This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X180CA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X180CA 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 MAL40X180CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X180CA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 180mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X180CA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X180CA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder with a 40mm bore and 180mm stroke. It delivers a robust 628N push force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and a 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard-chrome plating. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X180CA, matching the original force, port size, and CA pivot mounting for a seamless transition.
This legacy SKU features a CA pivot clevis back cover designed to articulate on a pin, safely absorbing arcing loads without binding the rod. The original MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL replacement features a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced integrity. Because this specific configuration lacks the -S magnet option, it cannot support a position sensor. Furthermore, end-of-stroke deceleration relies solely on a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable air cushion.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X180CA (Discontinued) → MBL40X180CA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X180CA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 180 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 MBL40X180CA 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 MBL40X180CA 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). |
| ×180 | 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 0.5MPa to swing a diverting arm on a packaging conveyor, with the CA pivot absorbing the arcing load of the shifting pallet.
Provides the 180mm stroke needed to push formed metal parts completely out of a shallow press die, relying on the 16mm hard-chrome rod for wear resistance.
Drives a mechanical flap-folding arm on a case erector, where the fixed rubber bumper safely absorbs the kinetic energy at the end of the 180mm extension.
To replace the MAL40X180CA, order the MBL40X180CA, ensuring you retain the PT tapered port thread, the 180mm stroke, and the CA pivot back cover. If your application requires position sensing, you must step up to an MBL model with the -S magnet option, which also shifts the compatible sensor family from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If a softer end-of-stroke stop is required than the standard fixed rubber bumper provides, look to the MBLC series for adjustable air cushions.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N of push force at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not available as 40mm is the maximum bore for this mini round series. At 180mm stroke, side-load stress on the 16mm rod is moderate, but the CA clevis is highly beneficial here as it pivots to accommodate misalignment. Remember that a plain double-acting cylinder drifts when air pressure is lost; install an external rod lock if the load must be held vertically.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X180CA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X180CA, offering the same 40mm bore, 180mm stroke, 628N push force, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. The main physical change is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the MAL's threaded covers.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 628N and the pull force is 528N. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 880N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept a position sensor; legacy MAL sensors require the -S option.
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