This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X1200-S-U, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MAL40X1200-S-U (Discontinued) → MBL40X1200-S-U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 1200mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL40X1200-S-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X1200-S-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and a 1200mm made-to-order stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa, peaking at a theoretical 128kgf at 1.0MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X1200-S-U, a direct alternative retaining the exact G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, flat-end U cover, and magnet configuration.
This SKU features a built-in -S magnet for position sensing. The legacy MAL works with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, whereas the MBL replacement transitions to modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG solid-state sensors. Structurally, the MAL uses threaded front and back covers secured to the barrel, while the newer MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for streamlined assembly. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts rather than an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X1200-S-U (Discontinued) → MBL40X1200-S-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X1200-S-U |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 1200 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 MBL40X1200-S-U 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 MBL40X1200-S-U produces the same force from the same bore. 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). |
| ×1200 | 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.
Lifts heavy pallets between conveyor tiers using the 628N push force at 0.5MPa, relying on the 1200mm stroke to bridge distinct machine elevations safely.
Advances metal sheet stock through a stamping die over a 1200mm cycle, where the G1/4 port provides the necessary air volume to maintain speed despite the extended travel.
Pushes components up into a high-tier storage carousel, utilizing the 528N pull force to retract the 16mm rod rapidly for the next machine cycle.
To replace this MAL, order the MBL40X1200-S-U. Verify your porting matches the G1/4 thread, the rod end is M12x1.25, and the rear is the rigid U flat-end cover. Because this is a -S magnet model, you must upgrade your position sensors from the old CS1-M/DS1-M family to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning to absorb the kinetic energy of this long stroke, step up to the MBLC40 variant on the current line, as the MAL only has a fixed rubber bumper.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not possible as 40mm is the largest MAL/MBL mini round bore. At 1200mm, this non-standard stroke creates a severe side-load and rod-bending risk due to the 16mm rod; you must use an external guide rail to support the load. Furthermore, a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if the load must be held vertically.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X1200-S-U is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X1200-S-U, matching the 40mm bore, 1200mm stroke, G1/4 port, U flat-end cover, and magnet. The MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed design instead of threaded covers, and you must switch from CS1-M/DS1-M sensors to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull; at 0.7MPa it provides 880N push. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Operating pressure ranges from 0.1-1.0MPa, and the 1200mm stroke is a non-standard made-to-order length exceeding the 500mm standard maximum.
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