This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X160-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X160-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 MAL40X160-U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X160-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 drop-in replacement is the MBL40X160-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X160-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 160mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X160-U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and U flat-end back cover for a seamless retrofit.
This legacy SKU features a U flat-end back cover for rigid, non-pivoting mounting and lacks a magnet, meaning it cannot accept a position sensor. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body. Both generations rely on a fixed rubber bumper rather than an adjustable cushion, though the current line offers an MBLC variant if end-of-stroke damping is required.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X160-U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X160-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X160-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-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-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). |
| ×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 0.5MPa to eject dense plastic parts from a molding press, using the 160mm stroke to clear the tooling entirely.
Shifts heavy wooden pallets onto a secondary packaging line, relying on the rigid U flat-end back cover to resist deflection during high-friction lateral transfers.
Drives a mechanical arm to fold heavy corrugated cardboard flaps prior to sealing, where the fixed rubber bumper absorbs the repetitive end-of-stroke impact.
To replace the MAL40X160-U, order the MBL40X160-U. Confirm the 40mm bore, 160mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT tapered thread are retained. Because this SKU has no S designation, it cannot support a position sensor; if you need sensing, switch to an MBL40X160S-U and update to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches, as the older CS1-M/DS1-M sensors are obsolete. The fixed rubber bumper is not a lock; if the load must be held during air loss, install an external rod lock.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 32mm bore yields 402N of push force at 0.5MPa, while no larger standard MAL mini bore exists. The 160mm stroke exceeds 300mm, so the 16mm rod is vulnerable to bending under lateral stress. Use a pivot mount or external guide rail to absorb side loads. If your application requires adjustable end-cushioning to stop a heavy load smoothly, upgrade to the MBLC40X160-U.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL series is end-of-life. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X160-U. It matches the 40mm bore, 160mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. The main physical change is a riveted rolling-packed body replacing the original threaded covers.
The 40mm bore uses a G1/4 port. At 0.5MPa it provides 628N push and 528N pull. At 0.7MPa the push force is 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot accept position sensors.
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