This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X200-U — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X200-U 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 MAL40X200-U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X200-U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 200mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL40X200-U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X200-U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder featuring a 40mm bore and 200mm stroke. It delivers a robust 628N push force at 0.5MPa, utilizing a G1/4 port and an M12x1.25 rod-end thread. The U suffix denotes a flat-end back cover for rigid, straight-line mounting. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X200-U, which matches the original bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting accessories perfectly.
A key upgrade in the MBL40X200-U is its riveted rolling-packed body, replacing the threaded front and back covers found on this legacy MAL. Because this specific SKU lacks an S designation, it has no internal magnet and cannot support position sensing. The piston relies on a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, paired with a self-lubricating front-cover bearing guide and a carbon-steel rod hardened with 20um chrome plating.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X200-U (Discontinued) -> MBL40X200-U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X200-U |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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 MBL40X200-U 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 MBL40X200-U 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). |
| ×200 | 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 628N of push force at 0.5MPa to cleanly fold and seal corrugated cardboard flaps on high-speed packaging lines.
Uses the 200mm stroke and flat-end U cover to rigidly push finished molded plastic parts out of a 40-ton injection molding machine.
Handles the lateral redirection of lightweight goods pallets on conveyor belts, utilizing the 880N push force available at 0.7MPa.
To replace the MAL40X200-U, order the MBL40X200-U. Confirm the 40mm bore, 200mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT tapered thread. The U flat-end back cover provides rigid mounting, but if your application involves arcing or misaligned loads, consider switching to the CA pivot or SDB pivot bracket on the MBL. Since this SKU lacks the -S magnet, you cannot mount a sensor; if you need position detection, order the MBL40X200S-U and note that the current line uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the older CS1-M/DS1-M.
For sizing flexibility, stepping down to the 32mm bore yields 402N push at 0.5MPa, while stepping up is not an option as 40mm is the largest in this mini series. The MAL uses a fixed rubber bumper, not an adjustable cushion; if your 200mm stroke generates excessive end-of-stroke shock, upgrade to the MBLC for adjustable air cushioning. At 200mm, side-load tolerance is moderate; use an external guide for heavy loads. Note that a plain cylinder drifts when air is lost, so add a rod lock for position holding.
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Yes, the AirTAC MAL40X200-U is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X200-U, which shares the same 40mm bore, 200mm stroke, 628N push force at 0.5MPa, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. The MBL upgrades the body to a riveted rolling-packed design.
At 0.5MPa, the push force is 628N and pull is 528N; at 0.7MPa, push is 880N; the maximum theoretical force is 128kgf at 1.0MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet suffix, it cannot accommodate a position sensor.
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