This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X130SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X130SCA 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 MAL40X130SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X130SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 130mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X130SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X130SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating. Its front-cover bearing guide is self-lubricating, and the piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease for long service life.
AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X130SCA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, this SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) designed for older CS1-M or DS1-M switches; the MBL replacement transitions to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X130SCA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X130SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X130SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 130 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 MBL40X130SCA 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 MBL40X130SCA 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). |
| ×130 | 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.
Drives the reed mechanism on compact weaving looms, using the 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa to pack weft threads tightly without requiring a large ISO profile body.
Actuates a pivoting sorting gate on a 24V conveyor system, where the CA clevis mount accommodates the arcing motion of the arm during carton redirection.
Folds corrugated cardboard flaps on a compact case erector, relying on the self-lubricating bearing guide to maintain smooth extension speeds up to 800 mm/s.
To replace the MAL40X130SCA, order the MBL40X130SCA. Confirm your 130 mm stroke requirement, the G1/4 port, the PT thread form, and the CA pivot back cover, which allows the cylinder to swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, plan to upgrade your legacy CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches used on the MBL. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact, but if your application requires adjustable cushioning, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
When sizing, verify if this 128 kgf maximum force class is optimal. Stepping down to the 32 mm bore yields 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not an option as 40 mm is the largest mini round body available. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost; the bumper is not a lock, so use an external rod lock for position holding. At 130 mm stroke, side-load tolerance remains manageable, but always ensure the CA pivot absorbs misalignment rather than bending the 16 mm rod.
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Yes, the AirTAC MAL40X130SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X130SCA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 130 mm stroke, 628 N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mount. You simply order the MBL40X130SCA as a direct fit.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628 N and the pull force is 528 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this SKU features the -S magnet, it works with older CS1-M and DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL replacement requires switching to CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
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