This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X1380SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X1380SCM 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 MAL40X1380SCM (Discontinued) → MBL40X1380SCM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 1380mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1380SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X1380SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It features a 40mm bore and a 1380mm made-to-order stroke, delivering 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1380SCM, matching the bore, stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover.
This legacy unit uses a fixed rubber bumper and threaded front/back covers, whereas the modern MBL40X1380SCM features a riveted rolling-packed body. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M/DS1-M switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The 16mm carbon-steel rod has a 20um hard-chrome plating, and the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide supports its heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X1380SCM (Discontinued) → MBL40X1380SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X1380SCM |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 1380 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 MBL40X1380SCM 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 MBL40X1380SCM 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). |
| ×1380 | 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 heavy corrugated cartons across a sorting line using 880N of thrust at 0.7MPa, requiring the full 1380mm travel to reach across the wide belt.
Actuates a long-tube pusher mechanism to feed stock into the spindle, relying on the 16mm hard-chrome rod and self-lubricating bearing for repeated cycles.
Extends into a multi-lane palletizing cell to index product strips, where the CM round-end back cover allows slight angular alignment during the lengthy 1380mm extension.
To replace the MAL40X1380SCM, order the MBL40X1380SCM. Confirm the 40mm bore, 1380mm non-standard stroke, PT thread, G1/4 port, CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet (noting the sensor family changes to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the MBL). If you need an adjustable air cushion instead of the fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC series. The cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost; use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for safety.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up to a larger profile cylinder provides higher force. Because the 1380mm stroke exceeds the 500mm standard, the 16mm rod is highly susceptible to bending under side-loads; you must use an external guide rail, a pivot mount, or a double-rod MBLD configuration to prevent premature seal failure.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X1380SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1380SCM, which matches the 40mm bore, 1380mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. The MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and the -S magnet switches from CS1-M/DS1-M to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
The 40mm bore provides 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The 1380mm stroke is a non-standard made-to-order length that exceeds the 500mm maximum standard stroke, so long-stroke side-load guidance is mandatory.
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