This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X175-CA, 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 AirTAC MAL40X175-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X175-CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 175mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL40X175-CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X175-CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder. As the largest bore in the legacy range, it delivers a push force of 628 N at 0.5 MPa and 880 N at 0.7 MPa through a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard chrome plating. The CA back cover is a pivot clevis designed to swing on a pin, accommodating arcing motion rather than rigid restraint. Because this SKU lacks the -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot accept a position sensor.
AirTAC replaced the MAL with the MBL40X175-CA, a direct alternative retaining the exact 40 mm bore, 175 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and CA mounting. The upgrade shifts from the MAL's threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body. The fixed rubber bumper remains unchanged, meaning end-of-stroke energy is absorbed without an adjustable cushion; if your application requires precise end-of-stroke deceleration, you must step up to the current MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X175-CA (Discontinued) -> MBL40X175-CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X175-CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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 MBL40X175-CA 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 MBL40X175-CA 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). |
| ×175 | 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 eject small plastic parts from a mold cavity, utilizing the CA pivot clevis to absorb slight misalignment between the press and the tool.
Swings a diverter gate on a packaging line using its 175 mm stroke and 880 N force at 0.7 MPa, where the pivot mount handles the arcing motion of the arm mechanism.
Folds heavy corrugated flaps on a case erector, relying on the 40 mm bore's 528 N pull force at 0.5 MPa to retract the folding blade rapidly under high cycle rates.
To replace the MAL40X175-CA, order the MBL40X175-CA. Verify your setup uses the default PT tapered port thread and the G1/4 port size specific to the 40 mm bore. Confirm the CA pivot clevis matches your existing pin mount to absorb arcing loads. Because this SKU has no -S magnet, you cannot mount a position sensor; if you need end-of-stroke detection, order the MBL40X175S-CA and upgrade to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches, as the older CS1-M and DS1-M sensors are obsolete.
For sizing flexibility, you can step down to the 32 mm bore (delivering 402 N push at 0.5 MPa) if your load is lighter, or step up to a larger ISO 15552 profile cylinder if you exceed the 128 kgf maximum theoretical force at 1.0 MPa. At 175 mm stroke, side-load tolerance is moderate due to the 16 mm rod; ensure your CA clevis allows the self-aligning articulation needed to prevent rod bending. A plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost—the rod drifts—so add an external pilot-operated check valve if vertical positioning is required.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X175-CA is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X175-CA. It matches the 40 mm bore, 175 mm stroke, G1/4 port, PT thread, and CA pivot clevis. The MBL upgrades the body from threaded covers to a riveted rolling-packed construction while maintaining identical force and mounting dimensions.
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, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S suffix, it has no internal magnet and cannot accept a position sensor.
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