This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X125CAH — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X125CAH 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 MAL40X125CAH (Discontinued) → MBL40X125CAH is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 125mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X125CAH, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X125CAH is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder built for compact spaces requiring substantial push force. Generating 628 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa and 880 N at 0.7 MPa, it bridges the gap between small pneumatics and heavy-duty actuation. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X125CAH, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 40 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to articulate around a pin, safely absorbing arcing loads without binding the rod. Because this specific model lacks the -S magnet code, it cannot accept a position sensor. Mechanically, the MAL relies on a threaded front and back cover mated to the barrel, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs share the same internal architecture, including a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining piston seal and a carbon-steel rod plated with 20 µm hard chrome.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X125CAH (Discontinued) → MBL40X125CAH |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X125CAH |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 125 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 MBL40X125CAH 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 MBL40X125CAH 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). |
| ×125 | 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.
Swings a diverter gate on a packaging line conveyor, utilizing the 880 N push force at 0.7 MPa to deflect heavy cardboard cartons reliably.
Pushes finished stamped metal parts out of a die cavity, relying on the 125 mm stroke to clear the mold entirely before the next cycle.
Acts as a rising stop barrier for heavy wooden crates on a gravity roller track, using the CA pivot to tolerate slight track alignment shifts.
To replace the MAL40X125CAH, order the MBL40X125CAH. It matches the 40 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, PT threaded G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod-end, and CA pivot back cover perfectly. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning to dissipate kinetic energy, step up to the MBLC40 series, as the legacy MAL only provides a fixed rubber bumper. Note that a plain bumper is not a locking device; the rod will drift if air pressure drops, so add an external rod lock for vertical or suspended loads.
When sizing, verify if 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa is optimal. Stepping down to a 32 mm bore drops the output to 402 N, while no larger standard mini-round body exists above 40 mm in this family. At 125 mm of travel, side-load tolerance remains manageable, but the 16 mm carbon-steel rod still requires external guidance if the load is off-center. The CA clevis naturally compensates for minor trajectory misalignment, making it superior to a rigid flat-end U cover for pivoting arms.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X125CAH. It matches the 40 mm bore, 125 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, it delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull; at 0.7 MPa, push is 880 N. The theoretical maximum force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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