This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X135CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X135CM 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 MAL40X135CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X135CM 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 MBL40X135CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X135CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 135mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X135CM, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CM round-end mounting.
This specific SKU features a CM round-end back cover and lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accommodate a position sensor. The legacy MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, the carbon-steel rod is treated with 20um hard-chrome plating and rides on a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X135CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X135CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X135CM |
| 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 MBL40X135CM 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 MBL40X135CM 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 corrugated box flaps at 628N of force on a packaging line, using the 135mm stroke to clear the product path before retraction.
Slides a heavy machine tool safety door open and closed, where the 40mm bore provides the necessary thrust to overcome guide friction.
Knocks finished machined parts off an assembly pallet into a chute, relying on the CM round-end cover to pivot slightly under dynamic load.
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the MBL40X135CM. Confirm the 40mm bore, 135mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT tapered thread form are correct for your plumbing. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if detection is needed, order an MBL40X135CMS and note that the modern MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches rather than the older CS1-M/DS1-M family. The CM round-end back cover is retained on the MBL for identical pivot mounting.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N of push force at 0.5MPa, while no larger bore exists in this mini series. At 135mm of stroke, side-load tolerance is moderate due to the 16mm rod; use an external guide if the load is heavy. The fixed rubber bumper softens end-of-stroke impact but is not an adjustable cushion—if you need end-of-stroke deceleration, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line. A plain cylinder does not hold position when air is lost, so add a rod lock for suspended loads.
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Yes, the MAL40X135CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X135CM, which offers the same 40mm bore, 135mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 628N and the pull force is 528N. At 0.7MPa, the push force increases to 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa operating pressure.
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