This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X160-CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X160-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 MAL40X160-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X160-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 160mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X160-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X160-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact pneumatic actuation. Delivering 628 N of push force and 528 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, it utilizes a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating guided by a self-lubricating front-cover bearing. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X160-CA, matching the 40 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting exactly.
This specific SKU features a CA pivot back cover, which swings on a pin to absorb arcing rod paths, and lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot support position sensing. The legacy MAL body relies on threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL upgrade utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equivalent structural integrity. End-of-travel deceleration relies on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X160-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X160-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X160-CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 160 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 MBL40X160-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 MBL40X160-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). |
| ×160 | 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.
Diverts 15 kg pallets on a packaging line using 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, relying on the CA pivot to accommodate slight misalignment during the swing motion.
Opens and closes a heavy machine tool door within a 160 mm travel, where the fixed rubber bumper safely absorbs the impact at the end of each cycle.
Ejects filled cartons from a staging zone, utilizing the self-lubricating bearing guide to maintain smooth rod movement across thousands of daily cycles.
To replace this MAL40X160-CA, order the MBL40X160-CA to retain the identical 160 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread form, and CA pivot back cover. If your application requires end-of-stroke cushioning, step up to the MBLC series, as the MAL only offers a fixed rubber bumper. Because this SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; if detection is needed, switch to an MBL40X160-S-CA and upgrade to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switch family.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32 mm bore yields 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to the largest mini round bore is not applicable as 40 mm is the maximum. At 160 mm stroke, side-load tolerance is already constrained by the 16 mm rod, so the CA clevis mount is highly advantageous for allowing the cylinder to articulate. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air is lost; the rod will drift, so an external pilot-operated check valve is required for vertical positioning.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X160-CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X160-CA, which matches the 40 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628 N and the pull force is 528 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880 N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor.
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