This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X180SCM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X180SCM 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 MAL40X180SCM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X180SCM 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 MBL40X180SCM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X180SCM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 180mm stroke. It delivers 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa, scaling to a maximum theoretical output of 128kgf at 1.0MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X180SCM, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and mounting footprint exactly.
This specific SKU includes a built-in magnet (-S) for position detection and a CM round-end back cover. The legacy MAL body uses threaded front and back covers, whereas the current MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body. Furthermore, the -S magnet on this discontinued model operates with older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL replacement transitions to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X180SCM (Discontinued) -> MBL40X180SCM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X180SCM |
| 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 MBL40X180SCM 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 MBL40X180SCM 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.
Provides 880N of push force at 0.7MPa to eject small plastic parts from tight mold cavities where a full-size ISO 15552 cylinder cannot fit.
Uses the 180mm stroke to shift lightweight packaging pallets onto a secondary processing line, relying on the self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide for smooth motion.
Folds corrugated cardboard flaps at high cycle rates, with the fixed rubber bumper absorbing the repetitive end-of-stroke impacts without requiring an adjustable cushion.
To replace the MAL40X180SCM, order the MBL40X180SCM and verify your setup accommodates the PT port thread, G1/4 connection size, and the CM round-end back cover. Because this unit has the -S magnet, you must upgrade your position sensors from the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M series to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than the fixed rubber bumper found on the MAL, step up to the MBLC series on the current line. If you need to resize, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not an option as 40mm is the largest standard mini round bore in this family. For this 180mm stroke, the 16mm carbon-steel rod with 20um hard chrome plating has low side-load tolerance, so utilizing the CM round-end pivot or adding an external guide rail is recommended to prevent rod bending. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load when air pressure is lost; the bumper only softens the end of stroke, so employ an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for safety.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X180SCM is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X180SCM, which shares the same 40mm bore, 180mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CM round-end back cover. The main upgrade is that the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the threaded covers found on the MAL, and if you use the -S magnet, you must switch from CS1-M/DS1-M sensors to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
The 40mm bore generates 628N of push force and 528N of pull force at 0.5MPa. At 0.7MPa, the push force is 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. It uses a G1/4 port, a 16mm carbon-steel rod, and operates at speeds between 30-800mm/s.
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