This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X140CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X140CA 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 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 drop-in 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 exact drop-in 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 — 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). |
| ×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.
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Yes, the MAL40X140CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in 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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