This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X1500-S-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X1500-S-U 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-S-U (Discontinued) → MBL40X1500-S-U 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-S-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X1500-S-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for a 1500 mm stroke. Generating 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, this bore 40 unit utilizes a G1/4 port and a U flat-end rear cover. As a legacy component, it has been directly superseded by the MBL40X1500-S-U, which serves as a drop-in replacement retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting interface.
Because this is a non-standard 1500 mm stroke exceeding the 500 mm standard maximum, it was produced as a made-to-order item. The original MAL featured threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the -S magnet on this legacy cylinder operates with the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MBL requires migrating to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The rod relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X1500-S-U (Discontinued) → MBL40X1500-S-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X1500-S-U |
| 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-S-U 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-S-U 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 1500 mm indexing stroke of a warp beam carriage in textile machinery, utilizing the 628 N push force to shift heavy fabric rolls between processing stations.
Actuates a 1500 mm pop-up transfer gate on a packaging conveyor line, relying on the G1/4 port for rapid fill and exhaust to maintain 30-800 mm/s cycling speeds.
Extends the full 1.5 meters to extract large printed circuit board panels from a cleaning oven, using the -S magnet and CS1-M sensors to confirm full rod extension.
To replace the MAL40X1500-S-U, order the MBL40X1500-S-U, ensuring you match the existing PT thread form, U flat-end back cover, and -S magnet configuration. When sizing this actuator, you can step down to the 32 mm bore if your application requires less force (delivering 402 N push at 0.5 MPa), or step up to a larger ISO 15552 profile cylinder if greater thrust is needed. Note that the 1500 mm stroke on a 16 mm rod demands strict alignment; an external guide rail is strongly recommended to prevent rod bending, as the fixed rubber bumper cannot absorb heavy side loads. If precise end-of-stroke deceleration is required, the MAL bumper cannot be adjusted—consider the current-line MBLC which offers an adjustable air cushion. Additionally, this cylinder will drift if air pressure is lost, so incorporate an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for load-holding safety.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X1500-S-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X1500-S-U, offering the same 40 mm bore, 1500 mm stroke, 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. You will need to upgrade your sensors from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG family.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628 N and the pull force is 528 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force reaches 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It operates on filtered air between 0.1-1.0 MPa, supports speeds of 30-800 mm/s, and uses a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion.
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