This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X150-CA-H — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X150-CA-H 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 MAL40X150-CA-H (Discontinued) → MBL40X150-CA-H is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 150mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X150-CA-H, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X150-CA-H is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, and a G1/4 port. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X150-CA-H, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CA mounting. The legacy MAL utilized threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL body uses a riveted rolling-packed construction for equally durable performance.
This specific SKU includes a CA pivot back cover, designed to swing on a pin to absorb arcing loads. Because this model lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, while the carbon-steel rod features 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear. End-of-stroke deceleration is handled by a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X150-CA-H (Discontinued) → MBL40X150-CA-H |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X150-CA-H |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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 MBL40X150-CA-H 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 MBL40X150-CA-H 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). |
| ×150 | 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.
Swings a heavy diverter arm on a packaging conveyor using 628 N of push force, with the CA pivot absorbing the arcing momentum of the moving load.
Pushes stamped metal parts out of a die at 0.7 MPa, relying on the 880 N thrust and the 16 mm hard-chrome plated rod to withstand repetitive impact.
Folds heavy corrugated cardboard flaps on a case erector, where the 150 mm stroke provides the reach and the fixed rubber bumper softens the closure impact.
To replace the MAL40X150-CA-H, order the MBL40X150-CA-H. Confirm your 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread form, and CA pivot back cover. If your machine requires position sensing, note that the MBL upgrade uses current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, whereas the MAL required the older CS1-M or DS1-M sensors. If you need adjustable air cushioning at the end of stroke, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line, as the MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 32 mm bore, which provides 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. If you need more power, there is no larger bore in this mini round family, so you would need to transition to an ISO 15552 profile cylinder. Since the 150 mm stroke is substantial for the 16 mm rod, use the CA pivot to prevent side-load binding, or add an external guide. A plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost; install a rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for vertical safety.
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Yes, the MAL40X150-CA-H is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X150-CA-H, which provides identical bore, stroke, force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design instead of the original threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628 N and the pull force is 528 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880 N, with a theoretical maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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