This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X135CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X135CA 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 MAL40X135CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X135CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 135mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X135CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X135CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces requiring substantial thrust. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it delivers 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force, utilizing a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X135CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same 40 mm bore, 135 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing loads rather than rigidly binding the assembly. The original MAL body relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed construction. Because this configuration lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support a position sensor. Furthermore, end-of-stroke deceleration relies strictly on a fixed rubber bumper, as the legacy line lacks the adjustable air cushion found on the current MBLC series.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X135CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X135CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X135CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 135 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 MBL40X135CA 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 MBL40X135CA 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). |
| ×135 | 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.
Pushes 20 kg pallets onto secondary packaging lines using 628 N of thrust at 0.5 MPa, with the CA pivot absorbing the angular misalignment as the load redirects.
Kicks formed aluminum brackets out of a die bed, relying on the 135 mm stroke to clear the mold entirely before the next cycle begins.
Folds thick corrugated flaps on automated case sealers, where the fixed rubber bumper safely absorbs the impact without crushing the cardboard.
To replace the discontinued MAL40X135CA, order the MBL40X135CA, ensuring a seamless drop-in fit matching the 40 mm bore, 135 mm stroke, PT thread, and CA pivot clevis. When sizing your application, stepping down to the 32 mm bore yields 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while no larger standard MAL bore exists, making this 628 N model the maximum thrust option in the mini round family. If your mechanism requires adjustable end-cushioning to absorb the kinetic energy of this high-force rod, you must migrate to the MBLC series rather than sourcing another MAL. Remember that a plain bumper does not function as a lock; if air pressure drops, the rod will drift, requiring an external pilot-operated check valve to hold a suspended load. With a 135 mm stroke, side-load tolerance remains manageable, but the 16 mm rod still necessitates alignment to prevent premature bearing wear.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X135CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X135CA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 135 mm stroke, 628 N force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 628 N push and 528 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 880 N push, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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