. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers, and if you ever need an adjustable air cushion, you would step up to the MBLC variant.
The 40 mm bore generates 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, 880 N of push force at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor; the legacy MAL -S switches (CS1-M or DS1-M) and the modern MBL switches (CMSG, DMSG, EMSG) will not function on this unit.
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