This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X160-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X160-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 MAL40X160-CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X160-CM 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-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X160-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 160mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X160-CM, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact same bore, stroke, output force, port size, and CM round-end mounting.
This specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, meaning it cannot support a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body. Both designs rely on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, but if you need adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the current-line MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X160-CM (Discontinued) → MBL40X160-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X160-CM |
| 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-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 MBL40X160-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). |
| ×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.
Provides 628N of push force at 0.5 MPa to eject small plastic parts from injection molds, where the 160mm stroke clears the mold platen safely.
Drives a pivoting diverter arm on a packaging conveyor, utilizing the CM round-end back cover to accommodate arcing motion without rod binding.
Actuates a flap-folding mechanism on a case packing machine, using the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the kinetic energy of the 40mm piston at cycle end.
To replace the MAL40X160-CM, order the MBL40X160-CM and verify your G1/4 port connection, PT thread form, and the CM round-end back cover. Because this unit has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if position detection is required, specify an MBL40X160-CMS instead and update to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches (the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are obsolete). At 160mm stroke, side-load stress is moderate, but the 16mm carbon-steel rod still has low tolerance for bending—use an external guide or ensure the CM round-end pivots freely.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up is not possible within this mini series (40mm is the largest). Remember that a plain bumper does not lock the rod; if air pressure drops, the load will drift. For position holding, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X160-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X160-CM, which matches the 40mm bore, 160mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CM round-end mounting. The main physical change is that the MAL's threaded covers were replaced by a riveted rolling-packed body on the MBL.
At 0.5 MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 880N push, with a theoretical maximum of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. If you need sensing on the MBL replacement, you must order an -S variant and use CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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