This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X15CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X15CM 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 MAL40X15CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X15CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 15mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X15CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X15CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 15mm stroke. As the largest bore in the MAL range, it delivers a robust 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a Ø16mm carbon-steel rod with 20µm hard chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X15CM, which matches the original force, port size, and CM round-end back cover for a seamless swap.
Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot accept a position sensor. Additionally, the legacy MAL uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for faster assembly. The fixed rubber bumper inside cannot hold the load if air pressure drops, so an external rod lock is required for safety-critical holds.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X15CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X15CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X15CM |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 MBL40X15CM 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 MBL40X15CM 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). |
| ×15 | 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.
Provides 628N of push at 0.5MPa to eject small plastic parts from tight mold cavities, using the short 15mm stroke for rapid, compact retraction.
Delivers 528N of pull force to actuate a diverter gate on a packaging line, fitting neatly into tight transfer spaces with its round 40mm body.
Holds lightweight pallets at a machining station using 880N of push at 0.7MPa, relying on the CM round-end cover to accommodate slight alignment shifts.
To replace the MAL40X15CM, order the MBL40X15CM and verify your G1/4 port, PT thread, and CM round-end back cover. If you need position sensing, you must step up to an MBL40X15CMS, which transitions you from the old CS1-M/DS1-M switches to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family. If 628N of push at 0.5MPa is too much, step down to the 32mm bore (402N push); if you need more force, note that 40mm is the maximum MAL/MBL size, so you would need to migrate to a larger ISO profile cylinder. Since this is a very short 15mm stroke, side-load stress is minimal, but the fixed rubber bumper means there is no adjustable end-of-stroke cushioning—upgrade to the MBLC if you need air cushions.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X15CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X15CM, which matches the 40mm bore, 15mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CM round-end cover. The main difference is the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
The 40mm bore generates 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept any position sensor; you would need the MBL40X15CMS and CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches for detection.
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