This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X150-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X150-CM 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-CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X150-CM 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-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X150-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with a 20 um hard chrome plating to resist wear. Because this legacy series is end-of-life, AirTAC engineered the MBL40X150-CM as the exact drop-in replacement, matching the 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover.
The original MAL body relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body for faster assembly. This specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept any position sensor. Furthermore, end-of-stroke deceleration relies solely on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion; if your application requires precise impact tuning, you must step up to the current MBLC line.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X150-CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X150-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X150-CM |
| 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-CM 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-CM 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.
Sorts filled glass beverage containers on a 40 mm bore conveyor line, utilizing 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to reliably pivot heavy guide arms without flexing.
Pushes plastic parts out of a small mold cavity using 880 N of thrust at 0.7 MPa, where the 150 mm stroke clears the core pull completely.
Actuates a heavy loading dock redirect gate, where the CM round-end back cover pivots smoothly to accommodate slight mechanical misalignment during extension.
To replace the MAL40X150-CM, order the MBL40X150-CM, ensuring you keep the PT tapered port thread and the CM round-end back cover for your existing clevis or joint. If you need to adjust the force profile, stepping down to the 32 mm bore yields 402 N of push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a larger profile cylinder provides higher thrust. Note that the 40 mm bore uses a G1/4 port, unlike the smaller 20-32 mm bores which use G1/8.
Since this 150 mm stroke unit has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor, and the MBL replacement would similarly require a non-magnet base or a switch groove. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold its position when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift. If your machine requires positive load holding, add an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve. At 150 mm, side-load tolerance is low due to the 16 mm rod, so ensure your CM pivot allows necessary arcing without binding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X150-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X150-CM, which matches the 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. The modern MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628 N push and 528 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 880 N push; and the maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. This specific SKU has no built-in magnet (-S), so it cannot accept a position sensor like the CS1-M or DS1-M switches.
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