This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X1500-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X1500-CA 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 MAL40X1500-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X1500-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 1500mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1500-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X1500-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 1500mm made-to-order stroke, delivering 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X1500-CA, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact G1/4 port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and CA pivot mounting. This 1500mm length exceeds the 500mm standard catalog stroke, requiring special order.
The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL features a riveted rolling-packed construction for equally robust performance. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. Furthermore, end-of-trial deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable air cushion; if shock absorption is critical for your moving mass, the current MBLC variant provides that tunable cushioning.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X1500-CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X1500-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X1500-CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 1500 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 MBL40X1500-CA 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 MBL40X1500-CA 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). |
| ×1500 | 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 the long horizontal indexing of heavy fabric beams across a textile loom, utilizing the 880N push force at 0.7MPa to shift loads while the CA pivot absorbs frame misalignment.
Actuates a 1.5-meter transfer arm pushing wood pallets between parallel roller lines, where the G1/4 port volume sustains the rapid 30-800mm/s cycling needed for high throughput.
Raises and lowers a tall automated storage gate, relying on the 628N force at 0.5MPa to overcome the gate weight and the fixed rubber bumper to soften the end-of-stroke impact.
To replace this MAL, order the MBL40X1500-CA, confirming the 40mm bore, 1500mm non-standard stroke, PT thread, and CA clevis pivot are retained. If your application requires position sensing, note this SKU has no magnet; you would need an MBL variant with an -S suffix, which shifts the sensor family from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while no larger bore exists in this mini series.
At a 1500mm stroke, the 16mm carbon-steel rod is highly susceptible to bending under side loads; the CA pivot back cover is essential here to articulate and absorb alignment shifts. A plain bumper does not hold the load if air pressure drops, so install a pilot-operated check valve for position holding. For heavy loads at this extreme length, consider the double-rod MBLD or an external guide rail.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X1500-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1500-CA, matching the 40mm bore, 1500mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design but retains identical output force and mounting dimensions.
At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull; at 0.7MPa push is 880N; theoretical max force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M sensors and cannot detect rod position.
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