This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X175-CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X175-CM 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 MAL40X175-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X175-CM 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 drop-in replacement is the MBL40X175-CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X175-CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 175mm stroke. It delivers 628N push and 528N pull force at 0.5 MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X175-CM, matching the bore, stroke, output force, port, and CM mounting exactly.
This legacy unit features a CM round-end back cover and a fixed rubber bumper. Because this specific SKU lacks an -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor. Upgrading to the MBL40X175-CM transitions you from the older threaded front and back covers to a riveted rolling-packed body, while the carbon-steel rod retains its 20 um hard-chrome plating and self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X175-CM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X175-CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X175-CM |
| 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-CM 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-CM 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). |
| ×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.
Uses the 628N push force at 0.5 MPa to deflect filled PET bottles between labeling and capping stations on a compact 40mm bore assembly.
Leverages the 175mm stroke and CM round-end pivot to push populated PCB trays out of a test fixture, absorbing minor angular misalignment.
Relies on the 880N thrust at 0.7 MPa to tuck heavy corrugated cardboard flaps prior to tape sealing in a tight machine cell footprint.
To replace the MAL40X175-CM, order the MBL40X175-CM, confirming the 40mm bore, 175mm stroke, G1/4 port, default PT tapered thread, and CM round-end back cover. This SKU has no -S magnet, so it cannot support a CS1-M or DS1-M sensor; if you need position detection on the new MBL, add the S option and use the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, so if your application requires adjustable end-cushioning, step up to the MBLC variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5 MPa, while stepping up to a larger profile cylinder provides higher force. At 175mm stroke, the 16mm rod is susceptible to side-load bending; use the CM round-end pivot to accommodate arcing loads, or add an external guide. A plain MBL does not hold its load when air is lost, so install an external rod lock for vertical positioning.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X175-CM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X175-CM, which matches the 40mm bore, 175mm stroke, 628N force, G1/4 port, and CM round-end cover. You simply order the MBL equivalent.
The 40mm bore provides 628N push and 528N pull at 0.5 MPa, 880N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. It uses a G1/4 port, a 16mm rod with an M12x1.25 thread, and this specific SKU lacks a magnet so it cannot accept a sensor.
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