This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X150-S-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X150-S-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-S-CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X150-S-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-S-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X150-S-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. It delivers 628 N push and 528 N pull at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a 40 mm bore and 150 mm stroke. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X150-S-CM, matching the bore, stroke, force, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting.
This legacy unit features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. The -S magnet on this MAL works with older CS1-M and DS1-M switches, but upgrading to the MBL means transitioning to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X150-S-CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X150-S-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X150-S-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-S-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-S-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.
Halts 40 kg pallets on a packaging line using 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, absorbing kinetic energy via the fixed rubber bumper.
Shifts heavy machine tool doors across a 150 mm span, relying on the CM round-end back cover to accommodate slight arcing during travel.
Pushes finished metal components out of a machining cell, utilizing the 880 N push force at 0.7 MPa for positive ejection.
To replace the MAL40X150-S-CM, order the MBL40X150-S-CM. Confirm the 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, CM round-end back cover, and the -S magnet. Because the -S magnet is present, remember to update your sensors from the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The fixed rubber bumper is not an adjustable cushion; if end-of-stroke energy needs tuning, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32 mm bore drops the 0.5 MPa push force to 402 N, while stepping up is not an option as 40 mm is the largest MAL mini round bore. At 150 mm stroke, the 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating has low side-load tolerance; use an external guide or pivot to prevent rod bending. A plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod drifts—so install an external rod lock for position holding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the AirTAC MAL40X150-S-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X150-S-CM, offering the same 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and CM round-end. You must update your sensors, as the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches are replaced by the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG family on the MBL.
The 40 mm bore provides a push force of 628 N and a pull force of 528 N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880 N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The port size is G1/4, and the rod is 16 mm with an M12x1.25 rod-end thread.
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