This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X160SU, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MAL40X160-S-U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X160-S-U 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 direct replacement is the MBL40X160-S-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X160-S-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 160mm stroke. It delivers a robust 628N push force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. The direct replacement is the MBL40X160-S-U, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end mounting configuration perfectly.
This legacy SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and a rigid U flat-end back cover. During the upgrade, the threaded front and back covers of the MAL transition to a riveted rolling-packed body on the MBL. Furthermore, the older CS1-M and DS1-M reed switches used on this MAL must be swapped for the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families when migrating to the MBL. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod features 20um hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X160-S-U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X160-S-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X160-S-U |
| 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-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 MBL40X160-S-U produces the same force from the same bore. 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 the 628N push force needed to pivot a diverting gate on a packaging conveyor, with the 160mm stroke offering full travel clearance.
Secures large printed circuit board panels inside an automated test fixture, using the -S magnet to confirm the clamp is fully retracted before unloading.
Drives the mechanical arms that fold top flaps on corrugated shipping cartons, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to maintain square alignment.
To replace the MAL40X160-S-U, order the MBL40X160-S-U. Confirm your G1/4 port, PT thread form, and the U flat-end back cover. Because this SKU has the -S magnet, you must upgrade your CS1-M or DS1-M sensors to the CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG family. The fixed rubber bumper on this MAL cannot be adjusted; if your application requires end-of-stroke deceleration, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line which offers adjustable air cushions.
If you need to resize, the next size down is the 32mm bore (delivering 402N push at 0.5MPa), and there is no larger standard MAL bore. At 160mm of travel, the 16mm rod is susceptible to bending under offset loads, so utilize an external guide rail to prevent side-load damage. Note that a plain MAL or MBL does not hold its load when air pressure is lost; the rod will drift, so employ an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the AirTAC MAL40X160-S-U is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X160-S-U, which offers the same 40mm bore, 160mm stroke, 628N force, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. You must only swap the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors for the newer CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 628N and the pull force is 528N. At 0.7MPa, the push force increases to 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa.
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