This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL40X200SCMLB — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL40X200SCMLB 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 MAL40X200SCMLB (Discontinued) -> MBL40X200SCMLB 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 MBL40X200SCMLB, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X200SCMLB is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder delivering 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. It features a 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, a G1/4 port, an M12x1.25 rod thread, a CM round-end back cover, an LB foot mount, and a built-in magnet (-S). The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X200SCMLB, which matches the bore, stroke, output force, port size, and mounting accessories.
The original MAL body used threaded front and back covers on the barrel, whereas the MBL upgrade features a riveted rolling-packed body for equal rigidity. The -S magnet on this legacy unit requires the older CS1-M or DS1-M reed switches, while the MBL replacement transitions to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensor families. This cylinder relies on a fixed rubber bumper to soften end-of-stroke impacts, not an adjustable air cushion. The piston uses a heterogeneous two-way seal that retains grease, and the carbon-steel rod has a 20 um hard-chrome plating to resist wear.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X200SCMLB (Discontinued) -> MBL40X200SCMLB |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X200SCMLB |
| 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 MBL40X200SCMLB 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 MBL40X200SCMLB 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 628 N of push force at 0.5 MPa to deflect heavy wooden pallets onto a secondary conveyor line, utilizing the 200 mm stroke to clear the main transport path.
Actuates the folding arm on an automated packaging machine, with the LB foot mount providing a rigid base to drive the 16 mm rod through 200 mm of travel.
Shifts a heavy machine tool safety enclosure, where the CM round-end back cover and 880 N of thrust at 0.7 MPa ensure positive closure against chip shields.
To replace the MAL40X200SCMLB, order the MBL40X200SCMLB. Verify that your setup accommodates the 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and PT tapered thread form. Confirm the LB foot mounting accessory and the CM round-end back cover match your spatial constraints. Because this SKU includes the -S magnet, you must upgrade your sensors from the legacy CS1-M or DS1-M to the modern CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches used on the MBL. If your application requires an adjustable air cushion rather than a fixed rubber bumper, step up to the MBLC40X200SCMLB variant on the current line.
For sizing flexibility, the next size down is the 32 mm bore, which yields 402 N of push force at 0.5 MPa. The 40 mm bore is the largest available in this mini series, so if you need more thrust, you must transition to a larger ISO 15552 profile cylinder. At 200 mm of stroke, the 16 mm rod is susceptible to bending under side loads; use an external guide rail or a pivot mount to prevent rod deformation. Note that a plain MAL or MBL cylinder does not hold its position when air pressure is lost, so add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe load holding.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X200SCMLB is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the MBL40X200SCMLB. It matches the 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, G1/4 port, LB foot mount, and CM round-end back cover. The MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of threaded covers, and the -S magnet requires upgrading from the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG sensors.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628 N and the pull force is 528 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force is 880 N. The maximum theoretical force is 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The operating pressure range is 0.1-1.0 MPa, and it operates at speeds of 30-800 mm/s.
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