This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X140CA, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MAL40X140CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X140CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 140mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL40X140CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X140CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa via a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. The direct replacement is the MBL40X140CA, matching the 40 mm bore, 140 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot back cover designed to swing on a pin for arcing loads, paired with a heterogeneous two-way grease-retaining seal. Because it lacks the -S code, this specific cylinder cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for identical ratings.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X140CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X140CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X140CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 140 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 MBL40X140CA 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 MBL40X140CA produces the same force from the same bore. 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). |
| ×140 | 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 an ejection arm in a 50-ton injection molding press, using the 628 N push force to knock plastic parts off the tooling.
Pivots a diverter flap on a logistics conveyor via the CA clevis, smoothly redirecting heavy 128 kgf-rated cartons to secondary lanes.
Secures aluminum tooling plates during CNC routing, using the 528 N pull force to hold the fixture rigidly against vibration.
To replace the MAL40X140CA, order the MBL40X140CA. Verify your 40 mm bore, 140 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT tapered thread. The CA pivot back cover swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads, so ensure your mounting pin is intact. If you need a position sensor, this no-magnet SKU cannot take one; you must upgrade to an MBL40X140SCA and switch from the old CS1-M/DS1-M to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
If you need to resize, step down to the 32 mm bore (402 N push at 0.5 MPa) or up to a larger profile cylinder. At 140 mm stroke, side-load stress is moderate, but the 16 mm rod has low side-load tolerance; rely on the CA pivot or an external guide. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper; for adjustable air cushioning, step up to the MBLC equivalent. A plain MBL does not hold a load when air is lost, so add an external rod lock for safety.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X140CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X140CA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 140 mm stroke, 628 N force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 628 N and pulls 528 N; at 0.7 MPa it pushes 880 N, with a theoretical max of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, so it cannot take a position sensor; a sensor requires upgrading to an MBL40X140SCA.
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