This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. You can still order this code here: we ship the direct replacement MBL40X210U, with the same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. 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 MAL40X210U (Discontinued) → MBL40X210U is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 210mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the direct replacement is the MBL40X210U, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
The AirTAC MAL40X210U is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces requiring substantial push force. Operating at 0.5 MPa, it delivers 628 N of thrust and 528 N of pull force, driven by a 16 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating. Because this legacy series has ended production, the direct replacement is the MBL40X210U, matching the 40 mm bore, 210 mm stroke, G1/4 port, and U flat-end back cover perfectly.
Buyers should note two structural differences in the upgrade path. The original MAL features threaded front and back covers, whereas the modern MBL utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for enhanced assembly integrity. Additionally, this specific SKU lacks a built-in magnet, meaning it cannot accept any position sensor; if electronic detection is needed, an MBL equivalent with an S suffix must be ordered, which shifts the compatible switches to the current CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG families. The original MAL relies solely on a fixed rubber bumper for end-of-stroke damping, whereas the current line offers an adjustable air cushion via the MBLC variant.
| Model | AirTAC MAL40X210U (Discontinued) → MBL40X210U |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL40X210U |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 210 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 MBL40X210U 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 MBL40X210U produces the same force from the same bore. 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). |
| ×210 | 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 actuate heavy redirecting gates on 40 mm conveyor lines, utilizing the 210 mm stroke to clear the pallet path completely.
Retracts heavy-duty toggle clamps on machining centers, using the 528 N pull force to release forged aluminum parts securely after a high-speed milling cycle.
Drives mechanical folder arms on automated packaging machines, where the compact 40 mm body fits tight side frames while pushing carton flaps at up to 800 mm/s.
To replace the MAL40X210U, order the MBL40X210U, ensuring you retain the PT tapered port thread and the rigid U flat-end back cover for direct mounting. If your application requires position sensing, you must step up to an MBL40X210US model, as this base unit has no magnet and cannot support a sensor. If your load demands less force, step down to a 32 mm bore (delivering 402 N push at 0.5 MPa); if you need more power, the 40 mm is the largest available in this mini round family, so exceeding 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa requires moving to a larger ISO profile cylinder. Because the 210 mm stroke is substantial for a 16 mm rod, side-load tolerance is low; use an external guide rail to prevent rod bending. Remember that the fixed rubber bumper is not a lock, so a pilot-operated check valve is required to hold loads vertically if air pressure drops.
Upgrade checklist
Yes, the MAL40X210U is discontinued. The direct replacement is the MBL40X210U, which shares the identical 40 mm bore, 210 mm stroke, 628 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/4 port, and U flat-end mounting. The main difference is the MBL uses a riveted rolling-packed body instead of the older threaded covers.
At 0.5 MPa, the push force is 628 N and the pull force is 528 N. At 0.7 MPa, the push force increases to 880 N, with a maximum theoretical force of 128 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the S magnet designation, it cannot accept a position sensor; adding a magnet to the MBL replacement requires using the newer CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches.
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