This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X185SCA — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X185SCA 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 MAL40X185SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X185SCA is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 185mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X185SCA, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X185SCA is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore, 185mm stroke, and a CA pivot back cover. Designed for compact spaces, it delivers 628N of push force at 0.5 MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X185SCA, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, G1/4 port, and mounting hardware exactly.
This legacy unit features a threaded front and back cover assembly, whereas the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equally robust performance. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, it originally paired with CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches; upgrading to the MBL requires switching to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor family. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the 16mm carbon-steel rod is protected by 20um hard-chrome plating.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X185SCA (Discontinued) → MBL40X185SCA |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X185SCA |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 185 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 MBL40X185SCA 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 MBL40X185SCA 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). |
| ×185 | 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.
Utilizes the 628N push force at 0.5 MPa to reliably deflect heavy wooden pallets onto a secondary packaging line without stalling.
Deploys the 185mm stroke to push completed metal stamping pins out of a deep die, relying on the CA pivot to absorb off-center ejection loads.
Employs the 880N push force at 0.7 MPa to tuck heavy cardboard flaps on high-speed case erecting machinery prior to tape sealing.
To replace the MAL40X185SCA, order the MBL40X185SCA and verify your port thread (this unit uses the default PT tapered thread), the CA pivot clevis, and the -S magnet requirement. If you need to step down in force, the 32mm bore neighbor provides 402N of push at 0.5 MPa. Stepping up is not possible within this mini series, as 40mm is the largest available bore. Note that the fixed rubber bumper on this cylinder only softens end-of-stroke impacts and cannot hold a load; if air pressure drops, the rod will drift, requiring an external rod lock for safety.
With a 185mm stroke, the 16mm rod is susceptible to bending under lateral stress. The CA pivot back cover is highly beneficial here, as it swings on a pin to absorb arcing loads and reduce side-load friction. If end-of-stroke deceleration is too harsh for your application, note that the MAL lacks adjustable cushioning; you would need to transition to the MBLC variant on the current line for an adjustable air cushion.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X185SCA is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X185SCA, which matches the 40mm bore, 185mm stroke, G1/4 port, and CA pivot mounting. You must update your sensors, as the older CS1-M / DS1-M switches are replaced by CMSG / DMSG / EMSG switches on the MBL.
The 40mm bore generates a push force of 628N and a pull force of 528N at 0.5 MPa. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880N. The maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0 MPa.
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