This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X165SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X165SCM 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 MAL40X165SCM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X165SCM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 165mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X165SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X165SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 165mm stroke. It delivers a robust 628N push force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. This legacy unit includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position sensing and a CM round-end back cover. As the MAL line is end-of-life, AirTAC mandates the MBL40X165SCM as the exact drop-in replacement, preserving the original force, port size, and mounting interface.
Buyers upgrading to the MBL40X165SCM will notice the body construction shifted from the MAL's threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed design, though all operational ratings remain identical. Furthermore, the -S magnet on your legacy MAL operates with the older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. The original MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts and lacks an adjustable air cushion; if your application requires precise end-of-stroke deceleration, you must step up to the current MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X165SCM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X165SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X165SCM |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 165 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 MBL40X165SCM 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 MBL40X165SCM 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). |
| ×165 | 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 reliably fold heavy corrugated cardboard flaps on high-speed packaging lines, with the CM round-end allowing slight pivot alignment.
Uses the 165mm stroke to push finished plastic parts out of injection molding tools, where the M12x1.25 rod end securely attaches to the ejector plate.
Acts as a physical stopper arm for medium-weight product accumulators on pallet conveyors, utilizing the 128kgf maximum theoretical force to halt forward momentum.
To replace the MAL40X165SCM, order the MBL40X165SCM, ensuring you retain the CM round-end back cover and the -S magnet configuration. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must also update your inventory from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M sensors to the modern CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If your system needs less force, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields a 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not possible within this mini round series as 40mm is the largest available bore. The fixed rubber bumper is not a locking device; the rod will drift if air pressure is lost, so an external pilot-operated check valve is required to hold a load. At 165mm stroke, side-load tolerance is limited by the 16mm rod, making the CM round-end pivot highly beneficial for accommodating slight arcing motions.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X165SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X165SCM, which matches the 40mm bore, 165mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CM mounting. You must update your sensors, as the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the MBL.
The 40mm bore uses a 16mm carbon-steel rod with an M12x1.25 thread end. The complete force set is: 628N push at 0.5MPa, 528N pull at 0.5MPa, 880N push at 0.7MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa.
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