This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X160CAH — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X160CAH 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 MAL40X160CAH (Discontinued) → MBL40X160CAH 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 MBL40X160CAH, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X160CAH is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this legacy unit with the MBL40X160CAH, a drop-in alternative retaining the exact 40 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot accept a position sensor.
The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed assembly. Both share a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke deceleration; if your fixture requires adjustable air cushioning, you must step up to the current MBLC variant. The 16 mm carbon-steel rod relies on a 20 um hard-chrome plating and a self-lubricating front-cover bearing to maintain smooth travel.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X160CAH (Discontinued) → MBL40X160CAH |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X160CAH |
| 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 MBL40X160CAH 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 MBL40X160CAH 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 628 N of push at 0.5 MPa to knock stamped metal parts out of a die, utilizing the 160 mm stroke to clear the press bed safely.
Swings via the CA pivot bracket to push heavy cardboard cartons off a sorting line, absorbing arcing loads without bending the 16 mm rod.
Acts as a rigid stop for 40 kg pallets entering a wrapping station, relying on the fixed rubber bumper to absorb the repeated 880 N impact at 0.7 MPa.
To replace the MAL40X160CAH, order the MBL40X160CAH. Verify your setup accommodates the PT tapered port thread, the M12x1.25 rod-end thread, and the CA clevis back cover, which pivots on a pin to absorb arcing loads. If you need position sensing, this non-magnet SKU will not support it; you must specify an MBL40X160CAHS to gain compatibility with modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches (the older MAL used CS1-M or DS1-M). At 160 mm of travel, side-load stress is moderate, so ensure the CA pivot articulates freely to prevent rod bending.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to a 32 mm bore yields 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa, while this 40 mm bore provides 628 N push and 880 N push at 0.7 MPa. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost; the fixed bumper softens impact but does not lock the load, so add an external rod lock for vertical holding.
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Yes, the MAL40X160CAH is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X160CAH, 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 older threaded covers.
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. This specific CAH SKU lacks a magnet, so it cannot support position sensors.
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