This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X140SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X140SCA 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 MAL40X140SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X140SCA 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 MBL40X140SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X140SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 140mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a Ø16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X140SCA, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA pivot mounting.
This legacy unit features a CA pivot back cover that swings on a pin to accommodate arcing loads, contrasting with flat-end or rigid mounts. The older MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement employs a riveted rolling-packed body. Additionally, this SKU includes a -S magnet for position detection; the MAL works with older CS1-M/DS1-M switches, while the MBL successor requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X140SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X140SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X140SCA |
| 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 MBL40X140SCA 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 MBL40X140SCA 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.
Provides 628N of push at 0.5MPa to eject small plastic parts from tight mold cavities, with the CA pivot absorbing slight angular rod misalignment.
Drives a 140mm stroke pivot arm to redirect packages on a conveyor, where the G1/4 port supplies adequate flow for rapid 30-800mm/s cycling.
Extends a physical stop block to halt incoming pallets, relying on the 528N pull force at 0.5MPa to reliably retract the block out of the path.
To replace the MAL40X140SCA, order the MBL40X140SCA, confirming the 40mm bore, 140mm stroke, PT port thread, CA pivot back cover, and the -S magnet. If you need an adjustable air cushion for heavier moving masses, step up to the MBLC40 variant, as the MAL only has a fixed rubber bumper. If sizing down, the 32mm bore neighbor provides 402N push at 0.5MPa; if sizing up, note 40mm is the largest MAL mini round bore. Since the stroke is 140mm, the 16mm rod has low side-load tolerance, so use the CA pivot to absorb angular misalignment. A plain MBL does not hold a load when air is lost; install an external rod lock for fail-safe holding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X140SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X140SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 140mm stroke, G1/4 port, CA pivot mount, and -S magnet. The new MBL uses a riveted body instead of threaded covers, and the -S magnet now requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M switches.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 628N and the pull force is 528N. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Note that the MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; for adjustable cushioning, use the MBLC40.
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